Register Today 15th February, 2023 – 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM ET In today’s job market, you need to showcase your skills and experience in a way that demonstrates how and why you’re the best person for the job. There are many aspects of interviewing to consider, such as understanding the job requirements, being aware of your non-verbal communication, and preparing your responses to a variety of interview questions – both virtually and in person. This workshop will help you to present yourself as a skilled, credible candidate of choice. There will also be opportunities to answer interview questions live! Presented by Robyn Winters, TBJL Career Strategist What We Will Cover: How to respond to a variety of most-asked interview questions Techniques to showcase your experience and skills in the most positive, professional way Best practices for successful video interviews Sending the right non-verbal communication messages Materials Needed: Please have a copy of your resume available for reference. Program Length: 1 hour and 15 minutes. Please plan to log into Zoom 5 minutes early. Who Should Attend:Individuals looking to work in a professional environment and seeking relevant and practical advice regarding the next steps in their job search or career path. Cost to Attend: Free Dress: Business casual Virtual: Via Zoom Registration Required: Please register above. Tampa Bay Job Links, a program of Gulf Coast JFCS, is supported by philanthropic donations from individuals, corporations, and...
Register Today 2nd February 2023 – 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM ET The desire to change careers – or design a new one – can happen for many reasons, at any time. Successfully changing careers requires reflection, a clear understanding of your reasons to change, recognizing the challenges you may face, and knowing what career skills and values you want to include as you move forward. When you design your career, you can plan a future for yourself that will be rewarding – and rewarded. Presented by Amy Cleveland, TBJL Career Strategist. What we will cover Identify what you want in your next career Pinpoint the challenges you may face and create a game plan Inventory your skills and work values Determine in-demand skills in your industry or type of work Consider which career path to pursue Materials Needed: Please have a copy of your resume and a job posting in which you’re interested. Workshop Length: 1 hour and 15 minutes. Please plan to log into Zoom 5 minutes early. Who Should Attend:Individuals looking to work in a professional environment and seeking relevant and practical advice regarding the next steps in their job search or career path. Cost to Attend: Free Dress: Business casual Virtual: Via Zoom Registration Required: Please register below. TampaBay-Job-Links, a program of Gulf Coast JFCS, is supported by philanthropic donations from individuals, corporations, and...
Register Today 9th February 2023 – 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM ET Is your resume attracting enough attention? Today, resumes must be tailored for a specific job description – focused on your skills, industry experience, and job function. During this workshop, you will review resume samples and gain specific information to help you develop a resume that engages the reader, is formatted to survive the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), stands out from its competitors, and makes a significant impact! Presented by Paula Rodriguez, TBJL Career Strategist What We Will Cover: The main sections of any resume How to determine the resume format that best represents your professional experience Optimizing your resume for the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) Ways to develop results-driven accomplishment statements that demonstrate your value Keys to writing an engaging Career Summary Materials Needed: Please have a copy of your resume available for reference. Workshop Length: 1 hour and 15 minutes. Please plan to log into Zoom 5 minutes early. Who Should Attend: Individuals looking to work in a professional environment and seeking relevant and practical advice regarding the next steps in their job search or career path. Cost to Attend: Free Dress: Business casual Virtual: Via Zoom Registration Required: Please register below. Tampa Bay Job Links, a program of Gulf Coast JFCS, is supported by philanthropic donations from individuals, corporations, and...
Register Today 9th January 2023 – 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Make this your week! Join other job seekers in this free, hands-on workshop where we discuss the most important thing to do after you’ve had a job interview – write a thank-you note that counts! Join us to learn how to make a great last impression and increase your chances to hear back from hiring teams! What is Kick-Off Monday: Join fellow job seekers or individuals making a career change every Monday at the Tampa Bay Job Links office. Find a renewed energy for your job search or career transition. Participants will exchange ideas, ask job-search questions, and create an action plan for the week. Our goal is to provide a weekly session from which attendees get hands-on help to work towards their career goals. Sessions are free and registration is required. Agenda/Goals: Kick-start your week with renewed energy and focus Discuss the topic of the week Learn job-search and career transition skills Develop or improve your elevator pitch Exchange ideas, information, and experiences with others Ask job-search questions Create an action plan for the week Materials Needed: A good attitude and readiness to kick-start your week to be your most successful self!Dress: Business CasualDuration: One hour and 15 minutesDelivery:...
