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Resume Writing Lab 101 Workshop (ON-SITE)2024-05-07T09:00:00Whether you are returning to the workforce after a long gap or are new in your career with little work experience, this workshop will teach you the basics of putting together an attractive and effective résumé.
Pre-Requisites: 1) You must have some ability to type and use a mouse. 2) Must bring a copy of your most recent résumé (on a flash drive if possible) OR complete the Résumé Worksheet (available at the Center or on our website) OR bring a complete work history including: dates of employment, name of company, your job title, and your major responsibilities for each position you have held.
Workforce Resource Center705 East Market StreetLeesburgVA20176 Whether you are returning to the workforce after a long gap or are new in your career with little work experience, this workshop will teach you the basics of putting together an attractive and effective résumé.
Pre-Requisites: 1) You must have some ability to type and use a mouse. 2) Must bring a copy of your most recent résumé (on a flash drive if possible) OR complete the Résumé Worksheet (available at the Center or on our website) OR bring a complete work history including: dates of employment, name of company, your job title, and your major responsibilities for each position you have held.
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Loudoun Workforce June 2024 Workshop Registration2024-05-08T08:00:00
Workshops are offered on-site and on a virtual platform - visit our registration page for details.
LeesburgVA20175
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Loudoun County Information & Referral Specialist on-site2024-05-09T10:00:00The Loudoun County Information and Referral (I&R) connects to health and human services information and resources in Loudoun County, including critical services such as:
Child Care Assistance
Employment Services
Food Resources
Health and Dental Care
Housing and Homeless Services
Legal Services
Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Developmental Services
Older Adult Services
Public Benefits
Utility Assistance
Workforce Resource Center705 East Market StreetLeesburgVA20176 The Loudoun County Information and Referral (I&R) connects to health and human services information and resources in Loudoun County, including critical services such as:
Child Care Assistance
Employment Services
Food Resources
Health and Dental Care
Housing and Homeless Services
Legal Services
Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Developmental Services
Older Adult Services
Public Benefits
Utility Assistance
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Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS)2024-05-14T09:00:00A Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, from the Virginia Division of Rehabilitation Services (DARS), is onsite monthly to speak with individuals who have diagnosed disabilities that may create a barrier to employment. Screening is done to see if vocational rehabilitation services can be an additional resource for individuals seeking training/employment.
On-Site at the Loudoun Workforce Resource Center
705 East Market StreetLeesburgVA20176 A Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, from the Virginia Division of Rehabilitation Services (DARS), is onsite monthly to speak with individuals who have diagnosed disabilities that may create a barrier to employment. Screening is done to see if vocational rehabilitation services can be an additional resource for individuals seeking training/employment.
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Older Workers & Smart Job Search Strategies (On-Site)2024-05-14T10:00:00In this workshop, we’ll look at ways you can make a positive, long-lasting impression on hiring managers so that all candidates for the job can be equitably assessed by the only real criteria that matters --“Who is the best candidate for the job?”
Workforce Resource Center705 East Market StreetLeesburgVA20176 In this workshop, we’ll look at ways you can make a positive, long-lasting impression on hiring managers so that all candidates for the job can be equitably assessed by the only real criteria that matters --“Who is the best candidate for the job?”
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Are you looking for employment or to switch careers and don’t know where or how to start? The Loudoun Workforce Center offers no-cost support and resources for resume creation or review, strategies for switching careers, job postings, workshops and much more. You will also learn about our partnering agencies and how they might play a role in your support. Join our Employment Resource Navigator for a 30-minute overview of getting connected, which includes time for a Q&A. Having both camera and microphone capabilities on your device will enhance your workshop experience.
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A resume and cover letter are your written marketing tools to make an impact on a potential employer. Writing a quality resume and cover letter begins with a compelling, targeted summary of your employment objective, skills and experiences.
Learn the essentials of writing your resume and cover letter so that you stand a better chance of getting noticed by hiring managers. The goal is to make your materials so appealing that the reader wants to meet you!
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Finally, you’ve been offered a position! Before accepting the offer, learn what comprises a compensation package and the dos and don’ts of negotiation. Understand some of the myths and realities of negotiating the offer, look at salary resources and how to compare multiple offers.
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SCARQ - Discover Your Competencies (On-Site)2024-05-21T10:00:00S = Situation C = Challenge A = Action R = Result Q = Quantify. Learn how to relate your accomplishments and demonstrate your skills by “telling a story” using the SCAR-Q format. After this workshop you will understand how to highlight your career skills and be able to talk about those skills and experiences in an interview setting.
Required: Bring with you a job posting for which you are applying.
Workforce Resource Center705 East Market StreetLeesburgVA20176 S = Situation C = Challenge A = Action R = Result Q = Quantify. Learn how to relate your accomplishments and demonstrate your skills by “telling a story” using the SCAR-Q format. After this workshop you will understand how to highlight your career skills and be able to talk about those skills and experiences in an interview setting.
Required: Bring with you a job posting for which you are applying.
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Identify & Leverage Your Transferable Skills Workshop (On-Site)2024-05-22T09:00:00Skills are acquired in a variety of settings in work and life. Transferable skills are those that can be used in every occupation, regardless of the type of work. Knowing your transferable skills can help you choose a career or make a career change. Identifying your transferable skills also gives you a better sense of the strengths you can offer employers. In this workshop you’ll have the opportunity to identify your transferable skills and reflect on how you can best apply them to your next position.
Workforce Resource Center705 East Market StreetLeesburgVA20176 Skills are acquired in a variety of settings in work and life. Transferable skills are those that can be used in every occupation, regardless of the type of work. Knowing your transferable skills can help you choose a career or make a career change. Identifying your transferable skills also gives you a better sense of the strengths you can offer employers. In this workshop you’ll have the opportunity to identify your transferable skills and reflect on how you can best apply them to your next position.
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Right or wrong, we make judgements about people we meet in the first few seconds of interacting with them. How we present ourselves is critical, especially in an interview and when we meet our co-workers for the first time. In this workshop you’ll learn about essential workplace skills and what contributes to making a good first impression – in-person and digitally.
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Loudoun Workforce Center closed today2024-05-27T09:00:00
Workforce Resource Center705 East Market StreetLeesburgVA20176
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The Art of Networking (On-Site)2024-05-28T09:00:00Like it or not, in today’s world, networking is a necessary component of your job search. As studies have shown, up to 80% of jobs aren’t advertised—they are filled by word of mouth.
Networking leads to more job and business opportunities. Learn to hone your networking skills by how to introduce yourself, highlighting your skills and how to build and maintain your network to increase your job prospects.
Workforce Resource Center705 East Market StreetLeesburgVA20176 Like it or not, in today’s world, networking is a necessary component of your job search. As studies have shown, up to 80% of jobs aren’t advertised—they are filled by word of mouth.
Networking leads to more job and business opportunities. Learn to hone your networking skills by how to introduce yourself, highlighting your skills and how to build and maintain your network to increase your job prospects.
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Do you have burning questions on how to respond to particular interview questions? How to find networking opportunities? How to make a great first impression? How to change careers successfully? If so, join our panel of professionals for an open discussion and ask your questions about your job search and job search bumps in the road to “those in the know”.
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