Learn about the various career exploration software’s that are specifically designed to learn more about the working world.
Work with your Vocational Consultant to gain a deeper insight into various occupations and their “fit” with your unique career preferences, e.g., your skills, interests and values you want your career to target.
I’m often asked by clients if there is a test that can tell them what occupation is right for them. Unfortunately, there is not a single test that will magically tell you what to do with the rest of your life. A combination of self-assessment tools, however, will help with the decision. There are self-assessments that thoroughly examine your skills, personality, interests, aptitudes, and values. After using various tools to gather this information, you are left with a list of careers that are a good fit for someone with your skills and traits.
To improve your applications, learn how to write a CV and what to include with pointers for your personal statement and relevant skills and keywords to include.
Work collaboratively with your Vocational Consultant in drafting a CV to target a particular job application.
Learn how to draft a Cover Letter that shows a personal side and demonstrates why hiring you is a smart decision.
Learn how to draft a Speculative Cover Letter that targets the companies you want to work for and uncovers jobs that are not even being advertised, it’s also a great way of showing initiative.
Changes in the World of Work and how those changes impact your future job prospects should be considered when making career decisions. Labour market information can help you to find answers to questions such as what careers you can embark on with your certificate, diploma, or degree; which industries and employers are hiring; which industries are growing, and what skills and occupations are in demand.
Learn what occupational categories have good, average, or poor job opportunities.
