21st Century Job Skills – Workshops designed specifically for adults aged 50+
Older adults face special challenges when searching for a job. Perhaps your computer skills are a bit rusty. Maybe your resume is out of date – or makes you look dated. SeniorNet can help you overcome these challenges.
The curriculum consists of five two-session workshops. Students can take any or all of these workshops. The topics covered are:
Resumes and web sites
Create effective resumes-what to include and/or omit ● Create cover letters that work ● Update your resume using Word 2010 ● Learn how to use the most important career web sites: LinkedIn (a professional networking site), Careerbuilder and Monster.com
Word 2010
This workshop will show you the most important features of Word 2010, the standard for word processing programs. Topics covered include document creation and editing, formatting, resume creation and mail merge. (Even if you’re not looking for a job, this workshop will give you a basic understanding of this popular software program).
Excel 2010
This workshop will show you the most important features of Excel 2010, the standard for spreadsheet programs. Topics covered include spreadsheet creation and editing, formula creation, and converting data to chart. (Even if you’re not looking for a job, this workshop will give you a basic understanding of this popular software program).
PowerPoint 2010
This workshop will show you the most important features of PowerPoint 2010, the standard for presentation programs. Topics covered include presentation creation and editing, applying effects, and running a slideshow. (Even if you’re not looking for a job, this workshop will give you a basic understanding of this popular software program).
Outlook 2010
This workshop will show you the most important features of Outlook 2010, the standard for standard for managing calendars/contacts/tasks. In addition to these functions, the workshop provides an overview of Outlook’s e-mail features. (Even if you’re not looking for a job, this workshop will give you a basic understanding of this popular software program).
For more information call (631) 427-3700 x 268 or x 235