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Career Workshops
Experience Unlimited offers job search related workshops free of charge to its members.
Membership is required for participation in all workshops except Orientation
and Job Search, which are part of the membership
application process.
Most workshops are two to four hours in length and are offered weekly, bi-monthly
or monthly. Some, like Job Search Support and Success Teams, meet on an
ongoing basis. Pre-registration is required.
Note that some workshops have prequisites which must
be completed prior to attending the class.
Click on a workshop title to see a more detailed description of that workshop.
Workshop Descriptions
- Orientation - REQUIRED
This 30-minute workshop introduces you to Experience Unlimited — its purpose, services offered, regulations, requirements, and supplemental workshops. The Orientation workshop (normally held on Tuesday mornings, concurrently with the EU general meeting) initiates the membership process.
prerequisites: You must bring with you to Orientation a picture ID and proof of your right to work in the United States. This proof can be in any one of four forms:
- driver's license AND Social Security card
- birth certificate
- passport
- alien registration card
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- Job Search Skills - REQUIRED
This workshop is an introduction to many areas involved in the job search -- organizing your search, setting up a support system, researching prospective employers, conducting informational interviews, and networking for job information and referrals. This workshop is usually given in a one day half session on Wednesdays or Thursdays.
prerequisites: You must attend the Orientation workshop before you can attend Job Search Skills. Make a list of 20 of your accomplishments, and bring this list with you to the workshop.
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- Resume One: Resume Writing
This workshop is designed for people who want ideas on how to write and format a resume. The workshop includes discussion of various types of resumes, the relationship between a resume and other marketing material, and how to build concise statements of accomplishment.
prerequisites: Completion of EU membership requirements.
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- Resume Two: Resume Review
This workshop is designed for people who would like a peer review and critique of their resume. The critique is done in a brainstorming format. Some preparation is required (see prerequisites). Size of this workshop is limited.
prerequisites: Completion of EU membership requirements. Pre-work assignment for Resume Review: Prepare your resume and submit it as directed by the deadline set for the workshop you are attending. Resumes will be distributed to all participants registered for the workshop.
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- Networking and Informational Interviewing
Participants in this workshop learn how to network, get appointments for informational interviews, and conduct these interviews effectively.
prerequisites: Completion of EU membership requirements.
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- 30-Second Message
Participants in this workshop learn how to present themselves to a networking contact, communicating all the relevant information in only 30 seconds! This technique is helpful for leaving voice mail messages, writing cover letters, or when asked to "Tell me a little about yourself."
prerequisites: Completion of EU membership requirements.
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- Videotaped Interview Practice
This workshop is designed to help participants develop more self-confidence in interviewing. Members participate in mock interviews with questions posed by the workshop leaders. The session is videotaped using a tape provided by the participant. After the interview, the tape is played back as a tool for analyzing one's interviewing skills and techniques. Participants take the videotape home with them for further review and study. Size of this workshop is limited.
prerequisites: Completion of EU membership requirements. Pre-work assignment for Videotaped Interview Workshop: Prepare your resume and submit it as directed by the deadline set for the workshop you are attending. Workshop leaders will prepare interview questions based on your resume. You should also bring a blank videotape to the workshop to record your interview.
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- Introduction to Internet Job Search
This workshop teaches effective use of the Internet for job search and includes both classroom and hands-on sessions. Topics covered include preparing your resume for Internet or email submission, searching for jobs on the Internet, and using job boards.
prerequisites: Completion of EU membership requirements.
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- Negotiation Skills
This workshop discusses effective negotiation techniques in the current job market. Participants learn how to determine what is important for each situation: salary, vacation, medical benefits, flex hours, etc.
prerequisites: Completion of EU membership requirements.
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- Telephone Presentation Skills
Participants in this workshop learn effective telephone skills for cold calls, warm calls, and informational interviewing.
prerequisites: Completion of EU membership requirements.
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- Train the Trainer
This workshop is offered to EU workshop leaders. It covers basic presentation and workshop facilitation skills as well as specific information needed to lead a workshop at EU.
prerequisites: Completion of EU membership requirements and a commitment to learn and lead one or more EU workshops.
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- Job Search Support Group
Participants meet weekly with a Human Resources professional to jump-start their job search process. The Job Search Support Group is especially helpful for those who are changing careers or struggling with motivation or direction. This facilitator-led group can assist you to clarify your goals and offers support and encouragement to get you started in your search. If your goals are not currently well defined, or you are struggling with motivation or direction, this group may help you.
prerequisites: Completion of EU membership requirements.
- Success Teams
A Success Team is an ongoing, self-managed group of about six EU members who meet weekly to provide peer support and encouragement, brainstorm ideas for overcoming obstacles, share contacts and job leads, review resumes, practice interviewing, or anything else team members feel would be helpful. EU administrates the formation of Success Teams, but each team operates independently to help its members achieve their specific goals. Members make a commitment to the group to perform particular job search actions and then report their progress back to the group. If you have a fairly well-defined goal and want to brainstorm with a peer group along the way, then a Success Team may be right for you.
prerequisites: Completion of EU membership requirements.
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