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Showing posts with label job search. Show all posts

Friday’s Roundtable: The Return of Paul Valenti

Tuesday, November 15, 2016

This Friday’s Roundtable: The Return of Paul Valenti!

This is Roundtable’s version of a TED Talk, with a career coach pro who has helped hundreds of our over 50 crowd find jobs over the years.

Paul has been with the City of Seattle Mayor's Office for Senior Citizens, Employment Resource Center for just over eight years where he specializes in assisting older job seekers secure part and full time jobs.

He is a former Hawaii State Legislative Lobbyist and the former Program Manager of the Center for Learning and Undergraduate Enrichment (CLUE) at the University of Washington.

Paul is a certified Dependable Strengths Trainer and a professional Job Search and Employment Speaker and Counselor. He has an inspirational and at times humorous story to share about how he beat the odds and became a success. Also LOTS to share about networking both online and in person. Hear some of his proven tricks for success using Linkedin – and even schedule a one-on-one!

Please respond by Thursday, November 17, 4pm to reserve a seat
Or Call / Leave a Voicemail: 206-533-6706

Friday, November 18, 1:00-2:30pm, Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Building 9000, Room 9202, Second floor. SCC Campus Map. Small fee for parking.

--Ron Carnell


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Friday Roundtable: Port of Seattle

Tuesday, October 11, 2016

A rescheduled Roundtable (originally planned for 9/22) - is a definite GO for this Friday:

This Friday’s Roundtable (10/14): Great Jobs and Careers at Port of Seattle with Derek Bender.

As the economy, industrial growth, and trade on the Pacific Rim all continue to grow, so will job opportunities at the epicenter of where all of this happens in our region: The Port of Seattle! Over the next 25 years, it is predicted by the Port that a total of 300,000 port-related jobs will be added to the region.

Join Port of Seattle Senior Employment Representative of HR, Derek Bender, for a talk on how to hit the fast track for a Port position, what the Port looks for, and available positions.

From less-skilled to admin professional, Derek can talk about the entire range of jobs and careers and how to navigate the hiring process. We’ll also learn some history on the Port and its economic impact.

As usual, light refreshments, compliments of Central Market.

Friday, October 14, 1:00-2:30pm. Shoreline Community College, Bldg 9000, Room 9202, 16101 Greenwood Ave N. SCC Campus Map and Parking information.

Continuing Education / Bridges to Shoreline Fall Class Schedule

Ron Carnell, Program Specialist 2 Workforce Education
Chair, Classified Staff Professional Development Committee
Shoreline Community College, 206-533-6706



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Friday Roundtable: Staying Relevant and Reading Between the Lines

Wednesday, October 5, 2016

Friday Roundtable: Staying Relevant and Reading between the Lines
Friday, October 7, 1-2:30pm, Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Bldg 9000, Rm 9202.

The job picture in our area has changed considerably over the past few years – it’s in fact looking quite good!

But the competition for good jobs is still fierce. This week we’ll talk about “branding up” and growing your network. Also, I’ll project a few job descriptions for a look into deciphering what employers want against our qualifications. As always, with great coffee and light refreshments, compliments of Central Market.

Next week (10/14), Derek Bender from Port of Seattle will pay a visit with his Binder ‘O Jobs. These are good paying opportunities, and he’ll key us all in on just what they look for down at the Port.

See you Friday – and as always, Good Luck Out There!

SCC Campus Map
Parking

Continuing Education Fall Class Schedule

Ron Carnell | Program Specialist 2 Workforce Education
Chair, Classified Staff Professional Development Committee
Shoreline Community College206-533-6706



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Friday’s Roundtable: Transferable and Soft Skills

Tuesday, September 27, 2016

This Friday’s Roundtable (9/30): Transferable and Soft Skills, with Ed Cruver

Soft skills is a term often associated with a person's "EQ" (Emotional Intelligence Quotient), the cluster of personality traits, social graces, communication, language, personal habits, interpersonal skills, managing people, leadership, etc. that characterize relationships with other people.

Other examples of soft skills: Communicating well verbally, as well as non-verbally. Making good decisions. Adaptability. Problem solving. Commitment, Flexibility, Time Management.

There are even more, and we’ll touch on a few this Friday, with Shoreline Senior Center volunteer and longtime Roundtable contributor, Ed Cruver.

