Abstract: This interactive practical course dissects the interview process and presents it in easily navigable stages. Participants will learn to prepare for multiple types of interviews including screening interviews, intermediate interviews, on-site, and remote interviews. Job announcements will also be analyzed to identify critical performance factors. The course will help interviewees develop a strategic job search plan to locate employers and positions that correspond with their experience and values. This course is part of the ACS Career Pathway Series and  is for members seeking to gain skills to improve interview performance and for those who want to more successfully navigate the hiring process from start to finish. One lucky attendee will receive a $20 Amazon gift card (participant must be present to win the raffle).

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Bio: Lisa M. Balbes has been an independent consultant for over 25 years. A traditional resume is available, as well as a publication list and list of awards she has won. Recent projects include scientific writing, web site development and consulting. She has a professional profile on LinkedIn.com, and has been mentioned in the popular press. She does volunteer work for a number of professional and charitable organizations, and in her spare time practices all types of needlework, and haunts St Louis Area needlework shops. She also has two children. She is the current keeper of the Troop 352 Patch Blanket. One current quest is to find missing classmates from the Kirkwood High School class of 1981, where she was Lisa Marie Rosenberger. If you are one, or know one, please contact her. Mark Balbes provides technical and programming support, and Miles the Office Rabbit provided paper shredding and comic relief. That job has now been taken over by Caesar and Octavia.