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Wider press coverage of our Foundation’s funded “Find a Job in February” series

“Looking for a job? You can find help at the Santa Clara City Library’s free “Find a Job in February” series, featuring workshops with local experts. The series is sponsored by a grant from the Foundation and Friends of the Santa Clara City Library. On Feb 12, 40 eager jobseekers heard from LinkedIn Enterprise Account …

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Linked In: Networking Your Way to a New Job, February 26 1-2:30pm

LinkedIn is the perfect solution for leveraging your contacts to get back in the workforce or step up in your career. Use this interconnected network of experienced professionals from around the world, representing 150 industries and 200 countries. Users can find, be introduced to, and collaborate with qualified professionals to accomplish their goals. Learn how …

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Linked In: Effective Job Search, February 28, 1-2:30pm

Learn how to use LinkedIn effectively as a job search tool. Develop a target list of companies, find hiring managers, and recruiters, and expand your network. Build your professional credibility using groups and discover three ways to find jobs on LinkedIn. 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Cedar Room Thursday, February 28, 2013

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Linked In: Develop a Profile, February 27, 1-2:30pm

Learn the basics of LinkedIn, including how to develop a profile that will get you noticed by employers, manage your account settings, get recommendations, and build your network. 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Cedar Room Wednesday, February 27, 2013

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“Find a Job in February” event was a huge, popular success!

The Foundation funded a number of events for February focus around helping people to find a job.   Adult librarian Mary Boyle reports on yesterday’s event.  “Today first, Find a Job in February event, Resumes That Get the Interview was a big success.  I wish you could have been there to hear the questions and presentation with Professional Career Coach …

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Interviewing That Gets the Job, February 13 1-2:30pm

In this workshop, you will be coached on how to handle the phone interview, including the salary question; the best way to present yourself in person; and how to answer those “behavior-based” interview questions. We will discuss deftly handling tough questions, and the kind of follow-up that makes you memorable to the employer. 1:00 – …

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Expert Resume Review and Interview Tips, in February

Sign up for a 30 minute, one-on-one session with Anne Davenport, an expert on resumes and interviewing with many years experience as a hiring manager. She offers an efficient review of a resume or tips for a successful interview. Sunday, February 10, 2013, 2:00 – 4:30pm  Tuesday, February 12, 2013, 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. Sunday, February …

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Resumes that work, February 6th 1-2:30pm

Stand out from the competition by capturing the attention of the hiring manager in that first precious ten seconds they spend looking at your resume.  Learn how to customize your resume with a focus on how you fit the job.  Get help with challenges such as gaps, career changes, and extensive work history.