Job Fair Fall River Government Center
May 7th, 2012Mayor Flanagan hosts a major regional job fair Wednesday, May 9 from 9:30AM – 3PM.
1531 Pleasant Street • Fall River, MA • 02723 • 508-673-3979 or 401-453-ABLEBlog
Build a Better Resume
May 3rd, 2012Talk to the Expert about Resumes that Result in Interviews
May 3rd 11:00 AM EST
Your resume will either screen you in or out for an interview. We will be joined on this webinar by one of the individuals who conducts our free resume reviews. They know what it takes to write a resume that gets attention! This call is a must attend for anyone involved in a Job Search
Go to the webinar by clicking on the Career Portal on our Candidates page at www.able.jobs/candidates
Ask not… But Act Now
April 26th, 2012Ask not what your career can do for you, but what you can do for your career, today.
Great thought, even if you feel overwhelmed by the looming specter of your job search.
What first step can you take today to bring you closer to a meaningful job?
–Enivision yourself there.
–Lay out the path to that great job.
–Take the first step today.
Plugging the Hole in Your Resume
April 16th, 2012Face it, employers can be selective in these days. They are awash in resumes. If you haven’t worked in a while, your resume may get the early heave-ho. But there is a way to plug this hole. Find out in our next career seekers webinar.
Helping you out of the Gap in your resume
April 25th @ 3:00 PM www.able.jobs/candidates/career portal
When you volunteer your time, you are enhancing your job search efforts. During this session you will learn:
• How volunteering opens doors
• How volunteering is a WIN/WIN/WIN
• Where and when to volunteer your time
City of Fall River Job Fair
April 12th, 2012Mayor Will Flanagan with open the Fall River City Hall to a major job fair on Wednesday, May 9th. The City is co-sponsoring the 5 hour event with the Fall River Career Center. Many local employers have been recruited to meet with job seekers.
Although Mayor Flanagan is hosting the event, companies from other communities, including Westport, Freetown, Dartmouth and Dighton, will likely attend.
Veterans are particularly encouraged to attend the Job Fair.
Like all Job Fairs, this will be a crowded, fast paced “meet and greet”. Employers will see dozens of candidates and leave with boxes of resumes. Candidates will have less than 30 seconds to impress the frazzled interviewers behind the tables.
ABLE Service Coordinators are offering to prep job seekers who plan to attend the Fair. They can assist in preparing a strong resume and in making a strong first impression.
Even if you are just “tire kicking”, it pays to stand out in the crowd. A well known Roman statesman, Seneca, said “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.” It’s still good advice 2000 years later.
See you at the Fair:
One Government Center
Wednesday, May 9th
9AM – 2PM
Free April Webinars
March 29th, 2012Upcoming Free Job Seeker Training Webinars:
Don’t Let Job Leads Slip Through The Cracks
April 3rd @ 11:00 AM PST/12:00 PM MST/1:00 PM CST/2:00 PM EST
Throughout your entire job search, you will be interacting with new people. Often you will be given leads that could slip through the cracks if your job search efforts are not organized. During this Webinar you will learn the following:
How to organize your efforts
Why tracking your activities is critical to your success
How to recognize job leads you may be overlooking
Follow Up vs. Stalking
April 12th @ 8:00 AM PST/9:00 AM MST/10:00 AM CST/11:00 AM EST
There is often a fine line between effectively following up and actually stalking hiring authorities. You don’t want to be lost in the shuffle of resumes, however if you stalk a hiring authority, you will be eliminated from consideration. This session will include:
Who to follow-up with
When to follow-up
How to follow-up effectively
*To register, login to our Career Portal at www.able.jobs and click on the WEBINAR Tab. Then click on the Event and register by clicking the Webinar registration link for each event listed.
Free New Webinars for March 2012
March 13th, 2012Your secret weapons during a conversation or interview are the questions you ask to reveal the priorities of the person you are addressing. Many times an informal conversation is utilized to screen candidates in or out of the interview process. When you ask questions to determine what is most important to the person, they have an opportunity to focus on their needs and wants, which often makes them like you more. The end result is that you get screened in!
If you are not asked if you have any questions, it is always wise to let the person know you have questions. You don’t want to shoot from the hip when asking questions. Write down questions in advance that will reveal what is most important to each person in the interviewing process.
It is also acceptable to pull out a list of questions that you have pre-written. This shows preparation on your part and often impresses the interviewer. You ask your questions, listen carefully to the answer and then position yourself as the person who can solve their problems. This is also the time where you can bring up accomplishments or facts about yourself that never came up during the interview process. Questions can make the difference of you getting screened in or out!
Upcoming Free Job Seeker Training Webinars:
Relationships that Provide Job Search Success
March 15th @ 12:00 PM PST/1:00 PM MST/2:00 PM CST/3:00 PM EST
Throughout your job search, you will rely on the past and present relationships you have established. Networking is the #1 way to find your next opportunities and it is your relationships that provide eventual success in your job search. Topics covered in this session include:
• Relationships that are the most effective
• Best use of established relationships
• TOMA – top of mind awareness will provide you with results
How to Effectively Work with Recruiters
March 23rd @ 11:00 AM PST/12:00 PM MST/1:00 PM CST/2:00 PM EST
During your job search, you may encounter third-party recruiters as well as corporate recruiters. These individuals understand the needs of their clients and are very effective making appropriate matches. During this session you will learn the following:
• How to position yourself with third-party recruiters
• What it takes to impress a corporate recruiter
• How to proactively get a recruiter to pursue you
*To register, login to our Career Portal and click on the WEBINAR Tab. Then click on the Event and register by clicking the Webinar registration link for each event listed.
