Fillable Printable Fact Sheet: Job Search Workshops (De 8714Ee)
Fillable Printable Fact Sheet: Job Search Workshops (De 8714Ee)
Fact Sheet: Job Search Workshops (De 8714Ee)
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JOB SEARCH WORKSHOPS
Job Search Workshops are a collaborative effort between
the Employment Development Department (EDD) and
America’s Job Center of California
SM
(AJCC
SM
) that teach
techniques to assist job seekers in conducting a successful
work search. These workshops are designed to meet the
needs of fi rst-time job seekers, individuals who are newly
unemployed, and anyone who would like to learn or
enhance the skills necessary to fi nd and secure for their
ideal job.
Job Search Workshops provide information about where
and how to look for work. They give information on the
best sources for job openings and the most effective way to
present skills and experience to potential employers.
The EDD staff conduct Job Search Workshops as a no-fee
service for individuals who are looking for work.
Purpose of Workshops
The workshops provide information on the types of
jobs and industries in the local labor market and give
participants the resources they need to continue exploring
on their own after the workshop ends. They help job
seekers identify their skills and abilities, even if they
have never worked before or have been out of the labor
market for quite a while. Workshops will teach ways to
successfully present skills and abilities to employers on
applications, résumés, and during interviews. Workshops
can also help job seekers develop ideas about new
occupations that use the same skills, thus increasing the
number of job possibilities.
In short, workshops teach participants how to best package
and present who they are, what they know, and what they
can do for potential employers.
Diversity
Workshops are designed to meet the job search skills
training needs for a wide range of job seekers, including
older workers, veterans, ex-offenders, youth, persons with
disabilities, and those who do not speak English. Selected
locations offer workshops conducted in Spanish, Chinese,
and Tagalog.
Many Locations
Workshops are held in a variety of locations, including
local Workforce Services sites, AJCC
SM
, schools, facilities
of nonprofi t organizations, rapid response locations, and
other public agencies.
Specifi c Aids to Job Hunting
Job Search Workshops provide coaching to:
• Prepare an application the employer will notice.
• Get the interview, and then interview in ways that will
get the job.
• Utilize techniques before, during, and after the
interview and things to avoid.
• Identify what the employer is “really” asking.
• Practice interview skills.
• Respond to employer’s questions about:
- Health and physical challenges.
- Gaps in employment history.
- No previous paid employment.
• Take a personal inventory by:
- Identifying skills and the occupations that use them.
- Identifying abilities and how to present them.
- Assessing personal qualities and how they can be
valuable to an employer.
- Dressing to match the job.
• Plan the job search by:
- Researching fi rms in the area.
- Finding suitable employers.
• Learn about the labor market:
- Trends.
- Career prospects.
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• Take tests effectively.
• Learn from the job search experiences of other
participants.
• Successfully follow up with employers.
• Prepare quality cover letters and résumés.
• Keep the job by:
- Learning about employer expectations and practices.
- Practicing the work habits that make indispensable
employees.
For more information on Job Search Workshops or
other EDD programs and services, visit the nearest EDD
Workforce Services site, or EDD’s Internet site at
www.edd.ca.gov.
The EDD is an equal opportunity employer/program.
Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
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