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First Impressions: Stand Out as a Job Applicant

Event Date(s)
Event Time
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Location
Highland Community College Building R
2998 W Pearl City Road , Freeport IL 61032
Event Fee
$10.00
County
Stephenson
Register by phone
815-235-4125
You only get one chance to make a first good impression.
Your future starts with the impression you make today! In this interactive workshop, you'll gain real-world skills that can help you feel confident when applying for jobs, meeting employers, and interviewing for opportunities. From handshakes and applications to resumes, cover letters, and career goals, you'll leave ready to put your best foot forward and make employers remember you.
 
Join 4-H Youth Educators, Kelly Lafferty and Martha Ebbesmeyer, for a day of learning how to be a standout applicant when applying/interviewing for a job. This teen workshop (ages 13 to 18) will take place on Saturday, November 14, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Highland Community College (parking lot B, Community Services building) located at 2998 E Pearl City Road in Freeport.  The cost to attend is $10 per person, which includes lunch.

The following topics will be covered:
  • Handshakes
  • Career goals
  • Applications
  • How to dress
  • Interviews
  • Vision boards
  • Soft skills
  • Resume/cover letters
If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please contact