Workshops & Training

Delivering information to a group can be highly effective to communicate ideas and learn skills. Search Forward frequently presents workshops to departments, groups, organizations and student associations. Please see our client list for more details.

Workshops are customized for your needs but always are content-based and designed for the participants to acquire knowledge about a particular topic(s). Previous workshop topics have included:

Career Exploration and Job Search Overview

Knowing where to start when looking for a job and understanding the breadth of options available can be very overwhelming. Guidance on how to narrow the choices, understand the differences, and pursue varying paths can be helpful when starting out. Equally important is understanding the typical stages and steps in a job search.
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Resumes, CVs & Cover Letters

Written materials are often the first impression in a job search. Understanding the difference between a resume and CV is important so that both can be compiled if needed, and the most appropriate document is sent given the role of the hiring manager. Resumes, CVs and cover letters are often thought of as templates. To differentiate oneself, especially in a competitive economy, understanding how to write a targeted and specific letter and resume can be essential to moving forward in the job search process.
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Networking: Developing Effective Professional Relationships

Job searches are much more effective when done through contacts. Building a contact base can be daunting, and sustaining those relationships can be challenging. Networking happens in a multitude of situations with a variety of people and forming individual relationships can daunting; professional associations and other meetings involving a “cocktail party” environment often present networking opportunities as well. Gaining knowledge at how to approach these situations and develop meaningful conversations can be the cornerstone to a successful career.
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Interviewing with Confidence

Describing qualifications, answering expected and unexpected questions, preparing to ask questions, and developing rapport are essential to getting a job offer. These are skill-based and can be dramatically improved with an understanding of how to approach and prepare for the interview, and with feedback and practice.
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Salary Negotiation

Understanding how to approach a negotiation, examining the sections of an offer, thinking about priorities and practicing verbiage that is comfortable for each person can make negotiating a salary package less intimidating.
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Current and Past Workshop Clients

American Association of Women in Dentistry, University of Iowa
Student Psychology Association, University of Iowa
50+ Employment Workshop, Johnson County
Iowa Workforce Development & Iowa Economic Development Association
College of Public Health, University of Iowa
College of Dentistry, University of Iowa
University of Iowa Alumni Association
Women in Science and Engineering, University of Iowa
Public Relations Student Society of America, University of Iowa
Delta Sigma Pi Business Fraternity, University of Iowa
Department of Mathematics, University of Iowa