Virtual Community Workshop

Join us every Tuesday in the month of May at 1:00 pm to learn more tips and tricks to a successful job search. Choose one topic or attend all. Become better equipped to get that next job.

Using LinkedIn / Social Media – Skills for Life and Work (Skills for Life and Work)

May 5, 2020 @ 1:00 pm

Learn about the popular professional online networking platform. LinkedIn. We will provide you with a guided tour of some of the key features, instructions on how to setup your profile, and tips on how to best use LinkedIn to connect to potential employers. By the end of this workshop you should have more confidence in using LinkedIn in a useful and professional manner.

Interview Techniques (Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants)

May 12, 2020 @ 1:00 pm

Learn some of the key concepts around interviewing including how to prepare for an interview mentally & physically, preparing for different interviews, answering the difficult questions, and how to close the interview. By the end of this workshop you should be familiar with styles of interviews and how to be better prepared when in an interview.

Job Search at a Distance (Skills for Life and Work)

May 19, 2020 @ 1:00 pm

Learn techniques to maximize your online job search, including which sites are good to use, optimizing your resume and other tips. You will also learn about the importance of cold calling employers and the benefits of an informational interview.

Resume Tips – (Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants)

May 26, 2020 @ 1:00 pm

Learn key tips around building your resume including what is the purpose of a resume, the Do’s and Don’ts, and general resume tips. By the end of this workshop you should be able to identify and apply some techniques to a more articulate resume.

Partners and supporters of this virtual workshop series include:

• Skills for Life and Work
• Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants
• Richmond Public Library