Pepperdine University Encino Graduate Campus
16830 Ventura Blvd.
Encino, CA 91436
Wednesday, March 23, 2016, 6 – 8pm
What Job is Right for You?
What Color is Your Parachute? by Richard Nelson Bolles is a book for job-seekers that has been in print since 1970 and it is one of the most highly regarded career advice books in print.
Workshop Purpose and Objectives:
In this fun and highly interactive workshop participants will identify the steps necessary to decide on a job goal. This session will incorporate the importance of values in career decisions and provide a tool to identify their top 5 values and why this is the most important tool in finding a job that will make you happy. The concept of a “Taxi” job and a system for charting potential satisfaction levels on different careers will be introduced. The RIASEC theory of career development will be introduced via a “Party” exercise where participants will choose the corner of the room based on their interests. The top two most commonly asked interview questions will be discussed.
Participants will:
Identify their five most important personal values.
In order to gain a better understanding of the correlation between personal values and career satisfaction.
Participate in an Interest activity based on the RIASEC theory of Career Development and identify their top 3 areas of interest. Online assessment tools will also be discussed.
Learn the number one most effective way to get a job.
This can help them save time and money while job hunting.
Identify and discuss answers to the two most common interview questions.
They will focus on their unique skills, interests and abilities.
Learn a three point decision-making matrix.
This tool can be used to help participants make better career and life decisions.
Learn to shift their paradigm about the career decision-making process.
This will give them new ways to begin to consider a career transition.
Presenter:
Liz Mohler, is a Career Coach, professional speaker and facilitator. She is the author of “If the Job Fits Get It! Securing a Great Job Fast.” Liz has worked as a Career Counselor for over 20 years helping thousands of students in transition. She graduated from UW Madison and her Masters’ degree is in Counseling and Vocational Assessment from U of A Tucson. She is a member of the National Speakers Association and teaches in their Speakers Academy. Liz helps people realize their potential, visualize their goals and actualize their dreams.
Contact Name: Jessica Cheng
Contact Email:
jessica.cheng@pepperdine.eduType of Workshop/Training: Professional Development
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