Job Hunter Workshops

1) Knowing yourself
2) Knowing the employer
3) Demonstrating the match between them

Module One: Orientation to WorkSource Services

The most difficult part of any job search may be taking the first step. WorkSource is here to help you! During this workshop you will be given an overview of the services available at your local WorkSource office to assist with all phases of your job search. You will also be introduced to Go2WorkSource.com, your premier online resource for finding work in Washington State.

This workshop will introduce you to an array of employment and training services and get you connected with staff who are experts in the local labor market. This information is appropriate for any job seeker to assist with specific needs. The Job Search Readiness Inventory will guide you in getting started.

Module Two: Skills and Abilities Analysis

Today’s economy requires workers who can transfer skills from one work setting to another and who have the kinds of personal qualities that make organizations successful. In this workshop you will learn to identify, demonstrate and package, with confidence, your skills and personal qualities in ways that will be meaningful to employers. You will also learn oral communication skills and practice delivering a 60 Second Commercial - a brief, high impact presentation to potential employers.

Module Three: Job Search Strategies

Finding out about employers in your area and creating a strategy of targeted job search is the key to success. In the Job Search Strategies class you will learn ways to find out which job search methods work best for you! This class provides tips on the value of labor market information and introduces other strategies like networking, informational interviews and utilizing the Internet to help locate jobs.

Module Four: Perfecting Applications

An important part of any job search is to understand the employer’s point of view. In this workshop you will learn how employers read applications and how to be better prepared to meet an employer’s expectations. The workshop explores how to organize and communicate, in writing, your skills and abilities in a way that stands out from the crowd. You will leave the workshop with a master application that will be helpful when filling out paper and electronic applications and start you on your way to developing a résumé.

Module Five: Effective Résumés and Cover Letters

Successful job seekers take the time to learn what employers want. Learn how two of the four primary pieces of job search related communication convey to a prospective employer who you are, what you know and what you have to offer. Learn which résumé and cover letter format best displays your skills, knowledge and abilities in order to attract employers and lead to more interviews!

Module Six: Interviewing Techniques

You might have the best résumé ever, but if you don’t interview well it won’t matter. Being able to handle a job interview is a necessity for any job seeker. Knowing what employers are looking for and being prepared are absolute musts. In this workshop you will learn valuable interviewing tips and have the chance to practice answers to frequently asked—and sometimes difficult—questions in a supportive, realistic environment.