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Success is defined as
finding an employer who is looking for someone like you. The three
common routes for getting there are:
1) Knowing yourself
2) Knowing the employer
3) Demonstrating the match between them
The Job Hunter workshop series covers
all three routes and will prepare you to be successful!
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.
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