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Job Searching from A to Z: Getting the Job You Want and Need

Find Your Fit in the Job Market

Identify your work preferences. List key skills to include on your resume. Calculate your target income. Research jobs and employers that match your preferences, skills, and income needs.

Susan Salomone, from Workforce Development and Career Solutions at Ochsner, brings a unique combination of personal job searching experience, career success, and years of coaching experience. This workforce series will prepare you for your job search. Each program, whether you attend one or all, will leave you prepared and empowered.

Upcoming Job Searching from A to Z events:

Job Search Like a Pro, Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center, June 5, 4:30 - 6:30 pm

• Set at least one goal for your job search
• Create a daily and weekly routine to support your job search
• Organize information about employers and job postings
• Identify multiple places to look for jobs and network your way to opportunities

Marketing 101, Algiers Regional Library, July 10, 4:30 - 6:30 pm

• Explain the purpose of a resume and what to include
• Draft a resume that will get employers' attention
• Tailor your resume to better showcase your skills
• Draft effective cover letters

Closing the Deal, East New Orleans Regional Library, September 18, 4:30 - 6:30 pm

• Complete the practical preparation needed to interview successfully
• Respond to the most common interviewer questions
• Follow up after interviews
• Negotiate job offers

Registration is suggested in case of time/location changes or closures. Walk ins are welcome. 

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