I don't just want to look for a job, but find something that is right long-term.
I want a new career.
If you want more than just a job that pays the bills, you need to think career. Finding something new does not mean you have to give up on finding something good or long-lasting.
The Workplace Preparation Program will guide your understanding of what you are looking for and how your strengths, competencies, and experiences help you have the impact you desire.
On the job market, where do I start?
Does this sound familiar?
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I have an old resume.
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I have just applied internally - what should I be doing for other companies?
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What do I need to do to make my cover letter and resume ready to use?
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How do I make my strengths, competencies and experience shine?
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How do I show what my impact on a team and the organization will be for the potential employer?
The process of searching for a new position has changed so much. Where to start and where to focus feel like daunting tasks. If you are wondering what is your next step, let us help.
Get the career help that goes beyond applying and interviewing and select your program.
I need a new job. With all the competition, how do I make myself stand out?
With the ever-changing work environments, you are likely finding that there are lots of people in the same position and with similar competencies, experience and training. You need to know how to stand out and sell yourself so you can launch your new career.
The Workplace Preparation Program will help you focus on what you are truly looking for, today and for your next career. The program will also help you stand out by understanding how you will best contribute, how to present yourself, and how to use your strengths to make an impact. Select your program to unlock how to present yourself so employers can understand how you can make a difference.
I want to find the right position right now. I want to build a career and find success.
Go beyond the job description, title and salary and find the right position for you. Understand your strengths, set strong foundations and reduce gaps in new employment realities to increase the successful launch of your new career.
I have been working with a CliftonStrengths team.
How do I lean into these talents to find the right position, right now?
I like the impact of CliftonStrengths. I want to use my themes to be successful in searching for a new position. I want to know how to use my strengths, competencies and experience to build a new career.
Standout from the crowd
Make sure that your Application Information paints your abilities and experience in the most positive way possible.
What information should you include?
You know what you are good at, but how do you make sure employers understand this too?
Are there tricks and tips?
CliftonStrengths is a great foundation. The Workplace Preparation Program will help you understand, outline and showcase your strengths, competencies and experience in a way prospective employers will respond to.
The Workplace Preparation Program will help you have a common language to describe who you are and what you can do.
How much help do you think you need?
We built the Workplace Preparation Program in stages. This was done so that you can decide how much assistance you want and/ or need.
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ONE DAY PROGRAM:
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This is a quick introduction and snapshot of the Workplace Preparation Program.
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It covers the key information to help see the foundation, understand the stages and have a concrete way forward.
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TEN-DAY INTENSIVE PROGRAM:
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The Ten Day Intensive Training is a deep dive into the realities of strengths in the workplace, and how to apply them so that you can better showcase yourself in the workplace and in the planning for your future.
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This program covers the whole spectrum of the key information required to find the right position and launch a successful career, with 20 modules being presented.
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10-SESSION COACHING:
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program to access the experts in order to get personalized guidance and recommendations.
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A strong complement to the 10- Day Intensive.
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GREATER DISCOVERY AND UNDERSTANDING OF YOURSELF AT WORK
The more individual knows themselves, the more they are able to be a top performer and an active contributor to the team, and the organization.
SET THE STRUCTURE AND ESTABLISH THE SUPPORT
Using ClifstonStrengths as its foundation allows participants to understand who you are, how you work best, and to develop core competencies through a lens of how you shine and will prosper in the new position.
TRANSFORMING YOUR MINDSET
Understanding who you are and how to showcase your strengths and competencies is not something that most career seekers have a clear understanding of how to express. Using the positive strengths mindset will give you the understanding and language to make sure that you are describing yourself in the best possible way.
JOIN A 10-DAY PROGRAM
May 30- June 9 2023
OPEN COHORT - 4 modules, 20 sessions to help have the discussion about understanding and creating success in the workplace.
VIRTUAL
Take the program from home, work or a combination of both
$3,400
This cost per person includes all elements of the program, from the workshops, the books, the assessments, the exercises and more.
WE BRING OVER 20 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
We can help as we have been guiding the transition to the workplace for over 2 decades.
