In this course you will learn about:

• Online and printed career resources
• Helping people find specific job information (salary, companies, employers, etc.)
• Types of resumes (functional, chronological) and the advantages and disadvantages of each
• How to respond to requests for help with resumes or cover letters

This workshop will provide you with the techniques and resources you need to assist users seeking employment in today's marketplace. You will explore online career, salary and resume resources, search job and salary databases using specific position search parameters, and write resumes suitable for email, Internet and hard copy use. The instructor will provide sample resumes, templates, cheat sheets, and a webliography, as well as practical, useful tips that can be applied immediately.

Dana Lee is a graduate of the University of Southern California and holds an M.S. in Education. An experienced instructional designer, she has developed curricula and training programs for Fortune 500 corporations and educational institutions, as well as for Infopeople. She has 20 years of experience working with adult learners and is well versed in adult learning theory and teaching strategies. For over seven years she was an instructor for a non-profit human resources center in Pasadena, California, where she worked with people seeking employment. She is sensitive to the needs and common questions of job seekers. Ms. Lee is fully bilingual and continues to write and teach workshops in financial literacy, job search, and computer skills in both English and Spanish.