Approaches for Job Searching

Course details

Finding a job is not just a tough deal but it is a job in itself. When searching a job one should need to concern with every possible resource, including relatives, friends, contacts and teachers.
It will be beneficial for a person to use all his contacts to obtain information about job guide and he will need to build network through making a list of all the persons he knows because building a network will facilitate the person to get into the hidden job market.
Sometimes it happens that the people who are in your direct contact list may have no possible information which leads you to the job but they might be the people, who have references that can help you in searching a job of your requirements.
The unit introduces various approaches for job searching; it describes the job market, networking and self promotion. It also explains how to indentify your network and how to manage your reputation.
On the completion of this unit learners will be able to understand how to develop a script and how to set work goals.
Objectives
After the completion of this course learners will be able to:
Apply different approaches to job searching, such as networking and tapping into the hidden job market
Programme Content
Topics:
The Job Market
Networking
Identifying Your Network
Manage Your Reputation
Self-Promotion
Developing a Script
Tracking Form
Setting Work Goals
Course Benefits:
Full Tutor Support
Self paced, no fixed schedules
Available to students anywhere in the world
24/7 Access to the LMS ( Learning Management System )
Easy to understand quality e-learning study materials
The benefit of applying for NUS extra Discount Card.
Course Material
All course materials are included in the course price. All your study material will be available on our learning management system for which you will get access once you are enrolled. The material can be downloaded and printed as well.
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Online course materials
Question papers
Additional Supporting Material
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Course assessment
You will be continually assessed throughout the course. Your assignment will be marked by your tutor and independently moderated. The feedback on your assignment will then be sent to you. On receipt of this, you may wish to contact your tutor to discuss the feedback.
Tutor Support
When you enrol on a course with Brentwood Open Learning College you are allocated your personal tutor. Tutor’s help and support will be available throughout your studies with the college. He/she will assess your work and will provide you with regular feedback on your progress. Updated on 19 November, 2017