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JOB SEARCH BASICS (1 hr) (Prerequisites: None) This workshop teaches you what you need to do to be successful in your job search. Some of the topics covered include defining your skills, networking, interviewing, and the computer as a job search tool. CAREER EXPLORATION (3 hrs) (Prerequisites: None) In this workshop you will use the Self-Directed Search assessment tool in order to find out which occupations suit you best. This is an excellent workshop for career-changers.
INTERVIEWING (3 hrs) (Prerequisites: None) In this workshop, you will learn the steps to a successful interview, practice mock interview questions, and develop your own 30-second infomercial.
DRAFT YOUR WINNING RÉSUMÉ (1 1/2 hrs) (Prerequisites: None) This workshop guides you through the writing process for each section of your resume: contact information, objective, hightlights of qualifications, work experience, and education, so that you leave with a handwritten draft, ready for typing. You will also learn about different resume types, formatting and gain some tips from Career experts. WINNING RÉSUMÉS: RÉSUMÉ PREPARATION PART 2 (3 hrs) (Prerequisites: Résumé Building Part 1) You will learn the basic principles of good résumé writing, why résumés are so important, what format and type will work best for you and what you should consider when posting your résumé online.
TYPING YOUR RÉSUMÉ IN WINWAY  (1 1/2  hrs) (Prerequisite: Keyboard, mouse skills, a handwritten resume; also, customers must bring a flash drive on which to save the completed résumé)  Once you have a handwritten draft of your resume, you need to give it a finished look by typing it on the computer. This workshop shows you how to use WinWay Resume program to type your resume so that it is ready for you to use for job searching. RÉSUMÉ DOCTOR (2 hrs) (Prerequisites: A completed and typed résumé) The Résumé Doctor is an experienced résumé writer who will spend ten to twenty minutes critiquing your completed résumé draft and will make recommendations for improvement.
COVER LETTERS  (3 hrs) A cover letter is as important a tool in your job search as a résumé.  This workshop will teach you what you need to know to create a cover letter that can be customized for each job opportunity. NETWORKING TO GET YOUR NEXT JOB (2 hrs) (Prerequisites: Job objective or choice of field) This workshop teaches you how to access jobs in the hidden job market by expanding personal and professional contacts through referrals. Basic rules of networking, tips on self-promotion and telephone skills are the main topics covered.
INTERVIEWING YOUR NEXT BOSS (3 hrs) (Prerequisites: A job objective or chosen field) This workshop addresses the basics of successful job interviewing and provides you the chance to practice your interviewing skills. You will learn successful strategies for addressing difficult and frequently asked questions, interview preparation and follow-up. MATURE WORKERS WORKSHOP (3 hrs) (Prerequisites: None) This workshop focuses on the strengths brought to the workplace by experienced workers. We'll discuss experiences and develop proactive strategies for effectively handling stereotypes and minimizing weaknesses - whether real or perceived.
FINDING JOBS ON JOBCENTRAL.COM (1 hr) (Prerequisites: Intro to Windows suggested) This workshop teaches you to use the JobCentral.com web site, which gives you access to all of the jobs that have been posted by CareerPoint, FutureWorks, and the Northampton and Greenfield Career Centers, as well as jobs listed by employers nationwide.  USING E-MAIL IN YOUR JOB SEARCH (2 hrs) (Prerequisite: Finding Jobs on JobCentral.com) Learn how to register for and use a free e-mail account. Become familiar with sending and receiving e-mail. This class emphasizes learning the correct formats for e-mailing résumés including copying and pasting, or attaching a résumé to e-mail, and when each is appropriate. You will also learn how to save a word-processed résumé as a text file.

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