Register Today 12th January, 2023 – 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM ET Career Success Workshop In this free live career-coaching workshop, we will discuss straightforward negotiation tactics that can impact your career earning potential and future compensation. Participants will also learn the steps of negotiation and how to use them to their full advantage. Outcomes: Learn when and how to begin your negotiating strategy Identify the main 5 steps to take to successfully negotiate Evaluate the most important negotiable item(s) for you Materials Needed: Please bring your résumé & a recent job description for which you’ve applied or are considering...
Register Today 12th January, 2023 – 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM ET Career Success Workshop The hardest part of a layoff is the unknown that comes with it. In this free live career-coaching workshop, we will help you to prepare if you ever find yourself in that position. You’ll learn how to keep the tools in your job-search toolbox updated, maintain an active network, and stay current in your field or industry. The job market can be volatile, and change is inevitable, but if you are informed and prepared, you’ll stay on top of your game. Outcomes: Develop strategies to use before your employment status changes so you are always prepared Discover what information you should always have on hand with you at work Learn how to maintain an upbeat, positive attitude when faced with uncertainty Materials Needed: Please bring your résumé & eagerness to...
12th January, 2023 – 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM ET Career Success Workshop What are Soft Skills and how do you use them to your advantage in today’s job market? Hard skills, such as analytical reasoning and technical proficiency, continue to be essential when interviewing but are no longer the only skills that hiring teams are looking for. Soft skills, such as creativity, adaptability, and collaboration are becoming more important and sought after. Learn how to present these skills efficiently when interviewing and raise your job search game to the next level! Outcomes: Learn the importance of soft skills to recruiters and employers Determine how companies assess soft skills Develop ways to demonstrate your knowledge and use of soft skills when interviewing Materials Needed: Please bring your résumé & eagerness to learn! Register...
In this free live career-coaching workshop, we will help you understand why some application materials never get past the screening process and why you may not have heard back after an interview. We will help you refresh your job application approach, and you’ll leave this virtual session feeling empowered and more confident in your career journey. Outcomes: Learn top reasons candidates are not contacted after applying (and how to avoid them!) Hear insider tips on how to improve and accelerate the interview process Re-evaluate your application approach & discover tools to bring to future interviews Materials Needed: A good attitude & readiness to learn! Register...
9th January 2023 – 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM How Personal Branding Can Get You Hired Make this your week! Join other job seekers in this free, hands-on workshop from TBJL. This week’s topic is your personal brand, and why having one is essential to standing out in a crowded job market. You’ll walk away with information to identify or enhance your brand to set you apart from the competition. Participants may also practice their “30-Second commercials” for interviewers. What is Kick-Off Monday: Join fellow job seekers or individuals making a career change every Monday at the Tampa Bay Job Links office and find a renewed energy for your job search or career transition. Participants will exchange ideas, ask job-search questions, and create an action plan for the week. Our goal is to provide a weekly session from which attendees get hands-on help to work towards their career goals. Sessions are free and registration is required. Agenda/Goals: Kick-start your week with renewed energy and focus Discuss the topic of the week Learn job-search and career transition skills from our TBJL Strategists Develop or improve your elevator pitch Exchange ideas, information, and experiences with others Ask job-search questions Create an action plan for the week Materials Needed: Please have a copy of your résumé available for reference.Dress: Business CasualDuration: One hour and 15 minutesDelivery: On-Site Register...
