Core Classroom: Your Supported Job Search
eLearning
Description:
Looking for work is challenging, and you don't have to do it alone. This course should help you clarify what you are looking for, sharpen your application documents (e.g. CV, resume, cover letter), find a process that works for you, and maintain your mental and physical health. Four sessions will provide a thorough foundation to both the practical and psychological elements of finding a Library and Information Sciences (LIS) job. In session one, Your Search Parameters, students will learn to make themselves clear on what they’re looking for and how it aligns with what’s out there. In session two, Your Strengths, students will get help documenting and communicating their strengths in resumes or CVs and beyond, including Education, Experiences, Titles, Soft Skills, and non-reportable strengths. Session three, Your Process, will provide organization and support for the job search process, including places to look, strategies for applying, how to keep track of postings and practicing for interviews. Finally, session four, Your Well Being, will address how students can care for and prioritize their own well-being during the difficult process of looking for work. This course is appropriate for both new and seasoned LIS workers.
Course components:
There are four modules in the Your Supported Search course. They are:
- Your Search Parameters: This module will help you get clear on what you’re looking for and how it aligns with what’s out there.
- Your Strengths: This module will help you document and communicate your strengths.
- Your Process: This module will provide organization and support for the job search process.
- Your Well Being: Searching for a job can be really tough on your sense of self-worth and optimism. Personal difficulties are only compounded by worries about money and fulfilling basic needs. It’s important to have a plan to care for your needs while you embark on this tough journey.
Who Should Attend:
This course is appropriate for both new and seasoned LIS workers.
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