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Understanding Applicant Tracking Systems
2025-08-27 11:00 - 11:45 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Recruiters and human resource managers can get bogged down in the process of reviewing resumes for open positions. To help with the screening process, many employers today are using an applicant tracking system (ATS) more than ever before.
As a job seeker, you have to keep ATS in mind when writing resumes that will get you hired. Join this 45-minute webinar to learn how to make ATS work for you! Register now!

Navigating Career Transitions With A Disability
2025-08-27 12:00 - 13:30
This training offers people with disabilities actionable insights to navigate career changes and explore new professional opportunities.
This webinar will equip participants with actionable insights to navigate career changes and explore new professional opportunities while addressing the challenges specific to individuals with disabilities.
Attendees will learn:

Understand the Unique Challenges of Career Transitions for People with Disabilities
Identify Strategies for Successful Career Transitions
Examine the Future of Work for People with Disabilities and Staying Competitive
Learn About Support Networks and Resources

ASL and CART will be provided

Job Transition and What it Means to You
2025-08-27 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-24 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.

Interviewing Beyond the Basics (Hybrid at College Avenue and on Zoom)
2025-08-27 13:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
In this workshop you will learn:

What to expect from an interview
How to answer behavior-based questions
How to communicate your competencies with confidence
Addressing difficult questions

Please note: This workshop is being offered both on Zoom and at the RochesterWorks Career Center at 100 College Ave., Suite 200, so you can choose how to attend it.
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.

Youth Series: Interview Tips N' Tricks
2025-08-27 18:00 - 18:30, 2025-09-10 18:00 - 18:30 | Virtual
Get ready to ace your next interview! Join us every other Wednesday from 4:00 to 4:30 PM for this introductory session, perfect for students aged 16-24. We’ll cover everything you need to know to make a great first impression, handle tough questions with confidence, and avoid common mistakes. Don’t miss out—sign up today and get the tips you need to stand out in your next interview!

Job Search Strategies
2025-08-28 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
Top Ten Tips to Accelerate your Job Search Success
In this one hour discussion we will share top steps to ensure you find your best job, as quickly as possible.
TOPICS:

How to decide exactly what job you want
Create a plan for quick success
What are your resources?
Who can help me?
Staying positive?
…and much more

We’ll first spend time on the topic discussion and then open the conversation to help troubleshoot your job search experience and network with other Veterans. Q&A may extend beyond the hour to ensure everyone is helped.
What to expect:
Free – all of our services are provided at no cost to Veterans or their spouses.
Who can attend? Active duty, Reserves, National Guard, Veterans, Military Spouses
If you have one, bring a job description for the type of position you’re looking for. We can help you prepare by giving you tips specific to the job you want.
If you’d rather talk with a career counselor one-on-one before you attend a workshop, Click here to set up an appointment – Virtual or in-person at the Huntsville, AL or Phenix City, AL/Chattahoochee Valley Still Serving Veterans Offices.
All courses are taught by Veteran Counselors specially trained and experienced in helping Veterans find fulfilling careers.
Share this with your Veteran friends!

Interview Essentials: Clear. Confident. Prepared.
2025-08-30 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Navigating job interviews can be challenging, no matter your experience level. The pressure to make a lasting impression on a potential employer can feel nerve-wracking, especially when competition is fierce. However, with the right preparation and mindset, you can confidently turn interviews into opportunities to shine and land the job you want.
We will look at the STAR method, a proven technique for answering both behavioral and competency-based interview questions in a structured, focused way that highlights your competencies across technical, hard, and soft skills, while bringing real examples of your strengths and problem-solving abilities to life.
This 90-minute session is designed to equip you with essential strategies to help you prepare effectively, speak directly to the job description and company needs, and articulate your experience, skills, and accomplishments with clarity and relevance.
Whether you’re preparing for your first interview, transitioning into a new field, or seeking advancement in your career, this session will help you:
· Be prepared and focused
· Learn to clearly and effectively share your professional achievements
· Increase confidence by harnessing the STAR method
· Immediately highlight success and value
· Make a strong and lasting impression on potential employers.
This workshop is not just about answering questions—it’s about building your confidence, presenting yourself authentically, and showcasing the value you bring to any role.
Register now and take the next step toward interview success!
This session will wrap up with a 30-minute Q&A and an opportunity to book a one-on-one appointment with an Employment Counsellor. (Limited spots available!)
This workshop is available as an online, live-streaming webinar and is presented in English.
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.

