News from JVS Detroit

JVS Detroit in November

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10 Tips for Job Seekers

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10 Tips

That Will Make You Stand Out

Have you ever wondered what you could do to differentiate yourself from all of the other applicants when applying and interviewing for a job? We got these great tips from the businesses below who participated in our Employer Forum last November.

1. Show passion and confidence in the interview

2. Don't forgot to send a thank you note - it will differentiate you from others

3. When leaving phone messages keep them brief, polite and upbeat

4. If rejected, remember to foster the relationship - other opportunities may follow from the employer

5. Be able to answer the question "what will you bring to the table"

6. Your resume should have specific and measurable achievements - $'s, #'s, %'s

7. If you have been in transition - show skill building activity in your time off

8. Past behavior predicts future results - be ready to talk about your accomplishments and their relevance to the job you are applying for

9. Show a desire to work for the company by researching and asking strong questions

10. Know the requirements/job description and be able to answer why you can do the job - tailor your answers to their needs not your own

Attend the next Employer Forum!

Friday, November 22nd, 8:30 am - Noon

Oak Park JCC

15110 W. Ten Mile Road, Oak Park

For more information or to RSVP (required):
Call 248.233.4232 or email jrichmond@jvsdet.org

Visit www.jvsdet.org

or call 248.559.5000

to learn about all of the JVS services

for job seekers

and businesses

Workshops for Job Seekers

To register, contact 248.233.4245 or wtarrow@jvsdet.org.

Social Networking Seminar Series

Learn how to present yourself online

and connect with key people.

JVS

Rose & Sidney Diem Building

29699 Southfield Road

Southfield, MI 48076

LinkedIn 101: Getting Started

Tuesday, November 5, 10 - 11:30am

LinkedIn 102: Getting Connected

Wednesday, November 6, 10 - 11:30am

LinkedIn 103: Building Your Brand

Thursday, November 7, 10 - 11:30am

Blog Basics: Getting Started
Friday, November 8, 10 - 11:30am

Get A Job Seminar Series

Learn how to conduct a successful job search.

Hermelin ORT Resource Center

located inside the West Bloomfield JCC

6600 West Maple Road

West Bloomfield, MI 48322

Resume Workshop

Tuesday, November 19, 1pm - 4pm

Build an attention grabbing, targeted and attractive resume. Incorporate powerful keywords and phrases by capturing job market related and meaningful skills and achievements from a review of personal education and experience and employers. Create additional job search materials including cover and thank you letters, business cards and portfolios.

Job Search Strategies Workshop

Wednesday, November 20, 1pm - 4pm

Learn where to find job leads using the Internet and other resources. Discover how to work leads effectively to get interviews. Find new ways to uncover unadvertised job openings. Develop your job search support team.

Networking Basics Workshop

Thursday, November 21, 1pm - 4pm

Avoid the top ten networking mistakes job seekers make. Use your existing contacts to build your network and increase referrals. Forge connections to make better job offers happen faster.

Interviewing Workshop

Friday, November 22, 1pm - 4pm

Become prepared to win your interviews. Learn about the power of research, how to direct the interviewing process, salary negotiation and tips to getting the job offer.

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