Creating a Dynamite Job Portfolio

Creating a Dynamite Job Portfolio will help participants design a personalized portfolio that will assist with obtaining their dream job.

This training course discusses the value of entering an interview with a fully developed and meticulously crafted package of credentials and portfolio materials, and will help participants learn to use descriptive language when marketing themselves, the essential elements of impactful cover letters and resumes, how to design a personalized career portfolio, and how to get a job in just 60 days.

Course Topics:

Session One: Course Overview

Session Two: Who Are You?

• Exploration
• Self-Description

Session Three: Writing the Resume

• Essential Ingredients
• Writing the Resume

Session Four: Creating a Noticeable Package

• Personal Branding
• Types of Resumes

Session Five: Cover Letters

• Essential Ingredients
• The Writing

Session Six: Getting into the Flow

Session Seven: The Portfolio

• Essential Components
• Designing Your Portfolio

Session Eight: Refining and Perfecting

Session Nine: Dealing with Awkward Points

• Gaps in Your Resume
• Pre-Employment Testing

Session Ten: Getting to a New Job in 60 Days

• 60 Days to a New Job
• Getting the Lead Out

Session Eleven: Goal Setting

• Creating a Plan
• Choosing Your References

Session Twelve: Thank-You Notes

• Recommended Reading List
• Personal Action Plan