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Free job search and training resources Kansas Workforce AllianceThe Kansas Workforce Alliance offers free resources for job-seekers, including several free workshops in January that will help you land that job.

This month’s FREE Job-Seeker Workshop schedule includes:

INTRODUCTION TO RESUME WRITING
Mondays, January 7, 14, 28
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
This workshop discusses the resume process and is designed to help customers organize their
experience and skills to begin creating a professional resume. Topics include:

  • Organizing work history and experience
  • Common resume mistakes to avoid
  • Transferrable skills

INTERMEDIATE RESUME WRITING: BUILDING A MASTER/ONLINE RESUME
Tuesdays, January 8, 15, 22, 29
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
This workshop is designed to help customers create a Master/Online Resume , which includes
their entire work history, skills, training and education. Customers may need to return to
complete their resume and/or get one-on-one assistance. Topics include:

  • Create a basic resume format with complete work history & experience
  • Convert achievements, skills and job responsibilities into “resume speak”
  • Utilize resources for researching

ADVANCED RESUME WRITING: TARGETING YOUR RESUME
Thursdays, January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
This workshop will teach customers how to target their resume to match job postings in a
short timeframe. Customers are to bring an electronic copy of their resume. Topics include:

  • Tailoring experience and qualifications into the best resume format
  • The importance of using keywords
  • Information on how to create cover letters

INTERVIEW SUCCESS
Wednesdays, January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
This workshop prepares you for today’s interview world by teaching every aspect of the
employment interview process. Topics Include:

  • Appropriate interview appearance
  • Understanding the interview process
  • How to answer tough interview questions
  • Interview preparations & research

ONLINE JOB SEARCH
Wednesdays, January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
This workshop will teach you how to use the Internet as a friendly resource to search for
and apply for employment. Topics of discussion will include:

  • Understanding job search websites
  • Learning the online application process
  • Uploading resumes and cover letters

OUT OF THE BOX! STRUCTURED JOB & NETWORKING
Bi-Weekly on Tuesdays, January 15 and 29
1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
This workshop discusses techniques for maximizing your job search efforts through
organization, planning, and utilizing often overlooked resources. Topics Include:

  • Effective use of your job search time
  • Organizing your search for maximum impact
  • Job search resources
  • Networking

All of the job-seeker workshops are free and open to the public regardless of income. Just register for a free KANSASWORKS Plus Account prior to attending a workshop, or visit the Workforce Center to register in person at 150 N. Main in downtown Wichita. To sign up for workshops go to www.workforce-ks.com, click on the Job Seeker tab and select Workshops.

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