PA CareerLink® Montgomery County Workshop Descriptions - Resume Writing & Job Search

Sep 16, 2026

Free workshops for PA CareerLink® members in Montgomery County, requiring enrollment and pre-registration. The program covers core job search readiness, resume writing fundamentals and advanced customization, interviewing strategies (active interviewing, management-level tips, accomplishment stories), networking and recruiter use, and targeted career transitions. Additional sessions address cover letters and thank-you correspondence, job search applications and keyword techniques, and popular software training (Excel, QuickBooks, Microsoft Office). Partner programs for veterans’ services, legal aid, ESL/GED support, and youth workforce services are also listed.

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PA CAREERLINK®MONTGOMERY COUNTY WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS

Job search readiness and career development

Resume writing and interviewing

Cover letters and communication

Technology and skills workshops

Partner programs

Workshops are provided at NO COST to youYou must be enrolled in the PA CareerLink®system to attend.Pre-reggistration is required.Refer to directions below.Please be prompt.No admittance after the start of the workshop. Welcome Aboard-Overview of services.Recommended for all job seekers. Resume Writing-Basics -The format and the content of vour resume are critical.This workshopis suggested for people without a resume that want a quick start on developing a high-quality basicresume. Resume Writing-Advanced-Do vou have a resume that needs upgrading?This workshop willteach you the best way to use your resume,how to customize it for specific jobs,and how toimprove and enhance its content.(1-1 review available with staff member after participation) Active Interviewing Strateqies-The key to “acing”the interview is preparation and practice!Learn a more active and successful approach to winning interviews. Job Search Strateqv -Finding a job becomes easier with the right job search ingredients andstrategy.Learn what is required to be‘job search ready'including all the written documents and jobsearch strategies that land jobs faster. Management Level Interviewing Tips-Advanced interview strategies for the high-endprofessionals. How to Use Recruiters to Land Jobs-Choosing the recruiter right for you;effective strategies for working with recruiters;using recruiters for long-term career management. Networking-The\#1most successful strategy for landing a job.Learn strategies and hownetworking is used most effectively in job search. Linkedln-Explore the professional networking website!Attend Basics.to sign-up.create a profileand develop a contact list.Attend Advanced to enrich your summary statements and learn additionalfunctions. Branding/Changing Careers/Transferable Skills-Your personal brand is vour promise about thevalue you bring to an employer.Learn about branding &developing an ‘elevator'speech thatcommunicates your brand and translates your skills across other employment opportunities. Learning Management System (LMS)-This workshop introduces vou to online tutorials forcontinuous learning at your convenience.Popular tutorials include Microsoft Office,InformationTechnology,customer service,communications and general business skills. Stress &Anxiety Management Tools-Whose Driving Your Brain?Focus on what“stress”is&how it is draining value from life.Discuss causes &tools to reduce &manage it. Cover Letters &Interview 'Thank You'Letters-Learn how to write a T’cover letter,the newesttrend in cover letters.Learn when and what method to use to correspond with employers. Accomplishment Stories -Success stories impress interviewers.Don't go to interviews withoutthem!Learn about situational &behavioral questions and other tips to ace the interview. Howto Jump Over the Age Barrier &Land a Job!-Strategic strategies for the mature worker onhow to compete in a younger job market. Working Remotely-Telecommuting Tips &Tools for Job Seekers-How to communicate andwork productively using online tools such as GoToMeeting. # PA CAREERLINK®MONTGOMERY COUNTY WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS Job Search Applications &Keyword Tips -This workshop is great for beginners.Learn helpful tipson completingjob applications and using keywords and phrases to grabemployer's attention. Excel Functions that Emplovers Value-Learn the Excel functions that will impress a futureemployer:IF statements,VLOOKUP,TRIM,RIGHT and LEFT,plus a basic review of Basic Math(PEMDAS)for formula writing. QuickBooks Desktop-Desktop 1 on Data Entry and Desktop 2 to Create&Edit Invoices.Learnhow to create/edit invoices and bills,process payments,and reconcile your accounts to verify yourQuickBooks account records match with the bank's records. Hands-On Technology Courses-Check calendar for monthly offering ofrotating,remote coursesdesigned for accelerated learning including,Tableau,Access,and Digital Marketing Series.Thesethree hours plus workshops are presented

FAQs

Are the PA CareerLink® Montgomery County workshops free, and what do I need to attend?

Workshops are provided at no cost. Enrollment in the PA CareerLink® system is required, and pre-registration is required before attending.

What topics are covered in resume writing workshops?

Resume Writing includes Basics (format and content for building a strong basic resume) and Advanced (upgrading an existing resume, customizing it for specific jobs, and improving content).

How can I register for a workshop in PA CareerLink®?

Sign into your account, click “Events,” choose “Search Events,” select Montgomery County, open the workshop, and then click “register”.

Sep 16, 2026

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