The Employment Strategies Workshop begins with determining career requirements with a helpful worksheet, then explains how to find potential employers using the Net, networking and the direct approach; shows how to develop, personalize and target a resume (includes samples), write an effective cover letter (includes samples); talks about the best ways to contact employers, gives tips on preparing for an interview, such as considering answers for questions that may be asked, gives advice on conduct during the interview, such as following your potential employers demeanor; notes the best way spend your time while waiting for a call back and, finally, offers basic principles to follow to help secure career success.

This self-directed workshop allows students to assess their career requirements and current skills, evaluate/update their resumes and cover letters, and boost their job-seeking methods with the following tools:

• Worksheets
• Exercises
• Sample cover letters
• Sample resumes
• Interview practice
• Employment web sites