Skill Builder Workshops

Skill Builder

Do Any of These Sound Like You?

  • You haven't looked for a job in the past 2+ years and don’t know where to start.
  • You've been applying for jobs but rarely get called for an interview.
  • You haven't updated your resume or LinkedIn profile in a while.
  • You are feeling overwhelmed with all there is to do.
  • You think networking is difficult or awkward, or you avoid it.
  • You are not an active user of LinkedIn.
  • You don't want to "sell yourself."
  • You are uncomfortable asking for help.

Skill Builder Workshops will help with all of the above and more. Once you complete this series, you will be in FAR BETTER SHAPE to pursue your career transition with greater efficiency, effectiveness, and confidence!

 

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Workshop Calendar

Skill Builder Workshops are held online, on the 1st four Wednesdays of each month, from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Skill Builder Workshop Generic Calendar

View and Download PDFs of the Workshops Here

Networking 101 - Get started with a step-by-step approach; perfect for beginners and introverts.

Networking 201 - Learn about informational interviews and how get the most out of events.

Job Search Strategy 101- Create a plan and stop spinning your wheels.

Resumes 101 - Learn how to tell your career story in the most impactful way.

LinkedIn 101 (odd months) - Create a strong, findable profile.

LinkedIn 201 (even months) - Learn how to use LinkedIn during your job search.

Except by special announcement, there are no workshops during holiday weeks or on the 5th Wednesday of any month.

How to Join a Skill Builder Workshop

➡️ Click this link to join the Zoom meeting. 

You may not use an AI note-taking app during Skill Builder Workshops, as other participants have not consented to their comments being captured. 

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Workshop Descriptions

Networking 101 and 201

Networking 101

Jumpstart your effort if you are just getting started or are an introvert and uncomfortable with the idea of networking. You'll get step-by-step examples, instructions, and templates. 

PDF for this Workshop: Networking 101

Networking 201

Get concrete, practical steps to use networking to clarify your goals and broaden your network, including how to get the most out of informational interviews and networking events.

PDF for this Workshop: Networking 201

Job Search Strategy 101

Learn how to first clarify your goals, then use target lists + networking, job boards, recruiters, and other tools to find your next role. Understand the strategies and get specific tips and tools to help.  

PDF for this workshop: Job Search Strategy 101

Resumes 101

Learn how to craft a resume that showcases your strengths, wows the reader, AND feeds the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) algorithm! Understand the concepts and see specific examples to guide you. This workshop also covers storytelling, an essential skill for resumes, interviews, and LinkedIn.

PDF for this workshop: Resumes 101

LinkedIn 101 and 201

LinkedIn is one of the most strategic tools you have in your arsenal. It has become essential to all business professionals, not only when looking to transition jobs or change careers, but also for lifelong networking and learning, even while employed. Successful professionals use LinkedIn as an ongoing, and very useful tool -- whether or not they are currently employed.

LinkedIn 101 

Understand how to create a strong LinkedIn profile and presence by learning where and how to optimize your profile, and best practices to give and get recommendations on LinkedIn. Presented during odd-numbered months (e.g., Jan, Mar).

PDFs for this workshop: LinkedIn 101 | LinkedIn Job Search Settings Checklist (settings that most affect a job search) | LinkedIn Supplemental Settings (overview of all LinkedIn settings)

LinkedIn 201 

Learn how to use LinkedIn during your job search, especially as a networking tool. Presented during even-numbered months (e.g., Feb, Apr).

PDFs for this workshop: LinkedIn 201 | Networking on LinkedIn | LinkedIn Job Search Settings Checklist