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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 1, 2010
Media Contact Teri Bockting
IS IT TIME TO CHANGE CAREERS? UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
TO OFFER RESUME BUILDING WORKSHOP & CAREER ADVICE
WHAT: Recognizing
the Arizona Department of Commerce continues to report staggering job losses statewide, the marketplace is getting increasingly
competitive as people face stiff competition for the same jobs. University of Phoenix
is hosting a free career workshop hosted by a professional presenter to help job seekers navigate into new territory when
managing changes in their careers. University of Phoenix – Southern Arizona is hosting a free career workshop to help job seekers gain an edge when
taking the next step in their professional life. The professional presenter will teach attendees how to build their best resume
and manage career changes.
“Sometimes the best course of action for the unemployed is to find opportunities to re-career,”
said University of Phoenix – Southern Arizona Campus Director Gregg Johnson. “We want to help our neighbors consider
the many ways one’s current job skills are transferable to other careers.”
WHEN:
Monday, July 19 from 6 – 8p.m.
WHERE:
Tucson River Road Campus 555
E. River, Tucson, AZ 85704
RSVP: The workshops are open to
the general public. To register, call (520) 239-5260.
WHO:
Presenter Stacie Garlieb is available to provide interviews and career tips. Reporters can reach her via e-mail at
info@successfulimpressions.net.
As president of Successful Impressions,
a local company that helps people with their career searches, Garlieb’s expertise includes writing compelling cover
letters, helping people differentiate themselves from other job seekers, preparing questions for employers, mastering successful
in-person and phone interviews, and using the Internet for job hunting.
WHY:
“At University of Phoenix, our
philosophy is that there are always opportunities to learn, advance our skills, and grow our strengths,” said Johnson.
“It is hoped this free community service will help people find creative new ways to live meaningful, productive lives
based on their personal work history.”
ABOUT UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX University of Phoenix is constantly innovating to help students balance education and life in a rapidly changing
world. Through flexible schedules, challenging courses and interactive learning, students achieve personal and career aspirations
without putting their lives on hold. As of May 31, 2010, 476,500 students were enrolled at University of Phoenix, the largest
private university in North America. University of Phoenix serves a diverse student population, offering associate’s,
bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs from campuses and learning centers across the U.S. as well
as online throughout the world.
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