Need a little career advice. You're in luck. CobbWorks staff will host a series of free career workshops this month on Fridays. All four events will be held at CobbWorks Workforce Development Center located at 463 Commerce Park Drive in Marietta. Here are the details:
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Behind the Scenes of Resumes: HR's Perspective
Friday, August 5, 9-11:30 a.m.
Learn common mistakes and how human resources personnel screen resumes. Also, learn how human resources professionals think to better present yourself to them.
Getting It Right: Writing a Resume
Friday, August 12, 9-11:30 a.m.
Learn best practices of writing a resume and cover letter. Get tips on making your resume stand out from the crowd and rules of changing your resume.
Interview Boot Camp
Friday, August 19, 9-11:30 a.m.
Get prepared for the interview process. What should you wear? What should you ask? What can you do beforehand to be ready for human resources' questions?
Interview Techniques
Friday, August 26, 9-11:30 a.m.
Learn how to answer tough questions and go deeper into the interview process. Practice interviews with role playing.
Registration for each workshop is required. To register, call 770-528-4300 or email information@cobbworks.org with your name, address, phone number and workshop selection.
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