WORKING WARDROBES FOR A NEW START (3)

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experiences while learning a new role or job. • Power of Your Image:The goal of this workshop is to help participants distinguish between personal and professional image and understand how each impacts both the job search process and success after securing a position. Participants will learn the components of a professional brand, including appearance, communication style, online presence, reputation, and work ethic. In this session, they will craft an Elevator Pitch, practice professional greetings, and learn basic professional language skills. • You've Got Skills/O*Net Interest Profiler:The objective of this workshop is for participants to learn the difference between soft vs. hard skills and begin to self-identify their natural and learned talents as a starting point to crafting the Story of You! Participants will be introduced to the ONet Online website that utilizes national and local data from the U.S. Department of Labor to provide comprehensive information about a vast range of positions and industries.A facilitator will help participants navigate the website, use the ONet Interest Profiler to take a career assessment, and select and deep dive into their top 3 career interests. • Building Blocks of a Resume/Job Search Strategies:The objective of this workshop is to learn the purpose of a resume, identify the key sections, learn how resumes are processed in an applicant tracking system (ATS), and start to draft the professional summary or objective using the self-identified skills from the previous workshop. Participants will gain practical tips for creating clear, concise resumes that are effectively written and optimized for success when submitted through applicant tracking systems. Participants will also learn strategies for researching desired careers, maximizing network opportunities, and setting up effective communication systems. • Mock Interviewing;The objective of this workshop is to learn the basics of how to prepare before, during, and after an interview, including developing success stories for some of the most commonly asked behavioral interview questions. In this session, participants will use tools like the S T.A.R. method to write stories utilizing their previously identified skill set, elevator pitch, and work/life experiences.This interactive workshop will provide a supportive space for participants to practice interviewing, utilizing an interview feedback form that offers the interviewer the opportunity to provide constructive feedback on presentation, communication, and storytelling.