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Creating a Great Job Seeker Profile Class in Lakewood, Wednesday, September 2

Job seekers hear this all the time: Are they on LinkedIn? Or have they used LinkedIn to find a job? But how easy it is really without having a good profile? Recruiters use LinkedIn to find candidates for jobs, so if you are a job seeker, this is the premier business social networking – don’t lose out! In this class you will learn how to create an effective job seeker profile that helps prospective employers and recruiters find you.

In this two hour information-filled class, we will go step to step examining the profile headers that are important to your success in finding the perfect job! Join me at St. Anthony Hospital’s Health Passport Office on Wednesday, September 2 from 3pm to 5pm for LinkedIn for Job Seekers. You’ll have access to a Power Point presentation that includes tips and suggestions to create your effective LinkedIn profile. You’ll also receive a template to guide you that details the the headers.

St. Anthony Health Passport office is located at Colorado Mills. Address is 14500 West Colfax Ave., Space 134, Lakewood, CO 80401 by the Border’s Entrance. Class is only $10 – can you believe that? To register please call the Health Passport Office at 303.629.4921. Attend the Professional Job Club, a dynamic job seeker group, hosted by the Jefferson County Workforce Center right after the class from 5:30 to 7:30. Register for the Job Club at 303.271.4710 (not the LinkedIn class). See you there!

For questions on the workshop content, please call me at 303.632.2928 or email me at jojewel@gmail.com.

Creating a Great LinkedIn Profile for Job Seekers in Arvada, Friday, August 21

Job seekers hear this all the time: Are they on LinkedIn? But how easy it is really without having a good profile and knowing the basics of what LinkedIn and social media is? According to LinkedIn, users with complete profiles are 40 times more likely to find opportunities through LinkedIn. LinkedIn is the premier professional social media network for business that recruiters use to find candidates for jobs.

In this information filled class, you will learn how to create an effective optimized job seeker profile that helps prospective employers and recruiters find you. We'll go over the different headers that are important to your success in finding the perfect job!

Class will be held at Panera Bread, 7739 Wadsworth Blvd, Arvada, CO 80003 on Friday, August 21 from 10:00am to 11:00am and is only $20. Job seeker networking group (the dynamic Caffeinated Careers Club) precedes the class at 8:30am. Reservations suggested but not required. Questions? Please email jojewel@gmail.com or call 303.632.2928. Attendees will have access to a Power Point presentation with resources and tips on LinkedIn.

Here are some reviews from people I've worked with and attendees:

Jo was a fantastic teacher. She explained everything very well and her use of the projector to walk us through it was great. I learned not only how to use LinkedIn, but also how to make it work for me. I would not suggest any changes whatsoever. I would absolutely recommend this class to others. - Megan Welsh
 
Jo is a resource of knowledge for networking strategies. She graciously exceeded my expectations with concise, patient guidance after listening to my goals, and guided me through the process without the patronizing attitude too often exuded by the "technically-able". Her obvious proficiency enables her to be an asset to a wide range of clients. - Linda Heiberg, M.A.

I did enjoy your presentation last week and learned quite a bit that will help me with my career. - Dave Barton

Jo is a marketing expert. She has successfully helped me get my business up and running. Years ago I took a LinkedIn class and went on to use LinkedIn as taught. It wasn't until recently, when I took a LinkedIn training class from Jo, I realized how much I didn't. I wish Jo had taught the original LinkedIn training class. She really knows her material. If you want to learn to latest and greatest marketing tools, including LinkedIn, call Jo. You won't be disappointed. - Steve Gess

Social Media For The Job Seeker Workshop, Friday, August 7

Can you twitter, get LinkedIn or Facebook your way to a job? What is the right and wrong way to use social media? In this information filled one-hour workshop, you will learn marketing techniques using social media for networking and finding a job. You'll also know how to easily look like an expert in your field, build the right community, optimize with and find keywords and more. Learn successful profile tips for the different networks. You’ll feel charged knowing how easy it really is to start your social media marketing plan for finding your job and getting found.

Attendees will have access to a Power Point presentation including resources and tips for the different media. Class is only $20! Reservations suggested but not required. For reservations or questions please email me. Or pay in advance via PayPal to sales@jojewelry.com. 

Meeting will be held at Panera Bread, 7739 Wadsworth Blvd, Arvada, CO 80003 on Friday, August 7 at 10:00. Caffeinated Careers job seeker networking meeting is from 8:00 to 9:30.

Here are some reviews from attendees and people I've worked with:

Jo is a resource of knowledge for networking strategies. She graciously exceeded my expectations with concise, patient guidance after listening to my goals, and guided me through the process without the patronizing attitude too often exuded by the "technically-able". Her obvious proficiency enables her to be an asset to a wide range of clients. - Linda Heiberg, M.A.

