Professional Skills

Professional Skills course prepares students for finding employment in any industry. There are skills required to achieve job hunt success… including résumé, cover letter and references. But students also learn what to say and what not to say in an interview. Students learn what to wear, how to negotiate salary, how to do a follow up call, and finally, how to position themselves for future promotion.

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START DATE	END DATE	DAY	TIMING	LOCATION	REGISTER
January 25, 2023	January 30, 2023	MON, TUE, WED, THU, FRI	4:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Mississauga - Malton Campus	Register Now Register Now
March 2, 2023	March 10, 2023	THU, FRI	9:30 AM - 2:30 PM	Online Campus	Register Now Register Now
March 20, 2023	March 23, 2023	MON, TUE, WED, THU, FRI	4:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Mississauga - Malton Campus	Register Now Register Now
April 1, 2023	April 8, 2023	SAT, SUN	10:00 AM - 5:30 PM	Mississauga - Malton Campus	Register Now Register Now
January 24, 2024	January 29, 2024	MON, TUE, WED, THU, FRI	5:00 PM - 10:00 PM	Mississauga - Malton Campus	Register Now Register Now
February 15, 2024	February 20, 2024	MON, TUE, WED, THU, FRI	9:00 AM - 2:00 PM	Brampton Campus	Register Now Register Now
March 6, 2024	March 11, 2024	MON, TUE, WED, THU, FRI	9:30 AM - 2:30 PM	Brampton Campus	Register Now Register Now
March 13, 2024	March 18, 2024	MON, TUE, WED, THU, FRI	9:30 AM - 2:30 PM	Mississauga - Malton Campus	Register Now Register Now
March 30, 2024	April 7, 2024	SAT, SUN	10:00 AM - 5:30 PM	Mississauga - Malton Campus	Register Now Register Now
July 11, 2024	July 16, 2024	MON, TUE, WED, THU, FRI	5:00 PM - 10:00 PM	Brampton Campus	Register Now Register Now
July 11, 2024	July 16, 2024	MON, TUE, WED, THU, FRI	5:00 PM - 10:00 PM	Mississauga - Malton Campus	Register Now Register Now
July 11, 2024	July 16, 2024	MON, TUE, WED, THU, FRI	9:30 AM - 2:30 PM	Brampton Campus	Register Now Register Now
July 14, 2024	July 21, 2024	SAT, SUN	10:00 AM - 5:30 PM	Mississauga - Malton Campus	Register Now Register Now
November 7, 2024	November 12, 2024	MON, TUE, WED, THU, FRI	9:30 AM - 2:30 PM	Mississauga - Malton Campus	Register Now Register Now
November 7, 2024	November 12, 2024	MON, TUE, WED, THU, FRI	5:00 PM - 10:00 PM	Brampton Campus	Register Now Register Now
November 7, 2024	November 12, 2024	MON, TUE, WED, THU, FRI	9:30 AM - 2:30 PM	Brampton Campus	Register Now Register Now

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COURSE OUTLINE

What is a résumé package, and how does it compare to what everyone else is doing
How to design a résumé package that will get you noticed by employers
How to identify key words in a job ad
The Three E’s: the Triangle of Power
The Top 12 Reasons
Effective cover letter writing
Résumé misconceptions
Emphasizing what helps
De-emphasizing what hurts
Résumé writing to increase interviews
Goal Setting with SMART goals
Using Power Words
DISC Theory
Choosing and coaching References
Different styles of interviewers
Different types of interviews
How to answer interview questions
What to bring and prepare for an interview
How to dress for interview success
Prioritizing Urgent and Important tasks
Creating a portfolio
Doing a proper follow-up call
How to negotiate a starting salary

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

Includes a private One on One appointment with Career Services to review your résumé package line by line
Creative Microsoft Word tips to design a unique and dynamic résumé, without using tired templates