Free job workshops @ the Tacoma Public Library Wednesday, January 18
Planning your job search
9:30 - 12:30 p.m., Olympic Room, Main Library
No matter how terrific they may be, your resume and cover letter alone will not land you a job. You need a comprehensive and well-defined plan to job seek effectively. A plan will help you keep up the pace of the job-search process and keep you from becoming frustrated. If your plan is not effective, you'll be able to see problems more clearly and tackle them head-on by changing direction or using different techniques. Resume & cover letters: The essentials
1:30 - 4:30 p.m., Olympic Room, Main Library
Learn how to prepare an effective, attention-grabbing résumé and cover letter. You will learn earn how to look at your résumé from the employer's perspective and how to best showcase your skills, and use the knowledge to develop your own résumé
Wednesday, January 25
LinkedIn & social marketing tools
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Olympic Room, Main Library
135 million people are on LinkedIN. Are you? It is one of the most powerful social networking tools you can
use in your job search. It isn't just for management professionals, it's for everyone. You will learn
- How to build a profile including keyword rich content, recommendations and applications that maximize your exposure.
- The importance of LinkedIn features like Questions and Answers, Advanced Search, and Events.
- How to reach out to new connections and build your network
- All about groups, how to join them and how to create your own group
Open Session: Job Now & Other Library Employment Resources
1:30 - 4:30 p.m., Computer Room, Main Library
Library staff will be available in the computer classroom and the 2nd floor Education & Job Center to answer your questions and help you fully utilize the wealth of employment resources available to assist you in your job search.
Free computer classes to help in yopur job search All computer classes are held in the computer classroom at the downtown Main Library. Advance registration is required and can be made online on our calender or by telephone: 253.591.5666. | Date | Class
| | Wednesday, January 4 @ 1:30 p.m. | Mouse & Keyboard Fundamentals | | Thursday, January 5 @ 1:30 p.m. | Beginning Gmail | | Saturday, January 7 @ 1:30 p.m. | Finding Job Information Online | | Saturday, January 7 @ 3 p.m. | Open Job Search Lab | | Monday, January 9 @ 1:30 p.m. | Basic Internet | | Tuesday, January 10 @ 1:30 p.m. | Intermediate Gmail | | Wednesday, January 11 @ 1:30 p.m. | MS Word for Creating Resumes | | Wednesday, January 11 @ 3 p.m. | Open MS Word Lab | | Thursday, January 12 @ 1:30 p.m. | JobNow for Job Seekers | | Thursday, January 12 @ 3 p.m. | Open Job Search Lab | | Saturday, January 14 @ 3 p.m | Downloading Audio & eBooks | | Tuesday, January 17 @ 1:30 p.m. | Introduction to Search Engines | | Thursday, January 19 @ 1:30 p.m. | TPL Job & Education Databases | | Thursday, January 19 @ 3 p.m. | MS Word Basics | | Monday, January 23 @ 1:30 p.m. | Mouse & Keyboard Fundamentals | | Tuesday, January 24 @ 1:30 p.m. | JobNow for Job Seekers | | Wednesday, January 25 @ 1:30 p.m. | Open Job Search Lab | | Thursday, January 26 @ 1:30 p.m. | MS Word for Creating Resumes | | Monday, January 30 p.m. @ 1:30 p.m. | Finding Job Information Online |
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