We understand your challenges as we also have over 25 years of managing and integrating new staff.
We have great resources as we have been integrating CliftonStrengths as a foundation since 2016.
IT'S AN INVESTMENT IN YOUR SUCCESS
Think about all the money and resources you have used for your education. There has always been someone there to help you understand and guide you to the pathway you hope to follow.
As you take your next steps The Workplace Preparation Program is the next level of assistance. Invest in your own success.
Still have questions?
Here are a few we thought might help.
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My degree is all that I will need to be successful. Why do I need this program?
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Degrees are awesome, but understanding how to know yourself, what you want, and how to best show your strengths will help you find the right position to build a career from.
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Will the skills I have used to be successful in school work for success in the workplace?
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School and work have very different skills sets. The Workplace Preparation Program has been designed to help bridge this understanding so that you can create the career you hope for.
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Does getting a master's degree guarantees that I will find more success and a higher salary?
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Degrees are a piece of the success puzzle, but understanding how to make your education, experience, and strengths work for your career will be an advantage.
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A Paycheck and a title are all I need.
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Money and recognition initially will be enough, but many people find that they begin to look for more. We spend more time working than we do with our families. Having a position that makes you feel that you are having an impact and pride in the work will make the time you spend at work worth it.
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Now that I have my degree work will pay me what I am worth.
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Compensation works very differently when you enter the workforce. Degrees do not dictate your level of compensation. The Workplace Preparation Program will help you understand and plan for the realities of the New Workplace.
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Young people do not stay in one place anymore. Hopping from job to job will help me find more money and a new title. What is the benefit of planning a career?
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Money and Title have been made out to be seen as important, but are you finding impact and satisfaction in working this way? Planning a career and understanding what is important to you will help you find the success you are looking for.
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My degree makes me an expert in my field and I should be hired as such.
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Theory and Practice combined are required to become an expert. Understanding yourself and how to build upon your knowledge and strengths will allow you to create the career you want.
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THE LEADERS BEHIND THE PROGRAM
Principal Course Leader
Gallup Certified Strengths Coach
Antoine is a seasoned course leader, coach, and entrepreneur. He has operated multiple businesses over the past 20 years and has had the opportunity to work with hundreds. He has worked in private, not-for-profit and government positions locally, nationally and internationally.
Antoine works with employers around the globe and is helping to transform the next generation of successful small businesses through his discussions, his workshops and his coaching. He readily uses his CliftonStrengths of Maximizer, Strategic, Arranger, Ideation, and Communication to design, develop and deliver incredible training. Throughout the pandemic, he has continued to deliver half, full and multi-day workshops where he has amazed participants that they were able to stay engaged for such long sessions.
COLLEEN NOBERT
Certified Career Coach
Master in Education
Colleen has 20 years of experience teaching and coaching secondary students, as they learn to make the transition into adult life and employment. She brings her vast experience with the realities and expectations of employment, exploration of personal strengths and pathways to professional success.
I don't want to make a mistake. How do I know which position to apply for and accept, that is going to meet all of my criteria?
The position you are looking for is one that allows you to feel like you fit, can shine and have opportunities to advance. Understanding yourself, what you want and the impact are the building blocks for creating a career plan.
The Workplace Preparation Program was designed to help you know yourself, your strengths, competentcies and expectations so that you create your own pathway to success. Discover how to find a position that will motivate, energize and recognize you by participating in one of our programs.
I need to find a new position. How can I make sure that I find something that's right for me?
In order to find the right position and long-term career, it is important to first understand what you are looking for and what will allow you to be at your best. These foundational pieces such as discovering your talents, understanding your Why, determining the right culture and environment, knowing who is the best type of leader for you and so much more are part of the success pathway.
It is possible to reflect and find all this information on your own, yet having someone guide you through the process acts as an accelerant. Don't wait until you are desperate and in crisis mode, start your process of identifying the filters which will allow you to identify the ideal career for you. Join our 1-day overview or the complete 10-day intensive that covers all of the 20 modules.
