The Somerset Economic Empowerment Zone (EEZ) in conjunction with Somerset Exempt Company SWISSedge Ltd and The National Training Board hosted ‘Ready, Aim, Hired!’ interviewing & resume writing workshop in Mangrove Bay, Somerset last week was hailed as a success.Close to 15 coaches were on hand from the Somerset community, Bermuda Economic Development Corporation (BEDC), and The National Training Board to provide interviewing and resume writing tips and techniques to a full audience within the Prince Albert Lodge hall.Erica Smith, EEZ’s agency director, welcomed attendees to the event and commented on the value of partnering with the National Training Board and SWISSedge to create Somerset community success. Pandora Glasford, National Training Board Director, gave the opening remarks and spoke briefly on her organisation's role in helping Bermudians to find jobs, re-engineer themselves and to better prepare for the changing workplace. Dawn Simmons, event project manager, then provided attendees with an overview of the afternoon's activities.Attendees who needed major resume writing support were then organised separately and shown a PowerPoint presentation by the National Training Board. All other attendees were paired with one-on-one coaches to begin a diverse range of consultations involving resume analysis, mock interviewing, and job search problem solving.According to the Somerset EEZ, attendees commented that they thought this format was effective as it gave attendees a chance to meet with more than one coach with the help of event facilitators ensuring all attendees circulated appropriately and that individual needs were met.A number of entrepreneurs also attended the event; some looking to participate within the Somerset Hidden Treasures Vendor Market; others desiring to network, share their products and services, and get tips on how to re-engineer their businesses.The goal of this first workshop was to empower attendees with the necessary skills and abilities to gain successful employment, whether it may be full, part-time or self-employment. Attendees will be followed-up with to determine how they can be further supported and also to report their success in securing employment.For more information on this event and the SEEZ’s upcoming events, please contact BEDC at info@bedc.bm or visit the BEDC website at www.bedc.bm.