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Job Searching for The Experienced Professional (Virtual)

Posted by Ryan Nykamp on under

This VIRTUAL workshop is designed to assist Job Seekers who are 40+ years old.  During our time together we will discuss the following: 

Identify misconceptions and how to overcome experience discrimination. 
Define and address employer perceptions of experienced workers. 
Identify strategies to show your value in the workforce. 
Recognize thoughts, attitudes, and behaviors that work against obtaining employment. 
Evaluate the importance of salary expectations, retirement, and other financial considerations. 
Identify a list of tools and resources to aid in your job search in today’s world. 

We look forward to meeting you and helping you become better equipped to successfully market yourself in our ever-changing job market. Your registration confirmation will provide you with the required information to attend this workshop via Microsoft Teams. 

Intro to Resume in Spanish VIRTUAL

Posted by Oonaugh Sanders on under

¿Cuentas con una Hoja Laboral o Curriculm vitae?  En muchas ocasiones creemos que no necesitamos realizar dicho documento.  Sin embargo, en este país puede ser indispensable para poder obtener mejores …

Intro to Resume in Spanish VIRTUAL

Posted by Oonaugh Sanders on under

¿Cuentas con una Hoja Laboral o Curriculm vitae?  En muchas ocasiones creemos que no necesitamos realizar dicho documento.  Sin embargo, en este país puede ser indispensable para poder obtener mejores …

WORKREADY: Innovation

Posted by Norma Barajas on under

In this employability skills series, you will focus on building the skills employers are looking for in their employees and job applicants. This workshop series can help you stand out …

Intro to Cover Letter

Posted by Norma Barajas on under

This 1.5 hour  lab is designed for individuals interested in creating a cover letter to connect with employers.  Staff will be on-hand throughout the class offering tips and suggestions on …

Intro to Resume

Posted by Norma Barajas on under

Take your resume to the next level!  This 1.5-hour workshop is designed for individuals interested in improving their existing resume or building a new resume.  Staff will be on-hand throughout …

Workready: Responsibility

Posted by Norma Barajas on under

In this employability skills series, you will focus on building the skills employers are looking for in their employees and job applicants. This workshop series can help you stand out …

WORKREADY: Teamwork

Posted by Norma Barajas on under

In this employability skills series, you will focus on building the skills employers are looking for in their employees and job applicants. This workshop series can help you stand out …

WORKREADY: Adaptability

Posted by Norma Barajas on under

In this employability skills series, you will focus on building the skills employers are looking for in their employees and job applicants. This workshop series can help you stand out …

WR: Time Management and Punctuality

Posted by Norma Barajas on under

In this employability skills series, you will focus on building the skills employers are looking for in their employees and job applicants. This workshop series can help you stand out …