Employment Readiness Series

The Employment Readiness Series are classes designed to assist you with career development, resume building, and job searches. 

Previous Webinars

• Job Interviews - Information and helpful tips on how to prepare for a successful job interview.
• Cover Letter, References and Follow Up - Tips on how to prepare an effective cover letter, how to include references, and steps for following up with the interviewer. 
• Job Search Application Requirements - Focuses on the job application and paying attention to the requirements. 
• Civilian Resumes - The fundamentals of drafting a successful resume. Tips and information, so your resume gets your skills and experiences noticed. 
• Writing Your Federal Resume - Tips for veterans who are looking to write a Federal resume.

Informational Videos

Veterans' Employment Services Tips

• Establishing and Building Value to an Organization
• Good Faith Statement of Salary with Promise to Accept
• Researching Local Average Salaries 
• Salary Negotiation
• Michigan Veteran Friendly Employer Program
• Employers with Veteran Hiring Programs
• The Impact of Social Media
• Professional Email Addresses & Voicemail Messages
• Interviews: Dress for Success
• Superior Qualifications to List in a Cover Letter
• Cover Letter Template
• Resumes and References 
• Preparing for and Attending Job Fairs
• Dress for Success
• Using LinkedIn and Your Job Search
• Picking a Great Profile Picture
• Volunteering
• Job Search Platforms for Veterans
• Desired Wage & Willingness to Commute
• Relevant Volunteer Experience
• Avoid Jargon
• More than an MOS
• Translating Military Experience
• Military Occupational Specialties - Translators Resources
• Federal Resume Templates
• Your Federal Resume is Extremely Detailed
• Creating a USA Jobs Account
• Resume Content and Relevance
• Fine Tuning Your Resume
• Resume Templates
• Using O*NET
• Growth Outlook
• Interest Assessments
• Professional Development
• Career Exploration & Labor Market Information Workshop Presentation