Don't get stuck on the hampster wheel of job hopping. Let us help you explore the right position for you.
So many people get caught up in the attraction of a great company, a great job posting, the right title and the large pay, but end up realizing that they want more out of their position. unfortunately, this reality of being stuck in the hampster wheel of searching for a great job without ever changing our approach is far too common. Break the cycle by moving beyond the traditional job application and interview process to understand all of the other elements that will help make your next position, the right one.
Why should I pay for a program with you when I can get free advice from my local career center?
Yes, most regions and cities have great career centers that offer workshops and services that are free to you. They will support you in the traditional method of searching job boards, applying for a position with a generic resume, expanding your search and application in order to broaden your opportunities, and preparing you for the interview process.
Understand that this gets you a job. It gets does get you a paycheque. It gets you into employment, which is what these centers were created to help you with.
But they will most likely not help you find a position that will allow you to grow and thrive. It will most likely not help you find a position that motivates you and allows you to excel. It will most likely not help you find your next long-term career. This is where our Workplace Preparation programs fill the gaps and support your successful career pathway.
I am applying. And applying. Why am I not getting any interviews or offers?
Having a concise resume, a solid cover letter and knowledge of keyword searches is a great start. And understanding what titles and departments you should be applying to is equally important. But often, this is an incomplete process.
Understanding what organization you should be considering, which culture will allow you to thrive, and what type of manager and team will be great for you are just some of the elements we explore in our Workplace Preparation program.
The Workplace Prep Program will help you position yourself as the ideal candidate for the right positions, allowing you to focus on the positions that will launch your next career. Reserve your spot to move beyond a job hunt.
What are the differences between the programs?
We built the Workplace Preparation Programs to support you in stages. This was done so that you can decide how much assistance you want and/or need.
THE WORKPLACE PREPARATION WORKBOOK - $49
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This is the tool for the One-Day workshop
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Printed and digital versions are included
ONE-DAY WORKSHOP - $179
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This is a quick introduction and snapshot of the key elements of the full program
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It covers the key information to better understand yourself, set the foundation, know how to look for a career and have a concrete way forward
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Participants are required to have completed the StrengthsFinder 2.0 or CliftonStrengths assessment
SINGLE COACHING SESSION - $450
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Access an expert for an hour-long session where you will be able to address your specific concerns, realities and objectives
TEN-DAY INTENSIVE PROGRAM - $3,400
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The Ten Day Intensive Training is a deep dive into the realities of strengths in the workplace, and how to apply them so that you can better showcase yourself in the workplace and in the planning for your future
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There are a total of 20 modules that will be delivered (or 2 per day)
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As well as including an additional 9 days of workshops, the 10-Day Intensive includes unlocking all 34 CliftonStrengths, additional assessments, books to support the journey as well as many worksheets
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This program covers the whole spectrum of the key information required to find the right position and start a successful new career
TEN COACHING SESSIONS - $2,250 when paired with the 10-Day
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program to access the experts in order to get personalized guidance and recommendations
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A strong complement to the 10-Day Intensive
PRIVATE COHORT FOR 20+ PEOPLE - $2,400 per participant
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Offer the Ten-Day Intensive program to a group of individuals all undergoing the process of looking for a new career
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This option focuses on the realities and the particularities of a specific group of individuals
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Various delivery options are available, both virtually and in-person
SENIOR STUDENTS OR RECENT GRADS - $3,400
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For far less than the cost of an additional semester, and in order to ensure that your degree was a worthwhile investment
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A variant to the program that focuses on helping grads become new employees on the job market, avoid job hopping and help set a career path in motion
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This program also helps to bridge the gap between the realities of the college/university setting to the realities of the workplace, helping the next generation be successful right from the start of their career
I am really unsure on how to successfully proceed to secure the ideal career for me.
Make sure that every application you send paints the correct portrait of your abilities and experience in the most positive way possible.
There is a familiar question we oftern here: exactly what information should I include?
You know what you are good at, but how do you make sure employers understand this too?
You want to discover the tips and tricks that will allow you not only to be considered for a position, but also to shine.
