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Career Tip of the Week

Tip of the week: Take Care of Yourself As One of the Building Blocks that Advance Your Careers

by Gabe Hamda, PhD., SPHR

Introduction

You are the central subject, the main star and the chief navigator of your career. Thus taking care of yourself and your immediate family is your most important responsibility.

The Six Building Blocks that Advance Your Careers

• Set your career goals
• Seek self improvement
• Solve Problems
• Take care of yourself and your family
• Strengthen your Networks
• Make a difference in your community and in our world

What is taking care of yourself?

Taking care of yourself is maintaining your quality of life and maintaining the quality of life of your immediate family.

In fact, taking care of yourself is

• Realizing your worth
• Understanding you are a gift and you are gifted
• Knowing you need you
• Being aware your family needs you
• Knowing your community needs you
• Realizing your country needs you
• Understanding our world needs you

Why is taking care of yourself so important?

Taking care of yourself is so important because you are the most important building block:

• You are an important building block of our world
• You are an important building block of our country
• You are an important building block of our community
• You are an important building block of the organization you work for
• You are an important building block of your family
• You are an important building block of your volunteer group
• You are an important building block of our economy

What are actions you can take to take care of yourself?

(1) Be kind to yourself. Refrain from self blame.  encourage yourself. treat yourself like your best friend.

(2) Get good rest. sleep well.  Allow yourself to daydreaming.

(3) Allow yourself to do what you really enjoy. Make time to engage in activities you enjoy. I enjoy walking in the park and do it 2-3 times a week. What do you enjoy?

(4) Forgive yourself when you make mistakes. Mistakes are amazing teachers. I love the mistakes I can learn from. No need to be embarrassed by your mistakes and failures. Perfect people do not exist.

(5) Allow yourself to play and laugh like a child – This is good for your health and improves your ability to be creative.  Being too serious all the time is not good for your health. It also scares the people around you. I understand you have big responsibilities. My wife and I play cards. She likes the game “conquer”; I like the game “sekka”. We mix it up. We offer congratulate the winner of each game.

(6) Say no without guilt when you are asked to over commit your time and your resources. I am beginning to celebrate people who tell me “No”.

(7) Allow downtime after a big accomplishment or after a big performance. You cannot be at your peak all the time. This is how you re-charge.

(8) Enjoy food that is good for you and tastes good to you in moderation. Eat more fresh foods and stay away from processed foods – I enjoy fresh salad. Fresh salad is good for me and good to me.  Stay away from sugar and sugary products. Sugar is bad for your health and you may check with our uncle “google” the effects of sugar on your health.

Concluding Remarks

While advancing your career is a means to maintain your quality of life; maintaining your quality of life is not a means to advancing your careers. Taking care of yourself is the first step to advance your careers. Taking care of yourself is the foundation of other building blocks that advance your careers.

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Job Training Resources

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Opportunities in Tampa Bay, Florida

Event Information: Job Hunting 101 Series

The Job Hunting 101 is a video series assisting career seekers in gaining employment. The videos focus on topics; such as, appropriate interview attire, improving your interview skills, résumé writing and cover letters, work readiness, and information about your local center.

Host/Sponsored:  Career Resource Center of Tampa Bay

Event Link: http://www.careersourcetampabay.com/pages/job_hunting_serie

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Event Information: CareerSource Tampa Bay | Tampa Center

CareerSource Tampa Bay offers a full range of career planning services for professional and entry level candidates, including career orientation; turnkey resource centers that assist in the candidate’s job search; career fairs; interviewing techniques; labor market information specific to occupations and industries in demand as well as resume building tips, salary and wage information and more; and professional networking.

Date & Time: Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Address: 9215 N. Florida Avenue, Suite 101 Tampa, FL 33612

Event Link: http://careersourcetampabay.com/pages/contact_us

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Event Information: Job Fair – Tampa Bay

This event is free and open to the public. Please grab a ticket if you’d like to attend and meet your future employer.

Date & Time: Saturday, March 16, 2019 (10:00 AM – 2:00 PM EDT)

Address: Idlewild Baptist Church 18333 Exciting Idlewild Blvd Lutz, FL 33548
Event LInk: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tampa-job-fair-february-12-2019-career-fairs-tickets-49827689962?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

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Event Information: Tampa Career Fair

Open the doors of opportunity when you meet and interview with the top hiring companies in Tampa. This career fair will allow you to learn about the businesses that are hiring and what their hiring needs are. Tired of sending your resume over the web to get no responses back? Put a face with a name and make a great first impression. Register today, and you could get hired live at our next career fair in Tampa.

Date & Time: Wednesday, April 17, 2019 (11:00 AM – 2:00 PM EDT)

Address: Holiday Inn Tampa Westshore Airport, 700 North Westshore Blvd. Tampa, FL 33609

Event Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tampa-job-fair-april-17-2019-career-fairs-tickets-50138456473?aff=ebdssbdestsearch                                

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Opportunities in Atlanta Metropolitan                           

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Event Information: Community Job Fair

When: Wednesday, March 13, 2019 (1:00 PM – 3:00 PM EDT)

Where: The City Of Refuge, 1300 Joseph E Boone Blvd NW, Atlanta, Ga 30314

Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-job-fair-tickets-58119327473?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

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Event Information: a free training for Microsoft Data Platform professionals and those wanting to learn about SQL Server, Business Intelligence and Analytics

When: May 18 2019

Where: Gwinnett Technical College, Alpharetta, 2875 Old Milton Pkwy, Atlanta, Georgia, 30009

Link: https://www.sqlsaturday.com/845/eventhome.aspx

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Opportunities in the DMV area

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Event Information: Orientation to the WDC

Date & Time: Monday, March 18, 2019 (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EST)

Host/Sponsored: The City of Alexandria Workforce Development Center

Address: 1900 N. Beauregard Street, 3rd Floor, Suite 300, Alexandria, VA 22311

Event Link: https://www.alexandriava.gov/uploadedFiles/WDC_CareerReadinessWorkshopsCalendar.pdf

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Event Information: Ace the Interview

Date & Time: Wednesday, March 20, 2019 (10:00 AM – 11:30 AM EST)

Host/Sponsored: The City of Alexandria Workforce Development Center

Address: 1900 N. Beauregard Street, 3rd Floor, Suite 300, Alexandria, VA 22311

Event Link: https://www.alexandriava.gov/uploadedFiles/WDC_CareerReadinessWorkshopsCalendar.pdf

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Event Information: Washington DC Career Fair

Date & Time: Wednesday, March 20, 2019 (11:00 AM – 2:00 PM EST)

Address: DoubleTree Crystal City 300 Army Navy Drive, Arlington, Virginia 22202

Event Link: https://www.nationalcareerfairs.com/career-fairs/washington-dc-career-fairs/03-20-2019/

