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Retreat with Hope — Fully-Structured

INDIVIDUAL

18 Oct 2024

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19 Oct 2024

Oct 24

4 STEPS TO A SUCCESSFUL JOB SEARCH

Beginning with a personalised competency assessment, participants will learn to craft a compelling elevator pitch (self introduction) and tailor their resumes to match their ideal jobs. After creating a job search plan, they will also master how to tackle tricky interview questions and confidently respond to common ones.

Programme Outline

  • Know your strengths and how to craft your elevator pitch

  • Polish your resume – dos and don’ts

  • Guided on how to formulate a job search plan

  • Learn and prepare for interviews together with basic interviewing techniques

  • Q&A

Participants to work on their resumes for use on Day 2 during the 1-1 sessions


DRESS FOR SUCCESS

What is Personal Branding and why is it important as you navigate into the workforce? Learn how to look professional and dress with confidence as first impressions count. Participants will learn the importance of creating a good first impression when they go for interviews or when they are at work - regardless of the type of job. Looking good will boost one's confidence and it doesn't have to cost a fortune.

Programme Outline

  • The importance of Personal Branding

  • Professional vs Casual Dressing

  • Dress to Flatter your Body

  • Deportment - How you sit, walk and stand

  • Skincare, Haircare & Makeup (for ladies) demo

  • Q&A

1-to-1 MOCK INTERVIEW

Participants will put into practice what is learnt from Day 1's IM Ready workshop. Image Mission coaches will simulate a 'real life' interview with participants, referencing their resumes and observing how participants introduce themselves and answer interview questions.

If you are a beneficiary of any Social Service Agency and would like to join the retreat, please speak to your Social Worker/Case Manager to register. Thank you!

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