In this interactive session, you’ll learn how to prioritize, break down daunting objectives into manageable tasks, maintain focus and stay on-track throughout your job search journey. This session will help you to gain clarity, create a roadmap to achieve your goals, and empower you to turn things around by creating and implementing effective action plans.
This interactive workshop is designed to help you enhance your storytelling skills in order to craft an engaging narrative that will draw customers in. We’ll apply the principles of storytelling in addition to discussing practical tools and tips to help you build a captivating, memorable story.
Learn to create a strategic action plan so you can build and expand your network and meet new people, conduct informational interviews and successfully start and build professional relationships. If you want to move beyond the limitations of job postings and increase your chances of accessing unadvertised jobs and insider information about potential opportunities, networking is a crucial skill for any job seeker or career shifter.
Discover how to craft, customize, and optimize your CV and LinkedIn profile to effectively showcase your skills, achievements, and experiences. We’ll provide you with strategies to enhance networking and engagement on LinkedIn, empowering you to make the most of these powerful tools.
Embark on a career-boosting journey in our condensed filmmaker workshop! Explore the funding landscape, from public to industry grants, and gain insights on kickstarting your career and growing your resume. Learn to plan your filmmaking path strategically. Whether you're a novice or a pro, this workshop is your compact guide to navigating the industry and unlocking your potential!
Gain essential strategies for in-person, online, and phone interviews, enabling you to leave a positive and memorable impression on your interviewer. We’ll help you craft responses to the most common behavioral interview questions and master the STAR method, empowering you to articulate your experiences with clarity and relevance.
If you're looking for strategies to improve, or further enhance your soft skills and truly stand out in your field, this session is tailored for you. It will delve into the foundations of effective communication, offering insights on navigating diverse communication styles and enhancing your capabilities.
This practical workshop will explain what a CRM is, and how you can use it to identify your target market, determine your sales process, and track your interactions and your clients’ engagement. You will learn options for how to use your CRM to be more productive and profitable, even when you don’t have a budget.
Gain invaluable insights into creating investment-worthy proposals, discover the right funding channels for your business, and unravel the mysteries of what investors are really looking for. Join us on this funding journey and turn your vision into a reality!
This workshop is the starting point for artists who are doing what they love but not quite making a living yet. We’ll outline the services and resources available to you at YES and from other arts organizations in the community, and touch upon key things to consider in building a career or business in the arts. Topics include: getting to know your industry, marketing/promotion, developing relationships with stakeholders, understanding the funding landscape and essential grant-writing tips.
In this session, you'll actively engage in self-assessment exercises to determine your professional values, interests, personality traits, skills, needs and wants. You'll then be guided on how to use decision trees, informational interviews, and pros and cons lists to make thoughtful decisions that will contribute to your career identity.
Designed for entrepreneurs and freelancers, this dynamic workshop focuses on honing your pitching skills. Through interactive activities and hands-on exercises, participants will learn how to craft an elevator pitch that is clear and compelling.