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Event Information: Intro to Microsoft Word – Section V & IV

Date & Time: Monday, March 25, 2019 (10:00 AM – 12 PM EST)

Host/Sponsored: The City of Alexandria Workforce Development Center

Address: 1900 N. Beauregard Street, 3rd Floor, Suite 300, Alexandria, VA 22311

Event Link: https://www.alexandriava.gov/uploadedFiles/WDC_CareerReadinessWorkshopsCalendar.pdf

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Event Information: International Development Networking Happy Hour

Date & Time: Wednesday, March 27, 2019 (6:00 PM – 8:30 PM EST)

Address: La Jambe 1550 St NW Washington, DC 20001

Event Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/international-development-networking-happy-hour-tickets-58680648399?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

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Opportunities in the Madison, WI area

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Event Information: How to Land Your Dream Job in the State of Wisconsin

Dreaming about working for the State of Wisconsin? Join Lisa Piekarski and Mackenzie Arney as they help you navigate the world of government and public service jobs. They will share insider strategies for the job search process — from applying to interviewing to negotiating. They will also show you around the WiscJobs online portal and discuss how to tailor your application for the public sector. Come learn how to land your dream job!

Date & Time: Thursday, March 16, 2019 (12:00 PM – 1:30 PM CDT)

Host/Sponsored: DreamBank at Spark

Address: DreamBank, 821 East Washington Avenue, Madison, WI 53703

Event Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/career-how-to-land-your-dream-job-in-the-state-of-wisconsin-registration-58001838059?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

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Event Information: The Conversation Under the Bed: Developing the Courage and Skills to Talk Anything.

Description: Coworkers, spouses, kids, parents…relationships are EVERYWHERE in your life. They present us with the greatest opportunities for growth and enjoyment, and the most profound experiences of stress and anxiety. If you want a little more of Column A and less of Column B in any of your relationships (both present and future), join us for part three of our three part relationship series (participation in part 1 and 2 not required!).

Date & Time: Monday, March 18, 2019 (5:30 PM – 7:00 PM CDT)

Host/Sponsored: Ted Gurman Coaching & Karla Marie Coaching

Address: DreamBank – American Family Insurance, 821 East Washington Ave

Event Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-conversation-under-the-bed-developing-the-courage-and-skills-to-talk-about-anything-tickets-53526014751?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

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Event Information: Dignity Revolution Professional Development Training

Date & Time: Saturday, March 30, 2019 (8:00 AM – 3:00 PM CDT)

Host/Sponsored: Dignity Revolution

Address: Green Lake Conference Center W2511 Wisconsin 23 Green Lake, WI 54941

Event Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dignity-revolution-professional-development-training-tickets-54671709555?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

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Event Information: Early Childhood Job Fair & Resource Connections

The Early Childhood Job Fair & Resource Connections event is an annual opportunity for child care centers and providers to connect with Madison College Early Childhood Education students and alumni. The focus of the event is to provide educational opportunities for students, showcase future job pathways for our graduates, and foster relationships among the greater early child care community.

Date & Time: Tuesday, April 30, 2019 (1:00 PM – 2:30 PM CDT)

Host/Sponsored: Human and Protective Services

Address: Madison College – Downtown Campus, 211 North Carroll Street Room 240, Madison, WI 53703

Event Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/early-childhood-job-fair-resource-connections-registration-53365563838?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

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Links to Career Related Resources in the USA

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• American Job Center (Locate Your Nearest American Job Center)

https://www.careeronestop.org/Site/american-job-center.aspx

• Arlington, VA Employment Center (Resource Page)

https://aec.arlingtonva.us/

• City of Alexandria American Job Center (Resource Page)

https://www.alexandriava.gov/WorkforceDevelopment

• Washington DC American Job Center (Resource Page)

https://does.dc.gov/service/american-job-center

• MD Dept of Labor Upcoming job Fairs & Events

http://www.dllr.state.md.us/employment/jobfairs.pdf

• Eventbrite North VA Hiring Events

https://www.eventbrite.com/d/va–springfield/north-va-hiring-events-/?crt=regular&sort=best

• Eventbrite Silver Spring, MD Hiring Events

https://www.eventbrite.com/d/silver-spring-md/md-hiring-events-/?crt=regular&sort=best

• Toastmasters International.  Do you want to become a confident public speaker and a strong leader? If so, Toastmasters is the place for you. You’ll find a supportive learn-by-doing environment that allows you to achieve your goals at your own pace.

You may find a Toastmasters club near you @ https://www.toastmasters.org/

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 Links to Career Related Resources in Canada

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• Access Employment -Access Employment assists job seekers from diverse backgrounds who are facing barriers to employment to integrate into the Canadian job market

http://accesemployment.ca/

• Employment Ottawa – Employment Ontario Ottawa Network

http://www.eoon.ca/

• Calgary employment services

https://www.alberta.ca/calgary-employment-services.aspx

• Calgary Alberta Canada Employment Resource Center

https://www.ldsjobs.org/ers/ct/center/68605?lang=eng

• Work British Columbia (AKA: WorkBC) WorkBC helps people find jobs, explore career options and improve their skills. We also help employers fill jobs, find the right talent and grow their businesses.

https://www.workbc.ca/

• Employment Ontario – Employment Ontario can help you get training, build skills or find a job. We connect people looking for work with employers looking for workers.

https://www.ontario.ca/page/employment-ontario

• Toronto Employment & Social Services Locations

https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/employment-social-support/employment-support/toronto-employment-and-social-services-locations/

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Upcoming Career Events

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Career Tip of the Week

Using local resources to advance your career

By: Gabe Hamda, Ph.D, SPHR

Introduction:

Using local resources is the simplest and cheapest way to advance your career. Why? The resources within your reach are easily identifiable and accessible. In this article, we will remind you how to access and use these resources for your advancement.

What are local resources? local resources are a combination of knowledge, connections, and technical assistance centers. These include: using what you know; using what your friends know; using what other people around you know; using what you can find from internet sources; using resources dedicated to your community; using resources available to the general community.

What is seeking career advancement? It is exploring immediate, near term and long term career opportunities. If any of the following questions fit your situation, you are seeking career advancement. Are you looking for a job? Are you seeking to secure a professional job? Do you want to change a career? Do you want to change industry? Are you preparing for a promotion? Are you seeking an immediate promotion. Yes, these and related questions are good indicators of seeking career advancement.

What are specific examples of local career resources? Key examples local career resources are: American job centers, Private staffing companies. Online job boards, Social media profile, Non profit employment centers such as Catholic Charities, Lutheran social services, and community centers.

What is the best way to navigate local resources?

1. Decision to have a positive outlook such as expecting to succeed, having composure, a good sense of humor, a cheerful smile, demonstrating confidence and counting your blessings.

