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23 people are interested
Workforce Development Department Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Erie Neighborhood House
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23 people are interested
Conduct between one to two workshops on a monthly, bi monthly or quarterly basis ranging from topics such as:
How to create a resume
How to create a cover letter
How to create an elevator job pitch
How to market yourself to employers
Interviewing techniques
How to answer behavioral interview questions
Negotiating salary during an interview
Legal versus illegal interview questions
How to gather references
Saving strategies
Stress management
How to negotiate a raise
How to use LinkedIn to job search
Social media for job search purposes
Applicant tracking system
Handling supervisor feedback
How to conduct online job search
How to stay motivated when job searching
Tips and strategies for the long term unemployed
*The department is open to new topics as long as the volunteer is comfortable facilitating a 1 hour presentation with ½ hour for questions. The time of the workshops is usually between 10am-11:30am OR 6pm-7:30pm any day of the week. If those times do not work, we are more than happy to accommodate the volunteer’s schedule. A projector, laptop, classroom space and whiteboard will be provided to the volunteers.
Qualifications and requirements:
-Strong and confident knowledge about job search related topics
-If presentation materials are provided, citations must be included
-Comfortable with public speaking
-Engaging and enthusiastic facilitation style preferred
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About Erie Neighborhood House
Location:
1347 W. Erie, Chicago, IL 60622, US
Mission Statement
Erie Neighborhood House is a community service agency founded in 1870 that promotes a just and inclusive society by strengthening low-income, primarily Latino, families through skill-building, access to critical resources,advocacy and collaborative action.
Description
Erie Neignborhood House Core Values:
- To affirm the dignity and capacity of all persons to reach their fullest potential
- To strengthen the voice of the disenfranchised
- To embody a spirit of service and respect
- To forge creative solutions and promote social change.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1347 W. Erie StreetChicago, IL 60642
DATE POSTED
November 7, 2017
SKILLS
- Public Speaking
- Group Facilitation
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 3 months or more