Computer Skills Lead To Career Change

| Read Our Blog Read Our Blog Blog Computer Skills Lead to Career Change Lloret De Mar Pelayo February 19, 2020 Senior Services, Workforce 1 LaCrystal Brown owned her personal cleaning business for 25 years, and although she appreciated the alternatives and challenges owning a business had brought, she felt that it was time for a profession change. “I hadn’t been in an office in 30 years, so I wanted to be in an office surroundings and work on my pc skills,” says LaCrystal. She applied for the Senior Community Service Employment program (SCSEP) at National Able Network and shortly started her new journey. Lourdes Holguin, LaCrystal’s career coach, made certain that she went through National Able Network’s JUMPSTART coaching program. LaCrystal learned all about resume improvement, getting through Applicant Tracking Systems, interview preparation, LinkedIn, and a lot more. “The resume workshop helped me essentially the most because it really worked. I had a powerful resume, however needed help adjusting it a nd it did that,” says LaCrystal. As she worked on her job search and computer expertise, LaCrystal was placed the American Job Center of North Aurora. She was in a position to put her new abilities to make use of instantly! LaCrystal says, “It has helped build my confidence, and I’ve gained extra workforce expertise. Now, I’m serving to individuals with resumes and getting them on the best web sites for job search. Also, I’m giving out assets to the people that want them, and understanding the totally different [workforce] applications while working with a diverse population.” A Resource Coordinator place opened up at National Able Network and LaCrystal utilized. Her exhausting work paid off and she was employed! LaCrystal’s recommendation to older people in search of employment is, “Never hand over! You’re by no means too old to learn one thing new â€" no matter your ardour is.” One comment on “Computer Skills Lead to Career Change ” Way to go LaCrystal! You r email address will not be printed. Required fields are marked * Comment Name * Email * Website Subscribe me to your mailing record Receive our newsletters, breaking information alerts, and extra! Veterans Forward Orientation Careers by National Able Network: An Online Orientation for Nebraska Residents! Careers by National Able Network: An Online Orientation for Illinois Residents! View More…