1. Positively engage with technical assistance centers by understanding the inner workings of the center, making personal connections/building rapport, asking for suggestions and asking for assistance.

In closing, when seeking to advance your career by using local resources, make sure you expect success, be pleasant, have composure/patience, count your blessings and enjoy the journey.       

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Job Training Resources

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Opportunities in Tampa Bay, Florida

Event Information: Job Hunting 101 Series

The Job Hunting 101 is a video series assisting career seekers in gaining employment. The videos focus on topics; such as, appropriate interview attire, improving your interview skills, résumé writing and cover letters, work readiness, and information about your local center.

Host/Sponsored:  Career Resource Center of Tampa Bay

Event Link: http://www.careersourcetampabay.com/pages/job_hunting_series

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Event Information: CareerSource Tampa Bay | Tampa Center

CareerSource Tampa Bay offers a full range of career planning services for professional and entry level candidates, including career orientation; turnkey resource centers that assist in the candidate’s job search; career fairs; interviewing techniques; labor market information specific to occupations and industries in demand as well as resume building tips, salary and wage information and more; and professional networking.

Date & Time: Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Address:9215 N. Florida Avenue, Suite 101 Tampa, FL 33612

Event Link: http://careersourcetampabay.com/pages/contact_us

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Event Information: Planning for Success: Starting Your Career in Software Development

Some of the topics we’ll cover during this webinar:
Know Where You Are Going By Visualizing Your Goal
-Getting to Know Your Strengths and Weaknesses
-Taking the Time to Take Action and Evaluating Your Progress
-Holding Yourself Accountable for Your Success
-Carving Out the Time to Process and Regroup
-Staying Motivated

Date & Time: Thursday, March 14, 2019 (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT)

Address: Online — Tampa, FL 33629
Event LInk:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/planning-for-success-starting-your-career-in-software-development-tickets-51543394681?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

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Event Information: Job Fair – Tampa Bay

This event is free and open to the public. Please grab a ticket if you’d like to attend and meet your future employer.

Date & Time: Saturday, March 16, 2019 (10:00 AM – 2:00 PM EDT)

Address: Idlewild Baptist Church 18333 Exciting Idlewild Blvd Lutz, FL 33548
Event LInk:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tampa-job-fair-february-12-2019-career-fairs-tickets-49827689962?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

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Event Information: Tampa Career Fair

Open the doors of opportunity when you meet and interview with the top hiring companies in Tampa. This career fair will allow you to learn about the businesses that are hiring and what their hiring needs are. Tired of sending your resume over the web to get no responses back? Put a face with a name and make a great first impression. Register today, and you could get hired live at our next career fair in Tampa.

Date & Time: Wednesday, April 17, 2019 (11:00 AM – 2:00 PM EDT)

Address: Holiday Inn Tampa Westshore Airport, 700 North Westshore Blvd. Tampa, FL 33609

Event Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tampa-job-fair-april-17-2019-career-fairs-tickets-50138456473?aff=ebdssbdestsearch                               

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Opportunities in Atlanta Metropolitan                            

Salesforce Admin

When:Mon, Feb 25, 2019, 9:00 AM – Fri, Mar 1, 2019, 5:00 PM EST

Where: BusinessCentre Atlanta, GA 30309

Description: Trainerkart’s Salesforce Certification Online Training will make you an expert in all the concepts related to administration and declarative development options. It will introduce you to the advanced developer options like Apex and VisualForce.

Link:https://www.eventbrite.com/

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Food Safety Manager

When:Mon, February 25, 2019 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST

Where: PWC Training – Marietta 2470 Windy Hill Road Southeast #253 Marietta, GA 30067

Description: The ServSafe® program provides food safety training, exams and educational materials to foodservice managers. Students can earn the ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification, accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)-Conference for Food Protection (CFP).

Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/

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Talent Acquisition Recruiter Specialist

When:Tue, February 26, 2019 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM EST

Where: Atlanta Technical College 1560 Metropolitan Parkway Southwest Atlanta, GA 30310

Description: Are you looking to break into the Staffing and Recruitment Industry? Do you need help with cold calling, candidate engagement, candidate interviewing and closing? Want to learn how to source talent using Artificial Intelligence techniques? It takes passion, commitment and grit to become a successful recruiter in the staffing industry. The Talent Acquisition Recruiter Specialist training is delivered through 24 hours of classroom instruction and 16 hours of lab work. The courses are designed to help students absorb, retain, and apply the concepts and principles gradually over time.

Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/                                             

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Project Management

When:Tue, Feb 26, 2019, 9:00 AM – Fri, Mar 1, 2019, 5:00 PM EST

Where: Regus Business Center Downtown Area Atlanta, GA 78745

Description: PMP is a globally acknowledged professional certification in project management that validates a professional’s education and experience in project management. This coveted credential is offered by the reputed Project Management Institute to professionals who qualify in thePMPExam conducted by the PMI.

Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/

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Real Estate Investor

When: Thu, February 28, 2019, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST

Where: Peachtree Corners, GA

Description: Are you looking to get into Real Estate Investing, but don’t know where to start?

Do you have experience and you’re looking to grow your business? Are you looking to upgrade your lifestyle? Are you looking to create a better life for your family? Do you need an opportunity that provides systems or structure? Would you like to be recognized for your accomplishments? Do you need proof that it is possible for you to change your life? Would you like to earn while you learn? If you answered yes to any of these questions you need to attend this 2 hour Real Estate Investing Orientation.

Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/                           

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Event Information: Crossroads “Crash” Course for Career Transition

When: Thursday, March 01, 2019 (6 PM EST)

Where: 420 Courtland St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308

Description: What is the crash course? Step by step, this class will help guide you how to find a job if you are unemployed or anticipating a career transition. Our Crossroads “Crash” Course for Career Transition is based upon Crossroads Career Network’s “Seven Steps Workbook” (www.crossroadscareer.org). We call it the “Crash Course” because it is an intense version of a class often taught over 7-14 weeks.

Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/crossroads-crash-course-for-career-transition-tickets-43706373941?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

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Opportunities in the DMV area

Date & Time: Tue, February 26, 2019, 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM EST

Event Information: 2019 GW Startup Career & Internship Fair (Non-GW Attendees)

Host/Sponsored: GW Office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Address: Marvin Center Grand Ballroom, 3rd Floor 800 21st Street NW Washington, DC 20052

Event Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2019-gw-startup-career-internship-fair-non-gw-attendees-tickets-53554622317?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

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Date & Time: Tue, February 26, 2019, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EST

Event Information: CAREER DAY – BRANDING/CYBER SECURITY

Host/Sponsored: Sonia Legg

Address: Achievement Academy, 2201 Pinewood Avenue, Library, Baltimore, MD 21214

Event Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/career-day-brandingcyber-security-tickets-56193126153?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

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Date & Time: Tue, February 26, 2019, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM EST

Event Information: 2019 Alexandria Summer Camp Fair

Host/Sponsored: Alexandria PTAC

Address: TC Williams High School King Street Campus, 3330 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22302

Event Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2019-alexandria-summer-camp-fair-tickets-53954146304?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

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Event Information: Hiring Fair — Are you a DC Resident with Construction Experience? Join us for our quarterly hiring fair for the Ainger Place Development Project!

