Seniors looking for work can hone their job search skills at the Job Search Workshop for Older Workers, sponsored by the Human Services Department’s Mayor’s Office for Senior Citizens (MOSC), on Wednesday, Feb. 8, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Central Building, 810 Third Ave., first floor conference room, Seattle.
Jason Flores with ProLango, a career development counseling service, will discuss recruiting tips for seniors. A MOSC job counselor will be on hand to discuss LinkedIn, networking, resume writing, cover letters, interviewing and other techniques for older job seekers.
To register for the workshop, please contact Joan Uzelak, MOSC, at joan.uzelak@seattle.gov. The workshop is sponsored by the MOSC’s Age 55+ Employment Resource Center. The resource center helps older workers find jobs, and helps local employers find experienced, dedicated and reliable employees. Services are free to both job seekers and employers.
Services for the Age 55+ job seeker include:
* Employer outreach
* Training resources to upgrade job skills including computer classes
* Computer access for resume writing and Internet research
* Individual job counseling
* Quarterly employment workshops
* Job listings
For more information about the Age 55+ Employment Resource Center, please contact Joan Uzelak, MOSC, at 206-233-2779 or joan.uzelak@seattle.gov