Learning and Development is pleased to welcome Travis Gershaneck, Veteran Fellow, to the Career Support Services team! Travis has dedicated his professional life to the world of public affairs and storytelling. He has served eight years in the U.S. Marines as a communications strategy manager, community relations liaison, military broadcaster, photographer, videographer, and marketing and communications director. He left the military in 2021 and is currently a student at Seattle University working towards his undergraduate degree in strategic communications. He will be involved with all communication and marketing efforts in support of the Career and Culture Division of the Department of Human Resources.

Join us in welcoming Travis to the King County team!

Showing support and appreciation is critical for cultivating a climate where your team is motivated and committed to the County’s True North and Values. These strategies and conversation tips will help employees thrive and prevent feelings of being overlooked or underappreciated. Check out this seven minute eLearning video Making Your People Feel Valuable in NEOGOV to learn how to inspire employees so they feel like valuable assets to the success of the organization. 

You can explore more of these ideas in the Leading the Way series and see why more than 90% of past participants have said that the courses were relevant and helpful to their job. 

Staying Steady – Online – As leaders we are often balancing multiple priorities and demands. This year has been especially difficult in finding ways to stay steady ourselves and ensure the wellbeing of our teams, especially as we continue with Future of Work planning, re-entry anxiety at home/work, and racism as a public health crisis. Join us for an interactive session that focuses on prioritizing your wellbeing as a leader and supporting your team with strategies to build a sense of stability and resiliency, to work more effectively. Sessions are free and are offered monthly. The next session will be Wednesday, July 27, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Click here to choose this date or scroll through to find a date that best fits your schedule.

This two-hour virtual workshop will provide you tips and strategies on how to make your application materials stand out. Learning objectives include: • Understanding the purpose of the job application, resume, cover letter and supplemental questions and how to make each of them more effective • Deciding what to include in your resume and the best format to showcase your qualifications • How to write a cover letter tailored to the specific position • Identifying and showcasing your accomplishments and transferable skills 
The next workshop will take place on August 17, 2022, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Click HERE to register and to see additional dates.

This 90-minute VIRTUAL, small group workshop is designed to provide mock interview practice and feedback using the STAR-LA method as taught by King County Career Support Services. This workshop is for participants who have attended the Career Support Services led Strategic Interviewing Tips and Techniques online workshop or have watched the 10-minute STAR-LA method video found on the Career Support Services website at www.kingcounty.gov/CSS. 
This workshop will take place August 23, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Click HERE to register and to see additional dates.

This two-hour VIRTUAL workshop will provide you with strategies and tips to help you to do your best during the interview. Learning objectives include: • How to prepare for a virtual job interview • The interview structure and types of questions you will be asked • The STAR-LA method and how to use it to provide organized and complete responses • General tips and strategies 
This workshop will take place August 25, 2022, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Click HERE to register and to see additional dates.