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Securing Your First Job

Securing Your First Job

Equip yourself with modern, actionable insights to land your first job with confidence in today's competitive market.

Course worth USD 99

What will you learn?

  • Gain a deep understanding of the job market to develop focused job search strategies that match your career goals and skills.
  • Learn to create impactful resumes and cover letters that highlight your strengths and experiences, enhancing your job application appeal.
  • Acquire essential interview skills and application techniques to boost your confidence and effectiveness in today’s competitive job market.

Prepare an outstanding job application that can get you to the interview stage

Understand how to handle the interview results and be prepared for the next step

Why choose this course?

Find Your Dream Job

Make your passions and skills come into hand together

Plan Our Your Digital Career
Make your passions and skills come into hand together
Explore Different Pathways

Broaden your horizons and seek out for various opportunities that you never thought of

Ace that Interview

Gain tips and tricks on how to handle your interviews and secure your dream job

Instructor

Brian Tan
Co-Founder & CEO, FutureLab

Brian Tan is the CEO & Founder of FutureLab.my, an award winning edtech startup focused on connecting graduates & aspiring entrepreneurs to industry mentors across South East Asia. Brian was a management consultant at Ethos & Co and Accenture where he worked on digital strategy and analytics for banks, telcos and internet service providers. Brian was named Malaysia’s Tatler’s most influential in Education in 2021 and was named Prestige Top 40 under 40 in addition to being included in Britishpedia Successful People In Malaysia in 2020 & 2021.

Choose your office hour slot

In this office hour session, you'll receive support on crafting a standout resume, nailing the job interview, negotiating a fair salary, navigating the job search process, and more! Don't miss out on the chance to optimise your learning experience.

FACILITATED BY:

Brian Tan
Co-Founder & CEO, FutureLab

Real World
Applications

Crafting Your Winning Resume

Refine your job application tools with our specialized templates. This step is crucial in making a strong first impression. With our guidance, you'll learn to showcase your skills and experiences in a way that resonates with employers and sets you apart in the job market.

SMART Goal Setting

Discover the power of SMART goals as we provide a clear framework, guidelines, and examples to assist you in your goal-setting endeavors. Analyze each aspect with our guideline questions to construct a roadmap for success.

Exploring Your Aspirations

Reflect on your current life and envision your future using our insightful chart. Fill in details about your current location and career, and set life goals for where you want to be. Utilize the Location and Career Table for reference and boldly mark the dotted line where your current life aligns with your aspirations.
“Now, I know the importance of preparation and knowledge to be a freelancer and also how to take care of our mental health while working.”
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“Now, I know the importance of preparation and knowledge to be a freelancer and also how to take care of our mental health while working.”
Mawar Yudiana Mohamad
27 years old
“Now, I know the importance of preparation and knowledge to be a freelancer and also how to take care of our mental health while working.”
Mawar Yudiana Mohamad
27 years old

Success stories

In this success stories section, we've compiled a collection of real-life examples of how our learners overcame challenges and achieved remarkable results upon completing this programme. We hope these stories will inspire and motivate you as you consider how the Future of Work programme can help you reach your own goals.
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Launch Your Career by Securing Your First Job

Equip yourself with modern, actionable insights to land your first job with confidence in today's competitive market.

Level: Beginner
Prerequisite: None
6
Modules

Are you looking to..

  • Understand the fundamentals of effective job-hunting
  • Identify your strengths and align them with job opportunities
  • Master resume and cover letter writing techniques
  • Learn strategies for successful job interviews, both in-person and virtual
  • Navigate job search tools and platforms efficiently
  • Gain insights through real-world job application examples
This course is designed to do exactly that! To empower individuals across various spectrums of their professional journey. If you're ready to define, refine, and take control of how the world sees you, this is your masterclass.
I want this!

Are you looking to...

  • Understand the fundamentals of effective job-hunting
  • Identify your strengths and align them with job opportunities
  • Master resume and cover letter writing techniques
  • Learn strategies for successful job interviews, both in-person and virtual
  • Navigate job search tools and platforms efficiently
  • Gain insights through real-world job application examples
This course is designed to do exactly that! To empower individuals across various spectrums of their professional journey. If you're ready to define, refine, and take control of how the world sees you, this is your masterclass.
I want this!

Ready to level up?

Introducing

Securing Your First Job

The Securing Your First Job Course is more than a learning experience—it's a strategic journey towards your career goals. Tailored to equip you with job-hunting skills, this comprehensive course guides you from resume crafting to interview, ensuring your first successful job.

