Product Details
Topics Covered
- Identify and explore what interests a 50+ veteran when transitioning to a civilian job
- Job search tips for 50+ veterans
- Conducting a personal skills inventory
- Goal setting and establishing a personal brand
- Networking best practices
- Crafting an effective elevator speech
- Reaching out to industry recruiters
- Resume and cover letter best practices
- Interview strategies
- Skills for change and transition
Key Features
- Mobile-friendly
- Audio-enabled
- Badge and credit-awarding
- Fully accessible
- Games & Flashcards
- Expert-supported
- Video content
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Course Description
Learning Outcomes
- Employ a goal-setting process to establish career development and job search priorities
- Identify key skill areas from their military service to apply to the civilian job market
- Define and determine a personal brand and leverage social media during the job search
- Understand and identify networking strategies and skills for 50+ veterans
- Learn career advancement strategies for 50+ veterans directly from other veterans and hiring managers, including practical tips and stories of successful job seekers
- Recognize the purpose of tailoring a resume and cover letter
- Translate military service accomplishments into clear, plain language
- Identify resources for further career development and entrepreneurial education and training
- Understand skills and resources to effectively manage change and career transitions
Notes
This course has an "Ask the Expert" feature, which submits your questions directly to an expert in the field you are studying. Questions are answered as quickly as possible and usually within 24 hours.
As an Accredited Provider, MindEdge offers for its learning events that comply with the Continuing Education and Training Standard.
Learners must achieve an average test score of at least 70% to meet the minimum successful completion requirement and qualify to receive credit. Learners will have three attempts at all graded assessments.