Focusing On Your Path: Identifying Your Personality & Career Types
2025-09-26 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-01 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-10-08 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
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 individual career development needs.
Please take the Interest Profiler assessment here: https://www.mynextmove.org/explore/ip. Record your results.
This assessment needs to be completed before the workshop, as individual assessment results will be discussed during our time together.

A Complete Guide to Transitioning Careers
2025-09-26 13:00 - 14:00
Feeling stuck and that it’s time for a change in your career? We will discuss how to effectively switch careers by identifying transferable skills, strength stock-taking, and the best way to shift your personal brand. In this workshop you will learn exercises that will help you gain clarity, direction, purpose and/or focus. Look forward to learning how to stand out from other applicants and win the interview during this professional transition.
Please note: All times are in Eastern Time Zone

Interview Prep Workshop
2025-09-29 10:00 - 11:00
Learn how to better prepare for an interview, understand the different types of interviews and answer common interview questions. This workshop will address how to tackle difficult interviewing moments as well as help you gain strategies on the do’s and don’ts of salary negotiation.
All times are Eastern Time Zone!

Microsoft Excel (Advanced/Intermediate) - Advanced Tools & Dashboards on-line course - Sept. 29-Oct. 1, 2025
2025-09-29 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-30 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-01 14:00 - 16:00
Microsoft Excel (Advanced/Intermediate) – Advanced Tools & Dashboards on-line course.
This session runs from September 29 – October 1.
Sept. 29 – Data Cleaning & What-If Analysis
Sept. 30 – Advanced Charting & Macros
Oct. 1 – Power Tools & Final Project
Join Jewish Family Service of Greater Dallas for this awesome series. When you sign up on this link you are signing up for all three (3) days.
This course expands on topics from the Microsoft Excel Advanced course held September 8–10, and Microsoft Excel Advanced Course held September 15-17. But don’t worry if you missed it— you’re still welcome to join and will benefit from the material!
By the end: Students move from intermediate comfort → advanced data analysis & dashboard creation. They’ll finish with practical skills for business reporting and automation.

Caffeinate Your Career - Entry Level Jobs vs. AI Taking Them Away
2025-09-30 11:00 - 12:00
Join Career Coach Jason Hopper & guest host Veteran Career Specialist Sean Sweeden, CDR when they discuss how to get an entry level job when AI is eliminating them.
You'll learn AI resistant roles, how to gain experience in your field, and tactics for building a portfolio.
It’s easy to join us live! Go to the JFS Dallas home page on LinkedIn, and click the follow button. Click the tab for events, and find Caffeinate Your Career, and click the “attend” button. You’re done! You’ll be notified at 10:00 CST when we go live and you can chat any questions to us! Or just hang out in the chat and network with others!

Virtual Interview Practice Program
2025-09-30 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-10-07 14:00 - 15:00
Virtual Interview Practice Program (VIP²)
The Virtual Interview Practice Program offers you a realistic practice interview to help you prepare for real job interviews.
In each virtual session, you’ll have an opportunity to answer interview questions that are crafted specifically for your field of interest, and receive feedback on your responses and overall performance.
Appointments are available Tuesdays at 2:00PM EDT.
How it works: Our practice interview program is run by a group of hiring professionals who volunteer their time to help increase your interview skills.
You will be assigned an interviewer. You will log on, and will be put with the interviewer into a breakout room.
Your interview will be 30 minutes with 15 minutes of feedback.
The interviewer will send a feedback form, will be emailed to the participant by the end of the week.
You must schedule an appointment with Jason Hopper at jhopper@jfsdallas.org and put VIP2 in the subject line. We’ll need a copy of your resume and a job title you want to interview for.

Networking for Job Seekers
2025-10-03 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-10 12:00 - 13:00
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 share and explore ways to: – meet and engage with potential employers – expand your network and create networking opportunities and – expand job and job search opportunities.
Join the group once or every Friday to learn from and with fellow job seekers, sharing experiences and learning new skills as we navigate the employment landscape – together.
Connect | Share | Learn

Ask, Answer, Ace: The Art of Interviewing
2025-10-06 11:00 - 12:00
Insightful and interactive webinar on the art of interviewing. We will cover tips of building self-confidence and asking the right questions.

Chat GPT for Job Seekers - Advanced
2025-10-06 13:00 - 14:00
Join JVS Careers and Project EM on Monday, October 6th at 1:00 PM for the new ADVANCED section of Chat GPT for Job Seekers to learn more tips and tricks on how YOU can streamline your job search using Chat GPT.

Resume and Cover Letter Workshop
2025-10-06 15:00 - 16:30
Learn how to effectively create or revise two of the fundamental tools for conducting a job search in the current market.

Job Search with a Disability
2025-10-08 11:00 - 12:00
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 with a disability, parents/caregivers, and professionals helping those with disabilities.

Silver Fox Networking Workshop for Job Seekers 50+
2025-10-08 11:00 - 12:00
Silver Fox is a networking workshop designed to support older adults in finding meaningful employment navigating today's job market and learning how to combat ageism. Please click the “Register” button to join us.

