State Employment Hiring Workshops

Workforce Services Information Notice
WSIN20-05

Issued: July 8, 2020

The Employment Development Department (EDD), in collaboration with the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR), has announced a series of no cost online workshops to provide guidance on the State of California hiring process.

During these workshops, presenters will discuss the state hiring process, including application details, preparing for assessments, the state interview process, and other tips. Four workshops are scheduled, including one for frontline service providers, and a three-part series for job seekers.

Frontline Training Providers Workshop

Training for Trainers
Monday, July 13, 2020
10 a.m. – 12 noon
Register at Training for Trainers Eventbrite invitation.

Designed for frontline service providers, such as career center counselors, workforce partners, and other organizations that assist job seekers to find employment. During this workshop, presenters from the EDD, CalHR and the Worker Education and Resource Center (WERC) will discuss the state hiring process, detailing the application, preparing for assessments, the state interview process, and other tips.

Job Seeker Series

Workshop 1: Overview of the State Hiring Process
Monday, July 20, 2020
2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Register at Jobseeker Series Eventbrite invitation.

Designed for job seekers from diverse communities throughout California. During this workshop the EDD and CalHR will provide employee testimonials from EDD staff, discuss the state hiring process, explain how to detail an application, and more.

Workshop 2: Tailoring Your State Application, Résumé and Statement of Qualifications
Monday, July 27, 2020
2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Register at Jobseeker Series Eventbrite invitation.

Designed for job seekers who attended workshop 1. During this workshop, the EDD, the WERC, and CalHR will provide tips on how to convey your experience on the state application, résumé and Statement of Qualifications.

Workshop 3: Test and Interview Preparation Tips
Monday, August 3, 2020
2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Register at Jobseeker Series Eventbrite invitation.

Designed for job seekers from diverse communities throughout California who attended workshops 1 and 2. During this workshop the EDD, the WERC and CalHR will provide tips on how to prepare for a state examination and interview.

Please share these workshops with interested workforce trainers and job seekers. Registration is limited to the first 500 participants. Register to secure your spot today!

/s/ JAIME L. GUTIERREZ, Chief
Central Office Workforce Services Division