Classes
The Career Development classes below are offered at least once during the calendar year through City University and upon departmental request.


Career Exploration And Planning
This class focuses on career planning for employees who seek realistic avenues for advancement. You will take a career assessment survey, Elevations™, a tool that will help identify occupations you may want to explore.

You will learn:
· A modern career development model and how to take control of your career development
· How your values, skills, personality, and interests match careers in the work world
· How to identify various City of Sacramento career paths that can enhance your strengths and interests
· To design your goals to complement your current career opportunity
· How to develop a career action plan for career satisfaction and rejuvenation


Dynamics Of Career Advancement
This workshop features the Multicultural Promotion Track Simulation, which is used by organizations to teach leadership, diversity and critical-thinking skills.

You will learn:
· Conventional wisdom models for career advancement
· Real-world models for career advancement
· Surreal models for career advancement
· Career advancement ethics
· Discrimination on the career ladder
· Career advancement: A joint venture with the organization


Employment Applications and Test-Taking Strategies
This course combines the tools and techniques to create strong “screened in” City employment applications and to learn how to effectively take oral and written employment tests at the City.

You will learn:
· To read job announcements critically to discover “what they are looking for”
· Understand what an application reveals about you as an applicant
· Tips about the supplemental questionnaire
· Testing strategies for better time-management and reduced anxiety
· Organizational techniques and relaxation tips to get you through the oral and written testing process
· Writing skills that effectively communicate your answer
· How to maximize your chances of increasing your ranking


Finding Your Purpose And Passion
Do you sometimes question where your life is headed?  This life-changing program will help you take charge of your life by defining your purpose and discovering your passion.  This program will provide the foundation for writing your personal mission statement which acts as a motivating force to help you lead a more meaningful life!

You will learn:
· How to recognize your values and priorities
· How to recognize your passions
· Relaxation techniques to get you through the testing process
· How to recognize your interests, talents and future contributions
· Qualities and characteristics that are important to you


Fine Art Of Networking
In this workshop you will learn how to use the fine art of networking to put you in control of your career development. You will explore how to make things happen and create opportunities for yourself. This practical, hands-on workshop will demystify the process of networking, teach you how to network within and outside the City environment, and develop a personal style of networking that fits your strengths and personality.

You will learn:
· what networking is and isn't
· the nuts and bolts of how to network
· to identify your network
· how technology impacts networking
· how to build and expand your network


How To Get The Mentoring You Need To Get Ahead In Your Career
Do you know what it takes to find and keep good mentors?  Mentoring is a useful strategy to help you get ahead in your career.  This program will help you successfully select, approach and secure a mentor’s help.

You will learn:
· How to identify your development needs, and determine how a mentor can help
· How to indentify potential mentors or coaches
· How to approach potential mentors with specific requests
· How to establish a mentoring partnership


Interviewing Techniques For Success
Has it been many years since your last interview? Did you just recently interview, but it did not go as well as you would have liked? Competition for City jobs has intensified. Being qualified and experienced is not the only requirement for getting hired. City employees need to effectively communicate and present their knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences in language that projects an understanding of the job and the City.

You will learn:
· Tools to help you identify and articulate your strengths and experiences for the interview
· How to research City positions to better prepare for the interview and get the job
· How to apply the right first-impression techniques
· The materials you can prepare to take to the interviewer
· How to deal with your “trouble” areas for a successful interview in order to land the job
· Common interview questions and be able to discern and address “the real question within the question”


Resumes That Work!
The resume is your personal life map that markets your unique experiences, accomplishments, skills, and education. Learn about the different styles of resumes and gain helpful hints about selecting the best resume for you.

You will learn:
· Different styles of resumes and which works best for you
· The difference between the template resume and job-specific resume
· Power Words that catch the screeners eye and best describe what you offer
· The techniques to develop your resume with confidence


Top Ten Ways To Survive And Thrive In The Workplace
This highly interactive program features:  Discussions, review of literature, educational exercises, group activities, case studies and action planning. 

You will learn:
· How to make the boss feel like #1
· What you bring to the table
· How to strike the right balance
· How to work hard and play by the rules
· How to make friends before you need them
· How to fit in and stand out
· Mind mapping for success

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