July 2021 Job Search Webinars on Kinsa CareerEdge
Each month, Kinsa CareerEdge™, powered by Kinsa Group, offers free weekly webinars to address topics most important to your job search.
A live question and answer session is held at the end so you can get unstuck by what may be holding you back in your job hunt.
Don’t Let Your Past Limit Your Future
Date: Thursday, July 8th
Time: 1:00 pm EST (10:00 am PST, 11:00 am MST, 12:00 pm CST)
Description: There are not many job seekers who have a perfect job history. In fact, often it’s not the most qualified person who gets hired, it’s the candidate who packages themselves well and interviews best. During this session, we will address the following:
• How to handle problem areas on your resume or CV during interviews
• The importance of your accomplishments
• How to overcome objections
Determine if a Job Posting is Worth Your Time
Date: Tuesday, July 13th
Time: 11:00 am EST (8:00 am PST, 9:00 am MST, 10:00 am CST)
Description: It’s important to spend your valuable time on activities that will provide you with the greatest chance of success in your job search. Job postings are where there is the highest level of competition and lowest rate of return on your time and efforts. However, 10-15% of your job search, should involve reviewing Job Postings. During this session, we will discuss the following:
• Identify viable job postings
• Screen for red flags
• Determine best use of your time
Prepare for the Most Difficult Interview
Date: Wednesday, July 21st
Time: 2:00 pm EST (11:00 am PST, 12:00 pm MST, 1:00 pm CST)
Description: Have you ever been asked a question during an interview that caused you to draw a blank? How can you effectively respond to inappropriate or discriminatory questions? We’ll give you tips to master difficult interview preparation. This session will teach you how to effectively handle the following:
• Situational interview questions
• Inappropriate interview questions
• Discriminatory questions
• What to do if you don’t know an answer
Directly Contact Hiring Authorities
Date: Tuesday, July 27th
Time: 11:00 am EST (8:00 am PST, 9:00 am MST, 10:00 am CST)
Description: Most decision makers have a weak link in their department or company. Often this has not been discussed with Talent Acquisition or Human Resources and there is no active search. These unadvertised inactive jobs can provide you with a great opportunity to get hired at one of your targeted companies. During this session, we will discuss the following:
• Importance of contacting hiring authorities directly
• Your best contact in a targeted company
• Effectively Market Yourself
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