Below you will find links that will open the Job Seeker Newsletters.  These newsletters are published each quarter.   Each has a different focus but all of them include several different topics of interest.

• Tips When E-mailing Your Resume for a Position - April 2013 - In this world of technology companies are requiring resumes to be sent by e-mail. The first question about e-mailing your resume is whether to send it as an attachment or just paste it in as text in the e-mail body. Career coaches and hiring professionals don’t agree on this issue. When it comes to attachments, they cite these pros and cons: ... read more
• How to Update Your Computer Skills - February 2013 - Computer skills are critical, both in the job search process and in most industries in the 21st Century. Do you need to upgrade your computer skills or learn for the first time? If you have little or no previous computer experience attend a workshop offered by a Workforce Development Center instructor.  For details on what is covered in each workshop check the Workshop Bulletin or go to the WDC website (www.wdc.racineco.com).  ... read more
• Exploring Career Options - October 2012 - Career exploration is a multifaceted and in-depth look at career options that a person may or may not have previously considered. It is strongly recommended to begin by taking the Career Assessment workshop. This workshop will help identify potential job titles/fields that match your abilities and interests. ... read more
• Your Attire Tells A Lot About You - July 2012 - Whether during the interview process or on the job, employers judge your appearance as a reflection of your total personality, or in relation to the type of work you will be doing. Based on a major survey of employers: ... read more
• Attitude Affects Your Job Interview - April 2012 - Regardless of your education, skills, work history, and background, approximately 75% of your success in obtaining employment depends on ATTITUDE - how you sell yourself to the employer. How you market yourself. How you present yourself to the employer. What you are doing during the job interview. Of course, you must also be dressed for success. ... read more
• Here's where the jobs will (and won't) be by 2020 - February 2012 - Considering a career change? You may want to think hard about nursing, and you probably don't want to set your sights on a job as a mail carrier.  The Bureau of Labor Statistics Wednesday released its predictions for what jobs will see the biggest growth - and the biggest declines - between 2010 and 2020. ... read more
• Improve Your Job Search by Overcoming Challenges - October 2011 - Job searching can be challenging if you have not kept up with the changes in technology and qualifications needed by employers. At the Racine County Workforce Development Center (WDC), we have the tools to assist you with any challenges you may have in finding a job. Below are a few questions we often hear from job seekers. ... read more
• Identify Your Transferable Skills - July 2011 - Regardless of your age or past work experience it is often confusing to decide what you should be doing for a living. Taking assessment tests at Racine County Workforce Development Center (WDC), and some free online assessments may help you identify other jobs or even broader fields that you might not have considered or know about. The tests will measure your interests, personality strengths, and/or skills. ... read more
• Power of a Portfolio - April 2011 - A professional portfolio is used by job seekers to document the extent of their training, experience,and accomplishments. This is an excellent way to highlight your skills and talents to a prospective employer. Presenting a well made portfolio in an interview can set you above the rest during the hiring process. Portfolios can also be used in a job fair, for college admissions, or for free lance work. ... read more
• Begin the New Year with the Right Job Search Methods - January 2011 - 2011 is the perfect time to get refocused on your job search methods. This is the year to find the right job for you using resources on job searching, recruiting, career development and labor market information The following resources are great tools to enhance your job search. ... read more
• Interview Questions Employers are NOT Allowed to Ask - October 2010 - A job interview is a very important time to express your skills, experiences, and eagerness for employment. What’s often over-looked are the interview questions that your future employer should not ask you ... read more.
• The New Resume Rules - April 2010 - Resume styles are changing. If you have solid skills and work experience but your resume isn’t getting any bites, you might need to consider a resume makeover. Check out what’s “in and out” below to help make your resume more cutting-edge. ... read more.
• Enhancing your Job Search in 2010 - January 2010 - Looking to jump start your job search for 2010? Whether you’re considering a new career or just job searching, make sure you are on target by following these tips ... read more
• What is a Green Job and Where Can I Find One? - October 2009 - Have you seen the phrase “green-collar worker” in your searches?  Washington State University developed a definition for “green-collar workers”.  These are individuals who are employed in the environmental sector of the economy.  Green jobs have a positive impact on the environment and include jobs at all levels of the earning spectrum.  ... read more
• Learning Adaptability in a Career Tsunami! - July 2009 - In times of economic hardship, some industries are harder hit than others. Typical career paths are seeing changes on a much larger scale than usual. There are new opportunities opening; and the old opportunities are closing. This means that the ability to be adaptable to change becomes most important during this time. ... read more
• How to Answer the 10 Top Interviewing Questions  - April 2009 - It’s always best to be prepared and to practice before any interview. Employers today like to use a variety of interviewing questions to get a feel for the interviewee and where they would fit in their company. ... read more
• Volunteering Can Help Your Job Search - January 2009 - Those currently out of work may want to consider devoting some of their free time to volunteering.  It is an excellent way to make a difference while advancing your own career objectives.  ... read more
• Soft Skills: What they are and why you need them - October 2008 - Every job requires a different mix of skills, knowledge, and experience depending on the employer’s needs.  Skills are sometimes categorized as “hard” and “soft” types.  The “hard  skills” involve the use of technology (computers, equipment, machinery, etc.) and the application of principles (math/ finance, administrative procedures, sales/ marketing and etc.).  While these core competencies are critical for job performance an additional must have for successful job seekers in today’s service based economy are people and relationship-building skills or “soft skills”. ... read more
• Summer Job Searching and Networking - July 2008 - With the summer approaching there are many windows of opportunity to network with new people and expand your network.  ... read more
• Spring Your Way to Volunteer Opportunities - April 2008 - Volunteering is not only showing what a good person you are, but it is also a great way to gain new experiences and develop new skills. ... read more
• Winterize Your Soft Skills - January 2008 - Knowing yourself when interviewing or when you are developing a resume is an important factor in your job search. One question you may be asked in an interview is “What are your skills?” If you are not ready to answer this question you may be eliminated from the candidacy pool. An employer wants you to know what your skills are and how they will be utilized in their organization.  ... read more
• Avoid the Holiday Job Search Blues - Winter 2007 - What is the secret to avoiding the Holiday Job Search Blues?  The answer is simple, stay busy!  It is going to take some extra effort during the holidays to be productive.  Why?  Because the outside world is too busy with the business of the holidays.  So, you've got to compensate by building extra activities into your routine.  So what extra activities can you build into your routine? ... read more
• Fall Into a New Career and Explore - Fall 2007 - Fall is a good time of year to start thinking of those New Year’s resolutions.  One of those resolutions may be the start of a new career.  Career exploration is an evolving process.  As with the changing times in our society from an industrial era to the technological era, there are many transitional phases throughout an individual’s lifespan. Therefore, it is important for you to investigate your career options. ... read more
• Apprenticeship Awareness Initiatives - Spring/Summer 2007 - Apprenticeship is a system of work-based learning that fulfills the needs of industry by preparing workers for skilled trades by combining on the job training with classroom instruction. Wisconsin has a long and proud tradition of apprenticeship training.  With the cooperation of industry ... read more
• Negotiating Salary - Fall 2006 - Most employers will not discuss the issue of pay until they have decided to hire you.  Start by taking a good look at your own salary requirements as well as developing an understanding of what your skills are worth ... read more