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Thursday, June 27, 2013

2:30 p.m.

Learn basic word-processing features that can help you to create letters, résumés, faxes and other documents that are used to apply for jobs. Seats will be filled on a first-come, space-available basis.

Instructor: D. Taylor
Computer Lab, Room 311

Required Skills: The ability to read and comprehend English well and the skills acquired in the PC Basics class.

You will learn to:

  • Identify and navigate the basic features and elements of the Microsoft Word window.
  • Execute multiple text-selection techniques.
  • Apply basic formatting features.
  • Perform the Copy/Cut and Paste functions.
  • Execute the "Find and Replace" and "Go To" features.
  • Explore a variety of templates for creating letters, résumés, faxes, reports, stationery and more.
  • Apply themes, page borders, page colors and watermarks.

Please bring your own flash drive to save class documents or send them to your email account.

Friday, June 28, 2013

10:00 a.m.

Get help with your job search. Drop in for personalized help with job seeking skills. Get help with:

  •     Creating an email account;
  •     Searching for jobs online;
  •     Filling out an online application;
  •     Preparing your resume;
  •     Finding useful books and other resource materials;
  •     and more!
11:00 a.m.

Interview HandshakePlease come to the Resume Help Event that will be held every Friday. We offer personalized help on creating or revising resumes. We will meet in the first study room on the second floor.

The topics we will cover include:

  • How to set up a good resume.
  • How to create effective cover letters.
  • How to search job listings.
  • How to fill out online job applications.

Come learn about different online resources for finding jobs, help with creating a professional email account, and resume writing tips. 

Saturday, June 29, 2013

10:00 a.m.

Learn more features of this word-processing software that can help you further your career. Seats will be filled on a first-come, space-available basis.

Instructor: N. Chester
Computer Lab, Room 311

Required Skills: The ability to read and comprehend English well, and the skills acquired in PC Basics and Word I Basics.

You will learn to:

  • Navigate and adjust default settings.
  • Create and insert stylized headers and footers, footnotes, table of contents, indexes and cover pages.
  • Insert, move and resize graphics, SmartArt and stylized text boxes.
  • Engage and apply the bullets and numbering features.

Please bring your own flash drive to save class documents or send them to your email account.

12:15 p.m.

Learn more features of this spreadsheet software that can help you further your career. Seats will be filled on a first-come, space-available basis.

Instructor: S. Karaffa
Computer Lab, Room 311

Required Skills: The ability to read and comprehend English well, and the skills acquired in PC Basics, Word I Basics, Word II Intermediate and Excel I Basics.

You will learn to:

  • Manage the screen view and navigate multiple worksheets in a workbook.
  • Construct 3-D formulas, using the Consolidate feature, and execute the Paste Special function.
  • Engage and perform the Auto Outline, Data Validation and AutoFilter features.
  • Apply the stylized Conditional Formatting feature to spreadsheet data.
  • Protect worksheet/workbook environment.

Please bring your own flash drive to save class documents or send them to your email account.

2:30 p.m.

Learn to calculate, research and display table data using Excel formulas. Seats will be filled on a first-come, space-available basis.

Instructor: D. P. Grogan
Computer Lab, Room 311

Required Skills: The ability to read and comprehend English well, and the skills acquired in PC Basics, Word I Basics, Word II Intermediate, Excel I Basics and Excel II Intermediate.

You will learn to:

  • Calculate using the following formulas: SUMIF, SUMIFS, AVERAGEIF, AVERAGEIFS, COUNTIF, COUNTIFS.
  • Research table data using the VLOOKUP and HLOOKUP formulas.
  • Organize table data using PivotTables and PivotCharts.
  • Trace precedents, show formulas, and apply the Watch Window feature.

Please bring your own flash drive to save class documents or send them to your email account.

Monday, July 1, 2013

10:00 a.m.

Need help with your job search process? Drop in for personalized help with job seeking skills. Get help with:

  • Creating an email account;
  • Searching for jobs online;
  • Filling out an online application;
  • Preparing your resume;
  • Finding useful books and other resource materials;
  • and more!

For additional information, call 202-243-1186 or visit dclibrary.org/jobseekers.

Tuesday, July 2, 2013

10:00 a.m.

Need help with your resume, writing a cover letter or filling out a job application? On Tuesdays at the Shepherd Park Library from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., you can get individualized attention at our Job Seekers Drop-In Clinic.

For more information, please contact Marilyn Smith at 202-541-6025.

1:00 p.m.

If you are looking for a job and need help with an application or resume, you are welcome at the Dorothy I. Height/Benning Library to network with other job seekers, create a resume and find out where that special job is located.

The group meets until 3 p.m. in the large meeting room.

Wednesday, July 3, 2013

9:30 a.m.

Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library offers a drop-in job seekers clinic the first Wednesday of each month.

1:00 p.m.

Northwest One Library offers free job readiness and resume help every Wednesday until 2:30.

We are happy to help you prepare for your job interview, create a winning resume or point you to job-seeking resources.

