Schedule	Third Quarter 2026 (Download the schedule) (Download the poster)
July 1	Coping with Change • Understanding your feelings • Coping with stress • Gain control • Opportunities of growth
July 8	Recognizing your accomplishments • Knowing and understanding yourself • Personal assessment inventory • Am I who I think I am?
July 15	Understanding Networking—The Hidden Job Market • What is it? How does it work? • Techniques to manage an effective network • Overcoming networking fears • Media and Social Networking • Internet Networking
July 22	Identifying Your Professional Assets • Knowing and understanding yourself • Am I who I think I am? • Assets and liabilities
July 29	Developing your resume • The message: What do I want to communicate • Styles: functional, chronological, etc. • Summarizing PAR's
August 5	Cover Letters, Thank-You Letters and References • Designing effective cover letters • Telephone etiquette and effective use • Thank you letters and their place
August 12	Money-Saving Strategies During Job Search • Preparing a budget • Dealing with banks and creditors • Credit Cards • Unemployment benefits and subsidies
August 19	Research for targeting your job search—Linked In • Identifying industries and companies • Considering company culture and size • Developing a plan of action • Finding the right fit with an organization
August 26	Job search techniques • Using the Internet • Informational interviewing • Directory of Organizations • Work Search Teams   • Recruiters
September 2	Interview Preparation and Tips • Types of Interviews • Preparation • Answering: “Why Should I Hire You?”
September 9	Interviewing Workshop • Practice answering and asking questions • Bring your resume and a job description
September 16	Alternate Career Choices (Starting a Business)
September 23	Dealing with Road Blocks & Setting Goals • Recognizing Common Blocks • How to move beyond the blocks or avoid them • Where to find motivation and support • Long & short term goal setting
September 30	Making Age Irrelevant in Your Job Search