Workforce Solutions Seminars

Workforce Solutions is offering a series of free seminars on the following days and times. You are invited to choose the best day, time and topic for your location from the list below.

May, Tue morning, 10 – 11:30 am:
· 8th Cheryl - Tuttle
· 15th Carolyn
· 22nd Carolyn
· 29th Cheryl

May, Thu afternoon, 2 – 3:30 pm:
· 10th Cheryl
· 31st Cheryl

June, Tue morning, 10 – 11:30 am:
· 5th Carolyn
· 12th Carolyn
· 19th Carolyn
· 26th Carolyn

June, Thu afternoon, 2 – 3:30 pm:
· 7th Cheryl
· 14th Cheryl
· 21st Cheryl
· 28th Cheryl

Job Search Seminars

Creating a Resume / Completing the Application
You may have the skills the employer is looking for and never get to the interview if your resume does not highlight those skills. Develop a professional resume that will match your skills and experience to the job and employer you are looking for. Most employers will ask you to complete an employment application, even if you have a great resume. Learn how to complete an application for employment thoroughly, accurately, and neatly.

Creating References, Cover and Thank You Letters
Learn how to create a job reference page, a professional cover letter to accompany your resume,
and to write a thank you letter to employers with whom you’ve interviewed.

Interviewing
Get advice on eff ective interviewing techniques, respond appropriately to common interview questions, and negotiate salary and benefi ts for your new job. 　 e Interview is where jobs are won or lost. Ensure that your chances of getting the job off er are high!

Evaluate Your Skills & Develop a Plan
Over 80% of job applicants can’t describe their skills! Can you? This seminar will help you determine your marketable skills, learn to eff ectively communicate your skills and identify your employment priorities. What is your plan to fi nd your next job? Are you getting the results you want? 　This seminar will help you identify eff ective ways to look for a job, create a daily job search schedule, and develop goals for your job search.

Networking
Networking is not limited to who you know, it’s learning how to fi nd out about jobs that are not advertised and how to get your foot in the door. Learn to develop a list of contacts that can help you and create a marketing profi le to promote your skills and abilities.

Using the Internet
Many job seekers spend time on the Internet. Is there really an employer on the other side of the screen? Learn how to use the Internet eff ectively in your job search and research labor market information to identify occupations that are growing and have openings.

Landing that First Job
Many youth will fi nd a fi rst job this year and some will also fi nd their future careers. This workshop is designed to help youth fi nd a fi rst job and learn how to build experience that will launch their careers.

Rebranding Your Skills
Expand your job search prospects by rebranding your skills. 　 is workshop will teach you to identify the skills you have gained in the past and present them in a way that catches the attention of employers that can move you to a new job or a new industry.

Thanks!
Mary