We take our direction from you! If you have any ideas you would like to share with us, please contact us at support@careersupportnetwork.com
Share your success stories to be shared on our Career Portal: support@careersupportnetwork.com
To Your Successful Career Search,
ABLE Associates
New Webinars for jobseekers
March 2nd, 2012Obtain the Best Job Offer Possible
March 6th @ 9:00 AM PST/10:00 AM MST/11:00 AM CST/12:00 PM EST
The way you present yourself, fill out applications and interview greatly impact the salary you will be offered. During this session you will learn:
How to address salary on application forms
When and why to reveal your salary history
Specific tips to increase the salary you will be offered
Relationships that Provide Job Search Success
March 15th @ 12:00 PM PST/1:00 PM MST/2:00 PM CST/3:00 PM EST
Throughout your job search, you will rely on the past and present relationships you have established. Networking is the #1 way to find your next opportunities and it is your relationships that provide eventual success in your job search. Topics covered in this session include:
Relationships that are the most effective
Best use of established relationships
TOMA – top of mind awareness will provide you with results
*To register, login to our Career Portal and click on the WEBINAR Tab. Then click on the Event and register by clicking the Webinar registration link for each event listed.
We take our direction from you! If you have any ideas you would like to share with us, please contact us at support@careersupportnetwork.com
Share your success stories to be shared on our Career Portal: support@careersupportnetwork.com
To Your Successful Career Search,
ABLE Associates
6 Internet Traps that Stall a Job Search.
February 24th, 2012Reposted from an article written by Alesia Benedict
Using the Internet is clearly the “go-to” approach used by most job-seekers today, but be certain you don’t treat your online search efforts casually. Any mistakes could be broadcast to a wider audience than you imagine. Not all publicity is good publicity when it comes to your personal branding enterprise or online job search. Anything posted online tends to take on a life of its own, including job postings. So be certain you maintain as much control as possible of your own information and job search avoiding these 6 traps.
Posting personal contact information.
You need a balance here between being able to be contacted and making yourself vulnerable to identity theft. When posting your resume, follow each site’s posting guidelines, and be aware of how “public” your contact information will be when your resume “goes live”. Check the settings to see if employers have a secure portal for the site, or if your resume is available to anyone on the Internet. The more secure the better in targeting your job search and maintaining your privacy.
Using inappropriate email addresses.
Make sure you have selected an email account that is appropriate to your job search. One that is too personal definitely sends the wrong message, suggesting that your boundaries between work and play are not in place. Similar concerns may be raised about your judgment if you use your current work email. There are many options to open free email accounts online. Consider one of those resources to set up a dedicated email account just for your job search. It may also help you organize your job search efforts.
Opening your job search up to your current employer.
There are many ways your current employer may learn about your job search, but you can take a few precautions to lessen that possibility. Avoid using any contact information from your current place of employment. Be selective about where you choose to post. Wallpapering the Internet with your resume is likely to create more problems than positive results for you. Do not use work stations or equipment at the office to launch your online job search.
Failing to match your qualifications to those required in the position.
It is tempting to send out resumes to interesting positions, particularly if you are ready to explore a new area or feel stuck in your current industry. Using the “old shot-gun” approach of sending the resume to multiple sites is relatively easy and inexpensive, but such an indiscriminate approach may diffuse your efforts and paint you as desperate or lacking focus. Don’t diminish your strengths by responding to “everything”!
Limiting your job search to online efforts.
Not all jobs are posted online. Depending on your geographic parameters, you may want to get out and search local job sources as well. Networking continues to be a strong source of jobs for diligent and well-connected candidates. Don’t rely just on Internet contacts – give your phone number and physical address when you personalize these responses. Remember, don’t use company time or equipment in sending things out or identifying contact information.
Not researching companies to which you are applying.
By finding out about the corporate culture for positions of interest, you are more likely to be successful in aligning your job search efforts and resume with those of the company. And of course, use the Internet to find out basic contact information to take control in reaching the right person.
The Internet is definitely a strong resource in any job search these days. Take a bit of time to check your “appearance” by using an appropriate email account, make sure any attachments are virus-free, and maintain a business-like approach in your email correspondence. Ensure the first impression of you the potential employer will be viewing, printing, and circulating around the office is the one you want. Using these strategies will help you maintain your online job search momentum!
Alesia Benedict, Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) and Job and Career Transition Coach (JCTC)
Secrets of a Power Resume–Webinar Today!
February 1st, 2012February 1st @ 3:00 PM
It is not your past job duties and responsibilities that get you hired. It is your ability to highlight accomplishments and show the impact they had on past employers. During this session learn how to:
• Identify accomplishments that are most marketable
• Present those accomplishments in the most effective way possible
• Understand why the impact is so important to communicate
Barb Bruno, nationally recognized career advisor, will help ABLE candidates with free advice on attracting better job offers through the magic of a powerful resume.
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The Power of Words
