Question

You are required to provide a comprehensive initial post with 3–4 well-developed paragraphs that include a topic sentence and at least 3–5 supporting sentences with additional details, explanations, and examples.

Discuss preparing for the job search:

1. How are you preparing to find a better job?

2. What new skills have you acquired as a result of taking this course?

3. Name three workplace skills that employers seek in new hires.

Answer 1

Sometimes, a job search or company research for a certain kind of job happens by choice. Sometimes, one doesn't have an option for that. In either case, it's crucial to be prepared to change jobs, and by roles, because you never know when a career transition might become necessary for you. If possible, it's always a good idea to stay on excellent terms with your previous employers by giving plenty of notice, offering to help find and train a replacement, and agreeing to be available for questions in the future.

Slide 1

Preparing for a job is as crucial from the point where preparing for a job search.
The major steps to find a better job are:
(a) Improve the persuasive speaking skills.
(b) Research your target companies
(c) Reconnect with the right references.
(d) Don't underestimate the traditional resume and get organized.
(e) Give business cards as a makeover and build the network.
(f) Update the relevant details and professional photos.
(g) Re-organize the portfolio, and utilize the skills in communication.
(h) Tailor the resume and cover letter to the position.
(i) Stay connected, and wired through the online platforms.

Slide 2

From the background of career development course and training practices. The skills acquired as a result of taking the coaching training, they are:
(a) Communication Skills (Listening, Speaking, and Writing).
(b) Analytical and Research Skills.
(c) Flexibility and Adaptability.
(d) Interpersonal Abilities.
(e) Leadership Skills.

Slide 3

Workplace skills, help to act the daily tasks on behalf of the role one works for.
The three workplace skills that every employer seek in new hires are:
(a) Critical Thinking and Problem Solving,
(b) Emotional Intelligence,
(c) Communication Skills.

Slide 4

In the job seekers segment, the seekers have become more optimistic about the job search and research. As the job market continues to improve, and expand. The job seekers will have to check off new ways to attain a competitive advantage during their every search.

For example, There are multiple auditing firms in the world, in that the leading four players are rooted in the major market. Mr. A applied in one audit firm at a time and simultaneously applied to the other three firms for the same job category. The optimistic approach or thought process that helps the job seeker to gain the knowledge and experience of searching the same role in four different companies made a choice of choosing the best option. Every new option differs from others, and more ways to attain a competitive advantage in every new search.