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Career Support Services
At SLS Orientations we offer a range of Career Support Services.
- Job Search and Job Applications
- CV, & Cover Letter Writing & Review and LinkedIn Profile Review
- Interview Skills & Preparation
- Presentation Skills & Preparation
- Job Offer Assessment & Negotiation
- Settling in in Your New Job
- Actualising your Career Coaching Programme
Job Search and Job Applications
Conducting an effective job search and writing effective job applications requires both a strategy and a plan. Your strategy and plan need to align your values, strengths, motivations and aspirations with the organisations and jobs that are of interest to you.
During a 90-minute coaching session Sue will work with you to create your job search and application strategy and plan. You will receive a checklist covering all aspects of the job searching and job application process..
Contact Sue here or at sue(at)sls-orientations.com to learn more and to book your coaching session
CV & Cover Letter Writing & Review and LinkedIn Profile Review
Your CV is your very own personal brochure; together with a well-written cover letter, you should convince an employer to progress your application. Whether you need a total makeover or a review of your CV or cover letter(s) Sue can assist you by:
- enabling you to write your chronological, contractor and/or academic CV from scratch
- reviewing your CV and cover letter focusing on the job(s) you intend to apply for
- enabling you to write a master CV and master cover letter that will save you time and effort each and every time you apply for a job
Your LinkedIn profile will also be reviewed
Contact Sue here or at sue(at)sls-orientations.com to learn more and to book your coaching session
Interview Skills & Preparation
Congratulations! You have been invited to attend an interview. All your hard work preparing your application has paid off; you have successfully convinced the employer that you have the credentials they are seeking.
During the interview the employer will be looking for evidence that you are capable of doing the job and that you will be a good fit within the organisation. With this at the forefront of your mind, your next step is to thoroughly prepare for the interview; preparation will increase your confidence and your chances of being offered the job.
At SLS Orientations, Sue offers one- and two-hour interview coaching sessions as follows:
One hour interview coaching sessions are specifically designed for:
- Initial screening interviews conducted by telephone, video or face-to-face
- Reviewing your interview performance when job offers are not forthcoming
Two hour interview coaching sessions can include some of the following based on your needs and the position you have applied for:
- Interview preparation
- Dealing with telephone, video and face-to-face interviews
- Answering frequently asked questions
- Answering job-specific questions
- Competency-, behavioural- and experienced-based questions & the STARR technique
- Answering difficult questions
- A practice (mock) interview including feedback on your performance
- Designing questions to ask the employer
- Interview follow-up
Contact Sue here or at sue(at)sls-orientations.com to learn more and to book your coaching session
Presentation Preparation & Skills
Some organisations require you to deliver a presentation as part of the recruitment process. During a two-hour presentation preparation and skills coaching session
- the structure and content of your presentation will be reviewed
- typical presentation assessment criteria will be shared
- you will practice a (mock) presentation and receive feedback on your performance
Contact Sue here or at sue(at)sls-orientations.com to learn more and to book your coaching session
Job Offer Assessment & Negotiation
Congratulations, you have a job offer! It's a great feeling to be offered the job you have worked hard to secure and you will no doubt be keen to get started. I encourage you however to STOP! and take time to assess and negotiate the job offer. During a 45-minute coaching session your job offer will be assessed to ensure it is right for you and to ensure that you secure the right remuneration package in order that you will feel valued in the work.
Contact Sue here or at sue(at)sls-orientations.com to learn more and to book your coaching session
Settling in in Your New Job
First impressions count. During the first days in your new job you will be focusing on building relationships with your new colleagues and on ensuring that you both understand and start working towards what is expected of you. During a one-hour coaching session Sue will discuss with you what you should focus on in your first 100 days in your new job.
Contact Sue here or at sue(at)sls-orientations.com to learn more and to book your coaching session
Prices? You are unique and your career needs will be different to the next person. Contact Sue here or at sue(at)sls-orientations.com to discuss your career needs and to learn more about our quality service at competitive prices.
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