Employability Skills Training – Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee, Inc.

Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee regularly conducts free virtual and in-person classes designed to equip job-seekers with the skills and knowledge needed to successfully find and maintain employment in today’s competitive job market. These classes include:

Build a strong resume customized to grab prospective employers’ attention.

Unlock your next chapter using important job search engines.

Stand out from the competition in virtual or in-person interviews.

Learn tips and best practices to launch a rewarding remote career.

Utilize the tools and resources available through LinkedIn for the job search.

Resume Writing

Explains the importance of a well-written resume and cover letter.
Introduces chronological and functional resumes and how to judge which is best for you.
Reviews how to assemble and format the components of a strong resume.

Explore and Applying For Jobs Online

Introduces participants to major online job search engines and how to navigate them as well as modern methods of job applications (80% of employers use online applications).

Learn to organize and track your job search for maximum efficiency and set expectations for effort and mindset required to be successful in the application process.
Other topics: Avoiding job scams and helpful websites to research skills needed for certain jobs, salaries and benefits. Disqualifying questions, honesty about background, personality profiles, common application mistakes.

Interviewing For Work

Understand what interviews are and how to prepare for the different types of interviews you may encounter, especially online interviews.
Learn the Do’s and Don’ts of interviews and tips for success.
Discover examples of traditional-based questions, behavior-based questions and questions you might want to ask in an interview.

Work From Home

Learn work-from-home etiquette and how to set up a functional home office.
Review computer and Internet requirements and safety.
Other topics: Benefits of remote work, establishing a routine and remote-friendly industries.