Date & Time: Tuesday, February 26, 2019 (11:00 AM – 1:00 PM EST)

Host/Sponsored: Developing Economic Opportunities, Inc (DEO)

Address: Emmanuel Baptist Church – 2409 Ainger Place Southeast Washington, DC 20020

Event Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hiring-fair-tickets-56124626268?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

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Date & Time: Wed, February 27, 2019, 9AM – 12PM

Event Information: Military-Friendly Job Fair

Host/Sponsored: Corporate Gray

Address: Virginia Beach Convention Center 1000 19th Street Virginia Beach, VA, 23451Event

Event Link: https://www.corporategray.com/

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Date & Time: Wed, Feb 27, 2019, 8:00 AM, Thu, Feb 28, 2019, 1:00 PM EST

Event Information: NSF FAIR Hackathon

Host/Sponsored: University of Notre Dame, Center for Research Computing

Address: The Westin Alexandria, 400 Courthouse Square, Alexandria, VA 22314

Event Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nsf-fair-hackathon-tickets-51551449774?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

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Date & Time: Thursday, February 28, 2019 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM (EST)

Event Information: YEP Workshop Series: Financial Well-Being & Housing Event

Host/Sponsored:YEP

Address: Marriott Renaissance Washington, 999 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

Event Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/yep-workshop-series-financial-well-being-housing-event-tickets-56959034004?ref=enivtefor001&invite=MTU5NjU1NTQvZ2FiZS5oYW1kYUBpY2F0dC5uZXQvMA%3D%3D%0A&utm_source=eb_email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=inviteformalv2&utm_term=eventpage

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Date & Time: Thu, February 28, 2019, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM EST

Event Information: UMD iSchool Spring 2019 Internship & Career Fair

Host/Sponsored:University of Maryland College of Information Studies

Address: Adele H. Stamp Student Union 3972 Campus Dr Colony Ballroom College Park, MD 20742

Event Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/umd-ischool-spring-2019-internship-career-fair-registration-53881684569?aff=ebdssbdestsearch   

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Date & Time: Thu, February 28, 2019 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM (EST)

Event Information: Monthly #FirstFridayFair Business, Data & Tech (Virtual Event) – Washington DC (#IAD)

Host/Sponsored:TAO.ai

Address: Over Skype

Event Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/monthly-firstfridayfair-business-data-tech-virtual-event-washington-dc-iad-tickets-42564837575?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

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Date & Time: Fri, March 1, 2019, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM EST

Event Information: BSU Behavioral Science Career & Internship Fair

Host/Sponsored:Department of Social Work

Address: Bowie State University, 14000 Jericho Park Road, Student Center, Ballroom A, Bowie, MD 20715

Event Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bsu-behavioral-science-career-internship-fair-tickets-53467212873?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

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Date & Time: Mon, Mar 4, 2019, 3:30 PM, Thu, Mar 7, 2019, 4:30 PM EST

Event Information: VIU National Careers Week

Host/Sponsored: Career Services & Alumni Relations Department

Address: 4401 Village Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030

Event Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/viu-national-careers-week-tickets-56946867614?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

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Date & Time: Tue, March 5, 2019, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM EST

Event Information:Baltimore Job Fair

Host/Sponsored:JobFairX

Address: Sheraton Baltimore North 903 Dulaney Valley Road Towson, MD 21204

Event Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/baltimore-job-fair-tickets-48966665615?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

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Date & Time: Wed, March 6, 2019, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM EST

Event Information: Washington DC 2019 Career Fair

Host/Sponsored:Nationwide Career Fairs

Address: Washington, DC

Event Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/washington-dc-2019-career-fair-get-hired-tickets-46036863498?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

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Date & Time: Wed, March 6, 2019, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM EST

Event Information: Washington D.C. 2019 Career Fair

Host/Sponsored: Talent Career Fairs. Meet with Top Local and Fortune 500 Companies.

Address: Renaissance Hotel, 999 9th St. NW Washington D.C, DC 20001

EventLink: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/washington-dc-2019-career-fair-tickets-25270472664?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

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Date & Time: Thu, March 7, 2019, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM EST

Event Information: NVCC MEC Annual Health Science and Nursing Career Fair

Host/Sponsored:NOVA Medical Education Campus

Address: 6699 Springfield Center Dr, Springfield, VA 22150

Event Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nvcc-mec-annual-health-science-and-nursing-career-fair-tickets-55580619128?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

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Date & Time: Thu, March 7, 2019, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM EST

Event Information: CI or FS Poly-Only Cleared Job Fair

Host/Sponsored:ClearedJobs.Net

Address: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Baltimore – BWI Airport, 890 Elkridge Landing Road, Linthicum Heights, MD 21090

Event Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ci-or-fs-poly-only-cleared-job-fair-tickets-55982271481?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

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Event Information: Arlington Job Fair

Date & Time: Friday, March 08, 2019 (11:00 AM – 2:00 PM EST)

Host/Sponsored: Coast-to-Coast Career Fairs

Address: DoubleTree by Hilton Washington D.C. – Crystal City, VA 22202

Event Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/arlington-job-fair-march-8-2019-job-fairs-hiring-events-in-arlington-va-tickets-48859446921?aff=erelexpmlt

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Event Information: Washington DC Career Fair

Date & Time: Wednesday,March 20, 2019 (11:00 AM – 2:00 PM EST)

Address: DoubleTree Crystal City 300 Army Navy Drive, Arlington, Virginia 22202

Event Link: https://www.nationalcareerfairs.com/career-fairs/washington-dc-career-fairs/03-20-2019/

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Opportunities in the Madison, WI area

Event Information: Planning for Success: Starting Your Career in Software Development

Some of the topics we’ll cover during this webinar:

• Know Where You Are Going By Visualizing Your Goal
• Getting to Know Your Strengths and Weaknesses
• Taking the Time to Take Action and Evaluating Your Progress
• Holding Yourself Accountable for Your Success
• Carving Out the Time to Process and Regroup
• Staying Motivated

Date & Time: Thu, March 14, 2019 –1:00 PM – 2:00 PM CDT

Host/Sponsored: Samex LLC

Address: Online — Madison, WI 53713

Event Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/planning-for-success-starting-your-career-in-software-development-tickets-51543702602?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

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Event Information: The Conversation Under the Bed: Developing the Courage and Skills to Talk Anything.

