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MicroTrain Technologies gives you the computer skills and knowledge you need by applying the perfect combination of expert hands-on instruction, superior customer service and convenient training locations.

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MicroTrain Career Services Assistance

As a full-service computer training company, MicroTrain Technologies believes that complimentary career and employment development services should be part of the training package. When you take computer courses with MicroTrain, you're armed and ready with new knowledge that will give you an edge in the job market. The Career Service staff at MicroTrain is here to help you reach your goals.

MicroTrain Technologies' Career Services staff offers career counseling, which includes career tests, career planning sessions, and one-on-one career counseling with advice and ideas for your specific skill set. MicroTrain also offers resume review services as well.

You'll also be able to take advantage of interview preparation sessions. Dispel your nerves and fears by working with a MicroTrain career counselor to hone your interviewing skills, focus your message, and present yourself in the best light possible. The career counselors will work with you to target your career search and go after the best interview opportunities for your area of expertise.

For those students completing a certification program, MicroTrain also offers a referral program, built from the many relationships that they have developed with local and even national companies. These companies know the level of skill that comes from MicroTrain Technologies' graduates and this foot in the door often helps students to stand out above other candidates. 

As a MicroTrain Technologies student, you are encouraged to register with Career Services and start your job search prior to your course completion. This jump start will help you gain the necessary information and needed skills to develop and implement an effective job search.

Career Services will work with you one-on-one for efficient career planning, resume preparation, review and interview techniques.Career planning is a proactive process to help you plan and explore your career opportunities by understanding your unique blend of skills, talents, values, interests and personality traits and how they affect your career decisions. If you want to take charge of your career, MicroTrain Technologies Career Services offers you one-on-one counseling services, career planning information, advice and ideas to help you achieve that and more.

Resume Review

First impressions are very important. We will make sure we review the essentials of your resume and evaluate the punctuation, spelling, formatting and style including capitalization, content, message and flow. This generally entails a discussion of your career goals and qualifications and how these are represented in the document. We will indicate and recommend to you which area may need improvement to ensure that your resume stands out to potential employers.

Interview Techniques Preparation / Mock Interviews

Now that your resume is complete, your next step is to make sure you perform exceptionally well on your interview. We will meet with you to discuss any specific concerns or questions you may have about interviewing. We will also provide practice interviews that simulate the real interview, followed by a critique.

Job Placement Assistance & Referral Program

Imagine the powerful effects of strong connections with potential employers could have on your job search. MicroTrain Technologies Career Service department develops and sustains relationships with local and national employers to keep abreast of employment opportunities and promote the recognition of MicroTrain Technologies and its students. Upon registration, you are immediately added to the active email group to receive job leads open to direct submission of resumes.

To become eligible for job placement assistance and referral program, you first must create a resume and cover letter, complete your training program, have obtained an industry certification and concluded the career development process (consultation, resume review and interview preparation). After you have completed the necessary steps, we will notify you of all employment opportunities and refer you to a wide range of employers based on your qualifications.

Appointments with Career Services Specialist are required to complete registration, the Career Services process and to schedule mock interviews.Your appointment pledges our undivided attention to your career objective and needs. Be sure to register through the link provided above to begin your services today!

MicroTrain Career Services Assistance can help you obtain interviews and job leads. It is is up to you to convince prospective employers to give you the opportunity of employment. Demonstrating the ability to add value to the organization is key. Before you go on the interview be able to tell the company how you can add value and them ask for the position. Hand written thank you notes and emails go along way as well. No one at MicroTrain can promise you a job, we can help but it is ultimately up to your, skills persistence and professionalism. Good luck and happy job hunting. Remember when one door closes another opens.

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