CERTIFIED JOB SEARCH STRATEGIST™ (CJSS) TRAINING

Frequently Asked Questions About Job Search Academy's 12-week CJSS Program

Certified Job Search Strategist Program

Job Search Academy offers an innovative learning model that provides you with a unique opportunity to receive coaching and training tailored to your particular needs and interests. Our Job Search Strategist Program is a new sophisticated and systematic program that goes DEEP into the best job search practices.

What You Can Expect to Learn

	What WORKS™ in Job Search: The 5-Part Framework to job search success – The WORKS™ model encompasses both mindset and mechanics and balances attitude and buoyant beliefs with action-oriented Web2.0 tactics and contemporary job-search tactics
	5 Phases of a Masterful Job Search
	–	40 Steps to a savvy job search
	–	50 Factors for gauging the job seeker’s situation
	Strategize & Execute a Targeted Search
	–	The foundation of a of a job search strategy
	Contemporary Job Search Strategies and Tactics including:
	–	Web 2.0 and online tactics
	–	Assertive tactics to uncover the hidden job market
	Customary Job Search Strategies and Tactics
	–	Adjusting the tried-and-true tactics to work in today’s economy
	Online Job Search Management Tools
	–	Web-based tools to help job seekers manage a job search
	Networking Fundamentals including:
	–	14 mental roadblocks to networking
	–	4 quadrants of networking
	–	12 types of networking contacts
	Research Tools & Systems
	Interviewing Fundamentals
	–	15 Interview misconceptions
	–	10 Interview mental road blocks
	–	Creating opportunities where none existed
	–	Position proposals
	Job search case studies
	–	15+ case studies of successful job seekers
	Pricing, Packaging and Promoting Job Search Coaching Programs
	–	Third party alliances
	–	Systems, processes and tools

How to Become Certified

At the conclusion of the program, participants who have missed no more than 2 classes may sit for the CJSS Online Learning Review, which involves a short multiple-choice exam, completion of 6 hours of audio learning and a Case Study. A case study involves co-creating a job-search action plan with the job seeker, providing appropriate resources for the job seeker (from class materials), and coaching the client in getting interviews and job offers. There is no additional fee for the exam. Those passing will receive a listing on the Job Search Academy web site to promote your credentials as a Certified Job Search Strategist, rights to use the CJSS logo and a certificate. To maintain the CJSS credential, every two years you will need to attend an annual update training. Certification requires two years of experience in the careers field.

Program Materials Included

	Comprehensive Resource Binder
	The latest edition of the award-winning book, Job Search Magic by Susan Whitcomb
	Resource Guide you can adapt and share with your clients
	Insider Interviews with Wendy Enelow, Jack Chapman, Dick Bolles, Debra Feldman, Jason Alba, Diane Burns, Barbara Safani, Elizabeth Craig, Susan Whitcomb, and Beverly Harvey
	Practical tools, forms and resources you can use immediately with your clients

What You’ll Receive

	Vibrant community of like-minded career coaches, career advisors and consultants, and resume writers
	A thorough understanding of more than 18 contemporary and customary job search activities and tactics
	Hundreds of job search resources to share with your client
	Time saving systems to help you step your client through the process effortlessly
	Strategies for promoting a job search program to clients
	Brainstorming sessions with a group of career professionals
	Enthusiasm and motivation knowing you have a complete process to guide clients through
	Cutting-edge strategies for online job search techniques
	Hundreds of ideas for additional coaching topics you can offer your clients
	The latest studies, reports and statistics related to today’s job search
	Tips recruiters share among themselves to find candidates
	Ideas about services to offer, packaging your services, presenting the package to your client, and pricing
	Resources for third party alliances and vendors
	Inspirational techniques and activities to help your clients manage the emotional stages of unemployment
	Confidence to help and support clients through their job search
	A passionate and compassionate coach/instructor who is committed to your success in the program

Logistics

We "meet" from the comfort of home/office via telephone bridge line for 12 weeks, for 2 hours each week. Total class hours are 24. The beauty of the 12-week program allows you the time and framework to assimilate, practice and execute the new systems, strategies, and communication styles learned – in fact, we highly recommend that you work with a client or two while participating in the program.

See our calendar or email Lyndsey Lehman at Lyndsey@JobSearchAcademy.com for upcoming dates and times.

Technology

No special computer technology is required, although it is highly recommended that you have a computer for downloading the course materials and receiving email. For your comfort, we recommend that you purchase a good quality telephone headset. You may want to use a telephone that is not dependent on a battery charge.

Time Commitment

In addition to class-time hours, past participants indicate spending between one to two hours each week for reading pre-class material. Others report spending additional time implementing new coaching and marketing concepts learned in class (e.g., revising their web site to include job search coaching services; writing value statements to articulate the return-on-investment that coaching clients receive; setting aside "think" time to envision the direction they'd like to take their business, etc.).

Who Would Benefit

Resume writers, career coaches and career advisors and consultants wanting latest trends and insider secrets on how to conduct a job search.

Resume writers, career coaches and career advisors and consultants who work with mid-level and senior-level executives or professionals. While the program is primarily geared toward corporate, past students have gained significant value for their clients in not-for-profit, public and academic fields.

Investment

Early Registration Investment is $2,297. To receive this investment price, you must register at least 3 weeks prior to the class start date. Email Lyndsey Lehman at Lyndsey@JobSearchAcademy.com for an early-bird coupon code to save $300 off of the full investment of $2,597. If registering less than three weeks in advance, investment is $2,597. Register here.

Monthly installment options include 4 monthly payments of $674.75 (first installment due at least three weeks in advance of course start date) - email Lyndsey Lehman at Lyndsey@JobSearchAcademy.com for an early-bird coupon code to save $300 off your first payment. For monthly installments when registering less than three weeks in advance of start date, call for details. Register here.

Should you need to withdraw, the following options are available:

Option 1: Retake the course, with a starting date within 12 months of the original starting date (subject to space availability) - a $150 administrative fee applies and an additional charge if the CJSS program has increased in investment.

Or, Option 2: Receive a refund equal to 80% of tuition (if withdrawing before class 3 - note that upon notifying us of withdrawal, we ask you to delete the CJSS binder website page and any files you have downloaded); no refund available after class 3.

Your ROI (Return-on-Investment) is Three-Fold:

	Foundational job search knowledge that will enable you to assist clients through their entire job search
	Savvy contemporary and customary job search strategies and tactics that have helped thousands accelerate their search and win a new position
	Proven business management and marketing systems to structure your services, attract new clients, and develop a reputation as a provider of job search services.

We hope this information is helpful and, of course, we encourage you to participate in training that will increase your knowledge of job search coaching, boost your confidence in marketing and providing these services, and be of value to the clients you serve. We'd love to have you join us in the next program!

For more information, contact Lyndsey Lehman- Lyndsey@JobSearchAcademy.com or 877.659.3769