Career & Training Essentials
Welcome to Career & Training Essentials. Here you will find information on employment workshops, job leads, job search assistance and access to technical resources.
Why Am I Asked to Fill Out an Application Form After Uploading My Resume?
Sometimes when you apply for a job online, an application form will pop up after you have uploaded your...
WORD CAN BE FUN
I was afraid to use Word. I could open a file and save a file, but anything that required any formatting was...
LinkedIn – Is it for me?
One of the Experience Counts workshops focused on the effective use of LinkedIn. Although I already had an account, it was largely inactive and underutilized. The workshop provided valuable insights on how to optimize and actively use my LinkedIn profile,...
PowerPoint
"My greatest learning in the area of Technology was in PowerPoint. Learning to create fun, interesting, and informative presentations. I do consider myself to be “not very techie!”, so this was a challenging task for me as well as for my vision...
Google Workspace
Google Workspace is a very dynamic platform that provides us with the capability of sharing and working on documents simultaneously. I was somewhat hesitant to start going down the path of Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, and Google Forms, to name a few of...
“Teamwork makes the Dreamwork”
How does Teamwork benefit your company? Some of the obvious benefits of teamwork for your employers are: Better problem solving Teams tend to make fewer mistakes Innovation is born from group brainstorming Increased productivity Improved company culture Raises the...
Don’t be afraid to ask for help!!
Asking for help at work is NOT a sign of weakness. In fact – asking for help is showing strength! It takes bravery to admit you need help to complete a task at work. Why are we uncomfortable asking for help? We don’t want to feel vulnerable We...
You can be Assertive without being Aggressive!
Did you know that your body language displays your assertiveness? Stand or sit up straight – shoulders back Direct your attention to the speaker, make eye contact Walk with a purpose Now – throw in your verbal communication Be direct (not rude) Use a confident...
Why do I need a Cover Letter
I haven't sent in a cover letter or a resume for several years, I was actually considering whether this letter of introduction was really needed. Years ago my cover letter basically reiterated what was on my resume and then, in closing, thanked the employer for...
Session 24 Group Project – Experience Counts
Group Power Point Presentation Session 24
Resumes and the dreaded Applicant Tracking System
It’s been many years since I last looked for new employment and the Experience Counts program has prepared me to begin searching for my new career. All of the course material was very informative and helpful but the workshop on building resumes and cover letters was...