Workshop List

Workshops

RESUME WORKSHOP (Thursdays 10:00-12:30 & Fridays 9:30-12:00, Room 108) · Choosing a resume format that best highlights your unique career history · Creating a descriptive “picture” of your work experience · Writing a resume that can be read and understood quickly · Knowing what should and should not be on a resume · Writing an effective cover letter INTERVIEW WORKSHOP (Every other Monday 10:00-12:30, Room 108) · Methods for finding job openings and creating a job search plan · Job application dos and don’ts · What to expect in your next interview and how to prepare for it · Getting ready to ask great questions and give effective answers · Following-up after the interview and writing thank you notes · Salary negotiations BASICS WITH BRENDA – DROP IN (Tuesdays 9-11, Room 110) · Microsoft Word basics · Create, edit & save documents · Copy / Paste · Inserting charts & symbols · Formatting styles JOB CLUB – DROP IN (Fridays 10-12, Room 110) · Job search strategies · New ways to look for jobs · Help tweaking your resume for targeting jobs · Websites that you might not know about · Research wages for different jobs LinkedIn – By Appointment CREATE A PROFILE to help employers find you, network & connect, find jobs! Call Laura at (248) 691-8437 x 2974 · 96% of employers look for candidates using LinkedIn · Create a beefed up Linkedin profile that gets noticed · Smile! – Get your photo taken for your profile picture Interview Practice Run with Rod – By Appointment Call Rod at (248) 691-8437 x 2994 · Interviews make everyone nervous: Get over the jitters with practice and preparation · One-on-one practice – Do a “mock” interview · Are you interviewing ready? Get some key pointers!