JOIN Employment Preparation Workshops
Date and Time
Tuesday May 14, 2013 Friday May 17, 2013
May 14/8:30 am - 12:30 pm May 15/8:30 am - 12:30 pm May 16/8:30 am - 12:30 pm May 17/8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location
Silver State Charter School 788 Fairview Drive Mark Twain Room Carson City Enter through douple doors from WEST parking lot
Fees/Admission
FREE/Open to Anyone
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Contact Information
JOIN Carson City 775-283-0125 x 18
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JOIN Employment Preparation Workshops
Description
JOIN Carson City
Presents
Employment Prep Workshops
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
At The Silver State Charter School
788 Fairview Drive
Mark Twain Room
Carson City
To learn more or register for the free workshops, please call JOIN at 775-283-0125 x 18.
Please arrive at the Mark Twain Room at least 5 minutes early as the workshops begin promptly at 8:30 a.m. ENTER through the double doors from the West parking lot.
May 14, 2013
Session I: Life Skills / Job SearchThe 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.
May 15, 2013
Session II: 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.
May 16, 2013
Session III: Resumes
This 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.
May 17, 2013
Session IV: 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.
Equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids available upon request. Funding provided in part by NevadaWorks
