WHAT:
Serving
as a bright light in a dark economy, University of Phoenix is hosting a series of free career workshops to help revamp Arizona’s
staggering unemployment rates.
University
of Phoenix – Phoenix Campus is hosting a series of free workshops hosted by a professional presenter to help job seekers
navigate into new territory when managing changes in their careers.
These workshops will emphasize the importance
of finely tuned resumes, noteworthy first impressions during in-person and phone interviews and utilizing the internet and
social media outlets to help the jobless stand out in an increasingly competitive marketplace.
WHEN:
Career Workshop Themes, Dates and Times:
Wednesday, September 15 | 6 to 8 p.m.
- Cover Letters for Impact
&
Dynamic Interview Skills
Tuesday, September
21 | 6 to 8 p.m.
- Maximizing the Internet for Your Career Search:
From
Search Engines to Social Media
WHERE:
University of Phoenix
– Mesa Learning Center
1620 S. Stapley Dr.
Phoenix, AZ 85040
RSVP: These
workshops are open to the general public. To register, call (480) 557-2945 or e-mail universityofphoenix.phoenixcampus@phoenix.edu
WHO: Presenter Stacie Garlieb is available to provide interviews and career tips. Reporters can reach her
via e-mail at info@successfulimpressions.net.
Garlieb is president of Successful Impressions,
a local company that helps people with their career searches. Her 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.
INTERVIEW: David
Fitzgerald, Phoenix campus director of University of Phoenix, is available to discuss
why the University is dedicated to supporting the local community as it endures uncertain
economic times.
Additionally, speak with career workshop participants about the value of this experience
and the current landscape of employment opportunities.
MEDIA
CONTACT: Nancy Newton, (602) 417-0684 (office),
(602) 697-7785 (mobile), nnewton@c-k.com
