Job Search Preparation - Spring

Which Term? When registering online, you need to know which term your class is in. Here is how to tell: Fall classes have a -0 in the course code (e.g., ART C79-04). Summer classes have a -3 in the course code (e.g., ART C79-31). In addition, Fall CRN numbers begin with 6, (e.g., CRN 62081). Summer CRN numbers begin with 5 (e.g., CRN 50543). Please do not  put two terms on the same registration form! e.g: Spring and Summer.

The Job Search

Resumes and Job interviewing Series

Resume Writing

The Job Search

EVERYTHING I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT
JOB-HUNTING I LEARNED WHILE DATING                         Fee: $25
In this course you will learn how to be attractive to potential employers, and how to “play the game.” No senior discount.
BUS B76-01, ETHS, 1 Thu, 4/28, 7-9 pm, Kaiser  - CRN 40207

WHAT DO YOU REALLY WANT IN A CAREER AND LIFE?    Fee: $25
Learn skills for setting career and life direction by looking at 1. What your values are, as revealed in peak experiences; 2. What tasks you like and dislike; and 3. Why it can be scary to actually do what’s important to us, and how to get through that. No senior discount.
BUB E20-01, ETHS, 1 Thu, 2/10, 7-9 pm, Kaiser  - CRN 40210


GET A GREAT JOB AND MOVE OUT OF THE HOUSE       Fee: $25
Attention recent grads – learn how to determine your career focus; how to create communications to support your job search; and how to network with others to enhance the process, make progress, and help locate that “great job!”  No senior discount.
BUS E15-01, ETHS, 1 Thu, 3/31, 7-9 pm, Kaiser  - CRN 40211


INTERVIEW INSTRUCTION AND PRACTICE        Fee: $25
A good interview is essential to landing a good job. The interview is too important to “go in cold.” This class will take you through what to ask the employer prior to the interview; how to prepare for the interview, both mentally and physically; techniques at the interview; and interview follow-up. No senior discount.
COM S37-01, OC/DP, 1 Mon/Wed., 4/25, 6:30-9 pm, Smythe -  CRN 40443


GET THAT JOB – PRESENT YOURSELF
WITH CONFIDENCE!                                    Fee: $50
Learn how to make a dynamic first impression with your appearance, your body language, your voice and speaking style. If you’re interviewing for that new job, transitioning or want to refresh your presentation skills, this course is for you. Also, see how to polish your “front of the room” skills when making presentations at work. Discover effective platform mechanics and powerful presentation techniques so that people will listen to you, respect you, and take action from your words.
BUS C06-01, OC/SK, 1 Sat., 5/14, 9 am-12 pm, Emma-Urban -  CRN 40212


MAKING AGE AN ASSET IN YOUR JOB               Fee: $109
SEARCH (ONLINE)                           In-district Seniors: $70
Are you over 50 and considering a new career? This course, based on research and programs developed by AARP (Association for the Advancement of Retired Persons), is a guide for people over 50 looking to make a career change, find employment opportunities, or learn strategies that give them the best chance of getting hired. Discover how you can capitalize on your age and experience as you reposition yourself in today’s workplace. Find out how to use the AARP Foundation’s new self-assessment tool, WorkSearch. By the end of the course, you’ll know how your work and life skills can meet the needs of employers who are hiring today, and be fully prepared to begin your winning job search! Requirements: Adobe Flash Player and Adobe Reader (download for free from www.adobe.com/downloads).
BUB E40-300, 1/19-3/11  -  CRN 40589
BUB E40-301, 2/16-4/8    -  CRN 40590
BUB E40-302, 3/16-5/6    -  CRN 40591
BUB E40-303, 4/20-6/10  -  CRN 40592


TWELVE STEPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL          Fee: $109
JOB SEARCH (ONLINE)        In-district Seniors: $70
Get the job you want quickly and easily and in any economy. In this course, a world-renowned author and career advisor will help you identify the job that is best for your needs. You’ll then be given complete step-by-step instructions on how to get that job, regardless of your level of expertise or state of the economy. This course will increase your confidence, help you feel great about yourself, and provide you with the foundation you need to get the job you want. Requirements: Adobe Flash Player and Adobe Reader (download for free from www.adobe.com/downloads).
BUB E01-300, 1/19-3/11        CRN 40569
BUB E01-301, 2/16-4/8        CRN 40570
BUB E01-302, 3/16-5/6        CRN 40571
BUB E01-303, 4/20-6/10        CRN 40572

