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Experience Unlimited - Local Information

To find a job or fill a job, contact Experience Unlimited at the location nearest you. These interactive career resource centers offer a variety of workshops on job search techniques, résumé writing, and interviewing techniques. For more information about locations and times, contact your local chapter directly:

Anaheim, Canoga Park, Contra Costa, Corona, Fremont, Fresno, Irvine, Lancaster, Manteca, Oakland, Pasadena, San Francisco, San Rafael, Santa Cruz/Capitola, Simi Valley, Sunnyvale, Torrance, West Covina

Anaheim

2450 E. Lincoln Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92806
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Phone: (714) 518-2365
FAX: (714) 518-2387

Orientation

Two per month

Workshops

  • The Pathway to Membership
  • Résumé Writing
  • Electronic Résumé
  • Interviewing Techniques
  • Networking
  • Jumpstart

More Information

All required workshops must be completed to become a member.

In addition to the orientation and required workshops for membership, we offer one-on-one résumé critiques, workshops on office technology, and other subjects that are designed to assist members in their search for employment (i.e., “How to Handle a Job Offer,“ “How To Negotiate Salary,“ “Tips for Those Considering a Consulting Career,“ and “Assessing Skills for a Career Change.“)

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Canoga Park

Experience Unlimited of Canoga Park
Canoga Park/West Hills WorkSource Center
21010 Vanowen Street
Canoga Park, CA 91303
Phone: (818) 596-4431
FAX: (818) 596-4428
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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Contra Costa

4071 Port Chicago Hwy, #250
Concord, CA 94520
Phone: (925) 602-0166
FAX: (925) 602-0168

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Corona

Inland Empire Experience Unlimited Chapter
237 W. River Road
Corona, CA 92880
Phone: (951) 340-4029
FAX: (951) 340-4058
Hours: M, T, W, Th 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; F 8 a.m. - noon

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Fremont

ProNet
Tri-Cities One-Stop Career Center
39155 Liberty Street Suite B-200
Fremont, CA 94538
Phone: (510) 794-3681
FAX: (510) 794-2400
Hours: Monday - Friday 9 a.m - 4:45 p.m.

Orientation

Every Monday at 9 a.m.

Workshops

Workshops are held every other week - Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to noon in Room C-300. Please call for specific dates and times.

Monday: Orientation /Job Prep
Tuesday: Job Search
Wednesday: Résumé
Thursday: Interviewing

More Information

Membership requires completion of the workshop series, attendance at weekly general meetings and volunteer hours to one of three committees. As a member in good standing you will receive job listings, participate in focus groups and advanced workshops.

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Fresno

Central Valley Professionals
3302 N Blackstone, Suite 225
Fresno, CA 93726-5389
Phone: (559) 230-3628
FAX: (559) 230-4049
Hours: Monday - Friday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Orientation

Tuesdays at 10 a.m.

Workshops

Call for the date. Our workshop hours are 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday, with a general meeting on Friday

More Information

Members are required to volunteer four hours per week working on their assigned committee.

In addition to the orientation and required workshops for membership, we offer one-on-one résumé critiques, workshops on office technology, and other subjects that are designed to assist members in their search for employment (i.e., “How to Handle a Job Offer,“ “How To Negotiate Salary,“ “Tips for Those Considering a Consulting Career,“ and “Assessing Skills for a Career Change.“)

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Irvine

EU Irvine
125 Technology Irvine, Suite 200
Irvine, CA 92618
Phone: (949) 341-8076
FAX: (949) 341-8079
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Orientation

Fridays 8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Workshops

Workshops are held Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. and are held in the EU Training Room.

Monday: Job Search Plan, Setting the Groundwork
Tuesday: Networking/Résumé Prep
Wednesday: Interview Preparation
Thursday: HR Manager Interview
Friday: Hiring Manager Interview/Salary Negotiation/Graduation

Various workshops are provided for members as they are scheduled and become available.

More Information

Standard dress code for EU members is business casual. Interview dress is required on Thursdays and Fridays of the initial training week. Business dress is required for job fairs, recruitment sessions, and meetings with employers and companies as appropriate.

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Lancaster

Professionals Plus Networking Group
1420 West Avenue “I”
Lancaster, CA 93534-2129
Phone: (661) 726-4140
FAX: (661) 945-5767
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Orientation

Second and fourth Wednesday of each month from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Workshops

Workshops on résumé writing and interviewing are provided for members on a monthly basis.

More Information

Weekly member meetings are Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon.

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Manteca

Professional Resource Network (PRN)
302 Northgate Drive
P.O. Box 2006
Manteca, CA 95337-1206
Phone: (209) 825-2064
FAX: (209) 825-1344
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Orientation

Wednesdays, 9 a.m.

Workshops

Job Search Strategies for Professionals, Résumé and Cover Letter, Interviewing and Salary Negotiation and Mock Video Interview workshops are offered to members. Please call for dates and details.

More Information

Each member volunteers a minimum of 16 hours per month with credit given for attending the weekly general and departmental meetings. Through the volunteer work, members share job leads, make contacts, and contribute to the direction of the group.

The PRN office site includes access to computers, high speed Internet, fax, phones, and a reference library.

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Oakland

Experience Unlimited Oakland
675 Hegenberger Road 3rd Floor
Oakland, CA 94621
Phone: (510) 563-5310
FAX: (510) 563-5334

Orientation

Weekly every Thursday at 1:30 p.m.

Workshops

Monday: 8:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Intro to Job Search and Career Transition
Tuesday: 9 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Reject-Proof Cover Letters and Résumés
Wednesday: 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Interviewing and Salary Negotiation Techniques
Thursday: 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Experience Unlimited General Meeting and Division and Group Meeting
Friday: 9 a.m.-12: 30 p.m. Making Experience Unlimited Work for You

More Information

All required workshops and CalJOBSSM registration must be completed to become a member. In addition to the orientation and required workshops for membership, we offer a Fast Track Group on Wednesdays from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. where the program coordinator will provide special attention to your specific needs.

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Pasadena

1207 E. Green Street
Pasadena, CA 91106
Phone: (626) 304-7944
FAX: (626) 304-7902
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Various Tuesdays of the month 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Workshops

Mock Interviews, Résumé Review, Standard Requirements

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San Francisco

745 Franklin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
Phone: (415) 771-1776
FAX: (415) 749-7478
Hours: Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Orientation

Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.

Workshops

Skills Assessment, Résumé Writing, Networking and Interviewing are offered every other week. Additionally, advanced material for job search is offered through the Next Step workshops.

More Information

All new members must attend Orientations as part of the enrollment process.

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San Rafael

Marin Professionals
120 N. Redwood. Drive
San Rafael, CA 94903
Phone: (415) 507-2140
FAX: (415) 507-2144
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Orientation

Day one of six-day Workshop

Workshops

The six-day workshop series is held monthly from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. The comprehensive program includes Skills Assessment, Networking, Résumés, Cover/Marketing Letters, Interviewing/Video-Interviewing, and Negotiations.

More Information

Activities include weekly networking/success team meetings, speakers, special workshops, and events. Members volunteer four to six hours a week to the organization while pursuing their next career position.

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Santa Cruz/Capitola

Profile of Santa Cruz
2045 - 40th Avenue Suite B
Capitola, CA 95010
Phone: (831) 479-0393
FAX: (831) 464-6321
Hours: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Orientation

Every Monday 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
General Meeting Monday 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.

You may join one of the following four departments:

  • Operations Department
  • Training Department
  • Marketing Department
  • Technology Department

Workshops

  • Job Search Strategies for Professionals
  • Problem Solution Results (PSR)
  • Résumé Writing
  • Résumé Critique
  • Cover Letter Writing
  • Interview Skills
  • Marketing Yourself
  • Phone Interview Skills
  • Negotiation Skills

Please call for dates and details.

More Information

Each member volunteers a minimum of 16 hours per month with credit given for attending all weekly general and departmental meetings. Through the volunteer work, members share job leads, make contacts, and contribute to the direction of the group.

Our office is your office. Resources available include access to computers, Internet, fax, phones, and a reference library.

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Simi Valley

Outstanding Professionals Employment Network
980 Enchanted Way, Suite 105
Simi Valley, CA 93065-9852
Phone: (805) 526-6349
FAX: (805) 522-8328
Hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Orientation

Held once every five weeks on Fridays at 8:30 a.m. Call (805) 526-6349 for date of next orientation.

Workshops

Learn interviewing techniques, networking, negotiating skills, and résumé and letter writing. This is a weeklong program. It always begins on a Friday and is offered approximately once every five weeks. The workshop program begins immediately after each orientation. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call (805) 526-6349 for date of next workshop series.

More Information

Membership requires completion of workshop series, attendance at weekly general meetings, and volunteer hours to one of four committees.

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Sunnyvale

ProMatch, Silicon Valley Chapter of Experience Unlimited
CONNECT Job Seeker Center
420 South Pastoria Avenue
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Phone: (408) 736-2391
FAX: (408) 737-1247
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Workshops

Foundation Workshop (1st step)
Fridays 8:15 a.m.

35-40 workshops per month: résumés, interviewing, presenting accomplishments, networking, negotiations, etc. Calendar available with specifics.. Call for details.

More Information

Members must contribute four hrs/week (avg.) volunteer service to maintain program operations. Weekly meetings are also required, which include active networking. Besides workshops, we offer guest speakers, guest counselors/coaches, and access to an extensive alumni network.

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Torrance

Torrance One-Stop Career Center
1220 Engracia Avenue
Torrance, CA 90501
Phone: (310) 782-2101 Main Desk
Phone: (310) 787-2361 Answering Machine

Orientation

Every other Wednesday 1:30 p.m.

Workshops

Job Hunting Workshop
Every other Thursday (following the Wednesday Orientation) at 9 a.m.
Interview Workshop
Every other Friday (following the Wednesday Orientation) at 9 a.m.

Regular Meeting

Every Wednesday at 9 a.m.

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West Covina

933 South Glendora Avenue
West Covina, CA 91790-4296
Phone: (626) 814-8291
FAX: (626) 813-1684