Insights from a Career Coach
MOV | AVC 2495kbps | English | 960x540 | 29.97fps | 28 mins | AAC stereo 96kbps | 501 MB
Genre: Video Training

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Are you feeling stuck in your current position, seeking a new one, or contemplating a career change? In this interview, author and career coach Valerie Sutton answers common questions about career development. For those thinking about a new career, she offers advice on assessing your passions and your personality, knowing when you need more education to get the job you want, and researching hiring trends in the industries that interest you. For those actively searching for jobs or getting back into the job market after an absence, she discusses how to write resumes and cover letters that speak to your talents, impress potential employers, and help you land an interview.
Topics include:
Making a career change and assessing hiring trends
Using a gap analysis to fill holes in your resume
Tailoring your resume
Evaluating postings on job boards
Maintaining an online presence
Having a portfolio
Increasing your visibility with recruiters
Moving up in your career

Interview 27m 37s
Choosing between a career coach or a career counselor 1m 37s
Following your passion 1m 27s
Getting exposure to other industries 1m 2s
Looking at personality assessments 1m 16s
Making a career change and examining hiring trends 1m 4s
Knowing when to go back to school 1m 10s
Using a gap analysis to fill holes in your resume 2m 31s
Advice for college students 1m 26s
Getting into the job market after time away 1m 25s
Tailoring your resume 1m 49s
Looking at job postings on job boards 1m 4s
Maintaining an online presence 1m 44s
Having and presenting a portfolio 1m 13s
Increasing your visibility with recruiters 52s
Writing a cover letter 1m 22s
Exploring the biggest mistakes people make in interviews 1m 11s
Discussing negative job experiences in an interview 1m 51s
Moving up in your career 49s
Transitioning between freelancing and a corporate environment 1m 33s
Dealing with frustration and anxiety 1m 11s