job search workshop

Marco A. García, PHR

Outreach Coordinator(928) 329-0990 Ext. 173

mgarcia@ypic.com

Opening Doors Between

Job Seekers and Employers

Effective Job Search Techniques

Job Hunting It’s a full time job!

Focus

Narrow down search

Keep a log

Resume

What is its purpose?

Application Cover Letter Get help!

Make business cards.

Use a phrase or an image to give your cards personality and make sure they're appropriate to the industry you are targeting.

Real - and Virtual - Social Groups

Social networking Websites Professional and industry associations

and societies School Alumni/ae Associations Employer Alumni Associations. Join a job hunting support group Online discussion groups

Content

FacebookLinkedinE-mail Address (format, grammar)

Voice Mail MessageTwitter

Evaluate your personal network.

Make a list with contact information for relatives, neighbors, classmates, community leaders and co-workers — anyone who can serve as a contact for you.

Networking

Start out with a Positive Attitude

Snack before you arrive

Nametags Are Useful

Stand-Up

Introduce Yourself

Don’t Assume You May Give Another Person a Nickname

Forgetting Names

Networking (Cont..)

Mix and Mingle

Holding a Drink

Do Not Overindulge

Less is Best

A Conversation Requires Closure

Skip the Men’s Black Suit

Hand Out Business Cards with Discretion

Don’t Forget to Write

Volunteering

Story

BACKGROUND CHECKS

Credit RecordDriving RecordCriminal Record

Local One-Stop Center One-Stop Services in Yuma County

Yuma Career Center

3834 West 16th StreetYuma, AZ 85364(928) 329-0990

(Fully ADA Compliant)

Somerton Career Center201 North Bingham,

Suite 19Somerton, AZ 85350

(928) 627-9396

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Contact Information

Marco A. Garcia, PHR, CSP

Community Outreach Coordinator

Yuma Private Industry Council, Inc.

(928) 329-0990 Ext. 173

MGarcia@ypic.com