Networking and the Art of the Informational Interview
2025-10-09 10:00 - 11:30
Everyone says I should be doing more informational interviewing, but what exactly is this and how do I get started? And why is it so important?
In this webinar, Deb Krawiec will delve into the art of the informational interview and share valuable information on how to engage and establish networking connections.
If you have been hesitant in reaching out to individuals you know, or may want to get to know, this is the webinar for you! You will learn how to re-establish former connections and build new connections. This dynamic webinar will also include a wide variety of sample scripts to help build your confidence.
There will be 20 minutes of open networking with fellow job seekers after the presentation.

Addressing Ageism: Tips for Older Job Seekers
2025-10-09 10:30 - 12:00
Did you know that age discrimination impacts job seekers starting around age 40?! At the same time, the percentage of older workers in the workforce is increasing, and employers must adapt to this reality. In this webinar, you’ll learn specific strategies to help yourself stand out and get hired as an older job seeker.
During this webinar, we’ll cover:
A closer look at “older workers”
Age-related workforce projections
Employer perceptions and why age bias still exists
Actions YOU can take to overcome age bias and land your next job

ReStart: Ready, Set, Reinvent *This workshop is for Survivors of Domestic Abuse
2025-10-09 12:00 - 13:00
This workshop is for survivors of domestic violence ready to reclaim their identities and empower themselves. Through interactive activities, you'll discover your authentic self, envision your future, and set actionable goals. The session also includes helping navigate career paths, leverage transferable skills, and explore options like advancing in your career, starting fresh, or developing a slash career. Facilitators will offer insight into how to capitalize on strengths, overcome challenges, and maximize opportunities in today's evolving job market.

How to Network and Job Search Like a Pro
2025-10-09 12:30 - 13:30
Tired of filling out applications and submitting resumes without results?
Stop today and instead learn our networking strategies and tips to land the job of your dreams! Join us as we explore and share our easy process – step by step.

Résumé Revamp: Make Your Skills Stand Out
2025-10-09 13:00 - 14:15
Gain insights on how to tailor your résumé to specific job descriptions, highlight your skills and industry experience, and create an impactful Career Summary.
What We Will Cover:
• The main sections of any effective résumé
• How to choose the right résumé format for your professional experience
• Optimizing your résumé for the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• Developing accomplishment statements that showcase your value
• Writing an engaging Career Summary
Materials Needed: A copy of your résumé for reference.

Career Transitions and the Mature Worker
2025-10-09 13:00 - 14:30
Career Transitions and the Mature Worker
October 9 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
A JFCS Career Services Event:
Learn to Navigate the landscape of today’s ever changing workforce. Regardless if you are returning to work, changing careers, or pursuing a passion there are many ways you can position yourself to be just what the employer needs. Highlight your strengths and attributes to maximize your efforts towards a successful career.
Presented by Lisa Lenhart – llenhart@jfcspgh.org
Registration closes at 5:00 PM the BUSINESS DAY PRIOR to this workshop. Registrations after the deadline will not be accepted.
Please email us at Career Services, if you need to cancel your registration.
YOU WILL BE EMAILED A ZOOM LINK UPON REGISTRATION – PLEASE REMEMBER TO SAVE IT IN YOUR CALENDAR.

Realizing Resilience
2025-10-09 14:00 - 15:15
When you join this course we will dive deeper and build real, lasting resilience skills with a supportive group.
What You’ll Get:
A practical, proven framework for navigating stress and life’s curveballs
Skills you can begin using right away
Tools for mindfulness, self-compassion, managing mindset, and more
A safe, welcoming space to connect, reflect, and grow
Meets once a week for six weeks, virtually.

LinkedIn 101
2025-10-09 15:00 - 16:30
LinkedIn is a critical tool in your networking toolbox. Social media continues to impact the job market and learning the best ways to show your worth online is crucial to landing your next position.

Job Search Strategy
2025-10-13 10:00 - 11:00
Join us for a 1-hour workshop where we will explore strategies to conduct a successful job search that will help you secure employment more effectively. This workshop will cover key information regarding organizing an action plan to move your job search forward. Topics will include how to handle the emotional roller coaster, job choice and self-assessments, identifying potential employers, creating a personal branding statement, networking strategies and more.
All times are Eastern Time Zone!

Expand Your Reach Through Networking
2025-10-13 15:00 - 16:30
Whether you connect in person, online, in groups, at events or through your own personal relationships, doing it professionally and effectively is essential to your job search success.

Interviewing 101
2025-10-14 12:00 - 13:00
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 responses to some common questions. If it’s been a while since you interviewed, or you want to upgrade your interview preparation skills, join us!

Braving the Digital Landscape: Digital Skills for Content Creation
2025-10-14 13:00 - 14:00
How does your content creation impact your job search? Sharing text, images, audio, and video can make you visible to recruiters if you do it in a thoughtful way. Knowing what tools can help you and what tools are wasting your time is a good place to start. Join us for this interactive workshop and share what content tools you are using and where you are posting to gain traction with your audience.
