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Meetings Job Fairs Career Workshops Live Resume Add a Meeting	Career Workshops Career workshops are an invaluable resource in providing assistance with a job search. Like other aspects of life job search practices and techniques change over time. In this respect it is critical as a job seeker to be both "informed and skilled" with the most current techniques and practices to streamline the job search. Specific career workshops typically focus on the following aspects seen to be crucial in conducting an effective job search. Job Search Preparation Often one of the most difficult aspects in conducting a job search is figuring out where to begin and learning what resources are available to you. This specific type of workshop provides an excellent introduction to the job search and community resources. Basic Computer/Internet Skills In the age of technology this is probably the single most important building block and resource a job seeker can have. Possessing basic computer skills provides job seekers the necessary skills needed to create impressive resumes and navigate the thousands of job related resources available on the internet. Knowing Yourself/Career Exploration/Skills and Abilities Analysis Before beginning a job search it is necessary for many, especially those considering a career change, to identify what it is they are searching for! These types of workshops help job seekers identify their strengths, skills, values, and interests along with careers that best match their individual strengths, skills, values, and interests. Labor Market Research/Job Search Techniques Today's job search is so much more than "Help Wanted" signs and recruitment advertisements in the Classified section of the Sunday paper. In order to conduct an effective job search, today's job seeker needs to develop a strategy, which may entail researching companies, networking, informational interviewing, and other tools to learn about and access the "hidden job market". These workshops provide great resource for helping job seekers research the labor market and develop highly effective job search strategies. Resumes/Advanced Resumes/Applications Having an impressive resume is crucial in getting a foot in the door for an interview. These types of workshops help job seekers identify and develop resumes and applications focusing on the key skills and experiences that employers look for in resumes and applications. Interviewing Conducting an impressive interview takes lots of practice and know-how. Interviewing workshops often focus on practicing interviews, identifying the differences between good answers and great answers, and interview preparation/follow-up. Interested in Taking a Free Career Workshop? The Washington State WorkSource system provides free career workshops open to the public taught by knowledgeable and skilled staff. To get information workshops and schedules in your area follow the link below. http://www.wa.gov/esd/work/localconnections.htm Your College Career Center Colleges also have great career centers that often offer workshops. So if you are a student check with your career center to learn more about career workshop offerings.

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