Career Resource Center,
Inc.® is a nonprofit, volunteer organization that
provides professional assistance to individuals in employment transition.
The Center’s services reflect prevailing marketplace conditions.
Volunteers who staff the Center have extensive experience in search methods,
consulting, outplacement, career management and human resources. For a
nominal processing fee, clients have access to all services offered.
PRIVATE
ADVISOR SESSIONS
By appointment. Private, confidential one-hour sessions
on any phase of the job search. Topics include: resumes, networking, interviewing,
plan of action, compensation, etc. Cancellation: 48 hours notice please.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
Clients can attend day or evening sessions on a variety of topics related
to job search, as well as programs that deal with motivational, emotional
and financial issues.
INTERVIEW TRAINING
By appointment. Advisors help prepare clients for
interviews via personalized discussion on techniques or mock interviews
that may be videotaped and critiqued. Dress for an interview, arrive
ten minutes early and bring a videotape.
REFERENCE MATERIALS
A wealth of employment directories, newspapers, literature, articles,
how-to books, and guides are available. A database of national employers
is accessible via an Internet subscription to Reference USA.
INTERNET JOB SEARCH TRAINING
By appointment. Personal trainer available on Tuesday
evenings and Thursday afternoons to assist you with on-line job search
sites, use of Reference USA (database of national employers), setting
up remote e-mail, and converting resumes for electronic delivery.
INDIVIDUALIZED COMPUTER
TRAINING
Trainer available monthly to help clients solve software
issues and answer general computer related questions. Call the office
for times available and appointment.
COMPUTER & OTHER EQUIPMENT USE
Clients have access to a computer lab with eight workstations, all with
high speed Internet access and current versions of Microsoft Office.
Printers, fax, telephones and photocopier are also available.
NETWORKING SESSIONS
Outside professionals facilitate an animated exchange of information
between participants. Expand your network, gather information on potential
employers, and assist others with their job campaigns.
EMPLOYMENT CLEARING
HOUSE
Job openings, interim and temporary listings, contract options, and
entrepreneurial opportunities received from employers and recruiters
are posted.
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