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Commentary | April 12, 2021

Webinars for federal resumes, Powerpoint, provides useful editing feedback

By Janki Patel, MyCG Writer

The Department of Homeland Security is offering several webinars for professional development throughout the month of April. 

Federal Resumes: Content, Structure, Layout
April 15, 10:00 am -11:30 am EDT
This workshop will offer practical advice for making improvements to your federal resume.
Webinar: https://share.dhs.gov/federalresumes/
Audio: 855-852-7677 PIN: 99999-060-2698

Powerpoint: Friend or Foe
April 16, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm EDT
This workshop will offer several simple strategies for making your PowerPoint slides more engaging and easier to read and understand. 
Webinar: https://share.dhs.gov/presentations/
Audio: 855-852-7677 PIN: 99999-060-2698 

Friendly Feedback: Giving Constructive Input on Others' Writing
April 30, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm EDT
This course offers a variety of tips for how to word your feedback and the kind of feedback to provide in order to help the writer, not just the writing. 
Webinar: https://share.dhs.gov/friendlyfeedback/
Audio: 855-852-7677 PIN: 99999-060-2698

Microsoft Edge is the preferred browser to preview and register for classes.


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