SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The days of scanning the Sunday newspaper for jobs are long gone. The real action is online. But how do job seekers stand out from the crowd when applying to a job online? What social media skills do they need and what social media communities should they be a part of? With that in mind, JobWorks, Inc., which operates the San Diego Metro Career Centers, is helping job seekers develop their social media skills by teaching the power of social media in a job search.
The San Diego Metro Career Centers Social Media Workshops are twice a month and topics include, the Next Level of LinkedIn and the importance of Social Networking.
At a recent workshop facilitators brought in a San Diego employer to discuss the value of social media and it was standing room only. More than 70 job seekers filled the room to hear how a company looks for candidates online, and how they utilize social communities like LinkedIn.
“If employers are changing the way they hire by looking online, then job seekers have to change too,” said San Diego Metro Career Center workshop facilitator, Linda Cimmino. “We are helping job seekers set up LinkedIn accounts as well as giving them insight on social communities.”
“These social media workshops are another way we are bringing job seekers closer to the hiring companies in San Diego,” said Steve Corona, president of JobWorks, Inc. “The more options we give those looking for a job, the better their chances are of securing a position.”
The San Diego Metro Career Centers also offer training programs, skill assessments and career counseling. All services are available at no cost.
The next Social Media Workshop will be held on Tuesday July 12, 2011 at the South Metro Career Center located at 4389 Imperial Avenue in San Diego. For more information the workshops call the Metro Career Center at (619) 266-4200 or visit their website at www.metrocareercenters.org.
About JobWorks
JobWorks, Inc. is a non-profit corporation committed to developing and advancing America’s workforce. JobWorks has been hired by the San Diego Workforce Partnership to operate the San Diego Metro Career Centers located at 3910 University Avenue and 4389 Imperial Avenue. The U.S. Department of Labor provides funds for the Metro Career Centers in San Diego and similar such employment and training centers across the country. As an example, Michigan refers to such offices as “MichiganWorks.” The state of Texas refers to these offices as “Workforce Solutions.” In Indiana, the offices are known as “WorkOne.”