The Town of Arlington’s Commission on Disability - The Diversity Task Group & Metro North Collaborative
2nd Annual Diversity Career Fair
Date: Thursday April 8, 2010
Time: 11am-2pm
Place: Arlington Town Hall
Come meet with employers including… Home Depot, Comcast, Spaulding Hospital, Adecco, Aerotek, Boston College, Cambridge Savings Bank, State of Massachusetts HRD, Randstad, Mt Auburn Hospital, Neighborhood Health Plan, EPA, MIT Lincoln Labs, many more!
No pre-registration needed, dress appropriately/proper dress is expected and have 15-20 copies of resume If you need an American Sign Language Interpreter can Jen Hinde at 781-932-5500 Town Hall is located at 730 Massachusetts Ave., Arlington, MA 02476.
Parking Information: On-street parking is available in the front of Town Hall on Massachusetts Avenue and on Academy Street. |
The Seasoned Executive - Searching for Nonprofit Work at 50 Years and Older Many job seekers aged 50 or older worry about the impact their “advanced years” will have on their job search. For some organizations and for certain positions, age may be perceived as an asset; for others, it may be perceived as a deficit. http://nonprofitprofessionals.com/library/seasoned_executive.htm |
Ten Tips for the Interview Follow Up Not getting a follow-up call when promised is a very common occurrence. Candidates are sometimes sure that they aced the interview and are perfect for the position, in fact they are anticipating a call and an offer. http://www.jobbankusa.com/interviews/articles_tips/10_follow_up_rules.html |
Free Training Program - Home Health Aid
Training & Employment! Partners Private Care in Framingham is offering a FREE 75 hour home health aide training class to be held over 3 weeks, beginning March 16, 2009. http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/job-JNPEBDMDHX3;_ylc=X3oDMTEwdm5xZXYwBF9TAzM5NjUxMDMzNQRjYXQDSEVBBHBjb2RlAzUwNTg0?source=partner&scode=50584 |
The 30 Fastest-Growing Jobs
If you're considering switching careers, or are just starting to think about where to start yours, this is the list for you: The US Bureau of Labor Statistics projections of the 30 fastest-growing careers
http://www.boston.com/jobs/galleries/30fastest_growing_occupations/?s_campaign=8315 |
Tips for Completing an Online Job Application
Applying for a job online can be frustrating. Specialists from the One-Stop Career Centers offer these tips to help you navigate the online application process
http://www.boston.com/jobs/galleries/online_job_application_tips/ |
Four Steps to a Better Interview
Just like a blind date, there are some definite no-no's you need to avoid if you want to make it to the next level of the interview process.
http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/career-experts-four_steps_to_a_better_job_interview-51 |
Why Should Anyone Network with Me? Many job seekers voice skepticism about networking. They often ask, "Why would anyone speak to me?" or, better yet, "Why would anyone take a time from his/her schedule to help me? " There are several possible answers to those questions http://www.opnocsne.org/Nonprofit_Employment_Articles/Why_Should_Anyone_Network_With_Me.htm |
A Guide to Self-Employment
Advice for recently laid-off workers considering going into business for themselves http://www.businessweek.com/smallbiz/content/jan2009/sb20090123_156963.htm?chan=rss_topStories_ssi_5 |
7 deadly sins of the job search
It's easy to make a mistake in the high-stress situation of looking for a job. With a little coaching, however, the most common flubs of the job search can be prevented.
http://www.boston.com/jobs/galleries/job_search_sins/?s_campaign=8 |
Who companies look to keep during layoffs
It's a tough time to be an employee at any level of an organization that is facing job cuts. Many workers way be wondering if their job would be in peril if the pink slips were handed out tomorrow.
http://www.boston.com/jobs/news/articles/2009/01/11/who_companies_look_to_keep_during_layoffs/?s_campaign=8315 |
10 resume mistakes that turn off employers
There is no such thing as a perfect resume. This is particularly true when changing industries, functionalities, or upgrading a job role.
http://www.boston.com/jobs/galleries/10_resume_mistakes/?s_campaign=8315 |
19 JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES and How to Use Them to Your Advantag Most job seekers use a mix of strategies to create and maintain an effective job search campaign. However, my experience shows that most use these strategies either on a limited basis, inconsistently, or only superficially. http://www.opnocsne.org/Nonprofit_Employment_Articles/19_job_search_strategies.htm |
How to Handle Being Fired Getting fired, unfortunately, can happen to the best of us. It can happen even when it's not your fault. There could be a personality conflict between yourself and your supervisor. http://jobsearch.about.com/od/salary/a/fired.htm |
What do You do if You Get a Bad Reference?
An employer once said, "Show me a job applicant who has never rubbed a boss the wrong way and I'll show you a job applicant that has never done anything."
http://www.hospitalityonline.com/getting-hired/check-references/ |
How Do I Keep My Job?
We spend a great deal of time talking about how to find jobs, but you should also focus on how to keep a job.
http://www.settlement.org/sys/faqs_detail.asp?faq_id=4000393 |
Is Your Job Recession-Proof?
The good news for job seekers is that employers are still hiring and certain industries will survive (even thrive) during hard times.
Thirty-two percent of employers plan to add full-time, permanent employees in 2008, according to a CareerBuilder.com survey. Most employers are cautious, but expect a slower, yet steady hiring environment.
http://www.careerbuilder.com/Article/CB-829-Who-is-Hiring-Is-Your-Job-Recession-Proof/?ArticleID=829&cbRecursionCnt=1&cbsid=649be19466734dba970372f40c199814-281977371-JO-5&ns_siteid=ns_us_g_recession_proof_jobs |
The Art of the Follow-Up After Job Interviews
Even if you're up against a ton of competition, learn how to write a Thank-You Note that will give you a clear advantage to beat the competition and win the job.
http://www.quintcareers.com/job_interview_follow-up.html |
What makes you stand out - What makes you unique? Think about it from an employer's perspective. Why Should We Hire You?
http://career-advice.monster.com/job-interview-practice/Why-Should-We-Hire-You/home.aspx |
Managing During an Economic Downturn Have you reached the end of your rope with trying to do more with less and now you find you’ll have to do even “more” more with a lot less? http://content.opportunityknocks.org/2008/11/14/managing-during-an-economic-downturn/ |
Online networks a magnet for job-seekers Traffic on the world's top professional Web networks has surged since the financial crisis started to make headlines, with top player, privately held LinkedIn, notching 25 percent more registrations in September than forecast. http://www.reuters.com/article/technologyNews/idUSTRE4AP07T20081126 |