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Newcomer Youth
Job Search 101

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Job Ready Checklist

Resumes

-	What Is Your Resume Style?
-	Chronological Resume
-	Functional Resume
-	Functional With A Profile
-	Combination
-	Personal Portfolio
-	Resume Makeover
-	Hard Skills vs. Soft Skills
-	Electronic Resumes

Cover Letter

-	What is a cover letter?
-	Sample
-	Create your own
-	Action words

Thank You Letter

-	Why is a Thank You Letter Necessary?
-	Sample
-	Create Your Own

The Job Hunt

-	The Hidden Job Market
-	Networking
-	Create A Job Hunting Plan
-	Get Your Foot in The Door
-	Strategies to Get Your Resume to the Right People
-	Employer Expectations

The Interview

-	Commonly Asked Questions
-	Do's & Don'ts
-	Types of Interviews
-	How to Answer Tough Questions
-	How to Deal With Interview Stress
-	Unlawful Questions
-	The Sales Pitch
-	Set Yourself Apart From The Competition

On the Job

-	Your First Day
-	The Job Offer (Factors to Consider)
-	Probationary Period
-	Workplace Relationships
-	Getting Paid
-	Employment Standards
-	Benefits
-	Workplace Safety
-	Time Management
-	Communication in the Workplace
-	Office Politics
-	Workplace Etiquette
-	How To Earn Respect
-	Negotiating A Raise
-	How To Keep A Job

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