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5th

Mon.

10:15 am

RESUME PREPARATION & PRESENTATION
Melissa Jensen, CRC Advisor & former Grainger Director of Employee Development
Resumes that get results in today’s economic market are different from those that were generally accepted only a few years ago. Melissa will highlight the essential content of an effective resume and will offer you a framework for discovering your personal strengths.

6th

 

Tues.

7:00 pm

JOB SEARCH ROUND TABLE
Facilitated by: John Adams, CRC Advisor, Allstate Insurance, Financial Technology
Expand your knowledge of effective job search strategies by bringing your burning issues or questions to this informal group session. Explore strategies with a CRC Advisor and fellow job seekers. CRC clients only.

7th

 

Wed.

10:15 am

“GET OFF YOUR BUT…S!”
Tammy Cook, Professional Coach, Renaissance Minds
How To Make Progress Instead of Excuses! Are you tired of feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, paralyzed and wind up falling further and further behind? If you’re ready to start making small changes that will have a HUGE impact - step up to the plate. After attending this presentation, you will no longer be able to say, “I was going to do that, but I haven’t gotten around to it yet.” Attendees will learn how to increase personal productivity, conquer procrastination, reduce pressure and stress, eliminate time-wasters, feel better, have more energy and have time left over for things you really WANT to do.

13th

Tues.

7:00 pm

“A TRANSITION GUIDE FROM ZEN TO WOW”
Rob Engelman, President of Engelman Management Group
If Zen is familiarity and Wow is opportunity, where do you fit on the Zen to Wow Continuum? Join Rob as he shares funny, witty and thought-provoking ideas you can use to significantly improve your job transition activities. This is a “Can’t miss” opportunity for attendees needing to recharge their marketing batteries.

14th

Wed.

10:15 am

JOB SEARCH ROUNDTABLE
Mike Kramer, CRC Advisor & former General Motors, General Manager
See May 6th program description. CRC Clients only.

20th Tues. 7:00 pm

“ NETWORKING: Making Connections/Gathering Information”
Bruce Ritter, Sears Portfolio Manager
Here’s an opportunity to expand your network, gather information on potential employers, and assist others in their job campaign. Bring your energy along with resumes, handbills, and business cards.

21st Wed. 2:15-4:15

BEGINNING EXCEL
Sherri Peterson, Oasis provides the Trainer for this class -
$10 fee

Improve your knowledge of MS Excel. CRC membership required. Call to reserve a space.

22nd

Thurs.

2:00 pm

“WHEN PREPARATION MEETS OPPORTUNITY”
Dennis Ruddy, Former Pres. & Gen. Mgr. of BWX Technologies
Not surprisingly, preparation is the backbone of the job search process. Do it well and your written and spoken presentations will be crisp and clear. In this session, you will learn how to prepare for the entire process, from writing your resume to top performance at interviews.

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