Professional Workshops

No-cost career workshops for job seekers offered at SLATE Missouri Job Center

If you ever wondered how to get a job, first, you need to develop your résumé and interview skills. SLATE works with many local employers and understands what businesses are looking for when hiring new employees. We developed a number of workshops that could give you a competitive edge in your job search and help you get results faster.

How to Participate? 

To participate, you need to register with MoJobs network. Once you register, please click "Sign Up for a Workshop!" button below, and our staff will reach out to you with access to your workshop. 

*Registration is required. Participants need to register in MoJobs at least one day prior to the workshop they wish to attend. If you have already registered, you may sign up for a workshop up to one hour before it begins. 

What Workshops Are Offered?

Résumé Do's & Don'ts

In this workshop, you will learn how to prepare a résumé for both the Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and hiring managers to increases your chances for an interview. Workshop topics include:

  • Modern basics to build a professional résumé
  • Keywords and terms, how to use them effectively
  • Do’s and Don’ts for résumés
  • Résumé styles and formatting

Finding Your Fit

In this workshop, you will learn how to conduct career research, and develop a list of careers that are aligned with your interests, skills, and values. Workshop topics include:

  • Learn about your transferable skills
  • Explore your ideal job and employer
  • Career change Do’s and Don’ts

Network to Find a Job

Learn the importance of networking, effective strategies for networking, and develop a 30-second elevator speech.

Ace the Interview

In this workshop, you will learn what employers are expecting during the interview and about the interviewing process. Find out how to answer behavioral questions, and learn tips on how to prepare for your next interview.

Basic Computer

Review the components of a computer and learn to navigate the Operating System. You will learn the basics of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint and how to use them in the work setting. The workshop will look more deeply into Microsoft Word for the workplace and personal use. 

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