Have you been searching for a job and not having any luck?
Maybe it’s time for a change in your game plan with the Cinco Ranch Branch Library’s three-part workshop series called “Job-Search Survival Tips.”
The session will begin on Monday, March 8 in the library’s Meeting Room No. 1.
The series will continue on March 9 and March 11, with different topics discussed each night.
The three-part series is designed to help all job hunters, from those applicants applying for a position at a fast-food restaurant to executives looking for a position in a large company. Organizers said the tips that are presented can help any applicant plan a more efficient job hunt and make a more favorable impression.
Those attending will learn tips on writing a better résumé, researching prospective employers, interviewing and non-verbal skills, making a great first impression and networking. By developing an organized plan of action, the applicant is able to experience a more efficient job hunt with an increased chance of success.
In the series, a team of 10 professionals with decades of experience in corporate America will share their insight and the experiences they themselves have had in the business world – from the perspective of the employer doing the hiring as well as the employee looking for a job.
Led by head business coach, Mickey Mixon, the job search survival team includes business owners, financial and mortgage advisors, computer consultants, sales and marketing professionals and advertising and communications executives – all of whom volunteer their time for the workshop series.
“During these recessionary times, with more candidates competing for fewer available positions, it is imperative that those in the job search scramble learn to effectively communicate their experience, skills, accomplishments and personal attributes in order to ‘sell’ themselves to potential employers,” Mixon said. “Our aim is to equip each participant in our program with the necessary skills to accomplish that goal.”
The sessions are free and open to the public, and will run 5:30 – 8:45 p.m.
Registration is not required, and late arrivals are welcome.
For more information, call the library system’s public information office at 281-341-2677.