Description: Coworkers, spouses, kids, parents…relationships are EVERYWHERE in your life. They present us with the greatest opportunities for growth and enjoyment and the most profound experiences of stress and anxiety. If you want a little more of Column A and less of Column B in any of your relationships (both present and future), join us for part three of our three-part relationship series (participation in part 1 and 2 not required!).

Date & Time: Mon, March 18, 2019 — 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM CDT

Host/Sponsored: Ted Gurman Coaching & Karla Marie Coaching

Address: DreamBank – American Family Insurance, 821 East Washington Ave

Event Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-conversation-under-the-bed-developing-the-courage-and-skills-to-talk-about-anything-tickets-53526014751?aff=ebdssbdestsearch 

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Event Information:Monthly #FirstFridayFair Business, Data & Tech (Virtual Event)

#FirstFridayFair (#FFF) is a program to create a recruiting hub connecting top job seekers & opportunities to promote healthy networking. The event will happen on First Friday of the month and invite best professionals from big data, software development and analytics domain to come and network with fellow professionals and talent seekers. #FirstFridayFair mixes the impact of a well run impactful recruiting talent fair with convenience of networking through your personal(at home) environment.

Date & Time: Thursday, February 28th. 11am-3pm CST

Host/Sponsored: TAO.ai

Address: Virtual Event [Online Only]

Event Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/monthly-firstfridayfair-business-data-tech-virtual-event-madison-wi-msn-tickets-41270056851?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

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Event Information: Dignity Revolution Professional Development Training

Date & Time:Sat, March 30, 2019 — 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM CDT

Host/Sponsored: Dignity Revolution

Address: Green Lake Conference Center W2511 Wisconsin 23 Green Lake, WI 54941

Event Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dignity-revolution-professional-development-training-tickets-54671709555?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

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Links to Career Related Resources in the USA

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• American Job Center (Locate Your Nearest American Job Center)

https://www.careeronestop.org/Site/american-job-center.aspx

• Arlington, VA Employment Center (Resource Page)

https://aec.arlingtonva.us/

• City of Alexandria American Job Center (Resource Page)

https://www.alexandriava.gov/WorkforceDevelopment

• Washington DC American Job Center (Resource Page)

https://does.dc.gov/service/american-job-center

• MD Dept of Labor Upcoming job Fairs & Events

http://www.dllr.state.md.us/employment/jobfairs.pdf

• Eventbrite North VA Hiring Events

https://www.eventbrite.com/d/va–springfield/north-va-hiring-events-/?crt=regular&sort=best

• Eventbrite Silver Spring, MD Hiring Events

https://www.eventbrite.com/d/silver-spring-md/md-hiring-events-/?crt=regular&sort=best

• Toastmasters International. Do you want to become a confident public speaker and a strong leader? If so, Toastmasters is the place for you. You’ll find a supportive learn-by-doing environment that allows you to achieve your goals at your own pace. You may find a Toastmasters club near you @https://www.toastmasters.org/

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Links to Career Related Resources in Canada

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• Access Employment –Access Employment assists job seekers from diverse backgrounds who are facing barriers to employment to integrate into the Canadian job market

http://accesemployment.ca/

• Employment Ottawa – Employment Ontario Ottawa Network

http://www.eoon.ca/

• Calgary employment services

https://www.alberta.ca/calgary-employment-services.aspx

• Calgary Alberta Canada Employment Resource Center

https://www.ldsjobs.org/ers/ct/center/68605?lang=eng

• Work British Columbia (AKA: WorkBC) WorkBC helps people find jobs, explore career options and improve their skills. We also help employers fill jobs, find the right talent and grow their businesses.

https://www.workbc.ca/

• Employment Ontario – Employment Ontario can help you get training, build skills or find a job. We connect people looking for work with employers looking for workers.

https://www.ontario.ca/page/employment-ontario

• Toronto Employment & Social Services Locations

https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/employment-social-support/employment-support/toronto-employment-and-social-services-locations/

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Upcoming Career Events

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What: DMV Super Bowl Community Celebration

Where: Balagger Silver Spring, MD

When: Feb 3 from 2 pm to 11 pm

Co-Hosts: Go Pro21 Communnity in collaboration with Medeme in Action and Jantilla.

Event Theme: Short motivational presentations on how to achieve greatness as a person, as a family, as an organization.

Activities: Championship themed games, networking, family-friendly activities, best movie of the year watching, game watching, refreshments, short motivational presentations, and more.

Tickets: Advance ticket sales = Family $50/Single $30 — At door Family $60 Single $40

Sponsorships: Sponsorship opportunities are available to support year-round Go Pro21 Community Activities.

Gold Sponsorship Level

$1000 + Annual

Silver Sponsorship Level

$500 + Annual

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All Sponsors Receive the following benefits:

• All sponsors are featured in the weekly published Go Pro21 Community career newsletter

• All sponsors are provided display tables at all Go Pro21 Community events

• All sponsors are provided opportunities to introduce their services at Go Pro21 Community events

• All sponsors are featured in Go Pro21 Community website and social media profile.

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Career Tip of the Week

Using local resources to advance your career

By: Gabe Hamda, Ph.D, SPHR

Introduction: Using local resources is the simplest and cheapest way to advance your career. Why? The resources within your reach are easily identifiable and accessible.  In this article, we will remind you how to access and use these resources for your advancement.

What are local resources? local resources are a combination of knowledge, connections, and technical assistance centers. These include: using what you know; using what your friends know; using what other people around you know; using what you can find from internet sources; using resources dedicated to your community; using resources available to the general community.

What is seeking career advancement? It is exploring immediate, near term and long term career opportunities. If any of the following questions fit your situation, you are seeking career advancement. Are you looking for a job? Are you seeking to secure a professional job? Do you want to change career? Do you want to change industries? Are you preparing for a promotion? Are you seeking an immediate promotion? Yes, these and related questions are good indicators of seeking career advancement.

What are specific examples of local career resources? Key examples local career resources are American job centers, Private staffing companies. Online job boards, Social media profile, Non-profit employment centers such as Catholic Charities, Lutheran social services, and community centers.

What is the best way to navigate local resources?

1. The decision to have a positive outlook such as expecting to succeed, having composure, a good sense of humor, a cheerful smile, demonstrating confidence and counting your blessings.

1. Positively engage with technical assistance centers by understanding the inner workings of the center, making personal connections/building rapport, asking for suggestions and asking for assistance.

In closing, when seeking to advance your career by using local resources, make sure you expect success, be pleasant, have composure/patience, count your blessings and enjoy the journey.