1:00 p.m.

Job Seekers one-on-one appointments are available: 1 p.m.-8 p.m. on Wednesdays.

Get help with resumes, cover letters, job applications, on-line searching, and tips on interviews.

Call 202-724-4752 to set up an appointment.

Thursday, July 4, 2013

11:00 a.m.

Help with resumes, cover letters, job searches, and applying for jobs online.

1:00 p.m.

Need assistance with creating an e-mail account, filling out an online application, or revising your resume? We can help.  

Drop in for personalized help with job seeking skills.

Friday, July 5, 2013

10:00 a.m.

Get help with your job search. Drop in for personalized help with job seeking skills. Get help with:

  •     Creating an email account;
  •     Searching for jobs online;
  •     Filling out an online application;
  •     Preparing your resume;
  •     Finding useful books and other resource materials;
  •     and more!
11:00 a.m.

Interview HandshakePlease come to the Resume Help Event that will be held every Friday. We offer personalized help on creating or revising resumes. We will meet in the first study room on the second floor.

The topics we will cover include:

  • How to set up a good resume.
  • How to create effective cover letters.
  • How to search job listings.
  • How to fill out online job applications.

Monday, July 8, 2013

10:00 a.m.

Need help with your job search process? Drop in for personalized help with job seeking skills. Get help with:

  • Creating an email account;
  • Searching for jobs online;
  • Filling out an online application;
  • Preparing your resume;
  • Finding useful books and other resource materials;
  • and more!

For additional information, call 202-243-1186 or visit dclibrary.org/jobseekers.

Tuesday, July 9, 2013

10:00 a.m.

Need help with your resume, writing a cover letter or filling out a job application? On Tuesdays at the Shepherd Park Library from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., you can get individualized attention at our Job Seekers Drop-In Clinic.

For more information, please contact Marilyn Smith at 202-541-6025.

Wednesday, July 10, 2013

1:00 p.m.

Northwest One Library offers free job readiness and resume help every Wednesday until 2:30.

We are happy to help you prepare for your job interview, create a winning resume or point you to job-seeking resources.

1:00 p.m.

Job Seekers one-on-one appointments are available: 1 p.m.-8 p.m. on Wednesdays.

Get help with resumes, cover letters, job applications, on-line searching, and tips on interviews.

Call 202-724-4752 to set up an appointment.

Thursday, July 11, 2013

11:00 a.m.

Help with resumes, cover letters, job searches, and applying for jobs online.

1:00 p.m.

Need assistance with creating an e-mail account, filling out an online application, or revising your resume? We can help.  

Drop in for personalized help with job seeking skills.

Friday, July 12, 2013

10:00 a.m.

Get help with your job search. Drop in for personalized help with job seeking skills. Get help with:

  •     Creating an email account;
  •     Searching for jobs online;
  •     Filling out an online application;
  •     Preparing your resume;
  •     Finding useful books and other resource materials;
  •     and more!
11:00 a.m.

Interview HandshakePlease come to the Resume Help Event that will be held every Friday. We offer personalized help on creating or revising resumes. We will meet in the first study room on the second floor.

The topics we will cover include:

  • How to set up a good resume.
  • How to create effective cover letters.
  • How to search job listings.
  • How to fill out online job applications.

Monday, July 15, 2013

10:00 a.m.

Need help with your job search process? Drop in for personalized help with job seeking skills. Get help with:

  • Creating an email account;
  • Searching for jobs online;
  • Filling out an online application;
  • Preparing your resume;
  • Finding useful books and other resource materials;
  • and more!

For additional information, call 202-243-1186 or visit dclibrary.org/jobseekers.

Tuesday, July 16, 2013

10:00 a.m.

Need help with your resume, writing a cover letter or filling out a job application? On Tuesdays at the Shepherd Park Library from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., you can get individualized attention at our Job Seekers Drop-In Clinic.

For more information, please contact Marilyn Smith at 202-541-6025.

Wednesday, July 17, 2013

1:00 p.m.

Northwest One Library offers free job readiness and resume help every Wednesday until 2:30.

We are happy to help you prepare for your job interview, create a winning resume or point you to job-seeking resources.

1:00 p.m.

Job Seekers one-on-one appointments are available: 1 p.m.-8 p.m. on Wednesdays.

Get help with resumes, cover letters, job applications, on-line searching, and tips on interviews.

Call 202-724-4752 to set up an appointment.

Thursday, July 18, 2013

10:00 a.m.

Need help with your job search? Come to the Job Seekers Drop-In Clinic & the One City One Hire Registration process, where you will receive individualized assistance with the following job-seeking tasks:

  •      Registering with the One City One Hire Network in order to be screened for jobs & matched with potential employers;
  •      Creating an email account;
  •      Establishing a Monster.com account (or the job board of your choice);
  •      Building your résumé;
  •      Conducting online job searches; and
  •      Completing online job applications.

The clinic will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Computer Lab, Room 311.

Questions? Call 202-442-7637.

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