Orientation
M, T, Th, F @1pm (W evening @5:45)
Introduction to JobNet. Learn how
to use the resources of the Center
and develop next steps for an effective
job search.
Resume
Basics
How to develop a first time resume.
Prerequisite: Have outlined a resume
by attending "Getting Started"
or by picking up a resume template
at the front desk and briniging it
to the workshop.
Improve Your Resume
Making a resume that markets you.
Prerequisite: Have a resume-new or
old.
Resume Review
Assuring that your resume has impact.
Prerequisite: Have a resume saved
electronically.
E-mail Your Resume
Learn to e-mail your resume to employers.
Prerequisite: Computer friendly –Have
e-mail account – Have resume
saved electronically.
Computers for Beginners
For customers with no computer skills.
Prerequisite: Use “Mousercize”
– Can “hunt & peck”
on keyboard.
Finding Job Leads on the Internet
For customers who want access to jobs
on the internet. Prerequisite: Basic
computer skills – can scroll
and do print commands.
On-Line Job Applications
Tips & Practice in completing
an on-line job application. Prerequisite:
Basic computer skills.
Interviewing Skills
What to do & not do in interviewing.
Prerequisite: Resume – Job focus
– Doing active job search.
JOBSTART
WORKSHOP
A 3 day nine hour workshop in steps
for a successful job search. Prerequisite:
Open to both members and non-members.
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Want
to look at possible improvements
that give you an edge? Consider
bringing your completed resume
to our “Resume Review”.
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Winway
Resume
Create an attractive and effective
resume.
Available on Resource Room Desk Tops.
Mavis
Beacon Typing & MS Office Skills
Practice the keyboard & sharpen
your PC skills
Available on request in Resource Room.
Mousercize
Practice your “point & click”
skills.
Available on Resource Room Desk Tops.
JOBNET
ENHANCED SERVICES - FEE BASED |
Video
Assisted Mock Interviews
A 20 minute one-on-one practice interview
session.
Prerequisite: Resume – Job Focus
– Doing active job search.
Getting
Started
Assistance for new customers who
need to be introduced to personal
computer use, setting up an email
and getting a first time resume.
Prerequisite: no computer, resume,
email capabilities.
Training Briefing
Determine personal eligibility for
training grant funds. Steps in qualifying
for grant tuition payments, choosing
a school & working with a JobNet
counselor.
Prerequisite: Must live in or have
worked in Boston –be dislocated
worker or economically disadvantaged.
Career Center membership required
JobCorps Orientation
Conducted for young persons who
have previously registered for the
Job Corps training program.
Prerequisite: Candidates must be
age 16 to 24 and disadvantaged
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Job
Seeker Job Club
A
weekly support group for job seekers
to mutually share job search issues,
network, and exchange useful information.
Career
Center Seminar
A combination of job search seminar
and center orientation. It is available
to Unemployment Insurance Claimants
who are notified to attend.
Prerequisite: Referral from DET
Health
Insurance Consultation
A representative from Harbor
Health Services Inc. provides counsel
& assistance on finding and qualifying
for affordable health care coverage.
Prerequisite: Open
Disability
Program Navigator
Assistance
to persons with disabilities who are
seeking re-employment options.
Prerequisite: Self Referral
Restart
Forum
A workshop program for ex-offenders
coping with re-entry into the workforce.
Prerequisite: Ex-offender status
BE
ALERT FOR OTHER SPECIAL PROGRAMS SCHEDULED
ON OUR CALENDAR ON A MONTH-TO-MONTH
BASIS
JOBNET
SPONSORS AND SCHEDULES NUMBERS OF
EMPLOYER RECRUITMENTS AND JOB EVENTS
ON A WEEK-TO-WEEK BASIS.
Look at our website for the
most recent schedule of recruitments
and for JobNet’s most current
calendar:
www.jobnetboston.org
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