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Master the Job Interview **Online Workshop**
2024-04-25 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-05-02 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-05-09 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Register for this online workshop to improve your job interview skills. This 1.5 hour session will give you insight into how job interviews are conducted and will provide you with strategies to help you on your next jobs interview. The session is designed to be interactive. We encourage you to being your questions and get ready to practice with a live Career Coach!
Attendance is FREE.
This event is sponsored by the City of Alexandria Workforce Development Center.
The Alexandria Workforce Development Center is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. For reasonable disability accommodation, contact maurice.tomdio@alexandriava.gov or 571.384.5244, Virginia Relay 711.
NOTE
Once the workshop begins there will be a 15 minute window to join the meeting before the workshop is officially closed to late arrivals.
This workshop has a maximum capacity of 25 registrants, once this is reached all others can opt to be wait listed by supplying their first and last name, address, email, phone number and zip code to wdc@alexandriava.gov. Place in the Subject line: “Name of Workshop Waitlist.”
All workshops that experience low enrollment are subject to cancelation at the discretion of the Workforce Development Center. However, many workshops reoccur weekly, monthly or on a yearly basis in which to register; use the link below to view and register for future workshops:
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/city-of-alexandria-workforce-development-center-wdc-2133260017

Stand Out from the Crowd: Utilizing the STAR Method to Highlight Your Achievements
2024-04-25 14:00 - 14:45
Do you struggle to articulate your experience in a way that catches the attention of prospective employers? The STAR method, which stands for “Situation, Task, Action, and Result,” is a useful framework that can be leveraged across resumes, cover letters, job applications, and interviews to help you transform your achievements into impactful stories that will showcase the unique value you bring to the table.
In this in-depth webinar, we’ll delve into real-world examples and provide you with actionable insights into applying the STAR method directly in your own job search efforts. Join us to learn how to harness the power of storytelling to your advantage and help yourself stand out from the competition!

Preparing for Your Job Interview
2024-04-26 11:00 - 12:30
Learn basic tips for acing your next job interview whether its online, on the phone, or in-person.
Prepare for the interview
Make a positive first impression and leave a positive lasting impression
Answer Common Interview Questions
Answer Behavioral Interview Questions
Follow up after the interview

Ace the Job Interview [Online Workshop]
2024-04-30 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-05-07 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-05-14 12:00 - 13:00
Learn how to prepare for any interview.
Discover what hiring managers are actually looking for.
Learn how to dress for success for any interview.
Learn the best way to introduce yourself.
Learn how to respond to tricky questions like, “Tell me about yourself.”
Become aware of your interviewing body language.
Learn how to manage stress in an interview.
Learn what types of questions you should ask the interviewer.
Explore how to set yourself apart from other candidates.
Learn how to best follow-up after an interview.

This workshop is part of a larger series of workshops designed to help you get a job and keep it! To learn more about the services we provide and to register for other workshops, please visit our website HERE

Discover Your Career Path [Online Workshop]
2024-04-30 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-07 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-14 14:00 - 15:00
Discover powerful tools to move you forward with your job search or career change.
Understand what jobs will work best for you.
Explore five steps to discovering your career path.
Develop a Personal Career Assessment, your personal blueprint to meet your goals.
Identify things that can help or hinder your success in obtaining and keeping a job.
Discover your personality type, including its strengths and challenges.
Learn how your personality type can help you search for a job and stay employed.
Explore what you really like to do, and identify your career preferences.
Learn what it would take to work in the career of your dreams.
Answer three questions that will help unlock the career path that is best for you.
Get ahead with the magic of setting short-term and long-term goals.

