Land Your Dream Job in Social Work

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Jacob Kendall

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1. Create A Razor-Sharp Resume

1.1 template résumé (w deg. + lic.).docx

1.2 template résumé (w out deg. + lic.).docx

1. Work Smarter, Not Harder Use The Templates..mp4

02:04

2. Dont Put Your Degree After Your Name, Unless.mp4

04:51

3. Introduce Yourself With A Compelling Summary.mp4

05:46

4. Show; Dont Tell.mp4

08:43

5. Let The Job Ad Guide You.mp4

04:49

2. Craft An Expert Cover Letter

1.1 template cover letter.docx

1. Address Your Cover Letter To A Real Person.mp4

04:11

2. Tell Them Your Purpose Immediately.mp4

02:12

3. Show; Dont Tell.mp4

06:36

4. Summarize Simply, Confidently, and Concisely.mp4

04:19

5. Use Your Real Signature.mp4

03:45

3. Ace The Interview

1. Prepare, Prepare, Prepare.mp4

02:34

2. Do Your Homework.mp4

02:55

3. Practice....And Then Practice Some More.mp4

03:19

4. Watch Your Nonverbal.mp4

02:11

5. Familiarize Yourself With In-Person Interviews.mp4

03:22

6. Familiarize Yourself With Virtual Interviews.mp4

03:19

7. Make Eye Contact, Or Dont... (Virtual Interviews).mp4

03:29

8.1 questions they ll ask you.pdf

8. Dont Be Surprised By Any Questions.mp4

05:10

9. Be Prepared For Unsavory Questions.mp4

04:05

10.1 questions you ll ask them.pdf

10. Ask Your Own Questions.mp4

03:25

11. Use Positive Framing.mp4

01:37

12. Be A Human.mp4

02:16

4. Maximize Your LinkedIn Profile

1. Create A Compelling Headline.mp4

14:12

2. Put Your About Section To Excellent Use.mp4

05:15

3. Use Your LinkedIn Profile To The Max.mp4

03:32

4. Be Creative With How You Use LinkedIn.mp4

05:32

5. Post Your Own Content And Gain Followers.mp4

05:59

6. Consider Getting LinkedIn Premium Career.mp4

03:29

7. Know The Features Of Your LinkedIn Account.mp4

02:33

5. Wield Your Network Like A Pro

1. Search For Relevant People, Groups, And Content.mp4

08:57

2. Send Connect Requests And DMs.mp4

06:41

3.1 ideas for DMs.pdf

3. Always Attach A Personalized Note.mp4

04:18

4. Engage With Others Content.mp4

03:30

5. Give And Take (But Give More).mp4

04:42

6. Schedule Virtual Chats And Know What To Talk About.mp4

04:48

7. Avoid Feeling Overwhelmed.mp4

04:48

6. Win The Salary Negotiation

1. Draft Your Life Budget And Goals.mp4

02:59

2. Do Your Homework.mp4

03:48

3. Know How Much To Ask For.mp4

04:54

4. Prepare To Negotiate For More Than Just Salary.mp4

05:12

5. Be Assertive, Confident, And To-The-Point.mp4

05:29

7. Embrace Your Macro Social Work Side

1. Be Familiar With What Macro Social Work Is (Its A Lot.).mp4

06:01

2. Know That You Have More Macro Experience Than You Realize.mp4

02:43

3. Prepare To Think Outside The Box.mp4

02:37

4. Learn To Translate Your Clinical Experience To The Macroverse.mp4

03:35

5. Connect With Others, Especially Macro Social Worker.mp4

03:25

Description

Learn to create top-shelf applications, ace interviews, and make networking a breeze.

What You'll Learn?

Craft top-shelf job applications by learning technical writing skills for résumés and cover letters.
Master crucial networking skills and learn how to start building your professional network online starting today.
Find the right jobs to apply to by knowing the right search terms to use.
Ace interviews by learning must-have interview skills and strategies.
Earn your worth by learning how to win the salary negotiation.
Understand macro social work and what kinds of jobs are available beyond clinical social work.

Who is this for?

This course is idea for social workers with a BSW, MSW, or DSW degree, or someone in the process of earning one of those degrees.

What You Need to Know?

No prerequisites are needed; whether you already have job search experience or are new to the hunt, you'll learn critical skills to help you land your dream job.

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Earn more. Increase your impact. Find a job you love.
With this course--specifically tailored to the needs of social workers--you will learn the step-by-step skills to land your dream job.
My name is Jacob, and I am a former social work professor who has reviewed hundreds of rÃ©sumÃ©s and cover letters, and I eventually made a career pivot from academia to entrepreneurship. I began my company, The Versatile Social Worker, to help social workers like you reach their potential. I have seen my clients go from frustration (application after application after application...) to elation in short amounts of time by using simple, proven strategies. In this course, you'll learn exactly what it takes to land your dream job.
In this course you will learn to:
Create a razor-sharp rÃ©sumÃ©
Craft an expert cover letter
Ace the interview
Maximize your LinkedIn profile
Network like a pro
Win the salary negotiation

All that, PLUS you'll receive 6 templates/resource documents to give you a leg-up in your job search and networking:
RÃ©sumÃ© template (x2)
Cover letter template
Template for LinkedInÂ Connect Requests
Questions to ask in interviews
Questions you'll be asked in interviews

See what my clients have to say:
"I landed my current job within 6 weeks of working with [Jacob]."
-Catarina
"Jacob's advice on writing concisely...helped get me past the first round of application review. And last week I found out that I actually received the offer for this dream position of mine within the Department of Health and Human Services."
-Jorge
Who this course is for:
This course is idea for social workers with a BSW, MSW, or DSW degree, or someone in the process of earning one of those degrees.

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My name is Jacob Kendall, and I’ve been in your shoes. I’ve made numerous career transitions throughout my life, including moving from research to teaching, and later from academia to entrepreneurship. I understand the courage it takes to enter a new field, which is why I founded my company, The Versatile Social Worker.

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