BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DESCRIPTION:This intro workshop is designed for first-time entrants into th e workforce or persons who have been out of the job market for a while. \n \n-Basic Resume Writing \nLearn to create an attractive and effective res ume. Pre-requisite: You must bring a copy of your most recent resume OR co mplete the Sample Employment Application which you can find in the Career Center. \n\n-Completing a Job Application\nGain a better understanding of the importance of completing all questions on a job application.\n\n-Job S earch \nFinding a good position can be challenging. In this workshop\, you will learn search strategies that will enable you to find job openings vi a the Internet\, networking\, using social media\, and professional associ ations.\n\n-Dress for Success \nWhen interviewing for a job\, first impre ssions are critical. This workshop offers techniques and simple steps that will assist job seekers in dressing for an interview.\n\n-The Art of Inte rviewing \nThe perfect workshop for those with little experience interview ing or have not interviewed in a while. Topics covered are: before the int erview - preparation\, proper attire\, what to take\; during the interview - body language\, common interview questions\, do's & don'ts\; closing th e interview- asking questions\, next steps in the process\, follow-up prac tices. \n METHOD:PUBLISH PRODID:-//alexandriava.gov//Web Calendar 1.0//EN SUMMARY:WDC - Career Search Tools Workshop (basic) on Jun 2\, 2015 X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT12H X-WR-CALDESC:WDC - Career Search Tools Workshop (basic) on Jun 2\, 2015 X-WR-CALNAME:WDC - Career Search Tools Workshop (basic) on Jun 2\, 2015 X-WR-TIMEZONE:US/Eastern BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Workforce Development,Workshop DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=10817\n\nThis intro workshop is designed for first-time entrants into the workforce or persons who have b een out of the job market for a while. \n \n-Basic Resume Writing \nLearn to create an attractive and effective resume. Pre-requisite: You must brin g a copy of your most recent resume OR complete the Sample Employment Appl ication which you can find in the Career Center. \n\n-Completing a Job App lication\nGain a better understanding of the importance of completing all questions on a job application.\n\n-Job Search \nFinding a good position c an be challenging. In this workshop\, you will learn search strategies tha t will enable you to find job openings via the Internet\, networking\, usi ng social media\, and professional associations.\n\n-Dress for Success \n When interviewing for a job\, first impressions are critical. This worksho p offers techniques and simple steps that will assist job seekers in dress ing for an interview.\n\n-The Art of Interviewing \nThe perfect workshop f or those with little experience interviewing or have not interviewed in a while. Topics covered are: before the interview - preparation\, proper att ire\, what to take\; during the interview - body language\, common intervi ew questions\, do's & don'ts\; closing the interview- asking questions\, n ext steps in the process\, follow-up practices. \n\n\nLocation: Workforce Development Center\, 1900 Beauregard St.\nContact Person: Betty Sewell\nCo ntact Phone: 703.746.5890\nContact Email: Betty.Sewell@alexandriava.gov\nA udience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Workforce Development\, Workshop\n\nImpo rt this event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/iC al.aspx?id=1&si=10817\n\nWeb resources:\n\nhttp://alexandriawdc.eventbrite .com\n DTEND:20150602T180000Z DTSTAMP:20150508T121208Z DTSTART:20150602T130000Z GEO:38.833808;-77.121298 LOCATION:Workforce Development Center\, 1900 Beauregard St. SEQUENCE:4 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:WDC - Career Search Tools Workshop (basic) TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:31258e26-efad-4edf-9303-78e02d28f394 URL:http://alexandriawdc.eventbrite.com X-COA-DTSTAMP:20150508T121208Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR