Preparing for the Interview
Preparing for the Interview – Understand how to research and prepare for the interview. Practice common and difficult questions so that you are prepared and leave a great impression.
Events
Workshop - Virtual Events
Transferable Skills Work Across Industries
Transferable Skills Work Across Industries – Understand how your transferable skills are crucial to your career success and learn which ones are most sought after by employers.
Ageism in Job Search
Ageism in Job Search – Reinforce the advantages of hiring individuals of all ages. Learn effective job search strategies for individuals in entry-level, mid-career, and beyond. Find out how to write a resume and gain interviewing tips on reinforcing qualifications and avoiding age discrimination.
Workforce Solutions 101
Workforce Solutions 101 – WSRCA serves 9 counties in Texas. Learn about the wrap around services available for Job Seekers to assist with employment opportunities and possible training. Other programs include services for Veterans, Vocational Rehabilitation, Child Care, and much more.
Overcoming Employment Barriers
Overcoming Employment Barriers – Identifying barriers that may impact the ability to gain employment. Develop strategies on how to overcome them. Become aware of community resources.
Career Alternatives in Franchise Ownership
Career Alternatives in Franchise Ownership Workshop – First Tuesday of the Month - Join Kyle DeHaas of FranNet as he discusses how to determine whether franchise ownership is the right career path for you.
Upskilling with LinkedIn Learning
Upskilling for Success – Explore training tools available to Upskill and expand your capabilities as you search for a new career or enhance current skills to gain access to new opportunities in your employment.
Effective Resumes
Effective Resumes – Tailor your resume to generate more interviews with a customized approach. Know how to showcase your abilities and understand the role of applicant tracking systems.
Rock Your LinkedIn
Rock Your LinkedIn - Stand out and get recruited faster by effectively building a productive LinkedIn Profile and ensure your brand hits it’s mark!
Build Your Professional Brand
Build Your Professional Brand – Gain insight into why your personal brand is so important in job search while learning about techniques and tools to help build your brand.
Upskilling for Success
Upskilling for Success – Explore training tools available to Upskill and expand your capabilities as you search for a new career or enhance current skills to gain access to new opportunities in your employment.
Boost Your Confidence in Job Search
Boost Your Confidence in Job Search – Understanding the right techniques and tools to help you cope with the challenges of job search.
Make Work in Texas Work for You
Make Work in Texas Work for You – Where employers and job seekers can connect! Learn about the various tools available to job seekers including labor market information, career assessments, job search engine, Virtual Recruiter, resume builder, cover letter builder, State of Texas Application, and much more.
Completing the Application
Completing the Application – Learn how to fill out job applications to generate more job interviews. Find out what an applicant tracking system is and how to get past the screening process. Learn tips for completing a State of Texas Application.
Pivot Your Career
Pivot Your Career – Learn how to make a career pivot that will result in a purposeful change of direction into a new position, field, or industry.
Effective Resumes
Effective Resumes – Tailor your resume to generate more interviews with a customized approach. Know how to showcase your abilities and understand the role of applicant tracking systems.
Salary Negotiation
Salary Negotiation – Salary negotiation is important in the job search process as it involves an applicant communicating their worth once a job offer is made. Learn how to understand your labor market value so you can become successful in the negotiation process.
Build Rapport During an Interview
Build Rapport During an Interview – Learn the importance of rapport and how to implement rapport building behaviors. Gain insight on communication techniques that you can use in your next interview.
Preparing for the Interview
Preparing for the Interview – Understand how to research and prepare for the interview. Practice common and difficult questions so that you are prepared and leave a great impression.
Creating Cover Letters
Creating Cover Letters – Understand the importance of cover letters and learn different formats to enforce your qualifications to land that interview!