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Ace the Job Interview [Online Workshop]
2024-12-10 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
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

How to Identify Your Most Lucrative Transferable Skills to Enhance Your Job Search
2024-12-10 14:00 - 14:30 | Virtual

Discover Your Career Path [Online Workshop]
2024-12-10 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

Disability and Disclosure
2024-12-11 09:00 - 10:30
In this workshop you will learn strategies to use while navigating the job search process as a person with a disability!
You will learn about:
• Your rights under the Americans with Disabi lities Act
• If, when, and how to disclose a disability to an employer
• What a reasonable accommodation is and how to get one at work or for an interview
• What to do if you are facing a career change due to a disability
• What the Ticket to Work program is and how it can help you try going to work without the risk of losing your SSDI or SSI benefits
RochesterWorks is an equal opportunity program. Auxiliary aids and services are available to individuals with disabilities by calling 585-258-3500, TTY 800-662-1220.

How to Get the Salary You Deserve
2024-12-11 11:00 - 23:45 | Virtual

Manage Your Job Search Routine [Online Workshop]
2024-12-12 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]
2024-12-12 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

Master the Job Interview **Online Workshop**
2024-12-12 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-12-19 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-12-26 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-01-02 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

How to Research Employers to Find Your Next Great Job
2024-12-12 14:00 - 14:45 | Virtual

Newark, New Jersey - Virtual Career Fair
2024-12-16 09:30 - 10:00, 2024-12-23 09:30 - 10:00, 2024-12-30 09:30 - 10:00
Discover the top jobs in your area or fully remote! Learn about companies, see their open roles, then get connected and get hired!

Internships and New Grad Jobs - Virtual Career Job Fair
2024-12-16 15:30 - 16:30, 2024-12-23 15:30 - 16:30, 2024-12-30 15:30 - 16:30

Work From Home Jobs - Virtual Career Job Fair
2024-12-16 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-12-23 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-12-30 19:00 - 22:00

Set Yourself Apart: Tactics and Tips for CVs and LinkedIn
2024-12-17 10:00 - 12:00
Your CV and LinkedIn profile play a pivotal role in any application process and are the two primary factors that determine whether you get screened in or screened out by recruiters. Achieving the right balance of content, structure and professional narratives is key to standing out in today’s competitive job market.
In this session, you’ll discover how to craft, customize, and optimize your CV and LinkedIn profile to effectively showcase your skills, achievements, and experiences. We’ll provide you with strategies to enhance networking and engagement on LinkedIn, empowering you to make the most of these powerful tools.
Join us to gain practical knowledge and actionable strategies that will elevate your job search game!
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.

Creating an Action Plan for Your Remote Job Search
2024-12-17 13:00 - 13:30 | Virtual

Job Transition and What it Means to You
2024-12-18 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-12-25 13:00 - 15:00
Going through a job transition and need some tips on how to navigate it? We will cover the phases of a job transition, self-care tips, grieving your previous role, and more!
RochesterWorks is an equal opportunity program. Auxiliary aids and services are available to individuals with disabilities by calling 585-258-3500, TTY 800-662-1220.

Creating Effective Resumes: A Free Virtual Workshop
2024-12-18 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual

How To Answer the Most Common Job Interview Questions
2024-12-19 14:00 - 14:45

How To Answer the Most Common Job Interview Questions
2024-12-19 14:00 - 14:45 | Virtual

New York Education Job Fair
2024-12-23 15:30 - 17:30 | Virtual

Virtual Interviewing
2024-12-30 13:00 - 14:30
How to prepare for Skype, Microsoft Teams, Google Hangouts, or Zoom interviews, General interview preparation tips, how to set up your virtual interviewing space, Camera tips and tricks, and how to dress for a virtual interview.
