JFCS Career Services

A JFCS Career Services Event: This workshop is designed to teach the most effective and safe ways to perform job search activities online. Topics will include internet safety, how to navigate online applications, internet-ready resumes, useful job search websites, and how to stay organized with your job search. Presented by Lisa Lenhart - llenhart@jfcspgh.org. Registration closes at 5:00 PM the BUSINESS DAY PRIOR to this workshop. Registrations after the deadline will not be accepted. To cancel a registration, please contact Connie Bendlin…

A JFCS Career Services Event: This course provides an introduction and overview of the popular Lean Six Sigma methodology utilized in numerous industries to improve quality, processes, and customer satisfaction. A certificate and 3 Professional Development Units (PDUs) will be awarded to those who complete the workshop. Please Note: This is a four hour course, starting at 9:00 am and concluding at 1:00 pm. There will be two 15 minute breaks. Presented by Tasos Georgopoulos, Lean Six Sigma Master Black…

A JFCS Career Services Event: Learn how to build your profile on LinkedIn. This presentation will discuss and demonstrate how to create a professional online presence using LinkedIn. This workshop is best viewed on a laptop or desktop computer. Presented by Justin Kelly - jkelly@jfcspgh.org. Registration closes at 5:00 PM the BUSINESS DAY PRIOR to this workshop. Registrations after the deadline will not be accepted. To cancel a registration, please contact Connie Bendlin at cbendlin@jfcspgh.org, 24 hours in advance. YOU WILL BE…

A JFCS Career Services Event: Have you ever started an online job application thinking you are coming to the end of the process, and then suddenly find yourself answering 80+ questions that don't seem to fit into the application process? Welcome to pre-employment testing. Join us as we discuss why human resource departments continue to increase testing and take a look at practice tests that will help you prepare for your next online application. Presented by Lisa Lenhart – llenhart@jfcspgh.org. …

A JFCS Career Services Event: This two hour workshop explores working with the MS-Office Suite of tools - review the basics of Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; how to open and use multiple applications at once; and share content between Word, PowerPoint, and Excel using text, charts, tables, and graphics. This workshop is best viewed on a laptop or desktop computer. Presented by Raymond Sneed, WorkAble Volunteer. Please contact Shawnte Knox with any questions - sknox@jfcspgh.org. Registration closes at 5:00 PM…

A JFCS Career Services Event: Are you interested in exploring remote jobs? Join fellow job seekers in reviewing remote work, how to land a remote job, working from home etiquette, and how to maximize productivity. Presented by Margaret Lizzi - mlizzi@jfcspgh.org. Registration closes at 5:00 PM the BUSINESS DAY PRIOR to this workshop. Registrations after the deadline will not be accepted. To cancel a registration, please contact Connie Bendlin at cbendlin@jfcspgh.org, 24 hours in advance. YOU WILL BE EMAILED A ZOOM LINK…

A JFCS Career Services Event: Learn how to search for jobs on LinkedIn. This presentation will demonstrate how to search for jobs, apply for positions, and save searches/postings using LinkedIn. This workshop is best viewed on a laptop or desktop computer. Presented by Lisa Lenhart - llenhart@jfcspgh.org. Registration closes at 5:00 PM the BUSINESS DAY PRIOR to this workshop. Registrations after the deadline will not be accepted. To cancel a registration, please contact Connie Bendlin at cbendlin@jfcspgh.org, 24 hours in advance.…

A JFCS Career Services Event: Learn how to find new networking contacts on LinkedIn. This presentation will discuss and demonstrate how to find new connections at target companies and then take the next steps to develop a professional relationship. This workshop is best viewed on a laptop or desktop computer. Note: Please have your LinkedIn profile page completed before registering for this workshop. Presented by Justin Kelly - jkelly@jfcspgh.org Registration closes at 5:00 PM the BUSINESS DAY PRIOR to this workshop. Registrations…

A JFCS Career Services Event: Join us for the Fall Job Fair being held at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh in Oakland, for a Job and Resource Fair. Come meet with over 20 employers to learn about employment opportunities from entry to executive level. Connect with community resources that can assist you on your career journey. We encourage you to review the employers’ websites and apply to positions of interest in advance of the Job Fair and remember to bring…

A JFCS Career Services Event: Trends in resume writing continue to evolve. Does your resume clearly showcase your brand and highlight your value? Is it current with the latest trends and formatted for scoring and ranking by applicant tracking systems? Join us for ideas to help make your resume positively impactful. Presented by Pam Harris - pharris@jfcspgh.org. Registration closes at 5:00 PM the BUSINESS DAY PRIOR to this workshop. Registrations after the deadline will not be accepted. To cancel a registration, please…

A JFCS Career Services Event: COVID 19 has forever changed the way employers recruit and interview job candidates. In-person interviews have largely been replaced by phone and video recruitment processes. These virtual interactions require a different set of skills and focus. This workshop will start off with a quick overview of basic interviewing skills and then focus on how you can best prepare for and successfully navigate both phone and video interviews. Presented by Pam Day - pday@jfcspgh.org. Registration closes…

A JFCS Career Services Event: Understand why motivation is easily discussed but sometimes difficult to obtain. Learn ways to tap into intrinsic motivational tools along with developing new ones. Also begin to remove the proverbial cement blocks that slow your forward momentum. Presented by Lisa Lenhart – llenhart@jfcspgh.org. Registration closes at 5:00 PM the BUSINESS DAY PRIOR to this workshop. Registrations after the deadline will not be accepted. To cancel a registration, please contact Connie Bendlin at cbendlin@jfcspgh.org, 24 hours in advance. YOU…

A JFCS Career Services Event: Join us in learning what behavioral interviewing is and why so many employers use this method. In addition, we will present clear and concise techniques to prepare for behavioral interviews along with an opportunity to practice in a fun and relaxed environment. We hope to see you and look forward to an interactive and enjoyable presentation. Presented by Jeanne Williams - jwilliams@jfcspgh.org. Registration closes at 5:00 PM the BUSINESS DAY PRIOR to this workshop. Registrations after the…