Career Course Development

With unemployment rates soaring and many qualified professionals seeking new direction, career development courses are in demand. Universities, corporations and training centers that develop career courses examine what job seekers most need, to find work in today's challenging marketplace.

Understanding Talent

Many career courses offer the Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) assessment to help job seekers determine what their interests, skills and abilities actually are, and how those interests influence their career aptitudes. The MBTI can be used as a general guideline to assist career-minded students in their pursuit of that perfect position.

Honing Talent

Career courses offer students ways to improve their skills as they search for work. Career course counseling helps determine what professional classes, internships and additional training might help hone workers' talents and put them to best use.

Marketing Talent

An effective career course helps job seekers write compelling resumes and cover letters. The course should also offer tips for conducting strong interviews and marketing professional skills and achievements.

References

• Career Training Directory

Resources

• Career Explorer: Career Training