This workshop is part of a larger series of workshops designed to help you get a job and keep it! To learn more about the services we provide and to register for other workshops, please visit our website HERE

Master "Tell Me About Yourself" in Interviews
2024-04-30 14:00 - 15:00
About this Webinar
Ready to elevate your career stories from routine to remarkable?
Join Stan Miller for a 60-minute journey at a FlexJobs exclusive live webinar, where you’ll not only transform the answer to “tell me about yourself” but also unlock the secret to making every chapter of your career story irresistible to employers.
Stan’s techniques, honed through teaching thousands to tell compelling narratives in interviews, will help you:

Create a story that builds rapport and trust beyond just qualifications.
Organize your stories into career-defining chapters, each with its own impactful theme.
Use your stories to become the candidate every employer remembers.

Don’t miss out! RSVP now and start storytelling with purpose.

Adopting and Maintaining a Healthy Mindset for Your Job Search
2024-05-01 11:00 - 11:45
Is it daunting just thinking about where to start your job search or how to maintain your energy throughout? Do you remember previous job searches that went on and on, with little progress? Do you find yourself getting stuck in a negative mindset, and just not knowing how to move forward?
This webinar will help you wade through the mental challenges of searching for a job. We will provide easy-to-follow, step-by-step ideas for adopting (and maintaining) a healthy mindset toward your job search.

Manage Your Job Search Routine [Online Workshop]
2024-05-02 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-05-16 10:00 - 11:00
Learn how to make resources work for you on your job search.
Understand time management techniques on how to plan your job search.
Learn to create a timely knock-out list to get more done during your job search.
Develop a decision process to help eliminate decision fatigue.
Translate your values into tangible goals.
Learn how to establish a consistent strategic routine for your job search.
Understand how to prioritize your time using a time-management decision matrix.
Learn to create slack time to get more done during your job search.
Make time management fun by beating your own score.
Learn why and how to plan before you act.

This workshop is part of a larger series of workshops designed to help you get a job and keep it! To learn more about the services we provide and to register for other workshops, please visit our website HERE

Change Careers and Work Remotely: Choosing Your Career Path
2024-05-02 14:00 - 14:45
Do you feel like you’re not quite sure which way your career or job search is going? Thinking about a new career but uncertain what direction you’d like to take? Trying to decide between getting a new job, or a whole new career?
This webinar can help you wade through the questions and challenges of changing careers using FlexJobs’ four-step system. Join us for this webinar as we provide easy-to-follow, step-by-step ideas for discovering and weighing different career options. Register Now!

LinkedIn & Jobscan
2024-05-03 15:00 - 16:00
When seeking employment, you just GOTTA have a Linkedin profile and one that is well filled out, enough to make a recruiter pause more than 1/2 second. And, if you wish for your resume to get past the Applicant Tracking System bots to even make it onto the desk of the recruiter, you’ll most certainly want to learn about the amazing software platform JobScan.
Launch Pad Job Club Founder Kathy Lansford Powell leads this satellite class on today’s most important tools to the job seeker.
Here is the Zoom login information as Eventbrite has made it most difficult to add Zoom to our satellite classes. Please copy and paste into an appt. on your calendar:
Join Zoom Meeting:
Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 873 5677 9536 Passcode: [REDACTED]
Join the job club any Friday. Our meetings are FREE and OPEN TO ALL. For meeting details, visit the Calendar tab on our website: launchpadjobclub.org

Career Recharge: Develop an Inclusive Mindset
2024-05-07 18:00 - 19:30
Cultivate an inclusive mindset by recognizing and overcoming biases, embracing diversity and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
In this workshop, we will explore how to create a more equitable and inclusive workplace by:
· recognizing and overcoming biases
· embracing diversity
· fostering an inclusive culture
Learn tools and strategies to cultivate a more inclusive and supportive work environment.
This is the first of four workshops of the Foundations of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion series.

Clocking Success: Time Management Strategies for Remote and Hybrid Careers
2024-05-08 11:00 - 11:45
Do you have an ever-growing to-do list? Are you striving for the perfect work/life balance to accomplish both your personal and professional goals and tasks? Are you looking to learn how to more effectively manage your time? If so, this webinar is for you!
FlexJobs’ Career Experts will dive into time management strategies that can help manage remote and hybrid careers. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, this webinar will equip you with the tools and techniques you need. We will discuss time management techniques, including strategies for prioritizing tasks, setting realistic goals, and creating a schedule that works for you.
Join us to uncover the truth about single-tasking vs. multitasking. Learn to conquer distractions so you can stay focused and productive. Whether you’re working from home, a hybrid office setting, or anywhere in between, this webinar is designed to help you achieve your goals and reach your full potential.

