Job Search Skills Series: Resumes and Cover Letters

Wednesday, July 1, 2009
7:00-8:30 pm

Resumes and Cover Letters: A carefully constructed resume and cover letter become the “picture that says a thousand words” in your job search. We will explore how you can manage content, organization, formatting, keyword selection and custom tailoring to present the best snapshot to potential employers.
Registration is required
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Wherever you are on your job search path, we welcome you to join our Job Search Skills Series. Each month we’ll focus on a different topic and allow ample time for questions and group participation.
Programs include:

• July 1 – Resumes and Cover Letters – Register
• August 5 – Networking Techniques and Online Social Networking – Register
• September 9 – Research Strategies – Register
• October 7 – Online Applications and Forms – Register
• November 4 – Head hunter and Career Services- Register
• December 2 – Job Interview Preparation and Management – Register

Elaine Ohlson will facilitate the sessions in collaboration with other professionals who bring special knowledge of key job search skills. Elaine has over twenty years’ experience connecting individuals and organizations to the coaching and resources that help them succeed in all aspects of career management and professional development. Her collaborators include specialists in job coaching and placement, recruiting, online job search strategies and professional networking resources.