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Job Training Resources

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                                  Opportunities in Florida

Event Information: Open the doors of opportunity when you meet and interview with the top hiring companies in Tampa. This career fair will allow you to learn about the businesses that are hiring and what their hiring needs are. Tired of sending your resume over the web to get no responses back? Put a face with a name and make a great first impression.

Host/Sponsored: Best Hire Career Fairs

Date & Time: Wednesday, January 16, 2019 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM EST.

Address: Holiday Inn Tampa Westshore Airport – 700 North Westshore Blvd. Tampa, FL 33609.

Event Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tampa-job-fair-january-16-2019-career-fairs-tickets-50137611947?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

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Event Information: Whether you are a seasoned executive-level professional, just beginning your career, or anywhere in between, our events can connect you with as many valuable employer contacts in three hours as you would make in weeks of job searching on your own.

Host/Sponsored: JobFairX

Date & Time: Tuesday, February 12, 2019 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM EST

Address: Holiday Inn Tampa Westshore – Airport Area 700 N. Westshore Blvd. Tampa, FL 33609.

Event Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tampa-job-fair-february-12-2019-career-fairs-tickets-49827689962?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

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Event Information: Tampa Bay Job & Career Fair

Looking for a new job? How about a new career?

• Wear proper business attire. First impressions count!
• Bring at least 20 copies of your resume.
• Arrive with a positive attitude.

Host/Sponsored: Tampa Bay Times

Date & Time: January 29, 2019 10:00 A.M -2:00 P.M (EST)

Address: The Coliseum – 535 4th Avenue North Saint Petersburg, FL 33701

Event Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tampa-bay-job-career-fair-tickets-52417889318?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

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Opportunities in Georgia

Event Information: Diversity Job Expo — Do you think you have the skills to impress future employers? If yes, come out and meet Employers from a wide variety of fields! Employers from various industries to include AT&T, Center of Disease Control, Waffle House, EMTs & Paramedic, Construction Workers, Department of Transportation, Wellness Professionals, Multiple Staffing Agencies, Engineers, School District (Teachers), Work From Opportunities, Resume Writing Services, Fire Department, Law Enforcement, Logistics, Date Entry, Forklift Drivers, Production Employees, Machine Operators, Maintenance, Administrative, Customer Service, plus MORE, will be in attendance.

Host/Sponsored: Community Achievement Center

Date & Time: Wednesday, January 16, 2019 1:00pm – 4:00pm

Address: Community Achievement Center 4522 Flat Shoals Parkway Decatur, GA 30034.

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Event Information: Real Estate Career Seminar — During this event, our experienced Real Estate Broker & Agents will cover the following topics: How to get licensed, Why Real Estate is a great career, Why WEICHERT, REALTORS® – Prestige Partners is the right company, and how to take full advantage of this new career opportunity.

Host/Sponsored: WEICHERT, REALTORS®

Date & Time: Tuesday, January 15, 2019 12:00pm – 1:30pm

Address: 920 Dannon View Suite 3202 Atlanta, Georgia 30331

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Event Information: Web Developer and UX Designer Graduate Showcase — Think of this as a reverse career fair, where you can see students’ final projects and talk individually with them. This is open house style, so come whenever you can and stay as long as you’d like – drinks are on us! Hiring managers, recruiters, and anyone hiring Web Developers and UX Designers are welcome.

Date & Time: Wednesday, January 16, 2019 5:00pm – 8:00pm

Address: 675 Ponce De Leon Avenue Northeast 2nd floor, suite W207 Atlanta, GA 30308

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Event Information: FLSA Master Class: Georgia – Advanced Skills for Wage and Hour Compliance Management provides the comprehensive knowledge you need to master real-life issues. An experienced Texas attorney will provide substantive instruction on FMLA compliance in light of new and existing regulations, court rulings, and application of this far-reaching law. You’ll engage with your instructor and your peers, solving challenges you face day in and day out concerning intermittent leave, return to work, employee performance, and much more.

Host/Sponsored: Taylor English Duma LLP

Date & Time: January 15, 2019 (9am- 6pm)

Address: Taylor English Duma LLP, Atlanta, GA 1600 Parkwood Cir SE #200, Atlanta, GA 30339

Event Link: https://10times.com/flsa-master-class-georgia-advanced-skills-for-w

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Opportunities in Virginia

Event Information: Basic Resume Writing

Host/Sponsored: The City of Alexandria Workforce Development Center

Date & Time: Wednesday January 16th 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Address: 1900 N. Beauregard Street, 3rd Floor, Suite 300, Alexandria, VA 22311

Event Link: https://www.alexandriava.gov/uploadedFiles/Calendar%20%20Flyer%20Career%20Readiness%20Workshops%20for%20March%202018.pdf

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Event Information: Ace the Interview

Host/Sponsored: The City of Alexandria Workforce Development Center

Date & Time: Wednesday January 23rd 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Address: 1900 N. Beauregard Street, 3rd Floor, Suite 300, Alexandria, VA 22311

Event Link: https://www.alexandriava.gov/uploadedFiles/Calendar%20%20Flyer%20Career%20Readiness%20Workshops%20for%20March%202018.pdf

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    Opportunities in Maryland

Event Information: Interview Techniques Part I

Host/Sponsored: Montgomery County American Job Center (Wheaton)

Date & Time:  Tuesday, January 15th 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Address: 11002 Veirs Mill Road, Wheaton, MD 20902

Event Link: https://worksourcemontgomery.com/calendar/

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Event Information: Resume Builder Part I

Host/Sponsored: Montgomery County American Job Center (Germantown)

Date & Time:  Wednesday, January 16th 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Address: 12900 Middlebrook Road, 1st Floor, Germantown, MD 20874

Event Link: https://worksourcemontgomery.com/calendar/

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Event Information: Freelancing for Creatives

Host/Sponsored: East County Regional Services Center

Date & Time:  Thursday, January 17th 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Address: 3300 Briggs Chaney Rd. Silver Spring, MD 20904

Event Link: https://worksourcemontgomery.com/calendar/

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Links to Career Related Resources in the USA

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• American Job Center (Locate Your Nearest American Job Center)

https://www.careeronestop.org/Site/american-job-center.aspx

• Arlington, VA Employment Center (Resource Page)

https://aec.arlingtonva.us/

• City of Alexandria American Job Center (Resource Page)

https://www.alexandriava.gov/WorkforceDevelopment

• Washington DC American Job Center (Resource Page)

https://does.dc.gov/service/american-job-center

• MD Dept of Labor Upcoming job Fairs & Events

http://www.dllr.state.md.us/employment/jobfairs.pdf

• Eventbrite North VA Hiring Events

https://www.eventbrite.com/d/va–springfield/north-va-hiring-events-/?crt=regular&sort=best

• Eventbrite Silver Spring, MD Hiring Events

https://www.eventbrite.com/d/silver-spring-md/md-hiring-events-/?crt=regular&sort=best

• Toastmasters International.  Do you want to become a confident public speaker and a strong leader? If so, Toastmasters is the place for you. You’ll find a supportive learn-by-doing environment that allows you to achieve your goals at your own pace.