Interviewing for Success
2025-09-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Step into your next interview with confidence and clarity. Interviewing for Success is a practical, supportive course designed to help women prepare for job interviews with the skills and self-assurance they need to make a great impression. Delivered by HR Elements, this training will guide you through:

Common interview questions and how to prepare effective responses
Showcasing your transferable skills with impact
Interview style, communication techniques, and professional presentation
Researching the company and role before your interview
Planning your journey and arriving prepared
Building confidence in your abilities and experience

Whether it’s your first interview or your first in a while, this course will help you feel prepared, polished, and ready to succeed.

Landing the Job 101: Resume Tips, Interview Prep & How to Get Hired
2025-09-03 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
Job searching today requires more than just submitting a resume—you need a clear strategy. In this focused session, we’ll walk you through how to make your resume stand out, prepare for interviews that leave a strong impression, and avoid common mistakes that hold job seekers back.
You’ll leave with simple, actionable tips to help you present yourself with confidence and increase your chances of getting hired.
What You’ll Learn:

How to use AI tools like ChatGPT to improve your resume
How to write a resume that stands out and gets noticed by hiring managers

Free tools that make the job search easier and faster
Tips for applying with confidence and clarity
Common resume and interview mistakes to avoid
Interview prep strategies that help you stand out

Who Should Attend:

Job seekers entering or reentering the workforce
Career changers exploring new roles or industries
Recent grads or first-time job hunters
Anyone looking for clear, effective job search strategies

Chart Your Start on a New Job [Online Workshop]
2025-09-04 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-18 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
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

Job Search Clinic - Writing a Cover Letter & Preparing for your Job Search
2025-09-04 15:00 - 15:45 | Virtual
Job Search Clinic for Nonprofit Leaders (30 mins)
Presenter: Mark Oppenheim, CEO of m/Oppenheim
Job Search Clinic is tailored to the specific needs of senior professionals seeking nonprofit leadership roles.
The session will focus on:

Crafting effective Cover Letters (a Cover Letter template will be made available!)
Job search strategies and unpacking the challenges on the job market
Discussing how to present yourself authentically and efficiently to Search Committees

Job Search Clinic: Writing a Cover Letter & Preparing for your Job Search is a public service of m/Oppenheim offered at no cost. Whether you are actively seeking a new job or are just preparing for your next big move, this webinar is your chance to develop a job search strategy and learn how to make a distinct impression on hiring executives in your desired field.

LinkedIn & Jobscan
2025-09-05 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

3 Secrets to Getting Unstuck In Your 2025 Job Search
2025-09-08 20:00 - 21:30 | Virtual
“I’ve applied to 80 jobs. I’ve heard back from… one.”

You hear this more than ever now.From your smartest friends. From former top performers. Maybe even from yourself.
The market has changed.AI rewrote the rules.Recruiters are overwhelmed.Hiring managers are cautious.And job seekers?They’re exhausted.
If that’s you, you’re not broken.You just need a reset to get back in the game.

You’re One Insight Away From Momentum.
Join us for a free, live webinar that’s already helped thousands of professionals flip the script, beat the odds, and take back control of their job search in 2025.
🎯 What You’ll Learn:

The #1 mistake that makes even qualified people invisible
How to stand out in a sea of sameness—even without a fancy resume
The 3 job search shifts that unlock offers in weeks (not months)
Why confidence, clarity, and connections now matter more than anything else

This is For:
✔️ Laid off? Feeling lost? Ghosted again? This is for you.✔️ Switching careers and overwhelmed? We’ll walk you through it.✔️ Just tired of wasting time with no results? Let’s change that.

💥 BONUS:
All attendees get an exclusive invite to the 6-Week Summer 2025 Job Search Bootcamp, with insider coaching from recruiters, hiring managers, and branding experts. You’ll get access before we open it to the public.
This is the turning point.
No more wondering. No more spinning. No more ghosting.
Sign up now. The next version of your career starts here.

