Saratoga County Career Center Announces November Virtual Workshops

BALLSTON SPA — The Saratoga County Career Center, in conjunction with the Greater Capital Region Career Centers, has announced it will hold free virtual career workshops in November. See below for upcoming virtual career workshops:

Nov. 8 at 11 a.m.: Goal Setting. This workshop explores how goal setting works, why goals are important, and provides helpful resources. Facilitated by Washington and Albany.  

Nov. 14 at 10:30 a.m.: Interview Preparation. Learn how to articulate strengths, what questions to expect, how to address difficult topics, and ace the interviewing process. Facilitated by Schenectady. 

Nov. 16 at 11 a.m.: Completing Job Applications. Statistics show approximately 50% of mid-sized companies and almost all large corporations use an applicant tracking system to screen candidates for job opportunities. Learn how to prepare your online application to get the most visibility from hiring managers. Facilitated by Warren and Washington. 

Nov. 20 at 1:30 p.m.: Social Media. Social media presence can make or break your ability to find a job. Learn how to use social media to your advantage in searching for a job. Facilitated by Schenectady. 

Nov. 28 at 11 a.m.: Overcoming Barriers. Join an informal discussion about how to overcome potential stumbling blocks to finding a job. Whether you’re facing transportation needs, childcare needs, prior justice system involvement, inexperience, health concerns or more, this workshop will provide resources and strategies to help you meet your goals. Facilitated by Saratoga and Fulton-Montgomery-Schoharie. 

Registration is required for all workshops. 

Visit https://thejoblink.org/calendar/ to register or call the Saratoga County Career Center at (518) 884-4170 for more information. The workshops are offered as part of the Saratoga County Career Center’s WorkPays! workforce education campaign.