by admin_lcs | Jul 29, 2024 | Blog Post
FACT: The people who are hired for a job are the ones that market themselves well, NOT the ones most qualified for it.
Every step of finding a job and starting a career is a form of marketing, or “selling” your value. Resumes are key factors in this process. They are *not* autobiographies. They should only include what will contribute to the result you want: an interview, and a job. The purpose of a resume is to tell companies how you can add value to their work. It uses past life experiences (education, work, etc.) to demonstrate your potential for success within their employment. Getting your resume ship-shape and in a position to sell your value to potential employers is key to landing a great job. Call to learn more about how we can hone your resume for the best results.
by admin_lcs | Jul 29, 2024 | Blog Post
Careers look as different as the people in them. No one path is correct for everyone. Generally, the main question becomes, “Should I go to college?” Not everyone wants to pursue a degree and not every job requires it. That’s okay; one is not “better” than the other. What IS universal to everyone is that YOU are responsible for your future. The definition of “empowered” is having the knowledge, confidence, means, or ability to do things or make decisions for yourself. Transitioning from a childhood mindset to an adult one is complicated, but necessary when thinking about a career path. YOU will be living your life, not your parents or your friends. There are things you can decide and work on now that will help make this transition easier. And Launch Career Services is here to help guide you towards making the right choice for you.
by admin_lcs | Jul 29, 2024 | Blog Post
One of the most common challenges when moving from one career to another is having a singular work history. Often, workers have a lengthy career within one industry – or even with just one employer – when life moves them to start over. When faced with transitioning to a new career, the prospect of interviewing can be especially intimidating, whether due to the length of time that has transpired since the last time they’ve applied to or interviewed for a position, or because they’re interested in a different field and are unsure if they can break into it.
At Launch, we recognize this dynamic and work diligently to equip you for success in the interview arena. As part of a regularly updated Interview Skills Training curriculum, we emphasize the importance of completing mock interviews. These sessions will address not only what to say to frequently used interview questions, but also instruction on how to research the company and the position and generate specific and practical examples to highlight each element of your resume, as well as tips on appearance and presentation. We’ll give you supportive resources, such as note cards or answer prompts, and complete verbal exercises in active listening and following the flow of a conversation. We’ll assign job leads for preparation and follow it up with a rehearsal and then mock interview. These mock interviews can be videotaped for later review and analysis, and we’ll repeat them as many times as needed until you both feel and appear ready to go.
It can be stressful to face an intense life change and be asked to market yourself in a way you haven’t before, but with a clear plan of action, it is possible to achieve new levels of self-confidence and increase your potential for hire!
