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CAREER & JOB SEARCH TRAINING DVDS VIDEOS
Got a job? Looking for a job? Need a job? Do you have the training to get a job? Even if you are qualified, would you have the ability to be selected from a job interview? The training products on this page can help with finding a job and landing a job as well as coping with unemployement and career planning. You can ace that next interview. You can write a winning resume. Our career training DVDs and CD-ROMs can help you land a job and launch a career.
Got a job? Looking for a job? Need a job? Do you have the training to get a job? Even if you are qualified, would you have the ability to be selected from a job interview? The training products on this page can help with finding a job and landing a job as well as coping with unemployement and career planning. You can ace that next interview. You can write a winning resume. Our career training DVDs and CD-ROMs can help you land a job and launch a career.
Job hunting has never been easy, especially for those who have limited experience. There are two keys to
finding a decent job: 1) you must market yourself intelligently, and 2) you must be committed to investing
the required time and effort into learning the elements of a successful job search. By combining the power
of the computer with full-motion video, audio, graphics, and text, Ace the Interview provides an
entertaining and creative approach to learning about the different stages of the job interview process. It
also increases content understanding through a series of games and interview examples.Users are guided
through a self-directed series of interview scenarios and expert tips.
Uncover new opportunities and learn how to set a fast pace on the career track with this industry case
study. Surf the net in a tide of technological advance as you see what happens behind the scenes and
recognize the potential for growth.
This highly acclaimed video will help you avoid the pitfalls of the interview process—because getting an interview is only the beginning. Before you walk through the door for an interview, you had better know a few things: what the business is all about, how to stay cool under pressure, and how you feel about working with people of different races and genders. After all, an interview is a serious conversation about business, how you react to stress, and what kind of person you are. Common Mistakes People Make in Interviews is an informative and effective program that helps job seekers anticipate what employers are looking for. Using a wrong way/right way format, the video illustrates the things to do and not to do in an interview so you can convey the right attitude, project a professional image—and get a job offer. Perfect for job-search agencies, libraries, career-oriented classes, or anyone who wants to ace an interview. A viewable/printable instructor’s guide is available online. (27 minutes)
Businesses everywhere are taking to the Highway. The Internet helps businesses to run in a more
cost-efficient manner—especially when it comes to hiring. If someone is looking for a job, the Internet
provides a variety of tools to assist in preparing and searching for employment. Viewers learn how to use
both traditional and nontraditional job search strategies such as networking, browsing through job
listings, or posting their resume, as they navigate through job search directories and bulletin boards on
the Internet. (30 minutes, color)
Artists have been using portfolios of their work for years, to show prospective employers what they can do. Shouldn’t all job seekers cash in on that idea? This program focuses on the steps involved in compiling a career portfolio, from gathering the individual components to tailoring them for use with different job categories. Work samples and other elements, such as a statement of confidentiality, a mission statement, a set of goals, a resume, and letters of reference, are highlighted. Plenty of on-screen examples show how it all comes together. (17 minutes)
This informative and entertaining program shows how to use the telephone to optimize networking,
informational interviewing, and other job search strategies. It shows how to add a personal touch to an
Internet job search. Also covers the use of the yellow pages, developing a powerful phone script, setting
up interviews, and developing extraordinary job referral networks. A terrific resource for anyone’s job
search arsenal. Well-developed.
Let’s face it, these are common questions, but they are tough! You can bet, most employers are going to ask these and several other questions, but most job seekers are not going to answer them well. This doesn’t
have to be the case. This well-thought-out program uses a fun quiz show format to help job seekers
recognize good and bad answers to common interview questions. Each segment is followed by advice from career experts on how to articulate great answers. All it takes is preparation. If job seekers prepare well for the interview, they can approach any question with confidence and success. Extraordinary Answers outlines key principles to effective interviewing and then applies those principles to numerous questions interviewers are most likely to ask. Perfect for anyone about to be interviewed—whether it’s their first time or their twentieth. No job seeker should interview without first viewing this extraordinary program! One 30-minute video. © 1995.
This program emphasizes the traits and employee skills needed to take an active role in career success and advancement. Through interviews with employers and employees from some of the world’s most successful corporations, the viewer learns the essential qualities needed to succeed: Contribution, Teamwork, Attitude, and Organization. Part one demonstrates the importance of making a contribution to the company. In part two Exceptional Employees discuss how teamwork and effective communication are valuable assets. Attitude is the third quality, and viewers learn the best attitude for the workplace. Lastly, organizational skills are covered and discussed. Those new to the work force must strive to be exceptional in order to succeed, and this program demonstrates how to take responsibility for career advancement and success. (24 minutes)
The job interview is one of the most taxing and stressful experiences that we go through in our lives. This
video guides the viewer through the interview process with an enthusiastic host and representatives from
four of the most successful businesses in the country. These representatives give advice on how to conduct
yourself professionally in the interview situation and how to impress the interviewer with your poise and
personality. The video is divided into three sections: what to do before, during, and after the interview.
It begins by preparing the viewer with several tips for an impressive resume and suggestions for developing
a strong mental attitude before the interview. To aid this preparation, fifty of the most frequent and most
difficult questions asked in an interview are listed in the workbook and discussed on tape so you can
practice them and be ready. Personal appearance, when to arrive, what to bring, and what to ask are all
covered in the useful section on "during the interview." It gives beneficial suggestions on how to answer
the dreaded "Tell me a little about yourself" and "What are your weaknesses?" questions. The video also
discusses the timing and contents of thank-you letters. Several example thank-you letters are included in
the workbook. The video fully prepares viewers for a successful interview experience. A must for every
person getting started in the job hunt.
This program presents strategies for dealing with adversity during an interview, and shows you how to divert the emphasis away from your disability and toward your skills. It demonstrates specific ways to show the interviewer your strengths and resourcefulness and how they would be useful on the job. The three key elements for success are discussed, along with the impact of a positive attitude, your rights according to the law, and tips for staying positive during the job search process. (23 minutes)
This program begins with a brief overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act and examines some of the many resources that are available to help you begin your job search. It shows you how to target companies of interest to you, and provides tips on networking that will help expand your opportunities. Traditional as well as nontraditional job-search methods are explored, including classified ads, employment agencies, and the Internet. (23 minutes)
Updated for 2008! This program demonstrates how resumes and job applications can be used effectively to find satisfying employment. Popular types of resumes are presented, with an emphasis on those that are more effective for ex-offenders. In addition, specific ways to incorporate prison education programs and to handle time gaps in employment history are discussed. Resumes and job applications are vital job-hunting resources, so having skill in preparing them can make a real difference. Featured experts include Linda Manson, Charles Fleming, and Janet Ginzberg. Correlates to all applicable National and State Educational Standards including the NCLB Act. (25 minutes, color)
Losing a job can be devastating—whether it’s a first job or the tenth. Some people manage to get back on
their feet quickly because they have something they can fall back on, or they can support themselves
financially for awhile. For others, losing their job could affect them and their families, for a long, long
time.