Montgomery County Public Libraries Offers Fall Programs for Job Seekers

For Immediate Release: Thursday, October 11, 2018

Under its workforce umbrella, Montgomery County Public Libraries offers a range of workshops to meet the needs of job-seeking county residents. Workshops offered this fall include:

LinkedIn Bootcamp for 45+

Learn how to use LinkedIn as a tool to conduct a successful job search in this two-session workshop. The power of LinkedIn as a powerful marketing and networking tool is often underutilized and misunderstood, particularly by 45+ job seekers, even though 95 percent of recruiters use LinkedIn.

LinkedIn Bootcamp for Jobseekers 45+ Part I

Focuses on the resources LinkedIn provides to the job seeker.

• Oct 24; 6 to 8 p.m.; Aspen Hill Library: Register here.
• Nov 27; 6 to 8 p.m.; Connie Morella Library: Register here.

LinkedIn Bootcamp for Jobseekers 45+ Part II:

Focuses on enabling job seekers to use LinkedIn strategically as part of an overall job search strategy.

• Oct 26; 6 to 8 p.m.; Aspen Hill Library: Register here.
• Nov 29; 6 to 8 p.m.; Connie Morella Library: Register here.

How to Apply for Jobs with Montgomery County Government

Find out everything you ever wanted to know about applying for jobs with Montgomery County Government.  In this practical session, a recruiter from the County’s Office of Human Resources will provide an overview of the County’s job application process.

• Oct 17;10 a.m. to noon; Silver Spring Library: Register here.
• Nov 1; 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.; Aspen Hill Library: Register here.

H.I.R.E. – Helping Individuals Reach Employment

Meet privately with career specialists who will be on hand to help with resumes, online job applications, job research, career exploration and much more. Available slots for one-on-one assistance fill fast. Early registration is encouraged.

• Rockville Memorial Library; Second and Fourth Tuesday of each month; 9 to 11 a.m.;  Register here.
• White Oak Library; first Thursday of each month; 10 a.m. to noon: Register here.
• Marilyn Praisner Library; Thursdays; 3 to 5 p.m.: Register here.

For more information, contact Adrienne Van Lare at 240-777-0035

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Release ID: 18-701
Media Contact: Judy Stiles 240-777-6536