Are you struggling to write your resume? Or maybe you have not changed it in years? Join us in a workshop to learn how to write a resume that will lead you to secure interviews and being a step closer to employment. We will discuss what you should include and what to leave out of your resume, how to quantify your work experiences, among others. Please have your resume or draft available during the workshop to take notes and make updates on the spot. ***All workshops scheduled for our American Job Centers located in Wheaton and Germantown will go on Continue Reading..

Join us in a workshop where you will learn how to prepare for job interviews. We will learn and practice how to get ready for the most common interview questions, what to research, and how to develop the right mindset to be successful in any interview. Please have the job description of a position you have applied for or are interested in applying to so you can fully immerse yourself in the workshop. ***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 Continue Reading..

Do you feel nervous during job interviews? Does all your preparation disappear once you are in front of the interviewer? Join us in mock interviews in which you will have the chance to take turns being the interviewer and the job seeker. This is a supportive and judgment-free environment to advance your communication skills and confidence in yourself to ace your upcoming interviews. ***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 Continue Reading..

You’d like an engaging new job and—here’s the kicker—you want it in a totally new field. In this workshop, we will be examining the process of career transitions and exploring new career paths along with learning how to flip your resume and how to strategically promote your transferrable skills. ***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 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..

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, Continue Reading..

In this workshop, we will be creating a marketing strategy focused on the job seeker's most important product—YOU! We will be going over the steps to building and maintaining a successful personal brand and learn how to create a compelling networking pitch. ***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. Continue Reading..

Join us for a 20-minute guided mindfulness practice to help you relieve stress and symptoms of anxiety that are common while job seeking. This is an opportunity for you to commit to reconnecting and nurturing yourself. ***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 Larissa Bevacqua.

Do you find USAjobs.gov overwhelming? You are applying but your application is not being referred? In this workshop, we will cover how to maneuver on USAJobs.gov- the gateway to all government opportunities as well as over some updates on hiring practices within the Federal Government. We will also go over some effective search tools & tips- what to do and what not to do! ***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 Continue Reading..