ACT (Accelerated career training) program

For Professionals

PSGCNJ offers a series of job search workshops.

  • Prospective members are strongly encouraged to participate in the 2½ day ACT program.
  • Class size is limited and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Registration Instructions: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE
  • Please note: Registration must be received 7 days prior to the start of the session.
  • A confirmation message will be sent to you via the e-mail address you provide on your form. You are NOT officially enrolled in any session until you receive this e-mail confirmation.
Day Offered Module Workshop Outline
Monday Afternoon
1:30pm-4:45pm		 (1)
Employment Orientation and Self-Assessment
  • The Emotional Side of Job Loss
  • Self Assessment
  • Job Search Tools and Techniques
  • Goals That Drive Business
  • Introduction to C.A.R. Stories
Tuesday Morning
9:30am-12:45pm		 (2)
Communications
  • 30 Second Commercials / Development
  • Telephone Communications
  • E-Mail Basics
  • Alternative Job Seeking Paths
  • Contracting & Recruiters
Tuesday Afternoon
1:30pm-4:45pm		 (3)
Networking
  • Introduction to Networking
  • Networking Guidelines
  • Getting Organized - "A Marketing Plan"
  • Targeting Your Search
  • Social Media
  • LinkedIn
Wednesday Morning
9:30am-12:45pm		 (4)
Resumes and Cover Letters
  • Transferable Skills
  • C.A.R. Story Examples
  • Resumes: Key Concepts, Types and Forms
  • Technical Aspects of Resume Writing
  • Resume Resources
  • Cover Letters: Rationale, Formats and Types
  • Cardinal Rules and Common Mistakes
Wednesday Afternoon
1:30pm-4:45pm		 (5)
Interviewing
  • 30 Second Commercials Review
  • Preparing For The Interview
  • Interview Types
  • Interview Stages
  • Salary, Compensation & Negotiation
  • Appropriate vs. Inappropriate Questions

Professional Service Group of Central New Jersey (PSGCNJ)
Phone: 908-445-5730
Email: info@psgcnj.org

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