Note: Duplicate sessions are
offered for each workshop at different dates and times. Attendees may select
one session for each workshop.
Highline
Community College
FOR RELEASE: IMMEDIATELY
DATE: February 25, 2009
CONTACT: Cesar Portillo:
(206) 878-3710, ext. 3812; cportillo@highline.edu
Lisa Skari: (206)
870-3705; lskari@highline.edu
Event: Navigating the Future workshops
Price:
Free
and open to the public
Location:
Highline Community College’s main campus, Building 99,
room 132
Highline’s main campus
is located midway between Seattle and Tacoma at South 240th Street and Pacific
Highway South (Highway 99); address: 2400 S. 240th St., Des Moines, WA 98198.
Website:
www.highline.edu/admin/hr/
RSVP:
To register, call (206) 878-3710, ext. 3812, or e-mail hrstaff@highline.edu
Workshops include:
·
Steps to Finding a Career in a Down Economy
9:30-11
a.m. Tuesday, March 10 or 2-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 14
Discover tips and
strategies for finding a good job in a down economy, including how to stand out
in the job pool and using unique job search resources. Jack Harton,
a Highline librarian, will show how to successfully
use search engines to find job opportunities.
·
Cover Letters and Résumés That Get Results
1:30-3
p.m. Tuesday, March 17 or 9-10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 21
Learn
how to write a cover letter and résumé that stand out to potential employers.
Human Resources staff members will also offer one-on-one consultations to
assist job seekers in creating and completing a cover letter and résumé.
·
Tips for a Successful Interview
9:30-11 a.m.
Tuesday, March 31 or 2-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 28
Get valuable tips
about how to prepare for a successful interview and find out what to expect
during the interview process. Human Resources staff members will also discuss
the laws concerning employment discrimination and what interview questions are
illegal for an employer to ask. Individual coaching sessions will be offered,
as well.
·
How to Access Unemployment Benefits
2-3:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 7 or 9:30-11 a.m. Tuesday, May 5
Find out the basic requirements for collecting unemployment, tips
for filing a correct and complete unemployment claim, how much benefits will be
and when benefits will start. Also, learn how to navigate the
Sponsored by: Highline Community College’s Human Resources department
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