Monday Mission April 16, 2012

Give some thought to your resume – how can we make it stronger?  If we were to add a picture or logo, what would it be?  It is a competitive labor market out there and we want to make sure we are presenting you in the best possible light!  Many people use a head shot of themselves, while others use something that they identify with - what would you use? 

We will plan on finalizing the reference letters and cover letters (if you haven’t already done so) and practice interviewing using the phone interview, management, or human service questions:

Phone interview questions

Manager Interview Questions 

Interview questions for human services (think human services when the question uses social worker)

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Twitter posts can be found here:  www.twitter.com/marysevinsky

A list of job fairs from Maryland Job Service:  http://www.dllr.state.md.us/employment/jobfairs.shtml

The next one I can attend (and would expect all Greater Baltimore and Anne Arundel clients to attend) is:

Coast to Coast- Baltimore Career Fair Thursday, April 26, 2012 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Four Points by Sheraton BWI Airport 7032 Elm Road Baltimore, MD 21240 The Diversity Job Fair of Baltimore Thursday, April 26, 2012 10:00 AM-1:00 PM Embassy Suites Baltimore - at BWI Airport 1300 Concourse Drive Linthicum, MD 21090 Plan to attend and meet face-to-face with several of the Baltimore area’s finest employers.  All of the companies at our job fairs have open positions they are seeking to fill. Employers at our events typically recruit for entry level and experienced professionals in the following categories: Sales, Customer Service, Retail, Administration, Management, IT, Accounting, Finance, Government, Security, Law Enforcement, Military   Officers, Collectors, HR, New Students, Operations, Call Center, Insurance Brokers, Clerks, Financial Analysts, Insurance, Recruiting Coordinators, Telemarketing, Cashiers, Associates, Brokers, Banking, Series 63, Series 7, Series 6  Requirements Pre-Register for this event online at: www.catalystcareergroup.com Tips for Success: ·         Pre-register—Some Companies view the resumes before the event and may invite you to come and meet them.  (We recommend that you pre-register but it is not required to attend.) ·         Dress Professionally—First impressions go a long way. ·         Bring 15-25 Resumes. ·         Arrive any time between 10AM and 1PM-- Plan to spend 45 minutes to 1 hour at the event. ·         Bring a friend—All job seekers are welcome. ·         Prepare a brief but effective “brag" to let the people you meet with get to know you. ·         Keep an open mind—meet with as many of the companies as you can, you may be pleasantly surprised at what you find. Remember, the best way to be considered for a position is to meet the hiring managers in person. Plan to attend this event! Questions?  Email:  [Click Here to Email Your Resumé] Phone:  815.308.5426

Arundel County job seekers:  Your Job Service is very active and offers many free workshops and training opportunities in addition to job search assistance and job leads:  http://aawdc.org/html/workshops_01.html

The next DC fair: 

May 7, 2012 (Mon) TBD

THE WASHINGTON POST MEGA CAREER FAIR Dulles Expo & Convention Center 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center Chantilly, VA Call Brad McCoy at             877-842-3976       ext. 13 Open