Do you react when criticized, or calmly consider the criticism? How well do you handle pressure? Do you see things from other’s perspectives?

Ed will cover this and more, and of course we’d love to hear your own examples of soft skills and how best to put them to work.

Great coffee and treats, compliments of Central Market, and always free!

Friday, September 30, 1:00-2:30pm
Shoreline Community College Room 9202, Building 9000
SCC Campus Map and Parking

Continuing Education Fall Class Schedule

Ron Carnell | Program Specialist 2  Workforce Education
Chair, Classified Staff Professional Development Committee



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CANCELLED: Round Table Thursday: Jobs at the Port of Seattle

Wednesday, September 21, 2016


Our final Summer Thursday Roundtable is this week! 


UPDATE: The speaker had to cancel at the last minute, so this session has been postponed to October. There will be no session today.


This Thursday's Roundtable (9/22): Great Jobs GS Careers at Port of Seattle with Derek Bender.

As the economy, industrial growth, and trade on the Pacific Rim all continue to grow, so will job opportunities at the epicenter of where all of this happens in our region:

The Port of Seattle! Additionally, over the next 25 years, it’s predicted by the Port that a total of 300,000 port-related jobs will be added to the region.

Please join Port of Seattle Sr. Employment Representative of HR, Derek Bender for a talk on how to hit the fast track for a Port position, what the Port looks for, and available positions.

From less-skilled to admin professional, Derek can talk about the entire range of jobs and careers. As usual, with light refreshments, compliments of Central Market.

Looking forward to seeing you!

Next week, we’ll pick up on Fridays once again (9/30) – same time, same place. Our very own 
Ed Cruver will lead the discussion on soft skills and tips on wording application materials to show transferable skills.

Thursday, September 22, 1:00-2:30pm,  Shoreline Community College Bldg 9000, Room 9202

SCC Campus Map and Parking

Continuing Education / Bridges at Shoreline Winter Class Schedule

 --Ron Carnell



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Thursday Roundtable: What's Hot and What's Not in the Local Job Market

Tuesday, September 6, 2016

This Thursday's Roundtable (9/8): What's Hot and What's Not in the Local Job Market, with Meridith Bane

Opportunity Center for Employment abd Education (OCEandE) Embedded Career Services Liaison, Meredith Bane will share the inside scoop on growing industries in our area and what the hiring landscape looks like for the next several months.

Meredith specializes in our demographic: She’s helped coordinate the Boomers on the Move Job Fair at North Seattle College and has recruited for Kelly Services. Come by to share strategies and light refreshments compliments of Central Market.

Thursday, September 8, 1:00-2:30pm
Shoreline Community College Bldg 9000, Room 9202. SCC Campus Map   Parking
Continuing Education / Bridges at Shoreline Winter Class Schedule

Ron Carnell, Program Specialist 2, Workforce Education and Chair, Classified Staff Professional Development Committee, Shoreline Community College206-533-6706



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Thursday Roundtable: 4 Factors of Entrepreneurial Goal Setting

Monday, August 8, 2016

Thursday’s Roundtable (8/11): 4 Factors of Entrepreneurial Goal Setting, with Tiffany McVeety

It’s never too late to start a business. In fact, according to a 2014 Kauffman Foundation study, plus 50 workers have launched their own businesses at a higher rate than 20-34 year-olds every year since 1996.

And “[b]usiness owners ages 55-64 represented more than 23% of new entrepreneurs” in 2012. As more boomers retire, this number is predicted to grow.

We’re changing the ways we think about work, careers and starting businesses.

Tiffany will explain the nuts and bolts of getting a Four Point Plan together, and how you can put your interests and hobbies to work for you.

As always, tasty refreshments and our Conversation Starter blend of coffee will be served.

Thursday, August 11, 1:00-2:30pm
Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline 98133, Building 9000, Room 9202. SCC Campus Map and Parking.

Open to anyone of any age who is job seeking or interested in career change.

Led by Ron Carnell, Program Coordinator, Workforce and Continuing Education / Plus 50 Career Builder, Shoreline Community College, 206-533-6706.



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Thursday's Roundtable: Get Placed with Terra Staffing

Monday, August 1, 2016

Terra Staffing employment specialist and recruiter, Sarah Hoffman will join the conversation at Shoreline Community College Job Seekers' Roundtable with details about Terra, what you might expect during a placement interview, and who’s hiring.

