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The Fleet & Family Support Center (FFSC) will host a series of free career-readiness classes in the month of January. Classes are available to all with base access.
The FFSC is located at 21993 Bundy Road, Building 2090. To register for classes, call 301-342-4911. Click here to view the complete monthly class schedule.
Jan. 17, 9-11 a.m.: Effective Resumes This interactive training will review the basic types of resumes, which types are appropriate for different job seekers and what information should be included on each. It will also discuss the essential elements of cover letters to use in conjunction with the resume and how to market a resume effectively in the current job market. The training permits time for learners to draft an effective resume.
Jan. 18, 10 a.m.-Noon: Interview Skills This interactive training session discusses the interview process, including traditional and behavioral interviewing questions, as well as methods for responding to these questions using the STAR (situation, task, action, result) method. Resources will be discussed, and learners will have the opportunity to practice their interview skills with an employment coach or learning partner.
Jan. 22, 10 a.m.-noon.: Navigating Federal Employment (virtual via Teams) This training will focus on the federal employment process. It observes the process of creating a USAJobs profile as well as searching and applying for jobs in the federal government. It reviews unique hiring paths and special hiring authorities such as veterans and military spouse preferences, which offer a less-competitive hiring process. It also discusses the essential elements of an effective federal resume and provides an in-depth look at job vacancy announcements, assessments and job requirements. During the training, learners will draft a federal resume and practice completing other steps in applying for a job with the federal government.
Jan. 23, 10-11 a.m.: Job Search Strategies This training observes the most effective methods for job searching, including networking, job search engines, job fairs, social media and employment agencies. During this session, learners will identify their network, construct a personal elevator speech, write two search SMART goals and learn how to improve their professional online presence.
