Job Search Workshops

Are you are tired of looking for work or maybe you're just tired of not finding work? We can help bring you the tools, tips and techniques you need to energize your search.

Job Search Workshop:
In this course two skilled Career Planning Specialists from Help Wanted will provide you with the knowlegde to streamline your search process, learn current trends and new job search techniques and improve your resume, your interviewing skills and your prospects.

Learn to find work quickly using today's techniques and tools by:
  • Discovering your strengths
  • Strategizing your search
  • Revamping your resume
  • Learning about networking
  • Practicing interview skills

Contact your Career Development Advisor today to get registered.

Libby Pegg     
p: 952.896.6805     
e: lpegg@benchmarklearning.com


Who is Help Wanted

Help Wanted is a local company specializing in career exploration, resumes, interview skills, job searching and placement. Two skilled Career Planning Specialists help to guide and coach students through the job search process as well as provide them with an online job search resource.

Benchmark Learning and Help Wanted have partnered to bring our students a full education package. We can now provide job skills education, followed by job search education and even placement assistance.


Career Planning Specialists

Mickey Moore
Director, Career Planning Resources

Mickey Moore leads Career Planning Strategy training for Help Wanted! Workshop. Mickey is a creative, energetic communicator with 25 years experience developing and leading people. Her training and coaching expertise crosses functions from Sales to Business Leadership to Human Resources and includes:
  • Senior Human Resources Consultant, Organizational Development, American Public Media (currently holds this position)
  • Strategic Sales Consultant, Sovereign City Radio Services
  • Director of Sales, Minnesota Public Radio; General Sales Manager, KDWB
  • MA in Human Development, Instruction and Coaching; MA in Business Communication
  • Recognized as a "Champion of the human spirit and a developer of human potential."

Julie Desmond
Director, Career Planning Resources

Julie Desmond leads Job Search Strategy training for Help Wanted! Workshop. Julie's approach to the job search has evolved over fifteen years of helping candidates at every career level find work in a wide range of industries. Julie knows there is work out there; her unique insights and strategies will help you find it.
  • Recruiting and career consultation experience including temporary and permanent staffing with Pro Staff Personnel, Hunter Hamilton Executive
  • Search and the Walstrom Group
  • Plan Your Career column appears weekly in Minneapolis newspaper, Insight News, and online at www.insightnews.com
  • Career planning advice featured at EmploymentDigest.com and JobsForSeniors.net
  • Guest on TV and radio programs to share new techniques for finding employment during challenging times.
Upcoming Dates 

Career Coaching


Individual and small group career coaching is also available.

Your career planning needs are unique and personal. If you prefer to work alone or with friends, consider private coaching sessions scheduled at your convenience.

To get started email our Career Development Team or call 952.896.6800.

Private sessions include phone consultations prior to and following an in-person meeting. $200 per two-hour session; fee may be split among participants.