Karla
Workforce Challenge:
After being laid off from a temporary assignment, Karla came to the America’s Job Center in Cerritos for an appointment with an unemployment insurance representative. Over the last seven years, she had been unemployed 3 times and was looking for stability. Since graduating from college right into a recession, Karla pursued an administrative career in the construction industry where she thought she could earn a good living. She felt her biggest challenge was maintaining a positive attitude.
Workforce Solution:
Karla enrolled with the center and attended the job search workshops. She regained her confidence and started to value herself again. She stated, “SELACO gave me hope. I felt a big sense of relief when I found out about such an organization that helps individuals. There are staff, resources, and workshops to give people the tools to search for jobs intelligently.”
Karla looked for jobs everywhere, but mainly online via ZipRecruiter where she found a job that matched her background and experience. She applied online and was offered a job interview. Before the interview, Karla practiced with an AJCC job coach and prepared herself for the big day.
Outcome & Benefits:
Karla nailed the interview and accepted a full-time position as a Project Administrator for a construction company in Temple City. She said that she really likes the salary, the hours and the professional interactions she’s had with the company owner so far. Karla advises other job seekers; “Project confidence, go for what you want or even a stepping stone to what you want. Picture success and go for it. Educate yourself, go to the library and read for inspiration. Get out of your house and go somewhere as if you were heading to work. Stay busy and keep a calendar on what you are doing for the week. Do not distract yourself in counterproductive activities such as watching TV or spending money for a temporary emotional boost. Talk to your Career Development Specialists and Facilitators. Attend Workshops. They’re there to help and they are passionate about what they do. Stay humble. There is always something to learn.”
Congratulations, Karla!
