Learn effective job search strategies and tips to help you gain employment in this free online course.

Job hunting, also known as job searching, can be stressful, time-consuming and discouraging. The biggest issue is a lack of trust and communication between job seekers and employers. This course will teach you everything you need to know to succeed in your job search. We have prepared the guidelines and procedures required to create a professional curriculum vitae and cover letter that will sell your best attributes. These include the hard, soft and online skills essential for a successful career. Financial management and budgeting are examples of hard skills that can help you keep your job and advance within your organisation.

Networking is an essential strategy for career development, advancement and can help your job hunting or searching. We will teach you practical networking tips such as passive listening, showing genuine interest in others and what you should do during the pre-interview stage. For example, offering a firm handshake and maintaining good eye contact are two examples of positive body language which make an excellent first impression during the interview. Finally, you will learn about the acts and laws that recruitment agencies in the UK must follow and the importance of hiring the right person for the job.

Familiarise yourself with the critical components of a CV and cover letter and the importance of personal development skills that are essential for any individual who wishes to work with any organisation. This course provides a list of necessary skills needed to advance your career. By taking this course, you will learn how to easily pass an interview or become a networking tycoon in your workplace, which will propel your career forward. Begin this course right away!