| |
5th
|
Tues. |
7:00
pm |
“FEDERAL
JOB SEARCH – IT’S DIFFERENT”
John Grobe, President, Federal Career Experts
Federal agencies, an overlooked sector, offer a wealth of
employment opportunities. Broadening the scope of your search
to this sector will unearth new opportunities and generate new
activities. To be among the top candidates for a federal opening
you will need to alter your approach significantly. Join John,
a 26 year federal veteran and author, to learn how the process
differs and what strategies are effective for approaching federal
agencies.
|
| 7th
|
Thurs.. |
2:00 pm |
“WHAT IS AN
ELEVATOR SPEECH?”
Jill MacFadyen, SPHR, Consultant for Right Management
Imagine yourself attending a business or social event this
week, a perfect opportunity to make connections, but one where
you only have a very short time to sell yourself. What would you
say? In order to obtain referrals you will have to tell friends,
neighbors, relatives, and casual acquaintances who you are, what
you are passionate about, and what you are looking for –
your Elevator Speech. For your speech to be effective, it must
be INTERESTING and concise. Jill will walk you through an outline
for building an effective speech. |
| 11th
|
Mon. |
10:15 am |
RESUME PREPARATION
& PRESENTATION
Melissa Jensen, CRC Advisor & former Grainger Director
of Employee Development
Resumes that get results in today’s economic market
are different from those that were generally accepted only a few
years ago. Melissa will highlight the essential content of an
effective resume and will offer you a framework for discovering
your personal strengths
|
| 13th |
Wed. |
2:15- 4:15 pm |
INTRODUCTION TO
POWER POINT
Sherri Peterson, Oasis provides the Trainer for this
class $10 fee
Learn the most popular presentation software in this hands-on
learning environment. Knowledge of Windows and CRC membership
are required. Call to reserve a space! |
19th |
Tues. |
7:00 pm
|
JOB SEARCH ROUNDTABLE
Andrea Davey, CRC Advisor, & former Baxter VP of HR
Bring your burning issues or questions to this informal
group session. Explore strategies with a CRC Advisor and fellow
job seekers. CRC clients only.
|
| 21st |
Thurs. |
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm |
“IDENTIFYING
YOUR TRANSFERABLE & SOFT SKILLS”
Shelly Joseph, MA, CCD, Career
Training Counselor
Chances of a successful transition to a new industry or discipline
will improve when you identify and market your skills. These are
the skills you have gained by practice or by
knowledge and most of us possess literally hundreds
of them! Shelly will help you identify the two
main types of skills – transferable…soft
skills! |
| 26th |
Tues. |
7:00 pm |
Networking:
Making Connections/Gathering Information
Rich Basarich
The key to a successful job campaign is connecting with and engaging
others in gathering information to further your search. Bring
resumes, handbills, and business cards.
|
| 27th |
Wed. |
10:15 am |
JOB SEARCH ROUNDTABLE
Mike Kramer, CRC Advisor &
former GMC General Manager
Please see description on August 19th program. CRC Clients
only. |
