JOIN Employment Prep Workshops
Date and Time
Tuesday Mar 19, 2013 Friday Mar 22, 2013
March 19-22 8:30A to 12:30P
Location
Salvation Army Community Center
661 Colorado Street
Carson City
Fees/Admission
No Charge
Contact Information
283-0125
JOIN Employment Prep Workshops
Description
Job Opportunities in Nevada present 4 workshops for job seekers. The schedule is:
March 19
Life Skills / Job Search
The goal is to impart basic life, workplace, job search and employment preparation skills to ensure participant success during job acquisition and retention phases. We include a variety of classroom techniques, including lecture, small and large group discussion, role playing and one-on-one assistance. Learn techniques in self-esteem building, time management, and financial planning. Develop decision-making skills, set and define personal and professional goals. Participate in instruction on business perspectives. Obtain the qualities that employers are looking for. Learn various job search sources and techniques.March 20
: The 60-Second Me
A ‘60-Second Me’ is a verbal description of your “features and benefits.” It is essentially your response to the employer’s statement “tell me about yourself.” Apply fundamental marketing principles to your job search.
Identify, memorize and recall your achievements, skills and strengths. Use effective presentation skills to paint a brief verbal picture of yourself.
March 21
session empowers the client with all the necessary components for obtaining the job interview: writing a resume, the appropriate components, and effective types and styles. Master the application and get answers to the tough questions asked. Learn how important first impressions and appropriate business attire are to acquiring the desired position.
March 22
: Interviews
Gain the necessary techniques for successful interviewing. Arrive early, be prepared, and smile your way to employment. Learn interviewing self-confidence. Be able to identify and avoid the psychological pitfalls involved in interviewing. Gain the necessary confidence by participating in practice interviews. Learn the importance and effectiveness of the follow-up correspondence.
