Career Directions Workshop
Long Hill Chapel is partnering with The Presbyterian Church at New Providence to co-host a Career Directions Workshop for ten weeks on Wednesdays, January 25 – March 28 from 7:30-9:30 pm at New Providence Presbyterian Church. This workshop is open to the community and would benefit those who are currently out of work, those considering a career change, as well as those just entering the job market.
Career Directions Workshop Brochure
Presenter:
Tom Wilson is a recruiting executive with a broad array of experience helping major corporations attract outstanding employees and coaching candidates at all levels of experience to successfully navigate the recruiting process.
The former Global Head of Recruiting at Merrill Lynch, Tom is currently a consultant and coach serving leaders of global companies and is also Chairman of Lime Connect, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing career opportunities for people with disabilities. In addition, Tom sits on Advisory Boards serving the McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia and MIT’s Sloan School of Management.
Schedule
1/25/12 – Week 1: Getting Started
- Program Overview; Participants Expectations; Managing Your Job Search; Key Messages: Exit Statement, Career Objective
2/1/12 – Week 2: Marketing Campaign
- Job Search Resources; Networking
2/8/12 – Week 3: Resumes & Cover Letters
- Develop and Refine the Optimal Resume & Cover Letter; Basics of an Electronic Resume for the Internet
2/15/12 – Week 4: Getting the Interview
- Resume and Cover Letter Critique; Elevator Speech
2/22/12 – Week 5: The Successful Interview
- Highlighting Your Accomplishments and Skills; Handling Tough Questions; Interview Role Play
2/29/12 – Week 6: Getting the Offer
- Thank-You Note; Effective Follow-Up Techniques
3/7/12 – Week 7: Closing the Offer
- Compensation Negotiations; Offer Letter
3/15/12 – Week 8: Starting a New Job
- The First 90 Days; Understanding the Corporate Culture; Do’s & Don’ts
3/21/12 – Week 9: Keys to Success
- Making the Most of Your Support Networks; Maintaining Your Personal Resilience
3/28/12 – Week 10: The Big Picture
- Putting Everything in Perspective
