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It is important to understand yourself and what you are looking for in a career. This course will help you define your goals so that you find the job that's perfect for you. more info

In order to know what you want from your career, you need to know the answers to some important questions. This course will help you determine the following:

• Your professional goals
• How your education and skills will make you a good candidate for a job
• What kind of work environment best matches your preferences

This course will help you think about your career not as just a paycheck, but as a series of goals. You will outline these goals based on your short and long-term aspirations. Then, you will think about who you are from a professional standpoint and what makes you unique as a potential employee. Finally, you will learn more about yourself and the work environment you want.

Once you know this information, you will be able to focus your job-search efforts better. As a result, you will save considerable time and energy because you will apply only for jobs that you are qualified to fill, that you are interested in, that you will be happy pursuing, and that will help you achieve your goals.

The job search can be overwhelming, and there are many ways you can research job positions. This course explains how to use the resources available to you, including how to select a mentor. more info

This course explains the most effective way to find a job. You'll receive the best information on how to:

• Prepare for the job search
• Use the Internet, classified ads, trade publications, and recruiters
• Organize the job listings you find

In addition to job research, this course will cover the most important tips about networking. When you network, you establish and maintain contacts with people throughout your community to help you with your job search. You will learn to:

• Establish and maintain a network of contacts
• Follow networking etiquette
• Prepare questions to ask your contact(s)

By mastering these job-searching and networking techniques, you will be even closer to starting on the career path you want.