Networking: The Key to Professional Success

The North Branch of the Denton Public Library will present part 3 of in the library’s Job Success series, Networking: the Key to Professional Success, on Saturday, May 7 at 3 p.m.   Keturi Beatty, owner of Optimize Communication, will talk about maintaining and benefiting from a professional network.

Topics covered include:

• The importance of networking once you attain your job
• Finding mentors in the workforce – mentors provide insight
• Basic skills and workplace etiquette
• Establishing a work ethic of excellence
• Every day is a job interview – a chance to be noticed 

Where:           North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust

When:             Saturday, 5/7  3-5:00 pm

This workshop was previously advertised for a different date, but the date has been moved to Saturday, May 7 at 3 pm.  There is no charge to attend this workshop. 

For more information, please call 940-349-8726.  You may also e-mail Fred.Kamman@cityofdenton.com.

Interview Skills: The Key to Getting Your Dream Job

The Emily Fowler Central Library will present part two in the library’s Job Success Series, Interview Skills: The Key to Getting Your Dream Job.   Keturi Beatty, owner of Optimize Communication, will cover strategies for succeeding in any job interview.

Topics covered include:

• What to do before, during and after the interview
• How to answer tough questions
• The importance of body language
• Gaining confidence in your skills

Where:           Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland Street

When:             Saturday, 4/16  3-5:00 pm

There is no charge to attend this workshop. 

For more information, please call 940-349-8726.  You may also e-mail Fred.Kamman@cityofdenton.com.

Interview Skills Training

 

Fine tune your interview skills at the South Branch Library! Keturi Beatty of Optimize Communications will discuss effective strategies for successful job interviews on Saturday, October 16 at 2 p.m.

Topics covered will include:

• What to do before, during and after the interview

• How to answer tough questions

• The importance of body language

• Gaining confidence in your skills

When: Saturday 10/16 2-3:30 pm

Where: Denton Public Library – South Branch

3228 Teasley Lane in Denton

Please call the South Branch to register.

For more information and to register, contact 940-349-8726. Please leave a message and I will get back with you. You may also e-mail Fred.Kamman@cityofdenton.com.

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Need Help With Your Job Skills?

The Texas Workskills Development in Libraries project better known as TWDL (pronounced ‘Twiddle’) has begun. TWDL was created to help Texas residents obtain information and learn better ways to look for a job as well as providing ways to improve their job skills. The project supports Texas library staff, management and volunteers in gathering 21st Century job training resources that can be easily accessed and offered to all Texans.

Information about resume writing, interviewing strategies, and job searching can be found by either visiting the Denton Public Library or the TWDL web site, www.twdl.org. In addition to information, another highlight of www.twdl.org is the links to self-paced tutorials, lists of agencies offering free training by region and much more. Created for Texas residents and library staff, www.twdl.org allows all to access this valuable information 24/7.

“The public library has always been known as a resource for providing quality information, and now during these economically stressful times,  we wanted to provide work skill information that will help people become employed or improve their skills,” said Wylaina Hildreth, Senior Librarian. So, we invite one and all to come into the library or visit www.twdl.org as part of their job search or work skill improvement.

Texas Workskills Development in Libraries is a cooperative effort by the Big Country Library System, Houston Area Library System, North Texas Library Partners, Northeast Texas Library System, Texas Trans-Pecos Library System, and West Texas Library System.

For more information, contact Sian Brannon, North Branch Manager, at 940.349.8759 or at sian.brannon@cityofdenton.com.

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Resumes, Cover Letters, and Interviewing Class

The Denton Public Library will host a “Resumes, Cover Letters, and Interviewing” instruction program at the Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland Street, on Tuesday, June 15^th from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Carolyn Davidson Brewer, Assistant Director, of the North Texas Library Partners will instruct participants in basic guidelines for creating a resume and cover letter including hard copy and online.  Basic interviewing tips will also be covered.  Attendance is free, but participants must pre-register.  Please call 940.349.8256 to register.

For more information please call Jess Turner at 940.349.8256, or e-mail Jess.Turner@cityofdenton.com

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