Free Employment Prep Workshops are being offered Tuesday, June 24 through Friday, June 27m 2014 at the Carson City JOIN office, 1925 N. Carson St., Carson City. Participants are asked to arrive at least five minutes early as the workshops begin promptly at 8:30 a.m. and continue until 11:30 a.m.
Session I (Tuesday)topic is "Life Skills/Job Search." The goal is to impart basic life, workplace, job search and employment preparation skills to ensure participant success during job acquisition and retention phases.
Included are 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 and set and define personal and professional goals. Participate in instruction on business perspectives and obtain the qualities that employers are looking for. Learn various job search sources and techniques.
Session II (Wednesday)topic is "The 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.
Session III (Thursday) topic is "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.
Session IV (Friday) topic is "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.