Master Indeed in 10 Steps [Online Workshop]
2024-05-09 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-05-16 10:00 - 11:00
Learn tips and tricks to exponentially increase your chances of being contacted by employers when applying for jobs through Indeed.
Indeed is a powerful tool for finding employment in today’s job market, but the vast majority of applications submitted through Indeed are rejected without even being read. If you follow the simple tips and tricks in this workshop, you will dramatically increase the odds that employers will actually read your resume AND contact you for an interview.

Learn how to make your Indeed resume more convenient for employers.
Learn what you must include in your resume to stand out from the pack.
Avoid the many mistakes that cause applications to be immediately rejected.
Learn how to instantly impress employers by demonstrating your skills.
Learn how to use advanced search features to finetune your job search.
Learn how to effectively use Job Alerts while avoiding spam messages.
Learn how to absolutely ensure your application will be read and not rejected.
Learn the ONE thing that will make you stand out when submitting an application.
Learn why you must research each company you apply with – and how easy it is.
Learn to effectively prepare for an online interview through Indeed hiring events.

This workshop is part of a larger series of workshops designed to help you get a job and keep it! To learn more about the services we provide and to register for other workshops, please visit our website HERE

Navigate Online Job Applications [Online Workshop]
2024-05-09 12:00 - 13:00
Learn to avoid common mistakes when applying for jobs online. Learn how to stand out and dramatically increase your odds of getting hired!

Discover the true purpose of online job applications (it’s not what you think).
Save hours of time filling out applications with our preparation tips.
Improve the accuracy of the data in your applications.
Identify the mistakes most people make when filling out applications.
Master techniques to make your application stand out.
Avoid the common pitfalls of automated online application software.
Get expert answers to your questions about online applications.
Learn to spot job listings that are a scam.
Identify the qualities employers look for in a candidate.
Dramatically increase the chances your applications will be read.

This workshop is part of a larger series of workshops designed to help you get a job and keep it! To learn more about the services we provide and to register for other workshops, please visit our website HERE

How to Conquer Imposter Syndrome to Find Success In Your Job Search and Career
2024-05-09 14:00 - 14:45
We’ve all encountered that nagging voice in our head that says things like, “You’re not good enough” or “You can’t handle this.” Taming that inner critic can be challenging, since imposter syndrome tends to persist even when we’re determined to dismiss it. Join the Career Expert team for this engaging webinar as we delve into the essence of imposter syndrome – what it is, how to identify it, and strategies to evade the triggers that perpetuate its presence. We will also cover its implications on your job search and career. Most importantly, we’ll provide you with effective techniques to conquer it head-on!

Chart Your Start on a New Job [Online Workshop]
2024-05-09 14:00 - 15:00
Discover the most important things to accomplish during your first 90 days on a new job, and track your progress using our GoodStart chart.
Taking an active role in your orientation as a new employee makes sense in today’s competitive work environment. Not only is it practical, it shows that you have initiative and self-direction, which are both seen as key qualities by employers.

Learn why the first 90 days on a new job are critically important.
Learn how to take an active role in your orientation.
Learn how to ask questions and gather information while on the job.
Learn how to chart your progress with specific actions steps.
Learn how to make yourself a more productive member on your new job.
Identify to consider before your first day of work.
Learn what to avoid in the first 90 days on a new job.
Learn how to best ask for feedback from the supervisor.
Learn how to prepare for a performance review and impress your supervisor.
Learn to accept positive and negative feedback in a performance review.

