Employment Edge

Employment Edge

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Employment Edge has helped thousands of students learn how to find, apply, and get the job they want. This four-part course navigates students to successfully enter the workforce. It covers everything from developing a resume to negotiating salary.

What will I learn?

AIM

  • Identify your employment goals
  • Apply career assessment skills
  • Identify career specific and general employment skills
  • Explore internships
  • Develop soft networking skills
  • Explore employment advice from real-world employers

ACT

  • Identify the benefits of professional networking sites
  • Identify the process for crafting an effective resume and cover letter
  • Identify strategies for protecting your online employment reputation (digital footprint)
  • Identify the steps of an effective job search
  • Explore employment advice from real-world employers

ADVANCE

  • Develop hard networking skills
  • Build networking contacts
  • Develop an elevator pitch
  • Review career fairs
  • Identify stages of the interview process
  • Explore employment advice from real-world employers

ACHIEVE

  • Identify steps to succeed in the interview process
  • Explore the STAR interview technique
  • Develop a thank-you letter
  • Explore the components of applicant tracking software
  • Identify the basics of salary negotiation and benefits packages
  • Identify each step of the employment process
  • Explore employment advice from real-world employers