Course #6: Finding the Hidden Job Market
How to find jobs not advertised on the Internet
Are you answering ads on the Internet and not getting any responses? That's because only 10% of job seekers actually get jobs through online job boards. 80% of jobs are not advertised! Take this course to find out how to find those hidden jobs: First, you will assess your strengths, key skills and accomplishments. Next you will select your job target. Then you will learn how to build your network, how to contact companies directly and how to get meetings that lead to jobs. Resources include job target map, sample direct email, sample targeted email to contact companies, and sample follow up emails.
Your Instructor
Amy Geffen, PhD
Amy Geffen, PhD is President and Chief Career Coach of Geffen Careers. She brings to her practice over thirty years of experience in such industries as finance, engineering, higher education, risk management, health, non-profit organizations and associations.
Amy has transitioned into four new careers with increasing levels of responsibility, so she understands the challenges people face when changing jobs and careers. She has been praised for her accomplishments in management, strategic planning, marketing, distance learning, and continuing education. She served as the President and CEO of the New York Society of Security Analysts, the Interim Executive Director of the Financial Women’s Association and the Interim Executive Director at All Souls Church in New York City.
She has been the Director of Continuing Education, Strategic Initiatives, and Volunteer Leadership at the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Amy is a former Assistant Dean of Continuing Education at Westchester Community College, the Dean of Professional Development at The College of Insurance (now St. John’s University), and Director of Corporate Programs at LIU/Brooklyn Center.
She uses a 5 step process to help job seekers achieve the job of their dreams:Assessment of skills and values; Branding with pitch, cover letter, resume and LinkedIn profile; Connecting through expanding networks and building relationships; Differentiating through accomplishments; and Enhancing by follow-through and compensation negotiation.
A graduate of Brooklyn College, with a Master’s Degree from Harvard University, and a PhD from New York University, she lives in Forest Hills with her husband.She enjoys making pottery, film, theatre and concerts.
Courses Included with Purchase
Original Price: $16,078
This course can be bundles with 4 other courses from Geffen Careers Online for $595 or with 9 other courses for $995.