Word is that office staffing companies are at the very least even with requests for workers, and numbers of workers to be hired.

So it’s a strong possibility that if you need something fast in the temp or temp-to-perm sphere, Terra could be your last stop.

Please bring your resume – and that cover letter we polished up last week!

This is a great opportunity to get placed! As always, coffee and light refreshments are on hand, compliments of Central Market.

Thursday, August 4, 1:00-2:30pm
Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline 98133, Building 9000, Room 9202. SCC Campus Map and Parking.

Open to anyone of any age who is job seeking or interested in career change.

Led by Ron Carnell, Program Coordinator, Workforce and Continuing Education / Plus 50 Career Builder, Shoreline Community College, 206-533-6706.



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Thursday Roundtable: Age discrimination

Monday, July 25, 2016

A recurring topic for Roundtable, but always a subject on everyone’s mind.

Age discrimination is alive and well in the U.S., but there are strategies mature job seekers can employ to improve their chances of overcoming it.

Join the discussion this Thursday as we address unspoken biases, making the best out of veiled ageist lines of interview questioning, looking the part, and fighting the fear!

As always with light refreshments, courtesy of Central Market.

Thursday, July 28, 1:00-2:30pm
Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline 98133, Building 9000, Room 9202.  SCC Campus Map and Parking.

Open to anyone of any age who is job seeking or interested in career change.

Led by Ron Carnell, Program Coordinator, Workforce and Continuing Education / Plus 50 Career Builder, Shoreline Community College, 206-533-6706.



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Thursday Roundtable: The Customized Cover Letter

Tuesday, July 19, 2016


This Thursday (7/21): The Customized Cover Letter

I’ve seen plenty of letters that seem like they were lifted right off the Internet and don’t address very well the requirements to whatever job position the candidate is applying. Responding to an ad? Before whisking off our resume and letter, we need to make sure we’ve studied the ad to determine how our qualifications match the employer's requirements. Armed with this information, you can craft a cover letter that positions you as the ideal candidate.
 
There’s a great method afloat and I’ll show you what it’s about!

We’ll go through a near perfect example of a customized cover letter and discover what those who are selected for interviews are doing, what they aren’t, and why.
 
Bring your letter on a thumb drive, or email it to me, and we’ll project a few and go through them.

Thursday, July 21, 1:00-2:30pm, Shoreline Community College, Building 9000, Room 9202 (Campus Map, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline 98133. Parking.

--Ron Carnell



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Thursday Roundtable: Field trip to Boomers on the Move Job Fair

Wednesday, July 13, 2016



This Thursday’s Roundtable: Field Trip: Boomers on the Move, Opportunity Center for Employment and Education (flier attached)

Lots of possibilities here, folks. Last year’s “Boomers on the Move” event yielded many mature job seekers landing interviews.

Directions

WorkSource North Seattle
OCEE Building at
North Seattle College
9600 College Way N, Seattle, WA




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Thursday's Roundtable: Get Placed by AppleOne

Tuesday, July 5, 2016


This Thursday’s Roundtable: Get Placed by AppleOne, with Jessica David

“We at AppleOne have one true belief. We believe in people. Since 1964, we have connected the best people, their talents, skills, career goals, and aspirations with the best companies. We are ‘Career Gurus.’ We are ‘People-People.’ Let us introduce you!”

AppleOne goes beyond the resumé to find out as much about a candidate’s experience, goals, and character as possible. What work environments do you thrive in? Where's your career path taken you so far, and where do you see yourself going? Please join Jessica David for this week’s Roundtable and learn how you can get a place on the AppleOne roster! Hot coffee, sweet snacks, compliments of Central Market.

Thursday, July 7, 1:00-2:30pm

Shoreline Community College Building 9000, Rm 9202 (2nd Floor), SCC Campus Map and Parking.

Open to anyone of any age who is job seeking or interested in career change.

Led by Ron Carnell, Program Coordinator, Workforce and Continuing Education / Plus 50 Career Builder, Shoreline Community College, 206-533-6706.



