JOB-SEEKERS

 
 

Career Center Plans Free Workshops


Job seekers can learn workplace computer skills, money management techniques

and how to write a resume at the Tennessee Career Center in Talbott.


The workshops are free to participants and are funded through a partnership

between Walters State Community College and the Tennessee Department of

Labor and Workforce Development. Workshops planned at the Tennessee Career

Center in Talbott, which is located on West Andrew Johnson Highway, are listed in the calendar below.


The Career Center @ Talbott offers a resource lab with computers, printers and fax machines that job seekers can use at no charge. Centers also may provide information

about the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, the

Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Tennessee Technology Center, Adult

Education Program, Walters State Community College and Workforce Investment

are available at the center. All services are free to anyone who is at least

18 years old.


Reservations are required to attend workshops. To make reservations or to

learn more, please call the Tennessee Career Center at Talbott at (423)

317-1078.


Resume Service




  Need some extra help with your resume or job search? The Career Center at Talbott offers Information Sessions on resume writing, computer basics, and many other topics.  At all of the area Career Centers, we can help you find out about hot careers, job openings, the General Equivalency Exam (GED), and much more



Job Search Service




  The Career Center @ Talbott offers several types of job search ranging from internet based search to local and regional newspapers. Let the staff of the resource lab help you find the perfect job for you



interviewing  tips




  1. • Show Enthusiasm

  2. • Talk about your
    accomplishments, skills, and abilities.

  3. • Explain what you can do for the company.

  4. • Demonstrate that you are a team player.

  5. • Turn negative questions into positive answers.

  6. • Summarize you strengths.

  7. • ASK FOR THE JOB



Resource Lab Contact




Denise Carr

denise.carr@ws.edu

Phone: (423) 317-1095

Fax: (423) 317-1061

 

JOB-SEEKERS - Looking for a job, We can help!

Services are funded by the Workforce Investment Act through a grant to Walters State Community College, which serves as the administrative entity for LWIA 2. Services are available to everyone regardless of race, gender, religion or handicap status. Assistive devices are available.

This project is funded under an agreement with the Department of Labor and Workforce Development

TDD# (423) 317-1113

There are 2 ways to file for UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

  1. 1. File by Internet

  2. Sunday - Friday (8am - Midnight)  -- *Internet not available on Saturday


  4. Go to   www.tennesseeanytime.org/labor/

  5. You can apply for Unemployment or update your weekly certification.  Once you are registered, you can report a missing check, file a wage protest, file an appeal and update your personal information.  If you don’t have access to a computer, they are available at your local Tennessee Career Center.  Only lack-of-work claims may be filed on the internet.  NO Federal Claims will be accepted.


  1. 2. File by Phone

  2. Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm


Call (615) 253-0800    or   1 (877) 813-0950


Please do not use cordless or cellular telephone equipment.  Telephone service is available at all Career Center Location.  Ask a front desk representative for assistance.  Wednesday through Friday are preferred call days due to lower call volume.


PLEASE HAVE THE FOLLOWING READY FOR INTERNET OR TELEPHONE CLAIMS


  1. Bullet  Social Security Number

  2. Bullet  Address

  3. Bullet  Drivers License Number

  4. Bullet  Phone Number

  5. Bullet  Fax Number

  1. Bullet  Employer’s Name

  2. Bullet  Employer’s Address

  3. Bullet  Last Day Worked

  4. Bullet  Reason for Separation

  5. Bullet  Last 18 Months of Employment

CALL 1-800-689-9799 (TIPS Line) each week to re-certify to receive you check