You may find a Toastmasters club near you @ https://www.toastmasters.org/

Upcoming Career Events

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Career Tip of the Week

Using local resources to advance your career

By: Gabe Hamda, Ph.D, SPHR

Introduction:

Using local resources is the simplest and cheapest way to advance your career. Why? The resources within your reach are easily identifiable and accessible.  In this article, we will remind you how to access and use these resources for your advancement.

What are local resources? local resources are a combination of knowledge, connections, and technical assistance centers. These include: using what you know; using what your friends know; using what other people around you know; using what you can find from internet sources; using resources dedicated to your community; using resources available to the general community.

What is seeking career advancement? It is exploring immediate, near term and long term career opportunities. If any of the following questions fit your situation, you are seeking career advancement. Are you looking for a job? Are you seeking to secure a professional job? Do you want to change a career? Do you want to change industries? Are you preparing for a promotion? Are you seeking an immediate promotion? Yes, these and related questions are good indicators of seeking career advancement.

What are specific examples of local career resources? Key examples of local career resources are: American job centers, Private staffing companies, Online job boards, Social media profiles, Non-profit employment centers such as Catholic Charities, Lutheran social services, and community centers.

What is the best way to navigate local resources?

1. The decision to have a positive outlook such as expecting to succeed, having composure, a good sense of humor, a cheerful smile, demonstrating confidence and counting your blessings.

1. Positively engage with technical assistance centers by understanding the inner workings of the center, making personal connections/building rapport, asking for suggestions and asking for assistance.

In closing, when seeking to advance your career by using local resources, make sure you expect success, be pleasant, have composure/patience, count your blessings and enjoy the journey.

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Upcoming Career Events

Date & Time: Monday, November 26th (9 a.m. to 12 p.m.)

Event Information: Introduction to Microsoft Excel—Section V &VI

Host/Sponsored: Alexandria Workforce Development Center

Address: 1900 N. Beauregard Street, 3rd Floor, Suite 300, Alexandria, VA 22311

Event Link: https://www.alexandriava.gov/uploadedFiles/Calendar%20%20Flyer%20Career%20Readiness%20Workshops%20for%20March%202018.pdf

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Date & Time: Wednesday, November 28th (10 a.m. to 11 a.m.)

Event Information: Orientation to the WDC Programs & Services

Host/Sponsored: Alexandria Workforce Development Center

Address: 1900 N. Beauregard Street, 3rd Floor, Suite 300, Alexandria, VA 22311

Event Link: https://www.alexandriava.gov/uploadedFiles/Calendar%20%20Flyer%20Career%20Readiness%20Workshops%20for%20March%202018.pdf

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Date & Time: Thursday, November 29th (10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.)

Event Information: Employment Strategies for Experienced Worker 50+: Mock Interviewing

Host/Sponsored: Alexandria Workforce Development Center

Address: 1900 N. Beauregard Street, 3rd Floor, Suite 300, Alexandria, VA 22311

Event Link: https://www.alexandriava.gov/uploadedFiles/Calendar%20%20Flyer%20Career%20Readiness%20Workshops%20for%20March%202018.pdf

Tip of the week: 6 Building Blocks that Advance Your Careers

by Gabe Hamda, PhD., SPHR

Introduction

Your career life is your life. Why? You spend most of your life working, which greatly affects the rest of your life. Thus, this article is dedicated to how to make the best of your career life.

Definition of Key Terms

Career Advancement is to engage in a work life that you enjoy because (a) it allows you to fulfill your life Purpose (b) you have fun with your work most of the time and it shows ( c ) what you do makes a positive difference in the lives of others.

Career Building Blocks are strategic activities that positively advance your careers.

Careers or Career refer to whether you manage a single career or balance multiple careers. Today’s professionals wear multiple hats and hold multiple careers. For example, this combination is not uncommon: college teaching + consulting + real estate brokerage + non profit leadership. Thus, today’s professionals hold multiple careers.

What are the 6 key building blocks that advance your careers?

1. Set your career goals by establishing your ambitions. why? Your career advancement is limited by your goals and your ambitions.

2. seek self improvement using training, advise, mistakes, observing, reading, watching youtube, asking questions and engaging in meaningful conversations with others..

3. Solve problems and create solutions – be part of a solution and not part of a problem. When you only raise questions and express concerns you are least helpful.  You are most helpful when you offer alternative solutions. You are a hero when you express willingness to implement the solutions you offer.

4. take care of yourself and your family by getting rest, playing, having fun, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, eating food that is good for you, having a strong faith, taking vacations, laughing a lot, and expressing gratitude.

5. strengthen your networks – maintain a balance and diversity of the the people within your network groups.  Ensure you have a good mix of people from the following groups: family; faith, ethnicity/nationality, work, profession, age, politics, current contacts; and new contacts.  If your network consists of only one group, you are limiting yourself. A balanced mix of networks help you grow exponentially.

6. Make a difference in your community and in our world – we are all gifted and equipped to make a difference. Your life and career are richer and more meaningful when your success improves the lives of people outside yourself and outside your family.

Concluding Remarks

Managing your career is  your primary responsibility. This is one of your responsibilities that cannot be delegated. These career building Blocks are most effective when you practice these several times until they become your second nature.

Career Tip of the Week

Tips to Advance Your Careers

Tip of the week: Take care of yourself as an important building block to advance your careers.

By Gabe Hamda, PhD., SPHR

What are the 6 key building blocks to advance your careers?

(1) Set your career goals by establishing your ambitions. why? Your career advancement is limited by your goals and your ambitions.

(2) seek self improvement using training, advise, mistakes, observing, reading, watching youtube, ask questions and engaging in meaningful conversations with people.

(3) Solve problems and create solutions – be part of a solution and not part of a problem. When you only raise questions and express concerns you are least helpful.  You are most helpful when you offer multiple solutions. You are a hero when you express willingness to implement the solutions you offer.

(4) take care of yourself and your family by getting rest, playing, having fun, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, eating food that is good for you, having a strong faith, taking vacations, laughing a lot, and expressing gratitude.

(5) strengthen your networks – maintain a balance and diversity of the the people within your network groups.  Ensure you have a good mix of people from the following groups: family; faith, ethnicity/nationality, work, profession, age, politics, current contacts, new contacts.  If your network consists of only one group, you are limiting yourself. A balanced mix helps you grow exponentially.

(6) Make a difference in your community and in our world – we are all gifted and equipped to make a difference. Your life and career are richer and more meaningful when your success improves the lives of people outside yourself and outside your family.

