Course
Job Search Tips for Mature Job Seekers
Name
HRD-3001CH2
Available Classes
    Section Location Begin Date End Date Instructor Price Seats Available/Total Seats
293519 NC Works Career Center 05/29/2024 05/29/2024 J. Blashaw $84.00 16/16
Description Course Outline Requirements Intended Audience More Details
Intended Audience
Mature job seekers interested in exploring both traditional and innovative job search methods.
Description
Mature workers are a vital part of the workforce, and employers continue to hire them for their talent and experience. Get a better understanding of what today’s employers are looking for and how to be successful in finding employment. Learn key strategies and changes in the hiring process to help create an effective, proactive job search plan. Explore traditional and innovative job search methods to identify potential job opportunities. Find out which employers and industries have the best track records for hiring experienced workers and some of the many job opportunities available. Maximize your efforts by tapping into online and community-based resources. Learn the importance of keeping up with technology and using social media as a networking tool.
Course Objectives
  1. learn how to develop a proactive and strategic plan for job seeking and maintaining employment as a mature professional.
  2. explore traditional and innovative methods of finding job opportunities with a focus on employers, industries, and positions with a higher track record of hiring mature workers.
  3. identify online and community-based resources to aid in their job search.
  4. practice networking skills to expand their network and assist in overcoming challenges of the hiring process that mature workers often experience.
  5. understand what employers look for in hiring and discover “tips” to be more successful in obtaining employment as a mature worker.
Outline of Instruction
  1. Developing a strategic job search plan as a mature professional
  2. Looking for a job using traditional and innovative methods
  3. Networking for success
  4. Tapping into online and community-based resources
  5. Tips to be more successful in obtaining employment as a mature worker
Contact Hours
3
CEU's
No
Industry Standard, State, or National Certification
No
CE to CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
none
Text and Supplies Needed
N/A
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
N/A
Requirements for Successful Completion of this Course
  1. Attendance 90% or above
  2. Participation
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
Mature job seekers interested in exploring both traditional and innovative job search methods.
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment
Related Courses
  • Resume Writing - HRD-3001CE2
  • Creating Stellar Cover Letters - HRD-3003AE2
Course Contact Information
Maureen Sanchez
mpsanchez@waketech.edu
919-532-5696