About this Event
How To Get Hired for a Washington State Job - Military and Veteran Event!
Join us at Olympic College’s Bremerton Campus for a special event created for military personnel, veterans, and their family members interested in careers with Washington State. This interactive session will cover everything you need to know to stand out in the hiring process, including how to read and understand position descriptions, navigating NEOGOV (Careers.wa.gov), crafting strong cover letters and resumes, and sharpening your interview skills. We’ll wrap up with a Q&A to address your individual questions and provide additional guidance.
This event will also be streamed via Zoom for those who cannot attend in person.
If you need accommodations, please let us know ASAP so we can do our best to ensure they are available for you.
Agenda
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:15 AM
VERG and Class Introduction
🕑: 09:15 AM - 09:45 AM
Position Description (PD) Explanation
🕑: 09:45 AM - 10:30 AM
NEOGOV (Careers.wa.gov) Explanation
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Cover Letter and Resume Suggestions
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Interview Techniques
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Q&A
Event venue & nearby stays
Olympic Community College, 1600 Chester Avenue, Bremerton, United States
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