You’re Hired! Career Transitions Workshops

Want to brush up on your job-hunting skills? We can help with a series of free Career Transitions Workshops occurring this spring!

Developing Your Personal Brand

Learn how to identify, develop and market your innate talents to best be able to “sell what you do well,” whether it’s through verbal or written communications.

Wednesday, April 2, 6:00 – 7:45 PM — Kentwood (Richard L. Root) Branch

Wednesday, May 7, 6:00 – 7:45 PM — East Grand Rapids Branch

Communicating Your Brand

Learn how to best share your personal brand by focusing on elevator pitches, résumés and online profiles, with emphasis on aligning your message with your professional value in the marketplace.

Wednesday, April 16, 6:00 – 7:45 PM — Kentwood (Richard L. Root) Branch

Wednesday, May 14, 6:00 – 7:45 PM — East Grand Rapids Branch

Networking

A lot of getting connected to job opportunities is about who you know.  Explore strategies and techniques needed to build and nurture effective relationships with contacts.

Wednesday, March 19, 6:00 – 7:45 PM — East Grand Rapids Branch

Wednesday, April 23, 6:00 – 7:45 PM — Kentwood (Richard L. Root) Branch

Wednesday, May 21, 6:00 – 7:45 PM — East Grand Rapids Branch

LinkedIn Boot Camp

Optimize your use of the professional networking website LinkedIn and develop your networking experience. Registration is required only if you cannot provide your own laptop.

Thursday, March 20, 6:00 – 7:45 PM — East Grand Rapids Branch

Thursday, April 24, 6:00 – 7:45 PM — Kentwood (Richard L. Root) Branch

Thursday, May 22, 6:00 – 7:45 PM — East Grand Rapids Branch

Behavioral Interviewing

Create a positive and lasting impression. Learn essential techniques of how to ace interviews in today’s job market and how to negotiate terms of employment.

Wednesday, March 26, 6:00 – 7:45 PM — East Grand Rapids Branch

Wednesday, April 30, 6:00 – 7:45 PM — Kentwood (Richard L. Root) Branch

Wednesday, May 28, 6:00 – 7:45 PM — East Grand Rapids Branch

The Career Transitions Workshop series is presented in partnership with Career Transitions Center West Michigan. Registration is not required.