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WorkSource Grays Harbor
511 W Heron Street
Aberdeen, WA 98520
Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 9am – 4pm
Sending out applications and resumes and not getting an interview can be very frustrating. Getting an interview and not getting the job can be stressful. In the 4-day Job Hunter Workshop, you will learn: 1)what your skills and abilities are, 2)how to successfully job search, 3)to create effective applications, cover letters, and resumes, 4)how to interview to get the job you want, and 5) receive one-on-one, computer lab assistance while creating your employment documents. This workshop provides the methods to increase your confidence as you learn to sell yourself on paper and in person to get the job you want.
Room: Conference Room 112
Contact Name: Barbara
Contact Phone: (360)538-6572
Workshop Language Option: English
Additional Information: Dress for success - no flipflops, no cleavage, no logos on t-shirts, no torn jeans, no exposed posteriors, no shorts or short-shorts.
Event Registration: Sign Up Required
In-person job search activity: Yes
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WorkSource Grays Harbor
511 W Heron Street
Aberdeen, WA 98520
Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 9am – 12pm
Finding out about employers in your area and creating a strategy to target your job search is the key to success. In the Job-Search Strategies class, you will learn a variety of job-search methods! This class provides tips on the value of labor-market information and introduces other strategies like networking, informational interviews and using the Internet to locate job openings.
Room: Conference Room 112
Contact Name: Barbara
Contact Phone: (360)538-6572
Workshop Language Option: English
Event Registration: Sign Up Required
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WorkSource Grays Harbor
511 W Heron Street
Aberdeen, WA 98520
Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 1 – 4pm
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 also will learn oral communication skills and practice delivering a 60-Second Commercial - a brief, high-impact presentation to potential employers.
Room: Conference Room 112
Contact Name: Barbara
Contact Phone: (360)538-6572
Workshop Language Option: English
Additional Information: Dress for success - no flipflops, no cleavage, no logos on t-shirts, no torn jeans, no exposed posteriors, no shorts or short-shorts.
Event Registration: Sign Up Required
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WorkSource Grays Harbor
511 W Heron Street
Aberdeen, WA 98520
Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 1:30 – 2:30pm
Are you over the age of 54 and struggling with becoming employed today? In the Job Club, you will be joining other job seekers over the age of 54 in a comfortable environment. Learn how to increase your employability through networking, have an expert review your employment documents, and listen to employers state what skills they seek in potential employees.
Room: Conference Room 113
Workshop Language Option: English
Additional Information: Must have completed the 4-day Job Hunter Workshop., Job Club focuses on the needs of job seekers over the age of 54.
Event Registration: Sign Up Required
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WorkSource Grays Harbor
511 W Heron Street
Aberdeen, WA 98520
Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 9am – 12pm
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 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.
Room: Conference Room 112
Contact Name: Barbara
Contact Phone: (360)538-6572
Workshop Language Option: English
Additional Information: Must have completed Skills and Abilities Analysis workshop.
Event Registration: Sign Up Required
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WorkSource Grays Harbor
511 W Heron Street
Aberdeen, WA 98520
Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 1 – 4pm
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 formats best display your skills, knowledge and abilities in order to attract employers and lead to more interviews!
Room: Conference Room 112
Contact Name: Barbara
Contact Phone: (360)538-6572
Workshop Language Option: English
Additional Information: Must have completed Skills and Abilities Analysis workshop.
Event Registration: Sign Up Required
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WorkSource Grays Harbor
511 W Heron Street
Aberdeen, WA 98520
Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 2 – 4pm
Improving your skills that are related to the job you are seeking increases the employer's interest in you. Do you have strong self-motivation skills? Are you determined to either learn new or enhance skills to meet and/or exceed the employer's expectations? Through a computer-based application and in a tutoring environment, you will either learn new or enhance current Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Publisher skills. You will learn in a small group setting where asking questions is encouraged and the environment is quiet and respectful.
Room: Mini Computer Lab
Contact Name: Loretta
Contact Phone: (360)538-2343
Workshop Language Option: English
Additional Information: Must have basic computer skills, such as know how to email and search the Internet.
Event Registration: Sign Up Required
In-person job search activity: Yes
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WorkSource Grays Harbor
511 W Heron Street
Aberdeen, WA 98520
Thursday, May 23, 2013, 9am – 12pm
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.
Room: Conference Room 112
Contact Name: Barbara
Contact Phone: (360)538-6572
Workshop Language Option: English
Additional Information: Guest Speaker: Senior Attorney Sarah Glorian, Northwest Justice Project
Event Registration: Sign Up Required
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WorkSource Grays Harbor
511 W Heron Street
Aberdeen, WA 98520
Thursday, May 23, 2013, 10 – 11am
Senior Attorney Sarah Glorian works for the Northwest Justice Project. She will talk about:
- What is the Northwest Justice Project and how many offices are in the state? How many employees? What is its purpose?
- What the hiring process was like when she applied and interviewed for the job as senior attorney and why she stays.
- Hiring practices – document and content expectations (such as job-targeted, grammar, spelling, sentence structure), interviewing expectations (such as appearance, attitude, answer preparation, job seeker’s knowledge about NW Justice Project), background checks, drug tests, assessments.
Room: Conference Room 112
Contact Name: Barbara
Contact Phone: (360)538-6572
Workshop Language Option: English
Additional Information: All job seekers are welcome., Dress for success - no flipflops, no cleavage, no logos on t-shirts, no torn jeans, no exposed posteriors, no shorts or short-shorts.
Event Registration: Sign Up Required
In-person job search activity: Yes
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WorkSource Grays Harbor
511 W Heron Street
Aberdeen, WA 98520
Thursday, May 23, 2013, 1 – 4pm
Practicing answers to your interview questions, paying attention to your body language, and identifying nervous mannerisms is vital ground work for anyone who’s looking for a job. In this workshop, you will use the techniques discussed in the Interviewing Techniques workshop. This class provides the opportunity to interview before a panel and to be professionally critiqued to strengthen your verbal and non-verbal communication skills during an interview.
Room: Conference Room 112
Contact Name: Barbara
Contact Phone: (360)538-6572
Workshop Language Option: English
Additional Information: Must have completed Interviewing Techniques workshop.
Event Registration: Sign Up Required
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Monday, May 27, 2013
Workshop Language Option: English
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WorkSource Grays Harbor
511 W Heron Street
Aberdeen, WA 98520
Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 9am – 4pm
Practicing answers to your interview questions, paying attention to your body language, and identifying nervous mannerisms is vital ground work for anyone who’s looking for a job. In this workshop, you will use the techniques discussed in the Interviewing Techniques workshop. This class provides the opportunity to interview before a panel and to be professionally critiqued to strengthen your verbal and non-verbal communication skills during an interview.
Room: Computer Lab
Contact Name: Barbara
Contact Phone: (360)538-6572
Workshop Language Option: English
Additional Information: Must have attended Skills and Abilities Analysis and Perfecting Applications or Resumes and Cover Letters, or have a completed resume and cover letter to attend.
Event Registration: Sign Up Required
In-person job search activity: Yes
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WorkSource Grays Harbor
511 W Heron Street
Aberdeen, WA 98520
Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 9am – 2pm
Unlocking Your Potential is a 4-day, 5-hour motivational class that is designed to help you identify the skills that are needed to be the most effective job seeker and employee you can be.
You will learn
1. how your mind may be conditioned to say “I can’t”.
2. how to train the mind to say “I can”.
3. techniques that will help you keep a positive attitude and set realistic goals.
4. how self-image and self-talk strengthen interviewing skills and enhance job performance.
Room: Conference Room 111
Contact Name: Loren
Contact Phone: (360)538-2376
Workshop Language Option: English
Event Registration: Sign Up Required
In-person job search activity: Yes
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WorkSource Grays Harbor
511 W Heron Street
Aberdeen, WA 98520
Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 9am – 2pm
Unlocking Your Potential is a 4-day, 5-hour motivational class that is designed to help you identify the skills that are needed to be the most effective job seeker and employee you can be.
You will learn
1. how your mind may be conditioned to say “I can’t”.
2. how to train the mind to say “I can”.
3. techniques that will help you keep a positive attitude and set realistic goals.
4. how self-image and self-talk strengthen interviewing skills and enhance job performance.
Room: Conference Room 111
Contact Name: Loren
Contact Phone: (360)538-2376
Workshop Language Option: English
Event Registration: Sign Up Required
In-person job search activity: Yes
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WorkSource Grays Harbor
511 W Heron Street
Aberdeen, WA 98520
Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 10am – 12pm
Creating employment documents that are targeted to the job announcement is the answer to getting the attention of that employer today. Knowing how to effectively meet the needs of the employer through a cover letter and resume is the key towards getting the interview. In the Cover Letter and Resume Tune-up Workshop, you will learn how to effectively address the employer’s needs in your employment documents in a quiet, computer lab setting with an expert to answer your questions and critique your completed cover letter and resume.
Room: Computer Lab
Contact Name: Barbara
Contact Phone: (360)538-6572
Workshop Language Option: English
Additional Information: Must have a completed cover letter and resume to attend.
Event Registration: Sign Up Required
In-person job search activity: Yes
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