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The Western Maryland Consortium offers a wide range of employment skills. Sometimes the biggest hurdle for a job seeker to overcome is the fear of interviewing, writing resumes, cover letters, thank you notes, and filling out job applications, especially if it has been a long time since you needed job search skills. The Western Maryland Consortium is prepared to assist you.

INTERVIEWING:

How would you respond to the following?
-Why are you the right person for this position?
-What are your abilities?
-Can you tell me about a time when you had a problem at work and how you resolved the problem? -Are you ready to be interviewed by a team?
-Do you know how to be positive about previous employment, while still being truthful?
-Do you know how to explain a poor work history or how to be specific about gaps in employment?

The Western Maryland Consortium can help you with interviewing skills.

RESUMES, COVER LETTERS, AND THANK YOU NOTES:
When was the last time you had to prepare a resume?
-Did you know that today's employer demands a different resume than the one you would have written ten years ago?
-Do you know power words to use?
-Can you get an employer's attention in your cover letter?
-Did you know that it is proper to thank an employer for an interview?

Western Maryland Consortium has staff that can assist you with all of these concerns. It is our business to be up-to-date on what employers expect, to know what grabs their attention the quickest, and to know what will make you a memorable applicant.

APPLICATIONS:

-Did you know that 70% of all applications are never read?
-Do you know why 70% are rejected?

Western Maryland Consortium staff know and they will share their knowledge with you. There are ways to answer application questions that employers prefer.

-Do you know that certain color inks are a turn off?
-Do you know that some applications are a small test of your ability to follow directions?

Western Maryland Consortium staff is prepared to help you with all your concerns about filling out an application. It's our job to see that you application is one of the 30% that gets you an interview.

Make an appointment by contacting any of our offices.  Click here  for office locations and contact information.
Our agency has much to offer and is waiting to assist you. "YOUR EMPLOYMENT IS OUR GOAL"

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Pre-Registration Form
(This is NOT a Job Application)

This form will begin the process for entering into our program. We will contact you further after submitting the information below.

Today's Date:
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GENDER:
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If no, are you eligible to work in the U.S.:
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Disability:
   
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TO HELP WITH EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING/PLEASE CHECK ALL THAT APPLY:  
Are you presently drawing unemployment insurance?
   
I am looking for work.  
I am interested in Career Planning or Career Counseling.  
I have a physical or mental disability and would like to discuss employment options.  
I need to create a resume.  
Do you need assistance writing a resume?  
I have been laid off from a job in the past 6 months.  
I am receiving Public Assistance (TANF and/or Food Stamps)  
I am interested in getting my GED.  
I want information on attending college or vocational training.  
I would like to improve my computer skills.  

 

  
   
   

 

  
 

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