Softskill
Softskill is the Personal Enhancement Programme for Pre-Graduates

IN a recent Jobstreet.com poll on unemployed graduates, some 3,800 hiring managers expressed the worn-out grouse — local graduates are simply not up to the mark!

They are unhappy with graduates' poor command of English, unsatisfactory character, attitude or personality, unrealistic expectations of salaries or benefits, limited general knowledge and poor demonstration of problem-solving skills, among others.

~ News Straits Times, 7th January 2007.

Introduction in view of the above, we believe it should be a shared responsibility of the nation. This program is designed to prepare pre-graduates for the real world awaiting them. Conducting a job search is in itself a full time job. Thorough preparation increases the chance of having a successful interview. In order to boost that chance, this program is designed to cover key topics such as resume writing, job interviewing, communication and personal grooming.

Learning Objectives

At the end of the program, the participants will be able to:
  • Understand the holistic approach they need to prepare before stepping into the job market.
  • Understand that job search is a process to market and sell oneself.
  • Prepare and write resume that impresses potential employers.
  • Handle the job interview session better to increase the success rates.
  • Develop an attractive personality to impress potential employer through personal grooming, communication, and confidence.

Methodology

Concepts and techniques will be internalised throughout the workshop through lectures, role-plays and group activities using an integrative learning approach.

Number of Days

This is a 2-day workshop subject to fine-tuning depending on the participants'.

Course Outline

Day 1 :

Building self-confidence Building self-esteem
Positive mental attitude towards success
Expectations of self in the future

Practical activity
45 seconds self-introduction
Preparing Resume How to write one that will make a good impression
Resume writing basics
Resume writing tip
Analyse samples of good and bad resumes

Write good cover letters
Analyse sample cover letters

Write thank you letters

Practical activity
Resume writing
Drafting own resume
Drafting cover & thank you letters
Projecting positive image
through personal grooming		 1st impression counts
Good dressing sense
Make-up, skin & hair care
Personal hygiene & health

Practical activity
body language & gestures
Correct posture in standing, sitting and walking for positive impact
Develop facial expressions, eye contact and smiles
Day 2 :
Job Interviewing Various types of interviews
Common interview questions
Dealing with tricky questions
Samples of questions
Job Interviewing Stages Before : Preparing for the interview
Do your homework – researching companies
Listing some of your attributes – researching yourself
Practice, practice and then Practice some more

During : Succeeding on the Interview
Dressing for the interview
Establishing Rapport
Body Language
Answering Questions
Asking Questions

After : Following-up on the interview
Practical activity Role-plays of interview sessions
Coaching the sessions