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Thursday Roundtable: Updated Strategies on Resumés and Cover Letters for Mature Job Seekers

Monday, June 20, 2016


Thursday, June 23, 1:00-2:30pm
Thursday Roundtable: Updated Strategies on Resumés and Cover Letters for Mature Job Seekers

Keeping abreast of the job seeking trends is a big part of staying in the game.

  • How do we spot outdated resumé conventions?
  • Is a one-page resumé best?
  • Two pages?
  • What should and shouldn’t be included in the work history?
  • Objective Statement or Summary?
We’ll also talk about sharing measurable achievements and infusing a “personal brand” into your letter, your resume, and your business cards.

Our new room for the summer is high ceilings, airy – and with windows! Please join us - and with the usual coffee and snacks, compliments of Central Market.

**New Location: Building 9000 (PUB), Room 9202**

Shoreline Community College,16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline 98133. SCC Campus Map, and Parking.

Open to anyone of any age who is job seeking or interested in career change.

Led by Ron Carnell, Program Coordinator, Workforce and Continuing Education / Plus 50 Career Builder, Shoreline Community College, 206-533-6706.



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Hopelink Employment Services Orientation

Thursday, June 16, 2016

Hopelink Employment Services Orientation, Friday, June 17 11am to noon at the Shoreline Library large meeting room, 345 NE 175th, Shoreline 98155

Come for monthly information sessions to learn about Hopelink’s Employment Program for qualified individuals living in a low or no income household and the variety of employment resources available to all via the KCLS (King County Library) website.



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Friday Round Table: Dissecting the Mock Interview

Wednesday, June 15, 2016


This Friday’s Roundtable (6/17): Dissecting the Mock Interview

Our very own Career Navigator, Tiffany Lamoreaux will lead the discussion, as we roleplay our way through a typical interviewing process.

We’ll explore the questions a job seeker can count on, along with how to handle surprises – with you as critics. Would be great to have a few of you on hand for your experience and insights. Served up of course with the usual coffee and treats, compliments of Central Market.
Friday, June 17, 1:00-2:30pm, Shoreline Community College, Room 5116, Building 5000 (ground floor) 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline 98133. SCC Campus Map, and Parking.

Open to anyone of any age who is job seeking or interested in career change.

Led by Ron Carnell, Program Coordinator, Workforce and Continuing Education / Plus 50 Career Builder, Shoreline Community College, 206-533-6706.

Note: Beginning next week, Thursday, June 23, Roundtable will be on Thursdays, 1:00 – 2:30pm, in the spacious, airy, and with very nice bathrooms, 9202 PUB.



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Friday Round Table: Get Hired with Harvard Partners Health Care

Tuesday, June 7, 2016


This Friday’s Roundtable (6/10): Get Hired with Harvard Partners Health Care.

Harvard Partners has been providing health care in Washington since 2001, including Home Health, Medical Staffing, and Outpatient Clinical Therapy. They have a broad range of both clinical and administrative positions available. HP has experienced incredible growth in the last year and is expanding operations to meet the needs of their patients.

Director of Human Resources, JD Burchfield will be on hand to outline careers and shorter term possibilities at HP. So please bring your resumé, your story, and all your questions about working with Harvard Partners!

Some news: Beginning Thursday, June 23, Roundtable will be on Thursdays, 1:00 – 2:30pm, in the spacious, airy, and with very nice bathrooms, 9202 PUB.

Friday, June 10, 1:00-2:30pm, Shoreline Community College, Room 5116, Building 5000 (ground floor). SCC Campus Map, and Parking.

Open to anyone of any age who is job seeking or interested in career change.

Led by Ron Carnell, Program Coordinator, Workforce and Continuing Education / Plus 50 Career Builder, Shoreline Community College, 206-533-6706.



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Friday’s Roundtable: Get Hired with Enterprise

Tuesday, May 31, 2016


This Friday’s Roundtable (6/3): Get Hired with Enterprise! 

Do you have a BA/BS? – Enterprise has a management training program and positions in accounting and finance, corporate, and administrative. For those without or still working on their degrees, there are customer service jobs (including work from home possibilities), rental operations and sales positions.

Please join Talent Acquisition Specialist, David Postforoosh on Friday, June 3 for the lowdown. As usual, great coffee and treats are on hand, compliments of Central Market.

Friday, June 3, 1:00-2:30pm, Shoreline Community College, Room 5116, Building 5000 (ground floor). SCC Campus Map, and Parking.

