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Breaking Down the Interview: How to Prepare and Answer for Success
2024-06-20 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
This session will offer essential strategies for in-person, online, and phone interviews, enabling you to leave a positive impression.
Navigating interviews can feel challenging and the pressure to make a lasting impression on a potential employer can be nerve-wracking even for seasoned job searchers. But with the right preparation, you can have interview success!
This session will offer essential strategies for in-person, online, and phone interviews, enabling you to leave a positive and memorable impression on your interviewer. We’ll help you craft responses to the most common behavioral interview questions and master the STAR method, empowering you to articulate your experiences with clarity and relevance.
This workshop is available as an online, live-streaming webinar.
Pre-registration is required.
Once you have registered, you will receive an email with instructions on how to log on a few hours before the start time of the workshop. Please check your Spam/Junk folder if you have not received your email with instructions one hour before the start time of the workshop.

Navigate Online Job Applications [Online Workshop]
2024-06-20 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-06-27 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

Master the Job Interview **Online Workshop**
2024-06-20 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-06-27 13:00 - 14:00
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

Chart Your Start on a New Job [Online Workshop]
2024-06-20 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

Resumes that Get Noticed
2024-06-20 18:00 - 19:00
This workshop will help you understand the basic elements of a resume and how to effectively communicate your value to employers.
Creating a job-winning resumé starts by carefully considering the people (and computers) who will be reading it. First, this will often be an ATS, or applicant tracking system. Next, it’s typically a busy HR recruiter with many other resumés to consider. Finally, it may be your future boss – who wants to know you can actually perform the day-to-day work.

In this webinar you’ll learn tips on how to…
1. Tailor your resume to the job
2. Choose an effective resume design and format
3. Create a strong opening to your resume
4. Provide evidence of your fit for the job
5. Assess your job search approach

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

Know Your Workplace Rights - Spark Series
2024-06-24 13:00 - 14:15
Join us to understand your legal protections, common workplace issues, and strategies to advocate for yourself.
Do you know your rights in the workplace? Join us to explore the laws that govern the employer-employee relationship at the city, state, and federal levels. Learn how these laws prevent discrimination and promote safe work environments. You’ll also learn how these guidelines affect employee pay and benefits.
About The Workforce Spark Series
The Center for Financial Inclusion and the Financial Empowerment Center at the Greater Washington Urban League is hosting a “Spark Series” of classes to help you maximize job earnings to fuel the life you want to live. Our series of classes, led by industry experts, will cover a range of topics from mapping your passion to your career to navigating power structures in the workplace. The classes are designed to be taken as a series as each one builds upon the material from the class before it. We encourage you to take all the classes in the series. Upon completion of the “Spark Series” you will be eligible to take advantage of our career coaching sessions at no cost to you.
Our highly interactive classes are designed to include any learner at any level. At no charge but with a commitment to invest in yourself and you will leave with a pathway to reach your career goals.

Module 4: Accessible Performance and Career Management
2024-06-25 09:00 - 12:00
Shaping Accessible Employment Practices is a four-part learning series for employers that is designed to enhance skills and build confidence in shaping accessible recruitment and job retention practices.
These workshops will help employers understand the key elements to accessing the virtually untapped talent pool of persons with disabilities. Participants will also understand how to develop long term strategies towards increasing participation of persons with disabilities in the workplace.
About Module #4: Accessible Performance and Career Management
Performance management is a valuable and vital activity for any workplace. In this fourth session of the workshop series, we will discuss how to create a disability inclusive performance management system and manage employee performance effectively. We will review Performance Management; Coaching and Training; and Career and Succession Planning.
When you complete this session, you will be able to:

Take actions to create an inclusive, valuable, and dynamic performance management system.

Evaluate existing systems in your organizations to ensure “the people development” strategy is inclusive of employees with disabilities.

Set up systems to include employees with disabilities in career growth opportunities.

For questions about accessibility, to make an accommodation request, or for other inquiries please email Hester Lai at hlai@unitedwayeo.ca

Expanding Disability Awareness in Your Workplace
2024-06-25 10:00 - 11:30
Please join AAWDC for a series of trainings on expanding your workforce with untapped talent.

Career Decision-Making and Self-Assessment
2024-06-25 10:00 - 12:00
In this session you’ll actively engage in self-assessment exercises to determine your professional values, interests, needs, wants and more.
Your professional identity plays a crucial role in shaping your self-confidence, overall well-being and career trajectory. For this reason, it’s vital to learn how to make informed career decisions that align with your individual aspirations and values.
In this session, you’ll actively engage in self-assessment exercises to determine your professional values, interests, personality traits, skills, needs and wants. You’ll then be guided on how to use decision trees, informational interviews, and pros and cons lists to make thoughtful decisions that will contribute to your career identity.
Join us for an opportunity to translate your uniqueness into valuable, straightforward career insights!
This workshop is available as an online, live-streaming webinar.
Pre-registration is required.
Once you have registered, you will receive an email with instructions on how to log on a few hours before the start time of the workshop. Please check your Spam/Junk folder if you have not received your email with instructions one hour before the start time of the workshop.

