December Webinars – ABR JobConnect
Each month, ABR JobConnect™, powered by ABR Employment Services, offers free weekly webinars to address topics most important to your job search.
A live question and answer session is held at the end so you can get unstuck by what may be holding you back in your job hunt.
Your Resume is DOA: When Your Job Search is on Life Support
Date: Friday, December 11th
Time: 3:00 pm EST (12:00 pm PST, 1:00 pm MST, 2:00 pm CST)
Description: This resume webinar will help professionals across all experience
levels inject new life into their job search by offering the most up-to-date resume
writing principles that hiring managers are looking for and Applicant Tracking
Systems demand. During this session, we will address the following:
• Basics
• Out with the OLD and in with the NEW
• Recycle Information
• Fill in Gaps
• Beat the Scanners
A live Q&A will happen at the end of the webinar.
Set and Attain Career Goals
Date: Wednesday, December 16th
Time: 2:00 pm EST (11:00 am PST, 12:00 pm MST, 1:00 pm CST)
Description: Conducting a job search can be gut-wrenching and everyone around you
may have strong opinions regarding what you should do. Don’t let anyone tell
you what you are not capable of achieving. During this session, we will discuss the
following:
• What to avoid
• How to set attainable goals
• How to attain the goals you set
• How to measure your success
A live Q&A will happen at the end of the webinar.
Unique Selling Proposition and Personal Brand
Date: Tuesday, December 22nd
Time: 12:00 pm EST (9:00 am PST, 10:00 am MST, 11:00 am CST)
Description: The success of your job search and your future job security will be determined by three things:
1. Your Unique Selling Proposition
2. Your Personal Brand
3. Your ability to keep your skills, experience and education current
We will cover these topics and more and you will learn how to write and present a powerful Unique Selling Proposition and Personal Brand Statement.
A live Q&A will happen at the end of the webinar.
Cover Letter Pros and Cons
Date: Tuesday, December 29th
Time: 12:00 pm EST (9:00 am PST, 10:00 am MST, 11:00 am CST)
Description: There is a lot of discussion going on about the effectiveness of a cover letter. Often when you apply online, they will not accept a cover letter. However, when you are networking or marketing yourself directly to hiring managers, cover letters can have a very positive impact on your ability to schedule interviews. During this session, we will address the following:
• Pros and Cons
• Cover Letters that Get Results
• Three Samples
A live Q&A will happen at the end of the webinar.
Overcome the Greatest Barriers in Your Job Search
Date: Thursday, January 7th
Time: 1:00 pm EST (10:00 pm PST, 11:00 pm MST, 12:00 pm CST)
Description: It is estimated that eight out of ten employees working would change their job if offered a better opportunity. That is great news for anyone in a current job search because it will result in more jobs becoming available. This session will address the greatest barriers you are facing in your job search including:
• Social Media
• The Mental Game
• Over or Under-qualified
• Too Many Choices
A live Q&A will happen at the end of the webinar.