Maricopa Workforce Connections

Welcome Career Seekers! Attend a Career Center Orientation to learn more about services offered in the County's One-Stop Career Centers. Use the "Locations" tab above to identify the comprehensive Career Center most convenient for you. Orientations are offered Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. Today's job market is tough. Highlighting your strengths and skills so they are easily identifiable for an employer is vital. Below are links to sample resumes to assist in developing a stellar resume based on the needs of today's employers. Remember the top 1/3 of your resume is the most important. It is the segment that should tell employers why they should hire you!! A resume is your personal sales tool. MWC offers Resume instruction on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Click the Workshop Schedule link to the right for times and locations. MWC workshops cover topics thoroughly and are conducted interactively. Click here to view a video of resume basics.
Get an idea of what employers are looking for in today's resumes by viewing the samples below: Chronological Resume Combination Resume Professional Resume Technology Resume	MWC offers tips on preparing to answer interview questions. An excerpt from its "Interview Techniques" workshop handout is available here to assist you. This document provides an overview of how to get the most out of job fairs.
What to do to make yourself stand out from other job-seekers by Alicia E. Barrón, Interview conducted by Kristine Harrington, 3TV/azfamily.com Posted on September 1, 2011 at 6:38 PM Listen to an UNCUT interview Shalonda Whitmore, with Maricopa County Workforce Connection, who provides excellent tips to help you land a job.