Job Search News and Information
from the Tri-Valley One-Stop Career Center
June 2018
|
|
Keep Your Job Search Going This Summer!
|
|
If you’re looking for work and you think taking the summer off from your job search is a good idea, think again. According to
Patty Coffey
, a partner at one of the largest recruitment firms in the Northeast, the perception that companies cut back hiring during the summer is a myth. In fact, says Ms. Coffey, they fill positions at the same — if not an increased — pace during the hottest months of the year.
|
|
|
While the common wisdom in the past was that summer was not a good time to look for work, today’s job market has changed dramatically. Even during the summer there are plenty of job openings as well as contract-to-hire opportunities, so take advantage of the fact that other job seekers are taking the summer off!
|
|
Avoid Mistakes that Make a Bad Impression in your Job Interview
|
|
After all the time and effort you put into your job search, you want to make the best impression you can when interviewing for a job. However, sometimes no matter how much you prepare, mistakes can still happen during the interview process. As writer
Lindsey Harper Mac
points out, interview blunders don’t always mean game over, but being aware of some of the most common mistakes before your interview can help you avoid creating an impression that is hard to overcome.
|
|
|
What to Do When a Job Interview Goes Wrong
|
|
Sometimes, no matter how much effort you put into preparing for an interview, something can go wrong. Perhaps you realize after the interview that an answer was totally off the mark or that you forgot to highlight a key aspect of your experience or skills. Or maybe you felt rushed by the interviewer and didn’t get to ask most of the questions you prepared. You may have been distracted by a personal issue and not shown enough energy or enthusiasm.
|
|
|
Whatever the reasons for your interview missteps, career experts agree that you can recover from a bad interview and be better prepared to nail the next one.
|
|
Tri-Valley One-Stop Career Center Resources
|
|
Workshops
: The
Tri-Valley One-Stop Career Center
is open year round, including all summer, with a regular schedule of workshops. Hours are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9am – 5pm, and Wednesday from 9am – 7pm.
|
|
|
Upcoming workshops include:
- June 14, 2018 | Ace the Interview
- June 19, 2018 | Beating the Online Applicant Systems
- June 19, 2018 | Exploring Your Future
- June 20, 2018 | Ask a Counselor
You can register for a workshop
online
or by calling 925-560-9431. Visit the
Tri-Valley Calendar
webpage for a complete list of upcoming workshops.
Tip Sheets
: visit the Tri-Valley
Tip Sheets
webpage to access tips and guidelines on many aspects of the job search process.
Click here
to read Tips for a Successful Interview.
Mock Interviews
:
Mock interviews
allow you to practice the questions, answers and interview situation so that you feel more comfortable when the real thing comes around. Videotaping is also available upon request. (Please bring a job posting and your resume.) This is reserved for WIOA program participants, though we often have volunteers who do more scaled down mock interviews. Check with the front desk or a counselor for more information. (925) 560-9431
|
|
|
|
About Us
connects job seekers with employment and career development opportunities. Whether you are looking for your first job or are in a career transition, our mission is to help you succeed through an array of free resources, including workshops, counseling, training and job referrals.
Learn More
|
|
6300 Village Pkwy, Suite 100 | Dublin, CA 94568 | (925) 560-9431
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
