Students and recent graduates: We know it’s hard finding and landing internships and entry-level jobs right now. That’s why we’ve created a two-part online course to help put you ahead of the pack, “Come Recommended: What You Won’t Learn in the Classroom.”

How It Works

  • Sessions: Because there is so much material to cover, we’ve broken down the course into two sessions, each of which will last (at most) two hours. As a group session, Part 1 (The Essentials) is offered every Saturday at 2 p.m. Eastern Time, and Part 2 (Advanced) is offered every Saturday at 4 p.m. Eastern Time. Additionally, Parts 1 and 2 are offered as one-on-one sessions several Sundays each month. Descriptions of the sessions and lessons are below. No webcam is needed! The sessions only require you have access to the Internet and a phone.
  • Instructor: Heather R. Huhman, founder and president of Come Recommended will be your live instructor. She will walk you through each lesson, using your submitted samples as examples during the class.

What You Get

  • 9 Lessons: The nine lessons include cover letter writing, résumé writing, portfolios, references, job search strategy, phone interviews, in-person interviews, thank you notes and following up.
  • E-Book: After completing the course, you will receive an e-book covering each of the topics discussed for you to keep.
  • Advice via E-mail: Just because the course is over doesn’t mean the advice comes to a halt. You will have access to Heather via e-mail to answer questions you think of later.

Cost

  • Group Sessions: You can book a group session for only $75 per person. If you select a date with only one person (you) registered, we will reschedule your class for another date. (Sorry, but it is a group session!)
  • One-on-One: On select Sundays (please see the calendar below), one-on-one sessions are available for $100.

Reservations

You must reserve your space in a session by Wednesday at 5 p.m. Eastern Time the week of the session date you desire. You will be contacted on Thursday if there are not enough people registered for the session. Payments must be received Friday at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. Reserve your space now. Be sure to check your e-mail for payment instructions.

Testimonials

Recently I’d become disheartened in my job search and was not sure what I was doing wrong. The Come Recommended course, “What You Won’t Learn in the Classroom” with Heather Huhman, opened my eyes to how far off my resume, cover letter and job search techniques were. By using your own documents, online profiles and more as examples, Heather points out in clear detail exactly what missteps have been made and how to fix them. Heather’s personalized approach coupled with her industry insider information is more than any career center can provide. Now that I’ve applied the suggested changes I am very confident I will be able to land a job in the near future.

–Eboné S.

The “What You Won’t Learn in the Classroom” course offered by Come Recommended is a must for anyone looking for a job in today’s competitive market. Not only does it address the concerns of recent graduates, but also it applies to career professionals. I worked in the field of HR for 10 years and was still offered some valuable information from Heather. What did I like most? The personalization of the course where examples were drawn from your actual résumé, cover letter and online portfolios.

–Lisa S.

“What You Won’t Learn in the Classroom” is really that–information you need to know but you won’t learn from any class in college. Heather thoroughly goes through every part of the job search process, and she gives great insight and tips along the way. She is open to any and all questions throughout the course and will help you out even when the class is over. I took a lot away from this course, and I am ready to take on the job market in a more informed and confident manner.

–Olee F.

I just recently graduated from college in May and have yet to find a job within my field. It can be discouraging applying to so many places and not having much of an outcome. However, after taking a one-on-one career coaching course, “What You Won’t Learn in the Classroom,” with Heather Huhman, I feel more confident about my job search. As a hiring manager, she provided valuable, beneficial advice. Now I’m ready to face the job market with an enhanced cover letter and resume, a positive attitude, and lots of suggestions!

– Tessa M.

Part 1: The Essentials (Saturdays at 2 p.m. EDT)

Cover letter writing: Your cover letter is actually your first interview-the first opportunity to make a good impression. Learn how to write personalized cover letters that will appeal to hiring managers.

Résumé writing: Just like your cover letter, your résumé is part of that first interview process-the part where they decide whether or not you’re worthy of a phone screen. Although traditional résumés are changing and may be phased out fairly soon, you should still work hard on yours for the time being. Most students and recent graduates don’t know how their résumé should be formatted, what type of information should be included, and how to cater their résumés to specific employers. Learn these tips and more.

Portfolios: Today’s employers want to see success and achievements before you’ve even been hired, which means you need a portfolio of your work. We’ll review select online portfolios and portfolio samples so you have a guide for developing yours.

References: All employers will require you to Come Recommended at some point during the hiring process. Learn how to choose the right references.

Part 2: Advanced (Saturdays at 4 p.m. EDT)

Job search strategy: This session will take you from “soup to nuts” through creating your own job search strategy. The result will be a written plan you can follow.

Phone interviews: Also known as “phone screens” because these interviews are used by hiring managers to weed out candidates who looked good on paper but don’t present themselves well over the phone, phone interviews should not be taken lightly. We will help you prepare for what to expect.

First in-person interviews: Preparing for your first in-person interview is probably the toughest stage of the entire process-you really have to know a lot about yourself, the organization, the position and the people with whom you are meeting. From your appearance to the questions you should be prepared to answer to the questions you should be asking, we’ll make sure you walk into an interview room with confidence.

Thank you notes: It’s important to thank everyone with whom you’ve spoken, even at the phone interview stage. This can mean the difference between being cut out of the race and moving on to the next stage. We’ll discuss the elements of a successful thank you note.

Following up: Following up also is crucial in today’s job market, but it’s important not to be a pest. You’ll learn how to follow-up from application to hired.