Open to anyone of any age who is job seeking or interested in career change.

Led by Ron Carnell, Program Coordinator, Workforce and Continuing Education / Plus 50 Career Builder, Shoreline Community College, 206-533-6706.



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Friday's Roundtable: The Return of Paul Valenti

Tuesday, May 17, 2016


Friday's Roundtable, May 20, 1:00-2:30pm 
at Shoreline Community College

Don’t miss Paul Valenti, one of Seattle’s most connected professionals for Plus 50 job and business opportunities.

This is Roundtable’s version of a TED Talk, with a career coach pro who has helped hundreds of our over 50 crowd find jobs over the years. Paul has been with the Mayor's Office for Senior Citizens, Employment Resource Center for just over 7 years where he specializes in assisting older job seekers secure part and full time jobs. He is a former Hawaii State Legislative Lobbyist and the former Program Manager of the Center for Learning and Undergraduate Enrichment (CLUE) at the University of Washington.

Paul is a certified Dependable Strengths Trainer and a professional Job Search and Employment Speaker and Counselor. He has an inspirational and at times humorous story to share about how he beat the odds and became a success. Also LOTS to share about networking both online and in person. Hear some of his proven tricks for success using Linkedin – and even schedule a one-on-one!

Please respond to this email by Thursday, May 19, 5pm to reserve a seat, or Call / Leave a Voicemail: 206-533-6706
As always, delightful treats compliments of Shoreline’s Central Market are part of the deal, along with the usual turbo blend of quality coffee.

Friday, May 20, 1:00-2:30pm, Shoreline Community College, Room 5116, Building 5000 (ground floor). SCC Campus Map, and Parking.

Open to anyone of any age who is job seeking or interested in career change.

Led by Ron Carnell, Program Coordinator, Workforce and Continuing Education / Plus 50 Career Builder, Shoreline Community College, 206-533-6706.

Continuing Education / Bridges at Shoreline Spring Class Schedule


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Friday's Roundtable: Get Placed with Express Employment Professionals (EPP)

Tuesday, May 10, 2016


This Friday’s Roundtable (5/13): Get Placed with Express Employment Professionals (EPP), Friday, May 13, 1 - 2:30pm

EPP works closely with job seekers to help find them the right fit for their skills, goals, and experience. Full-time, part-time and temporary positions are their specialties and they’ve placed staffers and professionals all over the world.

Join us this Friday with Bellevue’s EPP Consultant, Zofia Romanowicz. Her expertise is light industrial and commercial placement opportunities, along with plenty of suggestions for those looking for work in hospitality, admin and executive assistance, and customer service.

Another in our series of “If You Want a Job, Come and Get it” events. As always, presented with great coffee and treats, compliments of Central Market.

Friday, May 13, 1:00-2:30pm, Shoreline Community College, Room 5116, Building 5000 (ground floor). SCC Campus Map, and Parking.

Open to anyone of any age who is job seeking or interested in career change.

Led by Ron Carnell, Program Coordinator, Workforce and Continuing Education / Plus 50 Career Builder, Shoreline Community College, 206-533-6706.

Continuing Education / Bridges at Shoreline Spring Class Schedule


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Friday Round Table - Life at Amazon

Tuesday, May 3, 2016


Friday Round Table, May 6, 1-2:30pm - Life at Amazon

Amazon Recruiter Ben Johnson is joining the Round Table this Friday (5/6) to talk about life at Amazon and how you can fit in.

Great positions for summer and part / full time opportunities are in abundance for moving throughout the company.

The workplace culture is “output oriented,” and if you demonstrate success and get work done at a high level, the hours get flexible, the workplace quality comparable (or even better) than any other online retail company.

But Ben can tell you much more about it all on Friday. Another one of those “if you want/ need a job, you can start working soon” type events! As always, great coffee, great snacks compliments of Central Market.

See you Friday, and as always – Good Luck Out There!

Friday, May 6, 1:00-2:30pm, Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Room 5116, Building 5000 (ground floor)

SCC Campus Map and Parking

Continuing Education / Bridges at Shoreline Spring Class Schedule

Ron Carnell, Program Coordinator, Workforce Education and Chair, Classified Staff Professional Development Committee, Shoreline Community College, 206-533-6706



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