BCC offers 6 free, public career workshops this spring

BELLEVUE --– Bellevue Community College’s Center for Career Connections is offering six free, public workshops this spring on career planning and job-hunting:

Tuesday, April 15, 1:30-2:20 p.m.
Are you LinkedIn?
More than 10 million people are using online networking sites, such as LinkedIn, for career management, job search and recruitment. This workshops covers what recruiters say about LinkedIn and how job-seekers can improve their profiles to generate more interest.

Tues., April 22, 10:30-11:20 a.m.
Networking & the Hidden Job Market: Tapping Into Unadvertised Jobs
More than 60 percent of all job openings are not advertised. This workshop teaches how networking strategies can help you find them.

Thurs. April 24, 10:30-11:20 a.m.
Cover Letter Review
Join this workshop to learn about cover letters, letters of inquiry and marketing letters, and how to use them to be more competitive in the job market.

Thurs., May 15, 10:30-12:20 p.m.
Do More Than Survive: Make a Difference through Your Work
This workshop explores ways you can make a difference in your current or future life and work, including sustainable careers.

Thurs., May 22nd, 10:30-12:00 p.m.
Careers with a Future
The job marketplace is changing rapidly as new industries emerge and some others fade. This workshop covers how to prepare for careers with a future.

Wed., May 28, 12:30-2:00 p.m.
Salary Negotiation
Learn non-confrontational strategies that can add significant money to your lifetime career earnings.

To register for any of these workshops, call the Center for Career Connections Intake Desk at (425) 564-2279, or send a message to: career@bcc.ctc.edu.

BCC’s Career Center provides a wide range of free and paid career resources for BCC students and the community at large that can be of help at all stages of one’s academic or professional career. The Center’s services include help with planning a career path, finding an internship or job, finding resources to fund one’s education, and connecting with Puget Sound employers.

More information about the Center’s services and learning opportunities is available at http://bellevuecollege.edu/careers/index.html.

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