About AMK Career Services
Welcome to AMK Career Services! Established in December 2021 in the Twin Cities, we've steadily expanded our services. Our focus lies in tailoring employment and career solutions to match the unique skills, interests, preferences, and experiences of each job seeker. Employing a person-centered approach, our services are personalized to cater to individual needs. With a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with businesses, we provide unparalleled access to the job market for our clients. Whether you're aspiring for a career change, dreaming of starting your own business, or seeking qualified applicants, our dedicated team, including Khalid, Mahad, and Abdinasir, is here to guide you towards your goals!
Our Services
Pre Employment Services
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Developing skills for seeking employment serves as an excellent starting point for any employment initiative. Throughout this training, participants will gain fundamental knowledge about job hunting, covering aspects such as crafting sample applications/resumes, effective methods for job searching, networking strategies, navigating online job applications, and preparing cover letters and resumes. Moreover, attendees will receive guidance on interview techniques and post-interview follow-up etiquette.
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Before embarking on a job search journey, it's often beneficial to delve deeper into a chosen industry. Informational interviews serve as a valuable tool to gather essential insights that can guide you in defining your employment objectives.
A Consultant will support you in compiling a roster of potential employers, initiating and arranging informational interviews, and preparing a set of questions for your discussions with industry professionals.
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Jobs Shadowing is an extremely helpful way to learn about various jobs with an employer. Like Informational Interviewing, a Consultant will assist in determining industries to shadow, reaching out and creating questions to ask during a job shadow.
Employment Navigation
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While in this program, your Consultant will collaborate with you to do what it takes to secure employment. From creating a resume and cover letter, applying for jobs and practicing for interviews to assisting in follow up after a job offer. Using person centered planning, assists in meeting you, where you are at today.
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Often, individuals report the most stress on the job in their first 90 days. During this time of learning a new role you may realize a need for additional “coaching” to learn the job. A Consultant can walk you through the onboarding process and provide support during the beginning of your job. Consultants are available to coach on or off the job and to connect with your employer in person, via phone or email to see how work is going and if there are areas for improvement.
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The idea of starting post-secondary education is often very overwhelming. Through Education Navigation, a Consultant can help you through each step of the process from choosing a school and program to registering to organizing your work load.
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Job Exploration Counseling Services
Post Secondary Education Counseling
Introduction in Self-Advocacy Services
Workplace Readiness Training
Introductory Work Activities
Work Experience Services
Work Based Learning Coaching
FAQs
What area do you serve?
We serve the Twin Cities Metro Area.
Where do you meet participants??
We meet participants in public places where it’s convenient for them, i.e. local work force centers, libraries, coffee shops, etc.
Do you accept individuals with criminal backgrounds?
Yes. Each situation will be reviewed on a case by case basis
What makes you unique?
Everybody on the staff has a unique set of professionals in each of their networks. We have individuals in our staff that specialize in the tech industry and the hospitality industry. Your career goals are central to our business success!