Career Navigator

An Intensive Training Program for
Professional Level Job Search & Success

Revitalize your job search with this strategic approach to proactively
managing your future!

This 5-day Job Search "boot camp" is a fast-paced, highly interactive job search revitalization tool for those long-term unemployed individuals who are seeking a Professional level position and have been doing an active job search but need a new, energized, highly effective approach!

Commit to these 5 days and commit to landing your next professional-level position FAST!!

Here is what participants from the last Niagara session are saying……

-     “Career Navigator is an integral tool for every serious job seeker out there”

-     “Career Navigator opened my eyes…I wasted my time on other strategies and thought I was being productive”

-     “It’s intense, consolidated, focused – and I learned things everyday that will help me not just in my job search but in life.”

-     “We’ve been bombarded with the importance of Networking, but this gives us a clear focus”

-     “Well planned, well laid out, provided direction with support…”

-     “This program was personally empowering…I feel measurably more confident…”

Next Session:    March 5th - March 9th

 Must be an active WorkSourceOne member - there is NO-COST to members

* To be considered for enrollment…set up a brief appointment with a Niagara’s WorkSourceOne staff member *

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Frequently Asked Questions about Career Navigator:

What is the Itinerary?

• Day 1: Competency Definition, Aspects of Job Loss
• Day 2: Career Management Strategy, Value Proposition
• Day 3: Branding and Marketing YOU, Speed Networking
• Day 4: Evaluation and Decision Making, Mock Interviews
• Day 5: Foundation for Career Success, Goals, STAR Stories

I have already attended workshops at Niagara’s WorkSourceOne or elsewhere, why do I need this?

Career Navigator will explore some of these topics in more depth. You will also have the opportunity to work on your own personal assessment and plan your job search within a group structure that will become an important support system throughout your search.

I don’t think I need it. I didn’t have a problem finding a job before.

Let’s hope that’s the case again! Today’s market figures, however, point to a more extended and challenging search period. Why not arm yourself with the most effective skills and tools for creating a successful outcome in the current job market?

I don’t know what I want to do.

It’s very common, and a good idea, to reassess career options at this time. Career Navigator will walk you through the self assessment process, help you identify the skills you have that could be applied in another industry or occupation and give you the tools you need to explore those options so that you can make the best choices.

I want some time off.

You might feel like this is an opportunity to “take a break” and there’s nothing wrong with that – as long as you’re not letting opportunities pass you by in this period! Get the skills and tools you need first, so that if a job opportunity presents itself, you’re ready!

Will this get me a job?

No one can get you a job except you! Career Navigator will equip you to do the best job possible in that endeavor. CN is your launching pad to identify the tools and strategies that will prepare you to compete in today’s job market.

Why do I need this? I have a good resume and/or I interview well.

Job search has changed and the strategies for successful job search are more than a resume or interview. Over 70% of job landings contain a component of networking.

I already have interviews lined up.

Are you getting interviews for jobs that you would take? Do you know how to be the candidate that is chosen from the interview? Do you know how to follow up after the interview process? Career Navigator will arm you with important interview, follow-up and negotiation techniques.

This layoff might be temporary.

In the event that it isn’t, or that it occurs again, you can use this time to get the training you’ll need, regardless. If other opportunities present themselves or In a future layoff, you’ll be ready.

There aren’t any jobs anyway, why should I bother.

You’re right that most jobs aren’t evident, but it doesn’t mean they don’t exist. In Career Navigator, you’ll learn to find the “hidden job market.” You’ll learn how to get to the hiring managers before a job is even identified or posted. And you’ll get the group support you’ll need to be persistent in your search.

I am enrolled in training/school.

Getting new skills or updating your existing skills is good strategy. You’ll still need to look for a job and you need job search skills. Career Navigator is the perfect way to begin the process even before you’re done with school. Wouldn’t it be great to have that new job waiting for you when you’re finished?

Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.