Find help and learn skills during free job search workshops at Pierce County Libraries. These free events are made possible by a partnership with WorkSource and Pierce County Library System.
Workshop duration 2 ½ hours. Registration required.
Advertising Your Abilities
Sell yourself and detail your skills to make employers sit up and take notice. Prepare an effective professional profile statement and discover the benefits of using social media.
Effective Applications and Resumes
Navigate sticky situations such as age, background, and reason for leaving a job. Create a winning resume and an effective cover letter you can target for specific positions. You will receive the newly updated Resume Kit.
The Job Doctor
Drop in for resume review, mock interviewing and other job search concerns with help from WorkSource job search specialists.
Job Seeker Services – Russian
Is your primary language Russian, Romanian or Ukrainian? What do employers expect from you? Create a targeted job search strategy, resume and cover letter, develop an effective 60-second commercial, apply for retraining and find hidden jobs.
LinkedIn Help
Have you set up a LinkedIn profile and wonder what’s next? Expand your network, search for advertised jobs, and research employers. Must have a current LinkedIn profile and familiarity with Internet and computers. For help setting up a LinkedIn account, ask a librarian. Presenting Yourself as a
Polished Professional
Do you know what to say/what not to say in an interview? Learn the benefits of pre-interview prep work and how to respond to overqualification, salary and background issues. You will receive an Interview Survival handout.
Bonney Lake Pierce County Library
Advertising Your Abilities
Friday, Oct. 3, 11 a.m.
The Job Doctor
Friday, Oct. 3, 2 p.m.
Buckley Pierce County Library
Effective Applications and Resumes
Thursday, Dec. 4, 11 a.m.
The Job Doctor
Thursday, Dec. 4, 2 p.m.
Eatonville Pierce County Library
Effective Applications and Resumes
Monday, Nov. 17, 11 a.m.
Presenting Yourself as a Polished Professional
Monday, Nov. 17, 2 p.m.
Gig Harbor Pierce County Library
Effective Applications and Resumes
Thursday, Oct. 23, 11 a.m.
Presenting Yourself as a Polished Professional
Thursday, Oct. 23, 2 p.m.
Graham Pierce County Library
Advertising Your Abilities
Thursday, Nov. 6, 11 a.m.
The Job Doctor
Thursday, Nov. 6, 2 p.m.
Milton/Edgewood Pierce County Library
Presenting Yourself as a Polished Professional
Thursday, Dec. 11, 2 p.m.
Parkland/Spanaway Pierce County Library
Job Seeker Services – Russian
Monday, Oct. 6, 11 a.m.
Advertising Your Abilities
Monday, Dec. 8, 11 a.m.
The Job Doctor
Monday, Dec. 8, 2 p.m.
South Hill Pierce County Library
LinkedIn Help
Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2 p.m.
Summit Pierce County Library
LinkedIn Help
Wednesday, Oct. 8, 11 a.m.
The Job Doctor
Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2 p.m.
Sumner Pierce County Library
Job Seeker Services – Russian
Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2 p.m.
University Place Pierce County Library
Presenting Yourself as a Polished Professional
Thursday, Nov. 20, 11 a.m.
Advertising Your Abilities
Thursday, Nov. 20, 2 p.m.