I did enjoy your presentation last week and learned quite a bit that will help me with my career. - Dave Barton

Jo is a marketing expert. She has successfully helped me get my business up and running. Years ago I took a LinkedIn class and went on to use LinkedIn as taught. It wasn't until recently, when I took a LinkedIn training class from Jo, I realized how much I didn't. I wish Jo had taught the original LinkedIn training class. She really knows her material. If you want to learn to latest and greatest marketing tools, including LinkedIn, call Jo. You won't be disappointed. - Steve Gess

Social Media Marketing For Job Seekers Class, Friday, July 17

Can you twitter, get LinkedIn or Facebook your way to a job? What is the right and wrong way to use social media? In this intensive one-hour workshop, you will learn marketing techniques using social media for networking and finding a job, how to pay it forward and look like an expert, building the right community, choosing keywords and more. You’ll also learn successful profile tips for different networks, finding hiring managers, job openings and more. In order to cover a lot of ground, all attendees will have access to a Power Point presentation including resources and tips for the different media.

 

Join me on Friday, July 17 at Whole Foods Community Room, 7400 E. Hampden Ave., Denver, CO 80231. Job seeker networking meeting is from 8:15 to 9:30. Workshop starts at 10. Reserve your spot by emailing me. If you have any questions, please call 303.632.2928 or email me. Workshop is only $15!

 

Get LinkedIn To Jobs Class in Denver at Colorado Free University

We've all heard it.  Use LinkedIn and social networking to find a job, But how easy it is really without understanding the basics and beyond? In this information-packed two class seminar, you will learn to create an effective job seeker profile that helps prospective employers and recruiters find you.  

Learn how to grow your network the easy way, make the most of every direct contact, join the right LinkedIn groups that will shorten your job search and more. Use the advanced search feature for finding your target companies and connections.

Join me two Wednesdays, July 29 & August 5, 2009 from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm at Colorado Free University, Lowry Campus, 7653 East 1st Place, Denver, CO 80230. Register by phone 303.399.0093 or online at CFU's website. Please post questions here and I will answer them. Or email me! Hope to see you there!

Here are some reviews from people I've worked with and attendees:

Jo is a resource of knowledge for networking strategies. She graciously exceeded my expectations with concise, patient guidance after listening to my goals, and guided me through the process without the patronizing attitude too often exuded by the "technically-able". Her obvious proficiency enables her to be an asset to a wide range of clients. - Linda Heiberg, M.A.

I did enjoy your presentation last week and learned quite a bit that will help me with my career. - Dave Barton

Jo is a marketing expert. She has successfully helped me get my business up and running. Years ago I took a LinkedIn class and went on to use LinkedIn as taught. It wasn't until recently, when I took a LinkedIn training class from Jo, I realized how much I didn't. I wish Jo had taught the original LinkedIn training class. She really knows her material. If you want to learn to latest and greatest marketing tools, including LinkedIn, call Jo. You won't be disappointed. - Steve Gess

Don’t Miss Out on Being Submitted for Jobs! Create Your VisualCV Resume

The butcher, the baker, the candlestick-maker. The job seeker, the business owner, the graphic st? Yes everyone can use VisualCV to post their resume of qualifications to expound their skills. Bragging or honesty? Let’s say honesty, I mean isn’t it hard to brag about yourself?

 

Not with www.VisualCV.com. You can easily post a professional resume with pizazz including objective, work history, summary, skills, interests, certifications and clearances. Post your portfolio and references. Don’t want to include these or want to customize your resume? No problem. It’s up to you to format the resume, what colors to use, what pictures to upload, and in what order you’d like your headings. Use the custom button for extras and add side bars. Unleash your creativity to tell your story.

 

We all know job seekers have lots to do and creating a website for a resume can be time consuming. Not to mention that technical know-how is a must. When an unemployed person is looking for a job full-time, learning how to create a website for their resume may not be a priority. VisualCV is totally intuitive, easy and you don’t need technical skills such as html or Dreamweaver. You can also download your information from LinkedIn and it magically appears on VisualCV. You can then adjust what you want to keep or delete.

 

 

When I first (luckily) ran into VisualCV, I was preparing for a workshop entitled “Get LinkedIn to Jobs.” I couldn’t believe that I would be able to share VisualCV with the attendees. Kathleen Conners, a local recruiter, told me that "recruiting software" that many recruiters use reads what is on LinkedIn as junk or gibberish. So if a recruiter cuts and pastes from LinkedIn, they may not bother with a candidate that does not have their resume outside of LinkedIn. So don’t take any chances. Make sure you are the candidate that is not passed over even though you have the perfect qualifications. VisualCV even guides you on how to link your VisualCVfrom LinkedIn and other social networks. Oh and I had to her cut and paste my resume from VisualCV and it copied over just fine to her software. 

 

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Not sure where to start? VisualCV has a complete, easy and enjoyable to read learning center with many helpful suggestions and even a mini tour quick guide. Need help developing a high impact resume? Read the Insider’s Guide. If you’re a visual learner, you’ll love the Demos and Tutorials section.

 

Two of the attendees to my workshop sent me links to their VisualCV’s. Might want to get some ideas from them: http://www.visualcv.com/rmarkowskiand http://www.visualcv.com/iuhle. VisualCV also has a great line up of resume examples.

 

Go to www.VisualCV.com to create your unique, powerful online resume. And if you have any questions, please post them here and I will answer. Or post your helpful suggestions as well. If you know of any other places where you've posted your resume, also post them here please.

 

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