STEM VIRTUAL CAREER & GRAD FAIR
2024-06-25 11:00 - 15:00

Ace the Job Interview [Online Workshop]
2024-06-25 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-07-02 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

Mental Health Awareness for Employees and Supervisors
2024-06-25 12:00 - 13:00
Join us for an online event hosted by Cynthia Broughton from CPS HR Consulting to prioritize employee mental health and well-being!
In this one-hour course, we will cover essential topics related to mental health awareness in the workplace, including understanding mental health, recognizing signs and symptoms, legal and ethical considerations, self-care and stress management, the supervisor’s role, and available resources.
It will allow for participant interaction through Q&A and discussion, encouraging a supportive and open atmosphere.
Presented by Cynthia Broughton from CPS HR Consulting.
Cynthia has served as an executive and personal coach for over 15 years. Her work draws from a broad foundation working in both health and wellness fields, and organizational development in corporate settings. Her formal education includes a PhD in Organizational Behavior and Leadership Development, and a Master’s degree in Somatic Psychology focusing on Stress Management. She am certified in Lifestyle and Wellbeing Coaching, Cognitive Behavioral Coaching, Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC), Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), Mindfulness Meditation, Yoga Therapy, and a variety of personality and strengths assessments.

How to Avoid Job Search Burnout
2024-06-25 14:00 - 14:30
If you are feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and discouraged by the process of job searching, you are not alone. The job search process can be stressful, time-consuming, and emotionally draining, leading to burnout for many job seekers. Balancing work, family, and everything else can be difficult. It’s not uncommon to feel stressed because of your job search, especially with so many other activities to balance. Stay healthy, motivated, and resilient throughout your job search journey by joining us for this webinar. Our Career Experts will discuss ways to stay productive in your job search while mitigating the risk of burnout. We’ll also discuss what to do if you are experiencing burnout.

Discover Your Career Path [Online Workshop]
2024-06-25 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-07-02 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

Treasury's Interviewing Techniques
2024-06-25 14:00 - 15:00
Come Grow With Us – This presentation introduces the audience to the interview process within the Federal government. It explains the types of interviews (structured/unstructured), different delivery methods, types of common questions, responding utilizing the S.T.A.R (Situation/Task, Action, Result) method and how to prepare for an interview.

National Education Job Fair
2024-06-25 15:30 - 17:30
This hiring event will connect teaching candidates to participate in interviews and discuss career opportunities with schools.
EDUCATION JOB FAIR
A virtual hiring event for school jobs
TIME: 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm Eastern Standard Time
(check your time zone)
School districts and employers will be looking for potential education position openings including Before and after program leaders, bus drivers, cafeteria/food services, campus security, certified administrators, certified teachers, clinical social workers, community & engagement, custodians, maintenance/facilities, mechanics, nutrition workers, paraprofessionals, policy analyst, pre-school staff, principals, professional non-teaching, school social workers, substitute teachers, teacher assistants, tutors and many more across all grade levels and disciplines and departments.
INFORMATION FOR JOB SEEKERS – free to job seekers
-Meet with decision-makers from leading charter schools, public schools, private schools, academies, and international schools
-Conduct interviews with multiple schools in one day, in a single virtual setting.
-Apply for school jobs from the comfort of your home office, during your lunch break, or anywhere you have an internet connection.
-Present your professional experience, ask questions about career opportunities, & interview.
To register as a job seeker, click CAREER SEEKER REGISTRATION
INFORMATION FOR SCHOOLS, EXHIBITORS & SPONSORS
This vent provides an excellent opportunity to recruit from your state, nearby states & university graduates seeking to relocate to other states. Our national events also provide a greater return on investment as you can recruit from larger job seekers’ attendance.
-Meet with job seeker candidates seeking employment. Job seekers include educators seeking to relocate, change school districts, or recent graduates searching for their first career opportunity.
-No need to travel. Interview applicants from your computer. Log in, view resumes, and begin your communication with the job seekers. In addition, you may use our video or audio/phone to interview the job seeker.
-Pre-screen before the event and schedule interviews for the day of the event by searching our resume database.
-tap into our network of over 1.5 million educator job seekers registered in our resume database.
-leverage our experience in recruitment, our extensive database of registered recruiters, and our network of over 400 Universities and partners.
To register as an exhibitor or sponsor, please click on Employer Registration.
*Please note that registration is only valid at teacherjobfairs.org site. No other site is authorized to accept registrations for our events.
All employers attending this career fair including Teacherjobfairs.org are Equal Opportunity Employers and EEOC. All employers abide by Affirmative Action Laws, state, city, and federal employment laws. This event is open to all job seekers.

Online “Open” Workshop – Income & Careers: Making Informed Career Decisions for Adults
2024-06-25 18:30 - 20:30
Description
Would you like to get some guidance to help you narrow down potential careers options? In this workshop, you will learn to make decisions about future career paths based on a variety of factors including: your expected spending habits and the level of demand, average wage and education required for particular occupations.

