Highline
Community College
FOR RELEASE: IMMEDIATELY
DATE: July 1, 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’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
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Tuesday, July 21
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 reference librarian, will show how to
effectively use search engines to find job opportunities.
·
Cover Letters and Résumés That Get Results
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Tuesday, July 28
Stand out in the candidate
pool! Your cover letter and résumé provide the first impression you make to a
potential employer. Learn tips and techniques to put together a cover letter
and résumé
that will get positive results.
·
Tips for a Successful Interview
9:30-11 a.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 4
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
provide an overview of various interview questions that will prepare you in
making a lasting impression on your potential employer.
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