Are you nervous about that interview? Wondering why your resume isn’t getting you interviews? Afraid you won’t get what you’re worth in the market? Better call 816-471-0550 and register to attend the Career Marketplace’s Fall workshops. Then watch your career fitness soar.
You may attend as many workshops as you like. However, Career Marketplace clients must attend a resume and interviewing workshop.

The Targeted Resume: Function and Format
Wed., October 18, 2006
3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

No matter how good you think your resume is, this workshop will help make it even better. Today, resumes must prove to the employer that you can do the job, or you don’t get an interview. In fact, did you know that when you apply online, the average time spent scanning your resume is 7 seconds! That means you have to convince an employer you’re qualified by writing a targeted summary. This workshop also covers formatting guidelines that will make your resume look its best and beat the pitfalls of machine reading/screening. Please bring a paper copy of your resume to the workshop.

Interviewing from the Employer’s Side of the Desk Monday, October 23, 2006
2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

If you want to know what employers look for during an interview, Nathan Van De Voorde, senior recruiter for Citi Cards, is ready to tell all. Please join us at this workshop featuring one of the Career Marketplace’s premier corporate partners. Nathan’s presentation starts by telling you what employers want to hear and see during an interview…what gets them excited about a candidate. Then he’ll open the floor and take your questions. Now’s your chance to learn about interviewing from the employer’s side of the desk. Note: This workshop is different than our usual “how to interview” workshop, so please plan on attending.

Career Assessment: Your Path to Success Thurs., Nov. 2, 2006
10 a.m. to Noon
Can you state your top three skills? What kind of work environment do you prefer? What motivates you at work? How does your personality contribute to job performance? Answering questions like these can help you develop a clearer picture of your career path, create a stronger resume, and ease interview jitters. After all, it’s easier to sell yourself if you know what you’re selling.

Prior to the workshop, participants will be required to take a free online assessment and report the results the day before this workshop. A computer with Internet access is needed. When you register for this workshop, please ask for a set of instructions on how to take the online assessment.

The Job Search Business Plan: Fri., Nov. 10, 2006
Using the Four Methods of Search 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Aside from acing the interview, the next hardest thing in your job search is finding appropriate openings. Did you know that 70% of jobs are never advertised or posted on the Internet? If you’re not using all four methods of search, you’re missing much of the job market. This workshop covers networking, targeting, employment services (recruiters), and published leads (including the Internet). We’ll also review researching the job market and give you a plan to get your search started.

Overcoming Self-Defeating Habits Tues., November 14, 2006
(Lunch ‘n Learn) 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Are you sabotaging yourself at work or at home? Not sure, but now we’ve got you wondering? Wonder no longer. Learn about 10 self-defeating habits and ways to change them.
Lunch will be provided.

Business attire is required. Please be on time. Don’t forget to call and register to attend: 816-471-0550.