Learn skills and find help 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. Register online @ www.piercecountylibrary.org/calendar
Buckley Pierce County Library
123 S. River Ave. 98321
Job Seeker Services – Russian Thursday, March 5, 11 a.m.
Prepare for Job Interviews Thursday, March 5, 2 p.m.
Gig Harbor Pierce County Library
4424 Point Fosdick Drive N.W. 98335 • 253-548-3305
Plan Your Job Search Thursday, Feb. 5, 11 a.m.
Effective Applications and Resumes Thursday, Feb. 5, 2 p.m.
Graham Pierce County Library
9202 224th St. E.
Graham, WA 98338 • 253-548-3322
Prepare for Job Interviews Thursday, Feb. 19, 11 a.m.
LinkedIn Help Thursday, Feb. 19, 2 p.m.
Milton/Edgewood Pierce County Library
Surprise Lake Square, 900 Meridian E., Suite 29
Milton 98354 • 253-548-3325
Plan Your Job Search Friday, Jan. 16, 11 a.m.
Job Hunting for Mature Workers Friday, Jan. 16, 2 p.m.
Effective Applications and Resumes Thursday, Feb. 26, 11 a.m.
The Job Doctor Thursday, Feb. 26, 2 p.m.
Orting Pierce County Library
202 Washington Ave. S. 98360 • 253-548-3312
Effective Applications and Resumes Monday, March 9, 11 a.m.
The Job Doctor Monday, March 9, 2 p.m.
Steilacoom Pierce County Library
2950 Steilacoom Blvd. 98388 • 253-548-3313
Job Hunting for Mature Workers Thursday, March 12, 11 a.m.
LinkedIn Help Thursday, March 12, 2 p.m.
Summit Pierce County Library
5107 112th St. E.
Tacoma 98446 • 253-548-3321
Effective Applications and Resumes Tuesday, Jan. 20, 11 a.m.
Job Seeker Services – Russian Tuesday, Jan., 20, 2 p.m.
University Place Pierce County Library
3609 Market Place W., Suite 100
98466 • 253-548-3307
Prepare for Job Interviews Monday, Jan. 26, 11 a.m.
The Job Doctor Monday, Jan. 26, 2 p.m.
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 Hunting for Mature Workers
Concerned that age may affect your job search? Overcome assumptions employers have about age, focus resumes on skills and address overqualification issues. You will receive an invitation to ENCORE job club.
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.
Plan Your Job Search
Create a plan for your job search and pick up tips for contacting employers. Research labor market information to plan your next career move, use social media and combine job search strategies to maximize your chances of finding work faster.
Prepare for Job Interviews
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.
