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Effingham - Resume Development Workshop VIRTUAL

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The Effingham local office is presenting Resume Development - a virtual workshop. Workshop Topics: Understanding Job Postings Applicant Tracking System (ATS) Resume Types Building the Resume/Data Sets Job & Career Portfolio Cover Letters Applications Career Fairs Translating Military Skills
Thursday, July 9, 2026
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT

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