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- Wed, Jul 7
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
| - Researching Careers: Informational Interviewing
- Presented by: PRC's Employment Specialists
- Are you weighing your career options? If you have a couple of ideas but are unsure which path to follow, it could mean that you need more information. Join us to learn how informational interviewing can help you to discover the realities of your dream, or practical, job.
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- Mon, Jul 12
- 10:00 am - noon
| - Preparing for Employment: Resume Basics
- Presented by: PRC's Employment Specialists
- New to resume writing? Learn the basics of creating a resume, whether it is your first time using a resume or you just haven’t needed to create one in a while. We will discuss the resume format and assist you with describing and emphasizing your skills and accomplishments.
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- Mon, Jul 12
- 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
| - Credit and Debt
- Presented by: AIDS Legal Referral Panel
- An ALRP attorney will provide an overview of credit and debt concerns facing disabled individuals, including the pros and cons of several options for responding to creditor harassment.
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- Mon, Jul 12
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
| - Housing and Tenants' Rights
- Presented by: AIDS Legal Referral Panel
- An ALRP attorney will provide an overview of fair housing laws for disabled tenants, focusing on how to request resonable accomodations in housing.
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- Wed, Jul 14
- 10:00 am - noon
| - Preparing for Employment: Advanced Resumes
- Presented by: PRC's Employment Specialists
- If you already have a resume but want to improve or update it, or if you have already completed the Resume Basics workshop, then this is the workshop for you. We will focus on the content of the resume and go more in-depth into the different resume formats and the different sections resumes can include.
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- Thu, Jul 15
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
| - Resume Lab (Drop In)
- Presented by: PRC's Employment Specialists
- Are you working on your resume? Do you have questions about formatting? Have you attended the Resume workshop but need further assistance? An Employment Specialist will be available in the 10th Floor Computer Room for one-on-one assistance for your resume and cover letter questions.
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- Mon, Jul 19
- 10:00 am - noon
| - Preparing for Employment: Cover Letters
- This workshop will reveal how to write a great cover letter and will supply you with dozens of professional written cover letter samples in easy to use formats.
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- Tue, Jul 20
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
| - Department of Rehabilitation Workshop for HIV+ and Mental Health Communities
- Presented by: PRC's Employment Specialists
- Presented by PRC’s Employment Specialists
Learn about what the DOR is, who is eligible, what services are available, and how to most successfully access them. At the end of this workshop, you will be given an opportunity to complete the paperwork necessary to apply for DoR services
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- Tue, Jul 20
- 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
| - "If Only I Knew What I Wanted to Do…": Match Your Talents with Today's Job Market
- Presented by: Julie Salzman, MS, NCC - PRC Vocational Counselor
- Identify and validate your preferred skills, knowledge and abilities. Then learn how you can apply them in jobs that fit your values, interests and personality. This personalized workshop combines self-exploration with realistic job market information to help you tame the job jungle! Online resources and a take-home workbook will also be provided. Advanced registration required.
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- Wed, Jul 21
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
| - Job Club: Developing Your Personal Brand in the Workplace
- Presented by: PRC's Employment Specialists
- You are more than just your job title. Join us as we explore ideas to improve your professional image, increase your effectiveness and visibility. Create your own “brand” in the workplace!
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- Mon, Jul 26
- 10:00 am - noon
| - Preparing for Employment: Interviewing Basics
- Presented by: PRC's Employment Specialists
- Learn the basics of professional interviewing, and what questions employers are most likely to ask. We will focus on preparing for interviews, as well as techniques to overcome your fears.
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- Tue, Jul 27
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
| - Career Counseling Drop-In
- Presented by: Julie Salzman, MS, NCC - PRC Vocational Counselor
- Do you have an idea for a career but don’t know what to do next? Do you get lost on the Internet during career exploration? Bring your questions about career search, research, and exploration to the computer lab to have them answered. This is open to all active PRC Employment Services clients and will be handled on a on a drop-in basis.
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- Wed, Jul 28
- 10:00 am - noon
| - Preparing for Employment: Advanced Interviewing
- Presented by: PRC's Employment Specialists
- If you are comfortable with interviewing basics and are ready to go more in-depth, this workshop will allow you to learn more advanced techniques. You will learn how to answer tough “behavioral” interview questions, as well as how to monitor your body language during interviews. You will also have the opportunity to practice your interview skills with your fellow workshop participants.
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