Larimer County Workforce Center
Attention Job Seekers Check out our Workshops to be offered throughout February and March: Link to Larimer County Events Calendar 3 Secrets to Job Search Success Discuss the importance of targeting your Job Search, learn how to make yourself marketable, and discuss ways to overcome obstacles that appear during your job search
February-March 2015 Veteran’s Priority of Service Ask about the services we offer to our Veteran’s! We thank you for your service
Job Search Strategies Master how to navigate the Hidden Job market while discussing ways to improve your Networking skills Creating your Core Resume Take an interactive class in the computer lab to develop a resume including all of your skills, credentials and work history Customizing your Resume After you have developed your Core Resume, learn how to tailor your resume as specific to the position titles you are applying for Cover Letters Review the various ways you can evolve your cover letter while targeting the company you are applying to Interviewing Learn various interview techniques and examples of how to answer tough questions while preparing for your next interview Compete & Succeed at any Age This class is designed to help individuals that are feeling too young or too old for the current job market Introduction to Social Media Gain an understanding of how to successfully incorporate the use of social media into your job search Social Media Lab ($69) This is an all day workshop to gain an in depth understanding of how to navigate linkedin, twitter, facebook, and youtube to enhance your career and boost your job search
Top Employers in Larimer County as of 2012 Poudre Valley Health Systems Hewlett Packard Qualfon Woodward, Inc. Banner Health: McKee Medical Center Hach Company Avago Technologies Anheuser-Busch Advanced Energy Agrium Link to Larimer County Compass
Visit our website to check out our on-line videos with quick tips to increase the effectiveness of your Job Search Link to Job Seeker Videos
Try utilizing these sites to help navigate the posted positions www.connectingcolorado.com www.indeed.com Check out Industry specific sites Government: fcgov.com/jobs Non-profit: coloradononprofits.org Renewable Energy: ecojobs.com Education: higheredjobs.com
Come meet with an Employment Specialist during our walk-in hours for resume and cover letter consultations, interview practice or job search assistance: Fort Collins: Mon.-Fri. from 9am12pm and Wed. from 1pm-4pm Loveland: Friday from 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm
Diversify your job search by accessing the Hidden Job Market Create a target list of companies within your intended work industry and conduct research by using the public library databases (i.e. A to Z database or Reference USA) Join linkedin and visit NOCOnet to increase your networking opportunities while creating relationships with individuals that work for your targeted employers Submit applications directly to the companies you would like to work for regardless if there is an “open” posted position