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Resumes and Job Interviewing Series

New!
RESUMES AND JOB INTERVIEWING SERIES                Fee: $50
Register for the series and pay less! The series includes “Crafting Resumes that Grab the Boss’s Attention”, “Beyond Resume-New Strategies for Getting Hired” and “Streetwise Guide to Job Interviewing”. No senior discount.
BUS R85-01, OC/SK, 3 Sat, 1/29, 10am-12 pm, Frederick  - CRN 40792
BUS R85-02, ETHS, 3 Thu, 4/14, 6:30-8:30 pm, Frederick -  CRN 40796
BUS R85-03, OC/SK, 1 Tue/Wed/Thu, 3/15-3/17, 10 am-12 pm, Frederick - 
CRN 40800
BUS R85-04, NILES W, 3 Tue, 5/3, 6:30-8:30 pm, Frederick  - CRN 40804


New!
CRAFTING RESUMES THAT GRAB
THE BOSS’S ATTENTION                                Fee: $20
Learn how a properly-crafted resume can help you win and control the interview. No senior discount.
BUS R86-01, OC/SK, 1 Sat, 1/29, 9-11 am, Frederick  - CRN 40793
BUS R86-02, ETHS, 1 Thu, 4/14, 6:30-8:30 pm, Frederick -  CRN 40797
BUS R86-03, OC/SK, 1 Tue, 3/15, 9-11 am, Frederick -  CRN 40801
BUS R86-04, NILES W, 1 Tue, 5/3, 6:30-8:30 pm, Frederick  - CRN 40805


New!
BEYOND RESUMES—NEW STRATEGIES    Fee: $20
FOR GETTING HIRED
Today, job seekers have a bewildering array of tools and strategies at their disposal. We’ll sort through some conflicting advice about how to market yourself, and explore how to integrate the best available tools into a strategy designed to get you the job. No senior discount.
BUS R87-01, OC/SK, 1 Sat, 2/5, 10 am-12 pm, Frederick -  CRN 40794
BUS R87-02, ETHS, 1 Thu, 4/21, 6:30-8:30 pm, Frederick -  CRN 40798
BUS R87-03, OC/SK, 1 Wed, 3/16, 10 am-12 pm, Frederick - CRN 40802
BUS R87-04, NILES W, 1 Tue, 5/10, 6:30-8:30 pm, Frederick -  CRN 40806


New!
STREETWISE GUIDE TO JOB INTERVIEWING    Fee: $25
This workshop shows how to gain an almost unfair advantage in your next job interview. Learn to distinguish yourself from other candidates and avoid jobs that might not be right. Discover how to negotiate so that both you and the employer feel like you made a good deal. A textbook (approx. $17) may be purchased in class. No senior discount.
BUS R88-01, OC/SK, 1 Sat, 2/12, 9-12 pm, Frederick  - CRN 40795
BUS R88-02, ETHS, 1 Thu, 4/28, 6:30-9:30 pm, Frederick -  CRN 40799
BUS R88-03, OC/SK, 1 Thu, 3/17, 9-12 pm, Frederick -  CRN 40803
BUS R88-04, NILES W, 1 Tue, 5/17, 6:30-9:30 pm, Frederick - CRN 40807

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Resume Writing

WRITING DIRECTED AND
EFFECTIVE RESUMES    Fee: $25
Looking for that job and need to get the interview? How you design you resume, in both content and style can determine the impression you make, and if you are invited for an interview. This class will teach you how to design your resume, and what style of resume is most effective for the varied positions to which you may be applying. No senior discount.
COM S42-01, OC/DP, 1 Tue/Thu, 3/1, 6:30-9 pm, Smythe -  CRN 40442

WRITING DIRECTED AND EFFECTIVE     Fee: $109
RESUMES (ONLINE)    In-district Seniors: $70
Create an effective resume – or improve the one you already have. Discover the secret to transforming your tired, boring resume into a powerful tool that will result in personal interviews. Requirements: Adobe Flash Player and Adobe Reader (download for free from www.adobe.com/downloads).
COM S42-300, 1/19-3/11  -    CRN 40661
COM S42-301, 2/16-4/8    -   CRN 40662
COM S42-302, 3/16-5/6    -   CRN 40663
COM S42-303, 4/20-6/10   -    CRN 40664

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