Did you know that 91% of employers review prospective candidates using social media? Did you also know that employers now also use social media to post job listings? If you are not quite sure what is missing from making sure you get those call-backs after countless hours of job searching and applying…..your social media platforms or lack thereof may be to blame. Come learn the effectiveness of utilizing social media platforms for your job search and how you can do it effectively. ***All workshops scheduled for our American Job Centers located in Wheaton and Germantown will go on as planned Continue Reading..

***All workshops scheduled for our American Job Centers located in Wheaton and Germantown will go on as planned but will now take place online. You can access them via our web calendar. Participants must register on the Maryland Workforce Exchange (MWE). Once registered, you’ll be emailed an invitation with instructions to attend the workshop at the scheduled time. For more information, contact Ashelley D. Wilder. Programs and initiatives offered by WSM are supported in part by the Employment and Training Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor as part of an award totaling $2,682,140.

These days, potential employers and hiring managers want to know what you can achieve for their company — simply utilizing job descriptions on your resume isn't enough. After all, there are hundreds of applicants lined up who are qualified for the job. You must stand out.  In this workshop, we will learn the importance and role of action words in resumes (what are action words in resumes, when and how best to use them to make resumes shine). ***All workshops scheduled for our American Job Centers located in Wheaton and Germantown will go on as planned but will now take Continue Reading..

The “side hustle” or “second job” has been around our lives for a long time, but now cautious re-openings and an economy in recovery may provide more opportunities for workers in the Gig Economy. You may be able to share a position or design your own, with flexible shifts and combinations of remote/on-site hours. You may find that employers want to hire more independent contractors, who don’t receive benefits (or coverage by some labor laws). This can be a precariat, scary, unknown labor market – or it can bring you the opened door to a great work-life balance. In this Continue Reading..

Applying to jobs and not hearing back? Constantly being rejected without an interview? Join us to learn how hiring is conducted from the viewpoint of recruiters with the use of technology. Including how applications are filtered, ranked, and tracked and what you, as a job seeker, can do to ensure that your resume ends up in the recruiters’ list of resumes for further consideration. We will learn and practice how to look at job descriptions for keywords and tailor your resume for success. ***All workshops scheduled for our American Job Centers located in Wheaton and Germantown will go on as Continue Reading..

***All workshops scheduled for our American Job Centers located in Wheaton and Germantown will go on as planned but will now take place online. You can access them via our web calendar. Participants must register on the Maryland Workforce Exchange (MWE). Once registered, you’ll be emailed an invitation with instructions to attend the workshop at the scheduled time. For more information, contact Jadé Bruce. Programs and initiatives offered by WSM are supported in part by the Employment and Training Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor as part of an award totaling $2,682,140.

Did you know that 91% of employers review prospective candidates using social media? Did you also know that employers now also use social media to post job listings? If you are not quite sure what is missing from making sure you get those call-backs after countless hours of job searching and applying…..your social media platforms or lack thereof may be to blame. Come learn the effectiveness of utilizing social media platforms for your job search and how you can do it effectively. ***All workshops scheduled for our American Job Centers located in Wheaton and Germantown will go on as planned Continue Reading..

***All workshops scheduled for our American Job Centers located in Wheaton and Germantown will go on as planned but will now take place online. You can access them via our web calendar. Participants must register on the Maryland Workforce Exchange (MWE). Once registered, you’ll be emailed an invitation with instructions to attend the workshop at the scheduled time. For more information, contact Ashelley D. Wilder. Programs and initiatives offered by WSM are supported in part by the Employment and Training Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor as part of an award totaling $2,682,140.

Not sure how to do a video interview? Or have you done one and it did not go well? Not sure how to navigate a virtual hiring event? Join us to learn the basics of common online applications used by recruiters and what you can do to be successful in your next virtual interview or hiring event. ***All workshops scheduled for our American Job Centers located in Wheaton and Germantown will go on as planned but will now take place online. You can access them via our web calendar. Participants must register on the Maryland Workforce Exchange (MWE). Once registered, you’ll Continue Reading..

In today’s job market, the challenge may be that there are so many places to find job postings and to post your resume. This workshop starts at that simple beginning: Setting employment goals and making your job search into your current “job”. We’ll talk about how to organize your search and provide a few typical job search and why each rung is equally important to your success. And then we’ll discuss “targeted” searches and the strategies of company research and important changes to your cover letter and resume. ***All workshops scheduled for our American Job Centers located in Wheaton and Continue Reading..

These days, potential employers and hiring managers want to know what you can achieve for their company — simply utilizing job descriptions on your resume isn't enough. After all, there are hundreds of applicants lined up who are qualified for the job. You must stand out.  In this workshop, we will learn the importance and role of action words in resumes (what are action words in resumes, when and how best to use them to make resumes shine). ***All workshops scheduled for our American Job Centers located in Wheaton and Germantown will go on as planned but will now take Continue Reading..

***All workshops scheduled for our American Job Centers located in Wheaton and Germantown will go on as planned but will now take place online. You can access them via our web calendar. Participants must register on the Maryland Workforce Exchange (MWE). Once registered, you’ll be emailed an invitation with instructions to attend the workshop at the scheduled time. For more information, contact Josh Pineda. Programs and initiatives offered by WSM are supported in part by the Employment and Training Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor as part of an award totaling $2,682,140.