Did you know that age discrimination impacts job seekers starting around age 40?! At the same time, the percentage of older workers in the workforce is increasing, and employers must adapt to this reality. In this webinar, you’ll learn specific strategies to help yourself stand out and get...
This interactive webinar will cover key components of writing an effective resume, while highlighting the dos and don’ts regarding Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
This workshop is intended to help participants identify their personality type and their career type. Careers are determined by an interaction between our personality and the environment – we want jobs with people like us! The goal is to create greater self-understanding, facilitate better career choices, and identify...
If you are over fifty you no doubt will experience some ageism during your job search. What are some of the strategies you can employ to combat ageism? Explore strategies including online learning, technology, research, negotiation, and presentation skills. What you say and how you come across will...
This interactive workshop will cover the basics of interviewing, including the STAR method for answering behavioral questions (“Tell me about a time when…”) and how to answer the dreaded “Tell me about yourself”. We’ll discuss how to prepare for an interview and give participants time to draft their...
Enhance your job-search skills and boost your professional success through the power of ChatGPT. Discover how this AI tool can assist you in many aspects of your job-search journey, from résumé building to interview preparation to discovering how to change careers. We will cover ways to: • Develop...
Navigating Workspaces: Remote, Hybrid, and In-Person November 6 @ 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm A JFCS Career Services Event: Gain the confidence to adapt and succeed as workplace dynamics continue to evolve. We will review strategies to thrive in any work setting – whether you’re working remotely, in...
Join fellow job seekers each Friday to connect, network and learn how to adjust to the new employment landscape and current job market. During this weekly session you connect with peers and will discuss with your peers how to identify, develop, and implement networking strategies and opportunities. Attendees...
Learn how to create an effective resume or improve the one you already have. Transform your resume into a powerful tool. This workshop will identify the different parts of a resume and their purpose, create a master profile of core competences and accomplishments and provide a checklist of...
Join us for our second in a 3 series: Recruiter Series: A Day in the Life of a Recruiter, Scott Butnick will be presenting this valuable information. It’s easy to join us live! Go to the JFS Dallas home page on LinkedIn, and click the follow button. Click...
Virtual Interview Practice Program (VIP²) The Virtual Interview Practice Program offers you a realistic practice interview to help you prepare for real job interviews. In each virtual session, you’ll have an opportunity to answer interview questions that are crafted specifically for your field of interest, and receive feedback...
Career Transitions and the Mature Worker November 11 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm A JFCS Career Services Event: Learn to Navigate the landscape of today’s ever changing workforce. Regardless if you are returning to work, changing careers, or pursuing a passion there are many ways you can...
