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Skills for Success participants are talking!

"I moved a mountain—a big mountain in a couple of days!—because I was so motivated when I left that class."

"Résumé and cover letter writing along with the mock interview were very helpful in gaining confidence in getting back into the workforce."

"Great feedback on résumés! Learned about resources I was not aware of before."

Are you in-between jobs or looking for new opportunities?

• Create powerful résumés
• Write effective cover letters
• Practice interview skills
• Develop networking skills
• Work on application forms
• Explore library resources
• Receive individual assistance

Attend the Workshops, Career Lab or both!

Workshops

Résumé & Cover Letter
Discuss, compose and revise your résumé and cover letter, create an online job hunting strategy and understand online application forms. (2 hours)

Interviewing & Networking
Learn interviewing processes, practice answers for tough questions and consider salary negotiation while developing a personal networking strategy. (2 hours)

Career Lab

Use this time to practice interview skills, work on online application forms, explore library resources or receive individual assistance with résumés. Drop-ins welcome! (2 hours)

FREE. Computer access and refreshments will be provided.

Due to limited space, registration is required for the workshops, however Career Labs welcome drop-ins.
Please register through the workshop listing on the right.

Find us on Facebook @ careerworkshops!

Presenters:

Rachel Masilamani, Librarian, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Richard Brzustowicz, Library Assistant, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh

Rachel and Richard have more than ten years combined experience assisting library visitors with job hunting, online applications and résumé writing. They welcome this opportunity to help participants gain control of the job search process, while developing materials that showcase their unique talents and abilities in today's competitive job market.

Contact:

Please register through the workshop listing on the right.

Contact careerworkshops@carnegielibrary.org with any questions or call 412-281-7141 x2012

Special thanks to Senator Wayne Fontana for making the Skills for Success Series possible.