In response to rising unemployment numbers, the department is sponsoring the programs to provide people in the job market with information and advice to enhance employment applications and searches.
The programs will be held at the Parks and Recreation office, 416 Armour Street in Davidson, and conducted by Monica White, a professional psychologist with more than 15 years experience enhancing career development skills for clients.
Space for each seminar is limited so pre-registration is required. Each program carries a $19 participation fee and additional information and registration materials related to the seminars can be found at www.d-Recs.org or by calling 704-892-3349.
The job search can be a frustrating process and sometimes people can feel like only a number. The planned seminars are designed to help participants stand out in the crowd.
White is skilled in client self assessment, goal setting and self marketing, and the seminars will cover a range of topics.
Individual program topics, summaries and schedules are:
• Powerful Resumes: Resumes are often your first introduction to an employer. Learn how to make your resume a successful marketing tool. If you have never done a resume, or if you have a final product, you will learn how to make the resume as powerful as it can be. Monday morning or Wednesday evening, Nov. 7 or 9, 9:30-11 a.m. or 7:15-8:45 p.m.
• Successful Interviewing: You have gotten the interview – now it is time to wow the employer. Learn all the secrets to successful interview preparation, how to present yourself, and what to do after the interview. Monday morning or Tuesday evening, Nov. 14 or 15, 9:30-11:a.m. or 7:15-8:45 p.m.
• The Key to a Successful Job Search: If it feels like your job search has been going on forever, perhaps your job search method might need tweaking. Learn the most effective ways to conduct your job search so that time invested pays off as quickly as possible. Monday morning or Tuesday evening, Dec. 5 or 6, 9:30-11 a.m. or 7:15-8:45 p.m.
• Staying Motivated in the Job Search: In today’s economy it can be easy to become discouraged and lose confidence during a job search. Learn techniques to energize your job search and build confidence to keep going until you land that job. Monday morning or Wednesday evening, Dec. 12 or 14, 9:30-11 a.m. or 7:15-8:45 p.m.
