Improve your Job Seeking Skills

Tri-Cities, TN-VA

Are you looking to improve your job seeking skills? Hankins & Hankins offers job seeking skills training that will help you on your job seeking journey.

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Benefits of improving job seeking skills:

1. Increased Job Opportunities

  • Better targeting of roles: By tailoring your resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile, you’ll be able to focus on positions that are the best match for your skills and career goals.
  • Access to hidden job markets: Networking and proactive outreach often reveal job opportunities that aren’t advertised publicly, increasing the chances of finding the right job.
  • Broader range of options: Improved job-seeking skills allow you to apply more efficiently to multiple roles, giving you access to a greater number of opportunities.

 

2. Faster Job Search Process

  • Streamlined applications: By optimizing your job application process and using the right tools, you’ll be able to apply to more jobs in less time.
  • Efficient tracking: Staying organized with a job application tracker helps you follow up and stay on top of deadlines, leading to a quicker overall process.
  • Fewer wasted efforts: With refined skills in identifying the best job matches, you’ll reduce time spent on unsuitable roles and focus on those that are a good fit.
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3. Stronger Personal Brand

  • Professional reputation: Improving your online presence (e.g., LinkedIn) and consistently engaging with industry professionals boosts your credibility and visibility.
  • Recognition: A well-crafted personal brand and an active online presence make it easier for hiring managers to find you, often leading to job offers or headhunter outreach.
  • Increased confidence: Refining your resume, portfolio, and interview skills helps you feel more confident when interacting with potential employers, which is essential for presenting yourself effectively.
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4. Higher Quality Job Matches

  • Better fit for you and the employer: Tailoring your job search improves the chances of finding a role that aligns with your long-term career goals and fits your skills and interests.
  • Cultural fit: Networking and research into potential employers helps you identify organizations with cultures that match your values, resulting in a more fulfilling work experience.
  • Long-term career growth: Focusing on quality over quantity allows you to find positions that will challenge you, lead to career advancement, and help you grow professionally.

 

5. Improved Interview Performance

  • Preparation for success: By practicing for interviews and conducting thorough research about the company and the role, you’ll increase your chances of impressing hiring managers.
  • Stronger presentation: With refined communication skills, you’ll be able to articulate your experience, strengths, and qualifications more effectively.
  • Higher success rate: The better prepared you are for interviews, the more likely you are to secure job offers, shortening the time between application and acceptance.

6. Enhanced Negotiation Skills

  • Stronger negotiation power: With a better understanding of your worth and the job market, you’ll be more confident in negotiating salary, benefits, and other terms.
  • More favorable job offers: Improving job-seeking skills also includes knowing how to negotiate offers effectively, which could lead to better compensation and work conditions.

Why Choose Hankins & Hankins

We offer job seeking skills training as part of our rehabilitation counseling services to clients seeking to find and secure new employment. Job seeking skills training is intended to assist individuals with developing the ability to conduct a thorough job search in one or more labor markets to maximize his or her likelihood of finding suitable employment opportunities.  Specific skills or activities that may be included as part of this training include the following: locating local job opportunities through sources such as newspapers, online job search engines, job boards and direct employer contacts; developing job application documents such as resumes and cover letters; determining how to address work accommodations that may be necessary; learning how to handle challenging job interview questions; following up with employers after completing job applications and/or interviews; developing solid work habits and behaviors that increase the probability an individual will not only be able to find but also maintain employment in the future.