JVS Workshops
Successful Networking Techniques WorkshopWednesday, December 2nd, 2009From 10:00 am to 12:00 pm (noon) OR Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009 From 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Are you interested in tapping the vast network of unadvertised positions? In this workshop, participants will learn how to leverage their existing network of contacts and gain valuable skills to help expand that network. This workshop will focus on networking techniques that help you get closer to the community that interests you and the jobs within it. Presented by: Wendy Rothenberg, JVS Director of Development. Get NetWORKing: Job Hunting for Generation Next WorkshopWednesday, December 2nd, 2009From 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Oshman Family JCC 3921 Fabian Way Palo Alto, California 94303 If you’re in your 20s, you know that networking is where it’s at. But do you know how to leverage your social networking skills to build your career? This fun, interactive (and free!) workshop will teach you how to work a room, find the hidden job market, balance online with real-life connections, and network your way to your next job! You will practice your job search pitch and come away with skills, strategies and confidence to find your next job. Presented by: Mark Guterman, JVS Career Coach. Marketing Yourself for Job Success WorkshopThursday, December 3rd, 2009From 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Congregation Beth Israel Judea 625 Brotherhood Way San Francisco, California 94132 Job searching can be a full time job! Whether you are working but worried, actively job seeking or need to supplement your income, it’s essential to learn concrete tools to make yourself more competitive in the current job market. Update your job search strategies and learn tips about goal setting, resumes, cover letters, and interviewing skills at this comprehensive job search workshop. Presented by: Corinne Oprinovich, JVS Employment Specialist/Instructor. Joblink Job Search Strategy GroupTuesday, December 8th OR 22nd, 2009From 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm This strategy group is a place for job seekers with disabilities to network, brainstorm, and problem-solve in a supportive and collaborative environment. The group is facilitated by JVS staff in a forum in which group participants can discuss their job search with a special focus on the challenge of working with a disability including understanding workplace accommodations and the American’s with Disabilities Act. Participants will be able to discuss concerns, receive constructive feedback and achieve practical strategies for taking the next step in the job search. This workshop is open to the public and held on a drop in basis. There is no pre-registration required. Presented by: Brandi Mandato, JVS Joblink Program Coordinator. How to Link Through LinkedIn: Level 1 WorkshopTuesday, December 8th, 2009From 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Are you looking for tips on how to build your LinkedIn profile and access the contacts and professional opportunities that you need to advance in your career? In this workshop, you will learn effective strategies for using the most popular online networking tool currently available to you: LinkedIn. You’ll also find out how to professionalize your online image so that the next time a hiring manager “Googles” you, they will like what they see! This course is for people who are comfortable using Microsoft Word and Internet Explorer. Presented by: Rachel Schapira, JVS TAC/Client Services Coordinator. Job Goal Setting 1 WorkshopTuesday, December 8th, 2009From 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm OR Thursday, December 17th, 2009 From 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm One of the biggest (and most common) challenges to job searching is not knowing what job you are searching for! This makes it very difficult to make the job search targeted and strategic. This workshop will help you begin to assess your skills and explore your options in the world of work. Come ready to explore! Presented by: Shelley Samuels, JVS Employment Specialist/Instructor (12/8) and Abigail Emerson, JVS Career Development Manager (12/17). Over 50? Get Job Search Savvy WorkshopThursday, December 10th, 2009From 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Congregation B'nai Shalom 74 Eckley Lane Walnut Creek, California 94596 Finding a job just isn’t like it used to be...Whether you are working but worried, actively job seeking or need to supplement retirement income, learn concrete tools to be more competitive in the current job market. Update your networking and job search strategies and learn new tips for succeeding in a techdriven economy, at this workshop for 50+ workers. Presented by: Shelley Samuels, JVS Employment Specialist/Instructor. Jump Start Your Online Job Search WorkshopTuesday, December 15th, 2009From 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm Attend this JVS Workshop to how to begin your job search on the Internet. Using the internet to conduct your job search is a crucial first step to the job search process. Learn how to search for jobs online, apply to jobs on the internet, and use the internet research companies that interest you. Please bring your current resume on a PC-formatted disk and the name of one business or company that you would like to research. This course assumes familiarity with using Microsoft Word and Internet Explorer in a Windows-based environment. Presented by: Rachel Schapira, JVS TAC/Client Services Coordinator. The FUNdamentals of Online Applications WorkshopWednesday, December 16th, 2009From 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Do you get frustrated trying to fill out online applications? Do you have trouble deciding what to say? In this workshop, you will learn how to navigate online applications, answer all questions clearly and strategically, and identify ways online applications screen applicants. We will share useful tips from hiring experts on how to best use online applications to your benefit. You will also get a chance to get first-hand practice filling out applications! Presented by: Valerie Grady, JVS Back to Work Program Coordinator. For more information, contact: Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) - West Lobby Location: 225 Bush Street, Suite 400, San Francisco, CA 94104 Phone: (415) 391-3600 Fax: (415) 391-3617 E-Mail: hire@jvs.org Website: www.jvs.org/calendar |