The Ultimate Job Seekers Workshop
- Standing Out is Easy
We’ve been talking a lot lately about the “1-in-5” job applicant that you have to be in order to land a job. Where did this number come from? It comes from the fact that there are five (close to 6, now) job seekers for every open position, based on U.S. department of labor statistics. We use [...] - Functional vs Chronological Resumes
How to decide? Your choice of resume formats is critical to your job search. In most cases, your work history will determine if you should emphasize your job history or transferrable skills. - Applying to a job through the best channel
Often, the same job is posted in different places. This video explains the preferred “channels” that hiring managers use, and how to find them.
The Fast-Track to Job-Finding Success
The job search process has never been more complex--or yielding opportunities to informed job seekers, as it is today. But how do you find out how to do it? And how do you relate all the information and advice to your job search? Moreover, how do you apply this knowledge?The Old Way
Do it alone. Read books and get on the internet. Take your resume and update it, show it to some friends. Think about hiring a service to help on your resume, apply for some jobs online.The Get Back To WorkShop Way
Get help ASAP. In a personalized workshop limited to 20 participants, you'll learn the 101 on all aspects of the job search. You'll get materials on the best job sites, the best approach to applying for jobs, and other strategies. You'll view successful resumes and cover letters, and you'll create drafts while in the class that you will take home and complete on the computer. You'll send those drafts to RDE Specialists and get a full critique--INCLUDED with the workshop price. You'll also work on a video profile script, which is a 30-60 second video introduction, and have the video taped RIGHT THERE by VideoProfile.tv. You'll even get a professional photo which you can include in your cover letters. Finally, you'll get a set of starter business cards perfect for that first week of your new phase of the job search.
You'll leave with a new attitude and a lot of new friends. You can do this! You'll be ready to hit the job market with new vigor.
Class Agenda
| 8:45 - 9:00 | Check In, enjoy Coffee and Bagels |
| 9:00 - 9:15 | Class Begins: Introduction of Instructors and Agenda |
| 9:15 - 9:45 | Introduction of Students and Job Search Experience |
| 9:45 - 10:30 | Fill Out Resume Questionaire (Individual Activity) |
| 10:30 - 11:00 | Introduction and Construction of Video Script |
| 11:00 - 12:00 | Videotaping and Photos (ongoing) |
| 11:00 - 12:00 | Construction of Resume and Cover Letter (ongoing) |
| 12:00 - 12:45 | Lunch |
| 12:45 - 3:00 | Continuing Video, Photo and Construction of Resume and Cover Letter |
| 3:00 - 4:00 | Orientation of Job Search, Interviewing Skills, and Course Material |
No public workshops are currently scheduled. Have a group of 12-15 people? Please contact us for information.
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Partnership
Get Back to WorkShop is a joint effort of local companies, RDE Specialists and VideoProfile.tv. This is a "best of" effort combining education, support, and personalized service.
Sponsors
Get Back to WorkShop is grateful to the following organizations for their help in facilities and getting the word out:
