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Learn tips and techniques for writing successful resumes and cover letters from a multi-certified resume writer, career and personal branding coach. Topics covered include: Defining Your Employment Target and Why Targeted Resumes are a Must, Applicant Tracking Systems, Resume Keywords, Format and Structure, Utilizing Graphics in a Resume, How to Craft Standout Bullet Points, Using Periphery Career Information to your Advantage, PDF vs. Microsoft Word, Common Errors and Proofreading, Why Cover Letters are Important, and Honesty Is Everything.

Learn tips and techniques for writing successful resumes and cover letters from a multi-certified resume writer, career and personal branding coach. Topics covered by Karen Silins, of A+ Career & Resume include: why targeted resumes are a must, applicant tracking systems, resume keywords, format and structure, utilizing graphics, crafting standout bullet points, pdf vs. Microsoft Word, periphery career information, the importance of cover letters, common errors and proofreading tips, and why honesty is everything.

This program will be hosted using the meeting software Zoom. A Johnson County Library staff member will contact registrants via email the day before the meeting with instructions on how to access the Zoom meeting. You do not need to download any software or create an account.

Do you cringe at the thought of being interviewed by a potential employer? Learn the art of interviewing successfully from a multi-certified resume writer, career and personal branding coach. The following topics will be covered:  Appearance, Actions, Dealing with Phone, Video and Text Interviews, The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Interviews, Types of Interviews including Behavioral Interviewing, Common Job Interview Mistakes, Typical Interview Questions, Illegal Job Interview Questions, Questions You Should Ask, and Questions Not To Ask During An Interview.

Learn effective techniques to manage all aspects of your job search campaign from a multi-certified resume writer, career and personal branding coach. The following topics will be covered: Using the Job Boards to Your Advantage, The Hidden Job Market and How to Access It, Networking, Job Search Time Management and Tracking, Company Research, The Differences and Advantages of Headhunters, Personnel Agencies and Temporary Staffing, Job Fairs, and Utilizing Social Networks (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram). We will also cover work-from-home and hybrid environment positions.

Learn more about personal branding, including the power it has in your business and career life.

—How does a “brand” impact both the company and person?

—Why is it important to cultivate a business brand for a small business?

—Should a company executive create a personal brand and a brand for their company?  Can one “brand” do both?

—What are some questions a company or individual should ask themselves in order to start developing their brand?

Listen to global business experts and thought leaders offering founders, entrepreneurs, and solopreneurs valuable ideas, experiences, and advice on how they can build their business, expand it, and make it sustainably successful. 

Job Search and Resume Tips if you had to leave your job, for whatever reason (maybe you lost it, or your family and expenses are growing rapidly) and you had only 60 days to get (or prepare for getting) a better paying job that covers your needs and improves the quality of life of your loved ones.

Learn tips and techniques for writing successful resumes and cover letters from a multi-certified resume writer, career and personal branding coach. Topics covered include: Defining Your Employment Target and Why Targeted Resumes are a Must, Applicant Tracking Systems, Resume Keywords, Format and Structure, Utilizing Graphics in a Resume, How to Craft Standout Bullet Points, Using Periphery Career Information to your Advantage, PDF vs. Microsoft Word, Common Errors and Proofreading, Why Cover Letters are Important, and Honesty Is Everything.

Learn to create a systematic networking strategy for increased job search, career management, or business success from a multi-certified resume writer, career and personal branding coach. The following topics will be covered: Establishing Networking Objectives, Cultivating People Skills, Building Rapport, How to Dress in Various Networking Situations, How to Make a Contact Online or In-Person, Dealing with Network Minions (online and in-person), Being Effective in an Online World, Where to Network, Making Your Own Business Cards, Benefits of Social Networking and Profiles, and Tracking Networking Contacts.

Learn how to create a standout LinkedIn profile for your career, whether in a job search, for career management, or as a business owner, from a multi-certified resume writer, career, and personal branding coach. The following topics will be covered: Why LinkedIn is a Necessity, How LinkedIn Really Works, Establishing Your LinkedIn Objectives, Taking a Great Profile Picture, Crafting Your Headline, Writing a Summary, Leveraging the Flexibility of Your Experience Section, The Power of Your Education, Certifications and Professional Development, Why the Skills Section is Important, Ancillary Sections and How Valuable They Can Be, The Value of Quality Connections, and Use It or Lose It.