Job seeking alumni can learn from and ask questions of human resource experts through a series of eight live webinars hosted by SixFigureStart, a career-coaching firm comprised of former Fortune 500 recruiters. As a Baylor alum, participation in these events is complimentary.
Just click on the registration links below and complete the registration form to receive an email with instructions for logging in to the event through your Web browser. Each webinar will be available on the date noted below at 6 p.m. CDT.
SixFigureStart CAREER SKILLS ASSESSMENT • April 19, 6 p.m. CDT
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This 90-minute workshop includes a proprietary 60-point job search skills assessment and provides a solid foundation for our six-step job search methodology.
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IDENTIFY YOUR IDEAL JOB TARGETS • May 3, 6 p.m. CDT
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This 60-minute workshop goes deeper into Step 1 of the job search. Participants will learn what three parameters are required for a clearly-defined search and how to align their search with their skills, values and interests. Only after identifying the right targets can a job search be successful.
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CREATE A POWERFUL MARKETING CAMPAIGN • May 17, 6 p.m. CDT
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This 60-minute workshop goes deeper into Step 2 of the job search. Participants will learn what recruiters and prospective employers look for in exceptional resumes, cover letters, social media profiles and the dreaded “elevator pitch.”
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CONDUCT IN-DEPTH AND EFFECTIVE RESEARCH • May 31, 6 p.m. CDT
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This 60-minute workshop goes deeper into Step 3 of the job search. Participants will learn what they need to know about their target companies and the best resources to find this information. Innovative and effective research tools will be shared and explained.
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NETWORK AND INTERVIEW EFFECTIVELY • June 14, 6 p.m. CDT
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This 60-minute workshop goes deeper into Step 4 of the job search. Participants will learn networking strategies, including how to conduct informational interviews, how to work with recruiters and HR and how to follow up and maintain their network. Participants also will learn the different types of interviews and strategies for the most common--the telephone and first round / general interview.
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STAY MOTIVATED AND ORGANIZED AND TROUBLESHOOT YOUR SEARCH • June 28, 6 p.m. CDT
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This 60-minute workshop goes deeper into Step 5 of the job search. Participants will learn how critical it is to track their job search, strategies for organizing this information and how to audit their search along the way so they find and fix problems early.
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NEGOTIATE AND CLOSE THE OFFER • July 12, 6 p.m. CDT
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This 60-minute workshop goes deeper into Step 6 of the job search as participants will learn what many candidates do to blow an offer (typically in the final stages of the search). Participants also will learn the different components of the offer process and an offer package, including tips on how to negotiate not just money, but everything.
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EFFECTIVELY HANDLE A JOB LAYOFF AND MOVE FORWARD • July 26, 6 p.m. CDT
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This 90-minute workshop is for the employed and the unemployed. Participants with a job will learn how to recession-proof their current job, detect the signs that a layoff is imminent and protect themselves during restructurings. Participants who have been laid off will learn how to review and negotiate their termination package and move on with their life and their search.
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