Audience
AANE Adult Support Groups, Social Groups, and events are intended for post-high school Autistic adults who are able to self-regulate AND independently participate in activities without the assistance of a dedicated caregiver.

Registration
Advanced registration is required. After you have registered, a confirmation email is sent with a link to attend the program. Registrants who do not receive the confirmation email should check their email spam folder. Registration closes 24 hours prior to the event. Early registration is highly recommended as many programs fill quickly.

HUMAN SERVICES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES VIRTUAL CAREER AND GRAD SCHOOL FAIR
2024-06-26 11:00 - 15:00
Online Recruiting Event for Human Services & Social Sciences Candidates to Connect with Organizations Nationwide

Manage Your Job Search Routine [Online Workshop]
2024-06-27 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

Master Indeed in 10 Steps [Online Workshop]
2024-06-27 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

Resume Tips & Best Practices
2024-06-27 13:00 - 14:00
Are you ready to take your resume to the next level and stand out in today’s competitive job market? We invite you to attend our next chapter in our “Expand Your Circle Series”: Resume Tips & Best Practices. Whether you’re just starting your job search or looking to refine your existing resume, this webinar is designed to provide you with practical insights and strategies to help you shine. Our experienced panel will guide you through the essentials of resume writing, highlight common mistakes to avoid, and offer personalized tips to make your resume stand out to potential employers.

How to Navigate the Remote and Flexible Job Market: Trends in 2024
2024-06-27 14:00 - 14:45
A choice of work environment and location is now a key factor for many job seekers when searching for a better work-life balance and evaluating new career opportunities. A recent FlexJobs survey found that 65% of respondents reported a desire to work remotely full-time, while 32% want a hybrid work environment. That’s an incredible 97% of workers who desire some form of remote work!
Ideally, people can balance their career and their personal life in a way that works best for their needs, and having a more flexible job typically helps with this. Are you interested in remote jobs and flexible work options, like being able to work from home, have a flexible schedule, find a professional-level part-time job, or work on freelance/contract projects? Can you continue to work remotely if you already are? Can your employer make you come into the office? This webinar will discuss the flexible job market, trends in 2024 to pay attention to, and how to position yourself for a remote or flexible job.

Rethinking your "networking" efforts - What works and what doesn't
2024-07-02 11:15 - 12:20
Learn about the people, places and spaces that make the difference between casual networking and building powerful business relationships.
*This content was formerly presented with the title “Low Value Networking vs. High Value Networks”
In this interactive 35-minute Zoom seminar, we describe the people, places and spaces that make the difference between casual networking and building powerful business relationships that matter. There will be time for Q & A.
If ANY of the following apply to you, you will find value in this brief presentation and receive an introduction to unlocking key relationship-building skills.
· You value fewer productive relationships rather than many casual contacts.
• Traditional networking models/opportunities don’t put you in touch with your target connections/audience.
• You want to maximize the value of your current networking opportunities and employ a strategy that will yield better results.
Please access the event on a laptop screen or larger due to the content we will be viewing. While we hope you engage fully in the presentation, you’re welcome to have your camera off if you’re snacking or eating lunch.

Work From Anywhere: How to Make it Happen!
2024-07-02 13:00 - 13:30
It’s a common misconception that all remote jobs can be done from anywhere. Some remote work has location requirements, but some remote work doesn’t! Work from Anywhere (WFA) jobs do exist, and oftentimes those who have Work from Anywhere jobs are called digital nomads. If you are a digital nomad searching for a new gig, want to become a digital nomad but haven’t had much luck yet, or just want to learn more about working from anywhere, this webinar is for you!
Our Career Experts will discuss what exactly Work from Anywhere (WFA) entails, including the careers and jobs best suited for WFA, companies that offer WFA, and how to find the Work from Anywhere job that suits you best.

How to Identify Your Most Lucrative Transferable Skills to Enhance Your Job Search
2024-07-02 14:00 - 14:30
Do you know you don’t have to have ALL the skills an employer lists on the job description to be a competitive applicant? Have you heard about transferable skills and how they can be a critical part of your job search, especially to land a job that may be a slight career pivot? Are you not sure exactly how to frame your transferable skills to your advantage? If any of this sounds familiar, be sure to join our Career Expert Team to learn everything you need to know to enhance your resume and cover letter with your key transferable skills!

Cover Letter Best Practices
2024-07-03 11:00 - 11:45
Are cover letters really still needed? Yes! And this webinar will show you how to write effective cover letters without spending too much time on them.
Here are some stats that prove cover letters are still necessary: A ResumeLab survey of 200 hiring managers found that 83% of the time, a great cover letter was enough to sway them to extend a job interview to a candidate with a less-than-perfect resume.
A majority of hiring managers said cover letters were crucial to their hiring decisions, and 77% give preference to candidates who submit one, even if they’re deemed optional on the application form. A similar percentage share always expects the document, even if they’re not required in order to apply.
A study by ResumeGo found that applications with cover letters carefully tailored to individual job descriptions yielded over 50% more interviews than job applications submitted without a letter.
In this webinar, a FlexJobs Career Expert will discuss how to write great cover letters for your remote job applications.
