Monique
Workforce Challenge:
Monique worked as a Site Supervisor of her own Business, International Learning Links, Inc. in the city of Bellflower, CA for 11 years prior to its closure. Monique survived a 3 month layoff. In September 2014, Monique arrived at SELACO-WIB and spoke with a former SELACO-WIB employee who encouraged her to join the program. The biggest challenge Monique had was preparing her cover letter and résumé.
Workforce Solution:
Monique came to SELACO WIB in Cerritos in September 2014. She was assigned a case manager, attended job search workshops and “Steps to Economic and Personal Success.” She stated that she was looking for a career change. She was able to find what she was looking for and much more! Monique stated that Career Development Specialists (CDS) Anthony Sharp and Vivian Hochschild helped her to prepare an awesome cover letter and résumé, and that they were always supportive! SELACO-WIB nallowed Monique to stay within her past career, but encouraged her to remain open to obtaining a job that she would love!
Outcome & Benefits:
In September 2014, Monique took a part-time job at Sears as a cashier to keep her busy while she continued her search for full-time permanent employment. In March 2014, CDS Anthony Sharp, provided Monique with a job lead for a Career Services Advisor at American Career College in Anaheim, CA. Monique interviewed for the position weeks later and then received a call that she had been offered the job. Monique was elated that she found her dream job. When asked would she recommend SELACO-WIB to others, she said; “I have referred job seekers and will continue to refer them!” When asked what advice she would give to current and new customers, she said: “Continue to stay focused on your goal of obtaining a job/career. Keep in contact with your Case Manager (don’t just disappear). Use the information that the employees of SELACO-WIB offer. When or if you begin to feel depressed, speak to yourself, use encouraging words, and come out of it (Stay in “boot camp” with yourself), and be diligent in your job search.”
Congratulation, Monique!