ABOUT ELISA HUANG
Elisa Huang is a business development and sales professional, and a Bootcamp Lead at Albert’s List. Passionate about helping job seekers, Elisa co-hosts bootcamps, shares her insights at talks, and provides tips on how to find jobs without having to endlessly apply on boards. Connect with her on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisahuang/.
ABOUT ALBERT QIAN
Albert Qian is the founder of Albert’s List and has run the organization since 2013. He is passionate about helping job seekers broaden their personal brand, improve their job searching skills, and network effectively. Connect with him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/albertqian.

LinkedIn for Job Seekers
2025-09-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Are you ready to take your job search to the next level and boost your career prospects? Join us for the “LinkedIn for Job Seekers” workshop, hosted by Computer Coach IT Training Center. In this interactive virtual session, we’ll equip you with the skills and strategies needed to leverage the power of LinkedIn in your job search and career development.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
LinkedIn Essentials: Whether you’re new to LinkedIn or looking to optimize your existing profile, this workshop will cover the basics of creating a compelling LinkedIn profile that stands out to potential employers.
Networking Strategies: Learn how to expand your professional network, connect with industry experts, and tap into hidden job opportunities by using LinkedIn effectively.
Job Search Techniques: Discover how to use LinkedIn to search for job openings, get noticed by recruiters, and apply for positions directly on the platform.
Personal Branding: Gain insights into personal branding, including how to showcase your skills, experience, and achievements to make a strong impression on potential employers.
LinkedIn Etiquette: Understand the do’s and don’ts of LinkedIn etiquette, including best practices for engaging with connections and participating in professional conversations.
Profile Optimization: Get tips and tricks for optimizing your profile to increase your visibility in searches and attract the attention of recruiters and hiring managers.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Job seekers looking to enhance their job search on LinkedIn.
Professionals seeking to improve their LinkedIn profiles and networking skills.
Anyone interested in leveraging LinkedIn for career development.

Simplifying your job search
2025-09-09 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-23 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
Join us for a dynamic online live event showcasing Woyage AI’s suite of career-boosting tools (AI-powered mock interviews; ATS-optimized resume and cover letter builders) in action, with live demos and interactive walkthroughs. Discover how Woyage AI can streamline your job search, deliver real-time feedback, and elevate your application strategy so you can land your next opportunity with confidence. A career coach will also lead a focused session on effective résumé writing to help you stand out in today’s competitive market.

The Integration of AI in your Job Search
2025-09-10 10:00 - 10:40 | Virtual
AI is everywhere, and learning how to manage the influence of AI on your job search is a key element in getting past the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and AI interview. Learn helpful tips on how you can overcome being screened out of an opportunity because of the use of technology in job search.
REGISTER HERE FOR EVENT LINK: https://arrowcareerconsulting.myflodesk.com/sep2025webinar

Networking with a Purpose: Master Skills to Land Your Dream Job (Online)
2025-09-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Overview: Networking is one of the most powerful tools for finding job opportunities, but knowing how to network effectively can make all the difference. Learn how to create meaningful professional relationships, expand your network, and uncover hidden job opportunities.
In addition to traditional networking strategies, this session will also introduce how to use AI tools to enhance your networking efforts — from optimizing your LinkedIn profile to generating personalized outreach messages and researching key contacts. Whether you’re new to networking or looking to refine your approach, this session will provide practical tips to help you connect with confidence and purpose.
What You’ll Learn:

The importance of networking in the job search process.
How to identify and approach potential contacts.
Tips for creating a strong LinkedIn profile to support your networking efforts.
Strategies to build and maintain meaningful professional relationships.
Ways to leverage AI tools to research connections, draft outreach messages, and enhance your networking strategy.
How to leverage your network to find job opportunities.

Who Should Attend:

Job seekers looking to expand their professional network.
Recent graduates entering the workforce.
Anyone looking to build connections to support career growth.
Professionals interested in learning how AI tools can enhance their networking success.

Acing the Interview Virtual Workshop
2025-09-11 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
Join us for the Acing the Interview Virtual Workshop and learn valuable tips and strategies to excel in your next job interview. This virtual workshop 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!

