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July 24, 2008: Soft Skills
Becca Smith hosts Ken Carey, Owner of Agil Staff, and Rosemary Reilman, Marketing Specialist for Employmentguide.com, as they discuss what are soft skills and how can they help someone get a job? Learn about an on-line resource that will measure your soft skills for free.
Click here to take a free test measuring your Soft Skills.
If you would like to listen to a recording of the webcast it is available for download here.
July 24, 2008: Networking 101
Becca Smith hosts Ken Carey, Owner of Agil Staff, and Rosemary Reilman, Marketing Specialist for Employmentguide.com, as they discuss why networking is important and some simple places to start.
If you would like to listen to a recording of the webcast it is available for download here.
May 22nd, 2008: The Interview
Becca Smith hosts Ken Carey, Owner of Agil Staff, and Rosemary Reilman, Marketing Specialist for Employmentguide.com; find out some of the common interview questions that you should be prepared to answer, as well as some questions you should be prepared to ask the interviewer!
If you would like to listen to a recording of the webcast it is available for download here.
May 16th, 2008: Making the Most of a Job Fair
Becca Smith hosts Ken Carey, Owner of Agil Staff, and Rosemary Reilman, Marketing Specialist for Employmentguide.com, as they discuss Do’s and Don’ts for a job fair.
If you would like to listen to a recording of the webcast it is available for download here.
May 9th, 2008: Resumes 101
Becca Smith hosts Ken Carey, Owner of Agil Staff, and Rosemary Reilman, Marketing Specialist for Employmentguide.com, as they discuss ways to make your resume stand out. Hear some resume tips from the experts!
If you would like to listen to a recording of the webcast it is available for download here.
May 2nd, 2008: Cover Letters 101
Becca Smith hosts Ken Carey, Owner of Agil Staff, and Rosemary Reilman, Marketing Specialist for Employmentguide.com, as they discuss some simple tips on writing a killer cover letter. Learn about Cover Letter Do’s and Don’ts.
If you would like to listen to a recording of the webcast it is available for download here.
April 23th, 2008:
April Webcast--WorkKeys 101
What is a WorkKeys assessment? If you have heard that term, but have no idea what it is, then listen to this brief but informative webcast to find out! If you have never heard of a WorkKeys assessment, then listen to find out about a tool that may help you sell yourself to potential employers! Jeremy Catoe, WorkKeys Assessment Manager for the Midlands OneStop joins us to explain the ins and outs of a WorkKeys assessment.
If you would like to listen to a recording of the webcast it is available for download here.
January 8th, 2008:
January Webcast--Tax Tips from the Experts
Please join us on January 8 at 6 PM for this month’s webcast: “Tax Tips from the Experts.” This show will benefits veterans and civilians alike–our special guests will include John Camp and Tripp Newsome, CPAs in Columbia, SC with Camp, Moring, and Cannon, LLC. They will be answering call-in questions as well as questions through the chatroom, and we will also be discussing veteran-specific tax advice.
If you would like to listen to a recording of the webcast it is available for download here.
November 19th, 2007:
December Webcast--Applying for Federal Jobs 101
Please join us on Tuesday, December 11, 2007 at 6 PM to discuss the ins and outs of applying for a federal job. Ms. Lori Ehlers, an ‘expert’ in the art of federal applications will be joining us to answer questions and lead us through tips, tricks and things to bear in mind when applying. Lori is the Employment Coordinator for the VA Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Office here in Columbia, SC.
If you would like to listen to a recording of the webcast it is available for download here.
October 22, 2007:
November Webcast--Exploring Assistive Technology
Tuesday, November 13th at 6 PM, please join us to discuss assistive technology: where to find assistive hardware and software in the Midlands area, how to access the free built-in accessibility features in Microsoft, and much more! Special guests will include Dr. Carol O’Day, Speech-Language Pathologist with the SC Assistive Technology Program (SCATP) and Sandy Bostick, a Disability Navigator with the SC Employment Security Commission.
If you would like to listen to a recording of the webcast it is available for download here.
October 4th, 2007:
October Webcast--Transitioning from the Military to Higher Education: Navigating GI Bill Benefits and More
Joining us will be: Deborah Godfrey, the VA Coordinator at Midlands Technical College, as well as two recent veterans, one who has made the transition to college, and the other who is in the process.
If you would like to listen to a recording of the webcast it is available for download here.
August 28, 2007:
September Webcast--Connecting Veterans to Civilian Employment
Guests included Steve Stellfox of Eagle Aviation, a veteran-friendly employer, as well as Keith Lucas and Tammy Beagen with the Midlands Workforce Development Board. We were also fortunate enough to have a veteran call to weigh-in on the issues of finding civilian employment!
If you would like to listen to a recording of the webcast, it is available for download here.
July 31, 2007:
August Webcast--Community Diaries: Columbia, SC First Live Webcast!
It was a success! Thanks to all who tuned in and especially those who called in to discuss the Homefront Readiness program.
If you would like to listen to a recording of the webcast, it is available for download here.