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MIRA USA held a job-seekers workshop on Saturday, November 2, 2019 in Queens, New York.\u00a0 Over 50 people attended the workshop titled, “Building Job Searching Capacity,” where guest speakers taught the attendees how to build an effective r\u00e9sum\u00e9 and cover letter, how to utilize\u00a0social media networks such as LinkedIn, and tips for a successful job interview.<\/span><\/p>\n The event included the participation of Pilar Cantor, a recruiter for a wealth management firm, who taught participants about the proper presentation of a r\u00e9sum\u00e9 and a cover letter.\u00a0 Another guest speaker, Sofia Carre\u00f1o, a communications director at CUNY CITIZENSHIP NOW, discussed how our activity on social media can have a positive as well as a negative effect on our job seeking activities.\u00a0 She also reviewed professional social media networks like LinkedIn and the ways it can help with finding the ideal job.\u00a0 Lastly, guest speaker Sandra Acu\u00f1a, who works in talent acquisition at an engineering firm in New York, gave tips and techniques to consider when preparing for a job interview. This activity concluded with a session where participants received a free review of their r\u00e9sum\u00e9.\u00a0<\/span>
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\n<\/span>The attendees were grateful to the MIRA USA volunteers for\u00a0this event and for the unique opportunity to have their r\u00e9sum\u00e9 reviewed professionally.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n