Arlington Employment Center

How to Write a Targeted Resume - Analyze the Job Posting Webinar

06 Jun 2023 You search, and you search, and you search. And finally, you find it – the PERFECT job. You click apply, attach your resume (and maybe a cover letter), and hit send. And then? Nothing. Every single job seeker has been there. So how can you start turning your applications into interviews? Analyze the job posting. In this webinar, you’ll learn how to read a job posting like a hiring manager.

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Executive Committee Meeting of the Regional Workforce Council

09 Jun 2023 Executive Committee of the Alexandria/Arlington Regional Workforce Council serves as the leadership body for this local Workforce Development Board under the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).

Lower Level Auditorium, 2100 Washington Blvd, Arlington, VA 22204

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How to Write a Targeted Resume - The Summary & Skills

13 Jun 2023 A targeted resume is a resume that is written for one specific job posting. It shows the hiring manager exactly why you’re an excellent candidate for the job. Writing a targeted resume involves analyzing the job posting and making specific changes to your resume. In this webinar, you’ll learn how to incorporate keywords from the job posting into your summary and skills sections of your resume.

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How to Impress Employers at Job Fairs

15 Jun 2023 Are you attending an upcoming job fair? Is it virtual or in-person? In this webinar, you will learn what to do before, during, and after virtual and in-person job fairs to impress employers.

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How to Write a Targeted Resume - Upgrade Your Experience

20 Jun 2023 A targeted resume is a resume that is written for one specific job posting. It shows the hiring manager exactly why you’re an excellent candidate for the job. Writing a targeted resume involves analyzing the job posting and making specific changes to your resume. In this interactive webinar, you’ll learn how to upgrade the experience section of your targeted resume.

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Regional Workforce Council Meeting

22 Jun 2023 Alexandria/Arlington Regional Workforce Council serves as the local Workforce Development Board under the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).

School Board Room (Rooms 256 and 258), 2110 Washington Blvd, 2nd Floor, Arlington, VA 22204

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How to Use Job Search Websites Workshop

22 Jun 2023 Job seekers use job search websites to search for and apply for job opportunities. In this workshop, you will create an account for the Arlington Employment Center's Job Board. You can use this website to search for jobs, set up job alerts, and apply for jobs. What you learn in this workshop can be applied to other job search websites.

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Resume Types & Formats Webinar

12 Jul 2023 Every job seeker should have two types of resumes using the common resume formats. Can you name those two types of resumes? How about the three most common resume formats? In this interactive webinar, you’ll learn the two types of resumes every job seeker must have and the three most common resume formats so that you can pick the format that works best for your situation.

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Types of Cover Letters Webinar

18 Jul 2023 Job seekers should submit a cover letter to every job application - even if it says it is optional. There are four types of cover letters, and each type of cover letter is written for a different purpose. In this interactive webinar, you'll learn about the four types of cover letters so that you can pick the type that works best for your situation.

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The Parts of a Resume Webinar

19 Jul 2023 No matter what resume type or format you use, every resume includes certain parts - some required, others optional. In this interactive webinar, you’ll learn about the parts of a resume and what you should and should NOT include in each part. By the end of the webinar, you will decide which parts you will include on your resume and what order you will put those parts in.

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Network Your Way Into a New Job

20 Jul 2023 70% of people got their current job through networking, and 85% of all jobs are filled through networking. What exactly is networking and how do you do it? In this interactive webinar, you'll learn who you can network with and where. You'll also learn about tools and tips that will make your networking efforts successful.

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Parts of a Cover Letter Webinar

25 Jul 2023 No matter what type of cover letter you're writing, it needs to include certain parts and be formatted correctly. In this interactive webinar, you'll learn about the parts of a cover letter and what you need to include in each part. You'll also learn what you should NOT include in your cover letter and how to format it. By the end of the webinar, you will learn tips and tricks that you can apply.

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Evaluate a Resume

26 Jul 2023 You have a resume. Maybe you've even submitted it to a couple of jobs already. But how do you know if your resume is even any good? In this interactive webinar, you’ll learn how to evaluate your resume using a checklist.

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Common Interview Questions Workshop

27 Jul 2023 Congratulations! You got the interview. Now what? In this interactive workshop, participants will learn about common interview questions, including why interviewers ask them and how to answer them. Participants will also see examples of responses to common interview questions so that they can start thinking about how they would answer them.

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Evaluate a Cover Letter Webinar

01 Aug 2023 You have a cover letter. Maybe you've even submitted it to a couple of jobs already. But how do you know if your cover letter is even any good? In this interactive webinar, we will evaluate a sample cover letter using a checklist. After the webinar, you'll be able to evaluate your own cover letter using the same checklist.

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How to Write a Resume Draft

02 Aug 2023 Job seekers should submit a targeted resume for each job that they apply for. If you're in the middle of your job search, that could mean 100's of resumes. So what's the secret to write targeted resumes fast? The resume DRAFT. You'll learn what a resume draft is, why it is important, and how you can use a resume draft in your job search. You will also receive access to two resources to help.

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Tell Me About Yourself Workshop

03 Aug 2023 Have you ever been asked "Tell me about yourself" in an interview? In this interactive workshop, you will understand why interviewers ask this question and why it's important to answer this question well. You will learn how to answer this question using a three-part strategy. Most importantly, you will draft and practice your own response with others.

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Create & Set-Up Your LinkedIn Profile

08 Aug 2023 During this webinar, you'll learn the basics of LinkedIn, including creating an account, deciding which sections to share on your profile, and setting up some sections, like your profile picture, headline, summary, and work experience. optimize your LinkedIn profile.

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Behavioral Interview Questions Workshop

10 Aug 2023 Have you ever been asked a question that starts with "Tell me about a time when..." in an interview? In this interactive workshop, you will understand how to recognize behavioral interview questions and learn a four-part strategy to answer these questions. Most importantly, you will draft and practice your responses to these questions.

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Build Your Network & Search for Jobs on LinkedIn

15 Aug 2023 LinkedIn, the world's largest professional network, is a powerful tool for expanding your network and searching for jobs. During this webinar, you'll learn how to add connections on LinkedIn, join LinkedIn groups, follow companies, and search and apply for jobs.

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