By the the Way, do we have a career or careers?

Today’s professionals wear multiple hats and hold multiple careers such as college teaching + consulting + real estate brokerage + non profit leadership. Thus, today’s professionals hold multiple careers.

What is taking care of yourself?

Taking care of yourself is: realizing your worth; understanding you are a gift and you are gifted; knowing you need you; being aware your family needs you; knowing your community needs you; realizing your country needs you; understanding our world needs you.

Why is taking care of yourself so important?

Taking care of yourself is so important because: You are an important building block of our world. You are an important building block of our country. You are an important building block of our community;  You are an important building block of the organization you work for You are an important building block of your family. You are an important building block of your volunteer group. You are an important building block of our economy.

What are actions you can take to take care of yourself?

(1) be kind to yourself. Refrain from self blame.  encourage yourself. treat yourself like your best friend.

(2) get good rest. sleep well.  Allow yourself to daydreaming.

(3) allow yourself to do what you really enjoy. Make time to engage in activities you enjoy. I enjoy walking in the park and do it 2-3 times a week. What do you enjoy?

(4) forgive yourself when you make mistakes. Mistakes are amazing teachers. I love the mistakes I can learn from. No need to be embarrassed by your mistakes and failures. Perfect people do not exist.

(5) allow yourself to play and laugh like a child – This is good for your health and improves your ability to be creative.  Being too serious all the time is not good for your health. It also scares the people around you.  I understand you have big responsibilities. My wife and I play cards. She likes the game “conquer”; I like the game “sekka”. We mix it up. We offer congratulate the winner of each game.

(6) Say no without guilt when you are asked to over commit your time and your resources. I am beginning to celebrate people who tell me No.

(7) allow downtime after a big accomplishment or after a big performance.  You cannot be at your peak all the time.  This is how you re-charge.

(8) enjoy food that is good for you and tastes good to you in moderation.  Eat more fresh foods and stay away from processed foods – I enjoy fresh salad.  Fresh salad is good for me and good to me.

In conclusion, taking care of yourself is the first step to advance your careers. Taking care of yourself is the foundation of other building blocks that advance your careers.

Upcoming Career Events for the Week of May 14 – 20

Date & Time: Tuesday, May 15, 2018 from 1PM to 3PM

Event Information: Networking  – Free Event

• Learn how to use your networking skills to successfully obtain your targeted position

• Learn how to use strategic targeted networking techniques to identify and market yourself to hiring officials to get ahead of just passively applying for open positions

Must be 16 or older to attend

Host/Sponsored: Arlington Employment Center

Address: Arlington Employment Center, 2100 Washington Blvd., 1st Floor; Arlington, Virginia 22204

Event Link:

https://aec.arlingtonva.us/events/networking-45/

Date & Time: Monday, May 14, 2018 from 10AM to 12PM

Event Information: Basic Resume Writing   – Free Event

Host/Sponsored: Alexandria Workforce Development Center

Address: 1900 N. Beauregard Street, 3rd Floor, Suite 300, Alexandria, VA 22311

Event Link:

https://www.alexandriava.gov/uploadedFiles/Calendar%20%20Flyer%20Career%20Readiness%20Workshops%20for%20March%202018.pdf

Date & Time: Wednesday, May 16, 2018 from 1:30PM to 3:30PM

Event Information: Introduction to MS Word    – Free Event

Host/Sponsored: Alexandria Workforce Development Center

Address: 1900 N. Beauregard Street, 3rd Floor, Suite 300, Alexandria, VA 22311

Event Link:

https://www.alexandriava.gov/uploadedFiles/Calendar%20%20Flyer%20Career%20Readiness%20Workshops%20for%20March%202018.pdf

Date & Time: Thursday, May 17, 2018 @ 11AM to 2PM

Event Information:  Washington DC Career Fair – Live Recruiting/Hiring Event – Free Event

Live Recruiting/Hiring Event!

Ready for a new career? National Career Fairs is the industry leader and we are driving employers and future employees together faster than ever before.

Host/Sponsored: National Career Fairs

Address: DoubleTree Crystal City, 300 Army Navy Drive, Arlington, VA 22202

Event Link

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/washington-dc-career-fair-may-17-2018-live-recruitinghiring-event-tickets-38586121127?aff=es2

Date & Time: May 14  to May 31 various times

Event Information:  Various Career Topics & Events including:    – Free Event

Workshop topics include: Interviewing Techniques, Interpersonal Skills, Resume Clinic, Why Linkedin? Work ethics, art of negotiation, stressbusting, 50+ employment expo

Host/Sponsored: Montgomery Works

Address: Various Montgomery County Locations

Event Link: https://worksourcemontgomery.com/event/

Links to Career Related Resources in the USA

• Eventbrite 2018 Women in Transition career Conference

www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-women-in-transition-career-conference-registration-43454234786?aff=erellivmlt

• Arlington, VA Employment Center (Resource Page)

https://aec.arlingtonva.us/

• City of Alexandria American Job Center (Resource Page)

https://www.alexandriava.gov/WorkforceDevelopment

• Washington DC American Job Center (Resource Page)

https://does.dc.gov/service/american-job-center

• Eventbrite North VA Hiring Events

https://www.eventbrite.com/d/va–springfield/north-va-hiring-events-/?crt=regular&sort=best

• Eventbrite Silver Spring, MD Hiring Events

https://www.eventbrite.com/d/silver-spring-md/md-hiring-events-/?crt=regular&sort=best

• Toastmasters International

Do you want to become a confident public speaker and strong leader? If so, Toastmasters is the place for you. You’ll find a supportive learn-by-doing environment that allows you to achieve your goals at your own pace.

You may find a toastmasters club near you @

https://www.toastmasters.org/

Links to Career Related Resources in Canada

• Access Employment -Access Employment assists job seekers from diverse backgrounds who are facing barriers to employment to integrate into the Canadian job market

http://accesemployment.ca/

• Employment Ottawa – Employment Ontario Ottawa Network

http://www.eoon.ca/

• Calgary employment services

https://www.alberta.ca/calgary-employment-services.aspx

• Calgary Alberta Canada Employment Resource Center

https://www.ldsjobs.org/ers/ct/center/68605?lang=eng

• Work British Columbia (AKA: WorkBC) WorkBC helps people find jobs, explore career options and improve their skills. We also help employers fill jobs, find the right talent and grow their businesses.

https://www.workbc.ca/

• Employment Ontario – Employment Ontario can help you get training, build skills or find a job. We connect people looking for work with employers looking for workers.

https://www.ontario.ca/page/employment-ontario

• Toronto Employment & Social Services Locations

https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/employment-social-support/employment-support/toronto-employment-and-social-services-locations/