[Libs-Or] WorkSource Oregon Virtual Workshops for job seekers

[Arlene Weible]

WorkSource Oregon<http://www.worksourceoregon.org/> is offering the following virtual workshops to job seekers and those considering changing jobs. They are held each week at the same day and time throughout the month of September.

Registration with specific dates and times can be found here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Workshops_OED  Also, note that workshops in Spanish will be offered starting in mid-September, although they are not yet scheduled. Check the registration link for updated information about when those workshops will be offered.


*         Interviews -  Are you landing interviews, but not your dream job? Are situational questions keeping you up at night? How do you answer a question about your last employer if you were terminated? Let us help answer all these and more. (Mondays, 1:30-3:00 pm)


*         Virtual Interviews -  Are you ready to take on a virtual interview? Is your lighting, dress, background, voice and tone ideal for the virtual setting? Do you know what it's like to pre-record your interview questions? Are you adept at moving about in a virtual space? If not, let us help you build skill and confidence for your next virtual interview. (Tuesdays, 3:00-4:30 pm)


*         Soft Skills -  It's been said, "You're hired for your hard skills and fired for your soft skills-but what is a soft skill and why it is important in finding, and keeping, a great job? In this workshop, we will introduce soft skills, as well as help you discover which soft skills are your strengths. (Wednesdays, 1:30-3:00 pm)


*         Resumes -  Learn techniques and strategies to create, or refurbish, your resume for industry specific, job tailored, and unique-to-you uses. Discover tricks snag the hiring teams attention. Understand how to pass the ATS system from robot to human eyes and more! (Thursdays, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm)


*         Networking - Branding, an elevator speech and LinkedIn-how will they support your job search? Let us help you discover and navigate the new, virtual networking environment, while reinforcing your in-person networking skills. (Fridays, 10:30 am-12:00 pm)

Please help spread the word in your community!

Arlene Weible, MLS
Electronic Services Consultant
Oregon Federal Regional Depository Coordinator
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