Help for Job Seekers from Lake 1
Stop
Jump Start Your Job Search (initial workshop
that all employment seekers must attend at Lake 1 Stop if they
intend to take further workshops) where you will find out
what is available at Lake 1 Stop and what other workshops there
are and how to sign up. Other available workshops are:
Wave of Change - (1 class, 3 hours) where they
talk about the job loss itself.
Resume Development - (2 days, 1 3 hour class
per day) Part one is classroom work on how to create a resume;
Part two is how to type one up which is not required for those
with computer knowledge of resume creation. (Individual resume
critique must be done in a one on one session by appointment if
they qualify). All resumes created are in word and saved on jump
drives in day 2.
Applications & Job Search Letters - (1 class, 3
hours) covers how to fill out applications, what information is
pertinent like social security numbers, dates of birth, and how
to discuss tricky situations like gaps in employment and
felonies on your record, and also creation of cover, thank you
and follow up letters.
Interview Techniques - (2 days, 3 hours per
day, both days mandatory) Covers how to present yourself in an
interview including outlining your important skills and
addressing things on your application or resume like felonies.
Uncovering the Hidden Job Market - (3 hours)
since 70-90% of jobs aren't posted this covers how to locate
them and how to find who to contact about them.
Internet Skills for Job Search - (3 hours) This
is for those who don't know how to email, attach files, upload
files, or copy and paste.
Occupational and vocational training is
available on an approval basis, as is one-on-one job search
assistance. Job seekers must contact the office to see if they
qualify.
A computer lab is available and is easy to locate. It has
39 terminals and multiple laser printers, two magnifying screens
for those who have trouble reading, a fax machine, resume paper,
a TTY phone for the deaf or hard of hearing, two direct lines to
unemployment services, and a regular phone. Everything is free
and no one has to qualify. A lounge with fridge is included for
them to eat snacks and meals in since no food or beverage is
allowed in the lab. Children are also prohibited. It is open
from 8:00am-4:30pm Monday through Friday.
To make appointments for resume review, one on one job search
assistance or anything else contacts are:
Mike Lizzini
440-350-2498
Terry Morgan
440-350-2496
Matt Myers
440-350-2494
To sign up for workshops the contact is Debbie Laurin at
440-350-2493.
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