| The Application – Your
Calling Card to Employment: The
application is your personal calling
card with the company and will screen
you in — or out! This module
will illustrate how to complete a “safe” and “saleable” master
application to use as reference in
the future. |
| Assessment
Orientation: This orientation will give you
the basis for doing an assessment, what information it will
give you, how you can use that information in your career development
and job search. The orientation will also give you a listing
of many Internet sites where you can conduct self-assessments
on Aptitude, Interest, Personality, Work Values, Work Place
Temperaments, etc. |
| Basic
Computer Class – Learn the Software that will help you
get a job! Most of
Job Search is computerized these
days. For example, we can apply for
jobs, review job descriptions, submit
resumes via technology. In order
for you to best use these resources
we have added a basic computer class.
You will learn the basics of using
the computer, such as: use the mouse,
cut and paste, save, print, etc.
This class will be invaluable to
you in conducting your job search! |
| Boomers and Beyond : It is no secret that individuals are working longer and being more productive today than ever before in history. Many people well into the 60’s and 70’s are actively seeking gratifying and gainful employment. This Job Club has been designed for this group specifically to assist them in conducting the most beneficial and fruitful job search possible. Come join us for a wonderful job club designed specifically for you! |
| Career
Exploration and Information (AZCIS): Career
exploration tools using Arizona Career Information Systems (AZCIS) Website
to assess your skills, interests,
values and sort occupations. Includes
linkages to training and education,
wage trends, outlook, job banks etc.
Seamless connectivity to all areas
of occupational information. |
| Employer
Seminar: This session is specifically
designed to bring you face to face with area employers so they
can share
with you how they hire and what kinds
of skills they are looking for in a successful applicant. The
employers may not be hiring
at present, but it is an advantage
to the job seeker to know how the employer “thinks and operates” and they
can give you many valuable and helpful hints and insight on
how to conduct your job search. Hear it from the horse’s
mouth! |
| Introduction
to Resumes I (Resume Instruction): An effective resume will sell your
skills and abilities to the extent
that a potential employer will want
to know more about you. Its major purpose
is to get you the interview. Topics
covered in this module will be how
to format and develop an effective
resume, how to use a resume, how to
formulate professional accomplishment
statements, and resume do’s and
don’ts. |
| Job
Club and Employment Edge: The Job Club is
held in each center on a weekly basis.
Job Club is for anyone at any level who is seeking employment.
Each week a different
aspect of the job search is reviewed
and discussed. The Job Club provides you with a plethora
of information you will
want to have at your disposal, as
well as providing a wonderful networking and peer supportive
environment. Employment Edge
brings a new dimension to Job Club---now
that we have discussed the efforts we have been making in
finding a job—we
bring to the table a Business Workforce Specialist to discuss
where the employers are and what skills are they requiring.
These two dynamic aspects of Job Club tie up all of the information
into one neat package—time well spent! |
| Professional
Communication: This workshop will explore the effective
and positive communication skills you can use in your professional
and personal life that will guarantee success! Learn to differentiate positive and negative modes of communication. |
|
Interview Techniques: Interviewing is the most important
(but most dreaded) activity in the job search. Effective
interviewing skills can be learned! In this class, you will
learn how to answer tricky questions, the four components
of every interview and how you can share information with
the employer that they may not ask for! If you are job searching,
do yourself a favor, prepare for the interview---it will
mean the difference between getting hired or not. When this
workshop is completed, you will know how to formulate personal,
positive responses to typical tough interview questions and
you will understand how to sway the interview process in
your favor. |
| Training
Information Seminar: This seminar is designed
to inform you of as many training payment options as possible.
Most of us would benefit from developing our skills or enhancing
our knowledge---but payment for the training is the problem.
Attend this short seminar and we will share with you several
different options and how to access them. |
| Using
the Internet & Labor Market Information for Your Job Search: When
you are searching for a job it is important to utilize all
of the available tools. One of the newest and most important
tools is the Internet. This course is designed for the person
who is not feeling confident about the computer much less the
Internet. You will learn quick and easy tips on how to access
many job banks, use search engines, reach specific web pages,
and surf the web. You will get instruction in methods of accessing
and utilizing labor market information for the purpose of researching
careers, career exploration, and making career decisions. |
| Virtual
One Stop (VOS) Hands-on Computer Class: This
class is designed to assist you in
learning all of the helpful and important tools available
to you at the touch of a button.
You can apply what you learn about
VOS in this workshop to the privacy of your home, or anywhere
you have access to
the Internet! Build an effective
resume; have the virtual recruiter conduct a weekly job search
for you—automatically!
Identify your skills and compare
them to specific job requirements! A must for the serious
job seeker! |
| Writing
Your Resume II (Limited to participants
in Resume I Workshop): Learn how to use the computer to
write and format your resume in WinWay
Resume, a program to assist you to
develop your resume. Or, learn how
to format your resume in MS Word.
Once you have mastered your resume
in the computer, you will be able
to make changes and updates very
easily in order to continuously keep
your resume updated. |
