Are you a Philadelphia resident age 55+ and looking for employment? We can help! JEVS Career Solutions for 55+ invites you to attend a virtual information session. This FREE non-profit program provides career counseling and job placement assistance for older adults who are unemployed, underemployed, or just seeking a career change. Times are uncertain, but Philadelphia region employers are still hiring, and we are here to assist you! Please join us to learn more about our free job search services. You will receive a link to our online webinar in your registration confirmation email. We will be using the Zoom video conference platform. Please download this at least 15 minutes before the webinar to your computer by going to Zoom.us or your phone with the app “ZOOM Cloud Meetings.” In the unlikely case that an event must be postponed due to technology issues or other reasons, please provide your phone number with registration so that we can contact you.
Tag: Career Strategies
Answering Difficult Interview Questions
Do you have interview anxiety? Do you know how to answer, “Tell me about yourself”, to make a great first impression and significantly influence your chances of acing the rest of your interview? We will help you learn how to prepare for your interviews, and increase your interviewing confidence and chances of getting a job offer.
Getting Older Adult Job Seekers Back to Work
Are you a Philadelphia resident age 55+ and looking for employment? We can help! JEVS Career Solutions for 55+ invites you to attend a virtual information session. This FREE non-profit program provides career counseling and job placement assistance for older adults who are unemployed, underemployed, or just seeking a career change. Times are uncertain, but Philadelphia region employers are still hiring, and we are here to assist you! Please join us to learn more about our free job search services. You will receive a link to our online webinar in your registration confirmation email. We will be using the Zoom video conference platform. Please download this at least 15 minutes before the webinar to your computer by going to Zoom.us or your phone with the app “ZOOM Cloud Meetings.” In the unlikely case that an event must be postponed due to technology issues or other reasons, please provide your phone number with registration so that we can contact you.
Register Here!
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0tcumprj0jGNJfs2zYQjueZi8G8sWmFx14
Get Your Resume and Cover Letter Noticed
Free webinar! Is your resume getting you noticed? If not, join us to find out how to optimize your resume with the right keywords so that it rates high on an Applicant Tracking System; highlight accomplishments that will impress employers vs focusing on responsibilities and more.
Direct Service Professional (DSP) Job Fair
Interested in being a Direct Service Professional (DSP)? Stop by the DSP Job Fair on 2/23/24 from 10am-2pm at 9350 Ashton Road Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA, 19114.
From PA CareerLink® Participant to Professional Driver
PA CareerLink® provides comprehensive services for both jobseekers and employers. It helps participants learn new skills, including how to write a resume, prepare for an interview, and maintain steady employment. Through this partnership, JEVS Human Services (JEVS) supports employment in the Philadelphia region.
PA CareerLink® participant, Okeim, recently shared his experience with us.
“My journey with CareerLink began when I met my JEVS career counselor, Ms. G. She gave me some suggestions about trades that could help me not face this situation ever again if I paid attention and did what I had to do. She also helped me to get clothing and public transit.
Since I like to travel, Ms. G. suggested that I get my CDL class A license. To see the world and get paid to do it made sense to me! So, I took her advice, and my journey was off to a good start. I would have to wait for all the paperwork to go through; but my mother always said anything worth having is worth waiting for.
After consistent efforts over four months, I finally received a call from Ms. G. Unfortunately, it came two days after my mother’s death. I was crushed but more determined than ever!
Ms. G contacted Congreso where I would take CDL classes. [Congreso works with JEVS as a training provider to prepare students to go to CDL schools.]
After I obtained my CDL (commercial driving learning permit) class A, I had my interview at Congreso. Congreso helped me pick Smith and Solomon Commercial Driving School. I stayed in constant contact with their administrator, Ms. Kiki, and assistant administrator, Ms. Sharday.
Once at the school, I started receiving my monthly transpass and keeping my counselor up-to-date with my progress. I am proud to say that I obtained my class A commercial driver’s license.
A new journey now begins as I look to join the commercial driving workforce.
I would like to say thank you to Ms. G and everyone that was involved in my getting to PA CareerLink®. Thank you for having these types of programs because I didn’t have to pay for anything out-of-pocket. Thank you also to Ms. Kim and Ms. Mayra at Congreso; Ms. Kiki and Ms. Sharday at Smith and Solomon; and last, but not least, my instructor Ms. Baker.”
To learn more about PA CareerLink®, click this link.
Answering Difficult Interview Questions
Do you have interview anxiety? Do you know how to answer, “Tell me about yourself”, to make a great first impression and significantly influence your chances of acing the rest of your interview? We will help you learn how to prepare for your interviews, and increase your interviewing confidence and chances of getting a job offer.
Getting Older Job Seekers Back to Work
Are you a Philadelphia resident age 55+ and looking for employment?
JEVS Career Solutions for 55+ invites you to attend a virtual information session.
This FREE non-profit program provides career counseling and job placement assistance for mature job seekers who are unemployed, underemployed, or just seeking a career change.
We’re here to help!
Please join us to learn more about our free job search services. You will receive a link to our online webinar in your registration confirmation email. We will be using the Zoom video conference platform.
Please download this at least 15 minutes before the webinar to your computer by going to Zoom.us or your phone with the app “ZOOM Cloud Meetings.”
In the unlikely case that an event must be postponed due to technology issues or other reasons, please provide your phone number with registration so that we can contact you.
The info session will highlight program features, which include:
• How to become job-ready
• The importance of networking
You will also learn about our FREE services such as:
• Referrals to employment opportunities and unadvertised job openings with our employer partners
• Personalized job search assistance
• Résumé, job application, and interview preparation
• Connections to training programs, social services, and job fairs and social networking workshops/webinars
• Access to online job leads in the Philadelphia region
• Access to services offered by PA CareerLink, operated by JEVS
Use LinkedIn to Boost Your Job Search
If you’re not branding yourself professionally and utilizing your connections on LinkedIn you aren’t giving yourself a fair chance at getting interviews. Learn how to build an effective LinkedIn profile that attracts the attention of recruiters; make new connections with people at the companies on your list; find and apply for jobs and follow-up with the right people.
Get Your Resume and Cover Letter Noticed by Employers
Is your resume getting you noticed? If not, join us to find out how to optimize your resume with the right keywords so that it rates high on an Applicant Tracking System and potential employers will see it. Learn how to highlight accomplishments that will impress employers vs focusing on responsibilities and more.