Modules

This course is structured into comprehensive modules, each strategically curated to provide you with the skills and knowledge necessary for you to understand what you have and make them your biggest weapons:

31
Lessons
13
Video(s)
10
Articles
4
Quiz
4
Template(s)
Module
Course Introduction

Start your job-seeking journey with Brian Tan's expertise. This module provides an insightful overview.

2
lesson(s)
Module
Before Your Application

Identify your career aspirations and set realistic goals. This module helps you recognize your strengths, grasp job market realities, and formulate SMART goals to guide your career path.

7
lesson(s)
Module
During Application

Enhance your job application skills. Learn the essentials of job hunting and how to create standout resumes and cover letters, equipping you to apply for jobs with assurance and effectiveness.

12
lesson(s)
Module
The Interview

Prepare to impress in your interviews. Here are the essential tips for acing both in-person and virtual interviews, positioning you as a compelling candidate in any interview setting.

4
lesson(s)
Module
After Your Application

Navigate the post-application phase adeptly. Learn strategies for effective follow-ups, dealing with rejection positively, and making a strong impression in your new role.

5
lesson(s)
Module
Conclusion

Wrap up your learning experience in this final module. Summarize the key skills and knowledge gained, readying you to confidently step into the job market and secure your first job.

1
lesson(s)

Real World
Applications

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Crafting Your Winning Resume

Refine your job application tools with our specialized templates. This step is crucial in making a strong first impression. With our guidance, you'll learn to showcase your skills and experiences in a way that resonates with employers and sets you apart in the job market.

SMART Goal Setting

Discover the power of SMART goals as we provide a clear framework, guidelines, and examples to assist you in your goal-setting endeavors. Analyze each aspect with our guideline questions to construct a roadmap for success.

Exploring Your Aspirations

Reflect on your current life and envision your future using our insightful chart. Fill in details about your current location and career, and set life goals for where you want to be. Utilize the Location and Career Table for reference and boldly mark the dotted line where your current life aligns with your aspirations.

After completing this course you will:

I want this!
  • Gain a deep understanding of the job market to develop focused job search strategies that match your career goals and skills.
  • Learn to create impactful resumes and cover letters that highlight your strengths and experiences, enhancing your job application appeal.
  • Acquire essential interview skills and application techniques to boost your confidence and effectiveness in today’s competitive job market.
I want this!

Go Beyond the Curriculum

Coming Soon

Introducing our Office Hour sessions - an exclusive add-on tailored to offer you direct access to experts.


Dive deeper into the course material, grab this opportunity to discuss, clarify, and deepen your knowledge beyond what's covered in the main course.
What to expect in the Personal Branding Office Hour session:
  • Resume and cover letter customization for job applications
  • Preparing for job interviews and following up
  • Networking strategies for job seekers
  • Evaluating job offers and negotiating job terms

Are you unsure of how your skills compare to others or how much should you charge your clients?
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Meet our trainer

Brian Tan

Co-Founder & CEO, FutureLab

I'm Brian, and as CEO and Co-founder of FutureLab.my, our edtech venture connects graduates and aspiring entrepreneurs with industry mentors across South East Asia. My career in management consultancy at firms like Ethos & Co and Accenture involved leading digital strategy and analytics in diverse industries. I've been recognized in academic and entrepreneurial spheres, earning features in Malaysia's Tatler as a pivotal figure in Education in 2021, and making appearances in Prestige's Top 40 under 40 and Britishpedia's Successful People in Malaysia for two consecutive years, 2020 and 2021.

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Here’s what others have to say!

5.0
Trustpilot

Great experience of online-method of career coaching. Mereka has given me a great experience by connecting me to multi-disciplinaries and improving my digital skills. I am able to channel my skills to new platforms of Augmented Reality software that benefitted me in future. Most importantly, the Personal Branding course aid me so much in building my career path with a precise and structured method of learning! 5/5

Ahmad Luqman Hadi Bin Nor Zafri
31 yrs old

5.0
Trustpilot

Before FOW, I was an underemployed staff working as personal health advisor. And after the programme, I experience 8% increment from my current salary where I learn how and the importance of  personal branding.

Ahmad Luqman Hadi Bin Nor Zafri
31 yrs old

5.0

Suzanne was very concise and clear in her explaination and I understand when she correlates one point to another and when she relate with real life experiences. This workshop is very beneficial for me as it is something that I needed help in and never knew until I joined today's class. Thank you once again! :)

Ahmad Luqman Hadi Bin Nor Zafri
31 yrs old

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Try our course risk-free for 7 days, and if for any reason you don't feel it's right for you, just let us know. We believe in the quality and practical application of our course content, but we understand that it may not fit everyone's needs perfectly.
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