Interviewing & Networking

Presents information on all facets of the interview process including networking to find out about openings, preparing and practicing responses for behavior based questions, preparing for various types of interviews (phone, panel, etc.), researching the company, dressing appropriately, and following up with thank-yous. Time provided for role-play practice and feedback.

Helping Your Child Choose a Career

Parents have the greatest influence on the educational and occupational choices made by young adults. First, they have the greatest interest in helping their children achieve their career goals. They also have the fullest understanding of theri children's interests, abilities, personality, and work values. This presentation will provide them with tools to use when "Helping Your Child Choose a Career".

Perception is Reality - How Employers REALLY View You

What does your profile say about you?

It’s a harsh reality that you will be judged for the rest of your life by everybody you come in contact with; your appearance, handshake, phone etiquette, even your presence online. So how can you use this judgment to your advantage, especially when it comes to finding your perfect career or job? Bradford Gingras, Chief Operating Officer at CEP, Inc., will provide what you should do for success and plenty of real-life mistakes that people commonly make to their detriment. Be prepared to laugh, be surprised, but most importantly, to take a long look in the mirror at yourself.

Age is an Advantage

In this workshop, participants learn how to market their skills and overcome stereotypes and the "overqualified" judgement that mid-career workers often hear.

Emailing Resumes/Cover Letters & Navigating Online Applications

Presents the appropriate way to email your resume and cover letter and demonstrates methods of copying and pasting a resume into online applications. Participants learn how and when to use plain text formatting and how to convert their documents.  Effective email addressing is discussed. Strategies for completing online applications are presented.

Using Social Media to Market Yourself as a Job Seeker

Workshop will address LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook dos and don'ts as well as provide suggestions to ways job seekers can better use social media to connect with employers.

LinkedIN

Designed for those who already know the power of this social networking tool and need to develop a profile, step-by-step.

Kick Start Your Career

Rev up a current job search and explore career and educational options. Learn about resources to help search for occupations that match your backgrounds and skills. Set goals to ensure a successful career transition.