Workshops and Events: Creative Job Search, Explore Careers, New Leaf and Interview Skills

Prepare for a successful job search with free, live online workshops and events. Registration is required.

May 11 – Creative Job Search Online: Career Planning and Preparing for the Job Hunt

Preparation is key to a successful job search! Do you have a game plan? Learn how to assess your skills, establish goals, research companies, and show proof you are the best candidate for the job! This is part of a 6-part series that covers the essentials of the Creative Job Search (CJS) workshop. You can take all six or register for a single workshop at any point in the series.

Tuesday, May 11 - 10:00-11:00 AM Register here

May 11 – Explore Careers: MSP Airport Concessions / Hospitality

As the travel industry begins to rebound, employers from the Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport are hiring. Representatives from the Metropolitan Airports Commission will provide an overview and employers will discuss the range of positions available in retail and in food & beverage. Employers (subject to change) include:

• Areas
• Delaware North
• HMSHost
• OTG

Tuesday, May 11 - 2:30-3:30 PM Register here

May 12 – New Leaf Workshop

This online workshop is designed specifically for job seekers who must address a criminal record in their job search process and are having a difficult time obtaining employment due to barriers and/or records. This workshop combines the Creative Job Search course with special strategies for addressing and overcoming barriers to employment, including how, when and why to disclose your record, addressing concerns from employers, answering tough interview questions, Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC), federal bonding and “Ban the Box.”

You must have a criminal record (felony, misdemeanor, or gross misdemeanor) to participate in the New Leaf Online Workshop.

Wednesday, May 12 - 10:00-11:30 AM Register here

May 12 – Interview Skills Workshop

Approach your next interview with increased confidence. Learn how to answer challenging interview questions, gain frameworks to structure your response during the interview, and develop tools and techniques to prepare for and follow up after the interview.

Wednesday, May 12 - 1:00-2:30 PM Register here

Connecting to Online Workshops and Events

These online workshops and events are presented through a WebEx webinar. Participation requires internet access and the ability to stream video and audio.

Registration is required. Register now so you get the link in time to participate!

Registered participants will receive an email prior to the event with a link to join the webinar and instructions on how to participate.

Reasonable accommodations requests should be made before the online event. Please contact CareerForce@state.mn.us or 651-259-7501.