A successful mid- to senior-level job search requires focus, structure, and smart use of your time. This session is designed for professionals preparing for a purposeful, results-driven search in 2026. We’ll cover the essential action items that support an effective search, including: *Strengthening resumes and cover letters to...
AI & the Job Search January 22, 2026 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm A JFCS Career Services Event: AI tools are an increasingly common fixture of our daily lives, transforming the way we work, create, and communicate. Join us as we present an introduction to AI tools,...
Join fellow job seekers each Friday to connect, network and learn how to adjust to the new employment landscape and current job market. During this weekly session you connect with peers and will discuss with your peers how to identify, develop, and implement networking strategies and opportunities. Attendees...
Join us as we explore the challenges of the 2026 job market and the strategies you need to secure your desired job. Key topics include the importance of applying quickly to job openings, tailoring your resume to match job-specific requirements, and leveraging networking to gain an edge with...
Join JVS Careers as we help you take your LinkedIn knowledge to the next level. Our resident LinkedIn experts will go over topics such as personalized invitations, networking, and how to find the HR contact within a company.
Designed for infrequent or casual users of LinkedIn, this presentation offers guidance for getting noticed by recruiters and hiring managers. We will review best practices for your profile, how to optimize LinkedIn settings when seeking employment, and strategies for a successful job search on the platform.
Cyber crime is a business and personal risk. It's everyone's responsibility to be proactive. Join Jason Hopper & guest host Daniel Yoes when they discuss cyber security. You'll learn common cyber threats to watch out for, how to create strong passwords, and why humans are the biggest security...
The Virtual Interview Practice Program offers you a realistic practice interview to help you prepare for real job interviews. Jason Hopper at Jewish Family Service of Dallas coordinates this program. If you are interested in participating, please contact Jason Hopper directly at jhopper@jfsdallas.org and he will let you...
A job search for job seekers with disabilities can present different challenges and questions that may not come up for others. Learn how to have a productive job search, answer questions, how and when to disclose a disability, and what are reasonable accommodations. This presentation is for individuals...
The workshop will help individuals go from analysis paralysis during their job search to becoming a career implementer. In this workshop, Sherri will uncover the roadblocks that keep you from getting your dream job and help you to become a career implementer.
This workshop is intended to help participants identify their personality type and their career type. Careers are determined by an interaction between our personality and the environment – we want jobs with people like us! The goal is to create greater self-understanding, facilitate better career choices, and identify...
This interactive workshop will cover the basics of interviewing, including the STAR method for answering behavioral questions (“Tell me about a time when…”) and how to answer the dreaded “Tell me about yourself”. We’ll discuss how to prepare for an interview and give participants time to draft their...