This workshop is part of a larger series of workshops designed to help you get a job and keep it! To learn more about the services we provide and to register for other workshops, please visit our website HERE

Strategies for an Effective Job Search
2024-05-09 15:00 - 16:00
This workshop provides key job search strategies and explains self-assessment, targeting your job search and marketing yourself effectively.
The job search can be a challenging experience. A strategic and consistent approach to the search is key. Whether you are exploring a new career path or looking for a growth opportunity in your field, this presentation will provide some key strategies to meet your specific job search needs. As you consider where you are in your job search and career planning, some of the areas we will discuss include self-assessment, targeting your job search and marketing yourself effectively for the jobs you seek.
This workshop will take place via Zoom. Details provided upon registration.

Tell Me About Yourself - How to Interview to Stand Out
2024-05-09 21:00 - 22:30
Join The Job Forum (sponsored by the SF Chamber of Commerce and LinkedIn) for a digital workshop and Q&A session to help you ace the most commonly asked interview question: “Tell me about Yourself”.
Tuesday, May 9 @ 6pm on Zoom.
The session will be presented by career coach Laura Paradise. The founder of the Interview Club, Laura has hired and coached hundreds of successful job candidates.
You will get resources with model formats to answer the question.
You will get practice and feedback answering the question yourself.
Key topics will include:

Do’s and don’ts!
How to be interesting
How to distinguish yourself from other candidates
How to capture attention and be memorable
How to speak with energy and enthusiasm
How to connect to the interviewer
How to be concise
Q&A

Sign up with Eventbrite and once you are confirmed we will send you the Zoom link & password 1 hour prior to the event.
Please consider donating to The Job Forum to help to continue supporting job seekers in the Bay Area:
paypal.me/TheJobForum or
https://thejobforum.org/donate/
By signing up through Eventbrite you will be added to The Job Forum’s email list.
Privacy notice: The Job Forum will be recording this event and will distribute it to those who sign up.

(dis)ABILITY Job Search Group: LinkedIn 101
2024-05-13 11:00 - 12:00
This group will work best when everyone participates! Be ready to communicate, ask questions, and learn from others. Please feel free to attend with a job coach, support person, etc.!
Examples of a disability include, but are not limited to, vision impairment, deaf/hard of hearing, anxiety, depression, autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, etc.
To request accommodations, please contact Lindsay Murphy at lmurphy@rochesterworks.org or
585-258-3500 x3513
RochesterWorks is an Equal Opportunity Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Webinar: First Steps for Hiring Employees
2024-05-13 15:00 - 16:00
Are you looking to hire your first employee? There are some steps to take before hiring your staff. This webinar will cover those steps, how to access required resources, your legal obligation as an employer, and the necessary paperwork.
After attending this webinar, you will have a better understanding of the necessary steps to take to become an employer and hire your first employee.
Who Should Attend?
This webinar is ideal for families and individuals who are ready to become an employer and hire their first employee(s).
Please note registration closes at 10am day of the event.

Preparing for a Successful Job Interview
2024-05-13 18:00 - 19:00
Job interviews are a two-way street: the employer wants to see if you’re a good candidate for the role, but you’re also looking to see if their company is a good fit for you, too. There are multiple factors to a successful interview, and taking time to prepare can make all the difference.

In this webinar, you’ll learn the five components to prepare for a job interview:
1. Understand employers’ needs
2. Articulate your fit
3. Practice common and behavioral questions
4. Conclude the interview
5. Reflect and learn

This workshop will take place via Zoom. Details provided upon registration.

Acing the Interview Virtual Workshop
2024-05-14 13:00 - 14:00
Acing the Interview Virtual Workshop
Join us for the Acing the Interview Virtual Workshop and learn valuable tips and strategies to excel in your next job interview. This online event is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their interview skills and boost their chances of landing their dream job.
During this workshop, our experienced presenter will guide you through various interview scenarios, providing practical advice and techniques to help you stand out from the competition. We will cover everything from preparation and body language to answering tough questions and showcasing your strengths.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain the confidence and knowledge you need to ace your next interview. Register now and secure your spot in this engaging and interactive virtual workshop!
