Past Events

This workshop is for anyone who wants to know which essential skills employers are looking for. We will examine the most common soft skills listed in job descriptions, review their characteristics, and take you through a series of exercises to explain and verify your essential skills. We will also look at the process of deciphering job descriptions to identify the particular skills your future employer requires.

Interviews are where preparation and opportunity meet. Gain confidence by preparing effectively for interviews.
Knowing what employers want and communicating your value effectively are vital keys to your success. Identify potential pitfalls and gain insights
on answering open/closed-ended questions, and behavioral questions effectively & powerfully.

It is estimated that 20% of all job openings are advertised by employers while only 5%-15% of all hires come from advertised jobs. The remaining jobs, often the best jobs, are filled by other means. Learn the best, proven job search strategies for tapping into the hidden job market where many of the best employment opportunities are found.

Many job seekers have difficulty identifying and presenting their best skills to prospective employers. Define and identify your skills and leverage them as impressive accomplishment statements on your resume and job interview.

Often overlooked, cover letters are a critical element to job search success. Identify what employers want to know about you before inviting you to an interview, then explore the steps to impressive and attention-getting cover letters.

Navigate the best labor market information websites to find out what’s hot and what’s not—jobs that match your specific skill set, building employer lists, resume and interview tips, and much more.

Many job seekers have difficulty identifying and presenting their best skills to prospective employers. Define and identify your skills and leverage them as impressive accomplishment statements on your resume and job interview.

Apply expert principles to build professional, attention-grabbing resumes. See your resume from the employer’s perspective to best present your value. The purpose and format of each section of the resume is discussed.

This workshop walks you through an effective 4-step process that helps you evaluate yourself, your options, your best matches, and develop an action plan to secure jobs that best match the “real you”.

Go Staff will be at the South County Career Center  October 11 and October 25 hiring for General Labor from 1pm - 4pm