Career Services

CAREER CLASS/WORKSHOPS
"Career and Job Search Preparation"
Valencia Campus


Come join us for this informative FREE class that will walk you through the four stages of career readiness: learn how to explore careers, search and apply for jobs, create an effective resume and sharpen your interviewing skills.

  

CLASS

DATE

TIME

LOCATION

Prepare for the Job Fair

Tues., September 9, 2008

12:00pm – 1:00pm
or

 6:00pm – 7:00pm 

SCOH-103

Exploring Careers with Discover

Wed., October 1, 2008

12:00pm – 1:00pm
or

 6:00pm – 7:00pm 

SCOH-103

Conducting a Successful Job Search

Tues., October 14, 2008

12:00pm – 1:00pm
or

 6:00pm – 7:00pm 

SCOH-103

Identifying Your Skills and Qualifications

Wed., October 29, 2008

12:00pm – 1:00pm
or

 6:00pm – 7:00pm 

SCOH-103

Salary Negotiations:
What Are You Worth?

Tues., November 4, 2008

12:00pm – 1:00pm
or

 6:00pm – 7:00pm 

SCOH-103

How to Create an Effective Resume

Wed., November 12, 2008

12:00pm – 1:00pm
or

 6:00pm – 7:00pm 

SCOH-103

Preparing for an Interview

Tues., November 18, 2008

12:00pm – 1:00pm
or

 6:00pm – 7:00pm 

SCOH-103


Class Descriptions


Prepare for the Job Fair-
overview of resume techniques; interviewing skills; job search and applications; and how to prepare for the Job Fair.


Exploring Careers with Discover
- examine your interests, abilities, and values - based on the information you provide about yourself; research specific occupational career areas and much more.

Conducting a Successful Job Search
- what is involved in a successful job search; strategies on listing and tracking your progress; where to find jobs; networking; electronic resources; and how to fill out an application.


Identifying Your Skills and Qualifications
-
learn to identify your skills, identify skills employers are seeking, effectively communicate your skills to employers and look for ways to further develop your skills

Salary Negotiations: What are you Worth? -
the importance of negotiating; how to prepare effectively for the negotiating process; alternate forms of compensation (benefits, vacation, etc.); do’s and don’ts of negotiating; responding to salary history requests from ads and in person; how to answer difficult salary questions during the interview.

How to Create an Effective Resume -
learn the common mistakes people make when constructing their resumes; different types of resumes and which is best for you; advantages/disadvantages of different resume types; references and cover letters.

Preparing for an Interview - overview of common mistakes individuals make during interviews; how to prepare for the interview; sample interview questions; discriminatory questions; thank you letters; and much more.


SIGN UP TODAY!!:

Current students: Add the class by section number (afternoon- 63810 or evening- 63811).

Non-students: Fill out the Noncredit Registration Form available at:
Career Services (SCOH-103) or the Community & Continuing Education Office (TY-102).
The form is also available online - sign and return to one of the departments listed above.
Please contact us at 362-3286 for further information.

 


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College of the Canyons

Valencia campus:

(661) 259-7800

• 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91355

Canyon Country campus:

(661) 476-3800

• 17200 Sierra Highway, Santa Clarita, CA 91351