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Workshops for Job Seekers  
Winter 2013 
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Programs with RochesterWorks!
Mondays,  6:30--8:30pm  

 

Job Search Management

January 7th

This workshop will provide you with ideas to develop a solid plan for your job search, how to proactively search for jobs and an overview of how to use LinkedIn for job searching. Registration is now open.

 

Interviewing Beyond the Basics

January 14th

Learn how to best showcase your qualifications for a competitive edge, how to prepare for interviews and difficult questions and the best follow up techniques.  

Registration is now open.

 

Bragging Rights

February 4th

Take time to reflect on your own stories and how you can share them with others. This workshop will help you build a foundation to become more comfortable with job search interactions, interviews and networking.  

Registration begins January 7th.

 

Mock Interviews

February 18th

In this interactive workshop you will have the opportunity to practice your interviewing skills and learn strategies for increasing your confidence and answering difficult questions.  

Registration begins January 21st.

 

Marketing Plan: Best Guide for Job Search

March 4th

The creation of a marketing plan provides focus for your job search. Learn how to use your marketing plan for networking and how to create a target list of companies using LinkedIn.  

Registration begins February 4th.

 

Negotiating Your Job Offer

March 11th

Find out what you can and cannot negotiate. Learn the elements to consider in a job offer and how to evaluate which elements are important to you.  

Registration begins February 11th.

 

Resume Review

March 18th

Bring your resume and have it evaluated by others. Participants must bring 10 copies of their resume.

Registration is limited to 10 participants and begins February 18th.

 

 

 

Programs with Dr. Rita Carey, RCM Associates

Fridays, 9:30--11:45am

 

Mistakes Smart Job Seekers Make

January 11th

Participants in this workshop will examine job search practices, identify weaknesses and design a new job search strategy that will get results.

Registration is now open.

 

Is Your Networking Not Working?

January 25th

This workshop looks at the roadblocks that keep people from networking effectively, the 10 major networking mistakes and provides tips to improve networking confidence and skills.  

Registration begins December 28th.

 

Emotional Intelligence and the Interview

February 8th

Learn how employers determine EQ and how employers ask questions to identify Emotional Intelligence competencies in the selection interview.

Registration begins January 11th.

 

The 40+ Job Search: Where Have All the Jobs Gone?

February 15th

This workshop will include the latest research on how employers are hiring today, the best places and practices for conducting an online search and a review of LinkedIn job search essentials.  

Registration begins January 18th.

 

Searching at 40+: What Worked Before Won't Work Today

March 1st

Identify the most efficient way to conduct a search in this highly competitive market, what 7% of job seekers do that most people fail to do and why that matters.  

Registration begins February 1st.

 

Taking Your Talents to Work: Is Freelancing For You?

March 15th

Freelancing is one way to build a career in an impermanent job market. Explore the various forms it takes such as Temp work, Contract work, Consulting, Franchising and more. Discover what makes it work and what personal qualities lead to success.

Registration begins February 15th.

 

Registration is required for all these programs.  

Please register by phone at 223-9091 or online at www.fairportlibrary.org.  

 

Funding for these programs has generously been provided by

The Friends of the Fairport Public Library.

 

 


Until next time.....

Tori Reilly
Fairport Public Library
www.fairportlibrary.org