Workforce Webinar: Best Practices in Remote Interviewing
2025-09-15 19:00 - 20:00
This online workshop will help participants prepare for remote interviews.
Topics will include:

Technology considerations for remote interviewing
How to prepare for a virtual interview
Virtual backgrounds
Attire
Body language and hand gestures
Communication and demeanor
Realtime problem solving

The instructor requests that participants have their cameras on. Registrants will receive an email with a Zoom link 1 hour before the class begins.

LinkedIn for the Beginner
2025-09-16 14:30 - 16:00 | Virtual
Are you new to LinkedIn and feeling a bit overwhelmed? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Join our online event, “LinkedIn for the Beginner,” and learn all the tips and tricks to make the most out of this powerful professional networking platform.
This event is designed specifically for beginners like you. We’ll guide you through the basics of setting up your profile, connecting with professionals in your industry, and leveraging LinkedIn to boost your career.
During this interactive session, our experienced presenter will share valuable insights and practical advice to help you navigate LinkedIn with ease. You’ll discover how to create a compelling profile that stands out, optimize your presence, and engage with relevant content to build your professional network.
Additional bonus: all attendees will receive access to FREE LinkedIn Learning for 4 months.
Whether you’re a recent graduate, a job seeker, or simply looking to enhance your online presence, “LinkedIn for the Beginner” is the perfect opportunity to kickstart your LinkedIn journey. Don’t miss out on this invaluable event!

The Ultimate LinkedIn Toolkit: Surfe and Beyond
2025-09-17 10:00 - 10:30 | Virtual
Tired of manually transferring data between LinkedIn and HubSpot? Surfe is the solution you’ve been waiting for. This powerful Chrome extension streamlines your sales process by automating lead capture, contact enrichment, and conversation syncing.
Join us for a webinar hosted by AutomateNow, your HubSpot partner.

Career Builder Series: Job Search & Networking
2025-09-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
Join us for the first session in our Fall career series and learn about conducting an effective job search and hear tips on networking.

Neurodiversity Virtual Career Fair
2025-09-19 11:00 - 15:00
Join us for a unique virtual career fair designed to connect individuals across the talent spectrum with forward-thinking employers who value inclusivity. Whether you’re just starting your career journey or looking for your next great opportunity, this fair is a place to be seen, heard, and valued for who you are.
This event is dedicated to creating a space where individuals with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, Tourette’s, and other neurodivergent identities can explore job opportunities, network with inclusive companies, and discover career resources tailored to support their strengths.

Master the Art of the Resume Summary: A Guide to Writing a Stand-Out Introduction
2025-09-23 14:00 - 14:45 | Virtual
Want a resume that will get you noticed and help set you apart from the competition? This webinar will equip you with the knowledge to craft a powerful professional summary section that grabs hiring managers’ attention and effectively conveys your fit for the role. Learn how to showcase your most valuable and relevant skills and achievements, tailor your summary to specific positions, and avoid common pitfalls. After attending this webinar, you’ll walk away with a winning formula to make your resume stand out from the crowd!

How to Combat Ageism in Your Next Job Interview
2025-09-24 11:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
Are you preparing for a job interview? Has it been a long time since you last interviewed? Are you a worker with a lot of experience and are trying to land a new job? Are you concerned about a video interview, and want to know how to approach it confidently? Attend this webinar to learn specific tips and tricks to interviewing when you are over 40.

Interview to Win: Master Your Next Job Interview with Confidence
2025-09-24 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Do interviews leave you anxious, stumbling over words, or unsure how to present yourself? You’re not alone — and there’s a better way.
In this one-hour live webinar, career coach and job hunt expert Horst Govin will share insider strategies to help you walk into interviews calm, confident, and prepared.
You’ll learn how to:

Shift your mindset so you stay empowered under pressure
Avoid common pitfalls that make interviews feel like interrogations
Balance defense and offense, handling tough questions and telling your story with clarity
Use the “bounceback” to keep conversations engaging
Practice effectively so confidence becomes second nature
Leave a lasting impression with strong interview etiquette