And strengths-based development is a great foundation for this, which is the reason that the program uses this approach as a core element. This will allow you to have a common language to describe who you are and what you can do, accessing a variety of productive and impactful ways to describe your unique contribution to your future position, the team and the company.
Time to invest in yourself.
Think about all the money and resources you have used for your betterment, may it be a degree, certifications, workshops, books, time, energy, or sweat. Often, there has been someone there to help you understand and guide you. The Workplace Preparation programs can continue to do this. It's another way to set the foundation for career growth and success. Discover how to find and launch a career that will allow you to be at your best. Choose the date your workshop today,
Frequently Asked Questions
Where did the idea for the Workplace Preparation programs come from?
Degrees are awesome, but understanding how to know yourself, what you want, and how to best show your strengths will help you find the right position to build a career from.
Why did you choose to use a strengths-based approach as the foundation to your programs?
Degrees are awesome, but understanding how to know yourself, what you want, and how to best show your strengths will help you find the right position to build a career from.
My degree and/or my experience are all that I will need to be successful. Why do I need this program?
Degrees are awesome, but understanding how to know yourself, what you want, and how to best show your strengths will help you find the right position to build a career from.
Why can't I just submit my resume to as many job postings as possible to make sure that I do not miss an opportunity?
School and work have very different skills sets. The Workplace Preparation Program has been designed to help bridge this understanding so that you can create the career you hope for.
Why are you proposing an approach that is so different from others on the market?
Degrees are a piece of the success puzzle, but understanding how to make your education, experience, and strengths work for your career will be an advantage.
Why do I need more than just a paycheck and a title from a great job description?
Money and recognition initially will be enough, but many people find that they begin to look for more. We spend more time working than we do with our families. Having a position that makes you feel that you are having an impact and pride in the work will make the time you spend at work worth it.
I've applied for jobs before and landed them. Why should I work with you this time around?
Well, you are exploring help and that means there are things that you are uncertain of this time around.
Can't I just watch a bunch of videos on successfully applying to jobs, and land one without having to spend money on one of your programs?
Well, you are exploring help and that means there are things that you are uncertain of this time around.
The workplace trend is not to stay in one place anymore. Hopping from job to job will help me find more money and better recognition. What is the benefit of planning a career?
Money and Title have been made out to be seen as important, but are you finding impact and satisfaction in working this way? Planning a career and understanding what is important to you will help you find the success you are looking for.
The workplace trend is not to stay in one place anymore. Hopping from job to job will help me find more money and better recognition. What is the benefit of planning a career?
Money and Title have been made out to be seen as important, but are you finding impact and satisfaction in working this way? Planning a career and understanding what is important to you will help you find the success you are looking for.
There are a lot of people claiming to be experts out there. How can I know you are actually one of them?
Theory and Practice combined are required to become an expert. Understanding yourself and how to build upon your knowledge and strengths will allow you to create the career you want.
I know someone who could benefit from your programs. How can I help them get in contact with you?
Theory and Practice combined are required to become an expert. Understanding yourself and how to build upon your knowledge and strengths will allow you to create the career you want.
The experts behind the programs
Colleen Nobert
Certified Career Coach | Master in Education
Colleen has 20 years of experience teaching and coaching secondary students, as they learn to make the transition into adult life and employment. She brings her vast experience with the realities and expectations of employment, exploration of personal strengths and pathways to professional success.
Antoine B. Carrière
Principal Course Leader | Gallup Certified Strengths Coach
Antoine is a seasoned course leader, coach, and entrepreneur. He has operated multiple businesses over the past 20 years and has had the opportunity to work with hundreds. He has worked in private, not-for-profit and government positions locally, nationally and internationally. Antoine works with employers around the globe and is helping to transform the next generation of successful small businesses through his discussions, his workshops and his coaching. He readily uses his CliftonStrengths of Maximizer, Strategic, Arranger, Ideation, and Communication to design, develop and deliver incredible training. Throughout the pandemic, he has continued to deliver half, full and multi-day workshops where he has amazed participants that they were able to stay engaged for such long sessions.