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Women For Hire Career Expos – Feb. 28, Washington, DC

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Women For Hire career expos are high-caliber recruiting events that enable talented women in all fields to meet directly with recruiters and hiring managers from top employers. Whether you’re an experienced professional with several years of experience under your belt or a graduating college student, these one-day events are an ideal chance to launch or advance your career.Leading employers throughout the country have recruited top talent at Women For Hire events since our inception in 1999. We’ve collected more than 10,000 success stories from women who say they were hired at our events or have benefited from our advice on job searching and employment development so bring a few copies of your resume.

 

Important Details

  • Free Admission
  • Register On-Site
  • Resumes Required for Admittance
  • Business Attire Required
  • All events 10am – 2pm

Event DatesSpring ’08Feb. 28 — Washington, DCMar. 4 — St. LouisMar. 6 — ChicagoMar. 18 — MinneapolisMar. 25 — DallasMar. 27 — New YorkApr. 1 — AtlantaApr. 10 — Los AngelesApr. 15 — BostonApr. 17 — Philadelphia

Never Underestimate the Power of a Cover Letter: It is Your FOOT in the Door

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Your cover letter isn’t merely a piece of paper you include with your resume. In fact, often a cover letter is even more important than the resume because it can determine whether or not your prospective employer continues on to read your resume!When writing your resume cover letter, keep the old but true saying that “you never get a second chance to make a first impression” firmly in mind. Use the correct business format: title, name of the person to whose attention you are sending your resume, company name and address at top left, skip a couple of spaces and then insert the date.Always begin your letter using the name of the person to whom it is addressed: “Dear Mr. Jones” instead of “Dear Employer.” Double space between paragraphs to make reading easier. And above all, be concise in stating why you are writing and what you want, such as, “I am applying for the position you recently advertised of acting comptroller for XYZ Widgets.”Rather than just let your letter dwindle to an end, include a specific time and method you will use for following up on the position, for example, “I will call your office next Monday to see if we can schedule an interview.”Keep it short, make it clear and always err on the side of more formality than less to ensure that your cover letter will get your resume read by a professional!

Even Managers Agree that Telecommuting Can Work

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December 3, 2007 — FPC Workplace Web Poll Data indicates that 85 percent of the American workforce believes that telecommuting is a great workplace trend. FPC, a national executive search firm, anonymously polls job candidates visiting www.fpcnational.com on their perspective on workplace issues.Of 1675 people across all industries and job levels responding to the statement “Increased telecommuting is a great workplace trend”

  • 85 percent “I agree, the flexibility is good for the workplace.”
  • 15 percent “I disagree, people are more productive in the office.”

Interestingly, when broken down by seniority, the same feelings hold. 86 percent of Managerial, Director, VP and other Executive Level employees indicated that the flexibility is good for the workplace and 85 percent of Entry Level and Mid-level employees while agree.”More and more companies across different industries are open to telecommuting situations. It’s a way to attract or retain top employees,” said FPC CEO & President Ron Herzog. “Not all positions lend themselves to successful telecommuting. For the situation to work, there must be an upfront understanding of the expectations on both sides. The bottom line is that it’s all about productivity. If the employer can see the productivity of the employee, and the employee feels that they can be focused offsite, then it’s a win, win situation.”About the PollThe FPC Workplace Web Poll takes the pulse of candidates in the ever-changing job market and spots developing trends. FPC conducts ongoing research so that its recruiters can provide the most current advice and information to job candidates and client companies. FPC shares pertinent results with the public (http://www.fpcnational.com/press-releases.html).The FPC website, job search tip and resume help articles, such as Perfecting Your Two-Minute Personal Sales Presentation and Don’t Get Lost in a Database drawing on the company’s years of recruiting talent, helping executives to be seen by hiring companies and negotiating new positions.About FPCFPC is a national executive search firm with more than 65 franchise offices. Advocates for both clients and candidates since 1959, FPC recruiters are committed to bringing together the right individual with the right opportunity. For further information about FPC, call 800-886-7839 or visit the FPC Web site at www.fpcnational.com.

IT Resumes Should Only Include Recent or Relevant Technologies

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In any industry, your resume should contain only information that is relevant to your current job objective. Technical resumes pose a special set of problems for a variety of reasons. In some technical arenas, it is not uncommon to change jobs frequently or to do contract work. Many technical jobs are project-based. Other technical personnel may find that with rapidly changing technology, their resumes are packed with technical certifications and professional development courses.The result can be a too-lengthy, confusing resume. Don’t fall into the trap of feeling that you must include everything you’ve done in your career on your resume. It simply isn’t true. In fact, the opposite is true.For IT resumes, including irrelevant information can simply make you look outdated and unqualified for the job. This is especially true when determining which technologies to include in your job history or in a technical tools section of the resume.Technology terms are often used as keywords to filter the best resumes, so make sure you are up to date on the latest technology for your industry. Consider the type of job you are seeking. If you are a programmer, you’ll probably want to include all the programming languages and tools you’ve used at least in the last 10 years. For a network administration role, don’t list operating systems older than seven years.There is no specific rule of thumb that applies to all technology jobs, so use your best judgment in identifying those technologies that are both relevant and recent enough to include on your resume.

Preparing for an Executive Job Interview: Anticipate and Practice Q&A

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Have you ever been caught at a loss for words? Not a great feeling, is it?The one time above all others when you do NOT want to find yourself in that position is when you are applying for an executive position and the interview has already begun. To avoid this embarrassing and highly uncomfortable experience, it’s wise to figure out the questions interviewers are likely to ask and come up with some answers beforehand.For example, if you are being considered for a slot as sales manager for a large organization, bone up on what the company sells and what its track record has been. Find out about the ups and downs the firm’s fortunes have experienced and imagine how you would have handled these situations. In addition, consider what challenges might lay ahead for this company, for you are likely to be asked about this.Practice answering the questions you’ve listed with a friend and ask your friend to jump in with any additional ones that may occur during the process. Once you’ve answered the questions you anticipate the interviewer will ask, you’ll feel much more at ease when the interview arrives!

C-Level Executive Leadership: Making a Difference in Business

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As a C-Level Executive, you can really make a difference in business.  Because you are at the height of management, your decisions are crucial to all the other operations of the agency or departments you supervise and develop.When you are a C-Level Executive, it is imperative to keep learning and growing so you can continually evaluate your leadership style and effectiveness to focus on the high level challenges that occur daily in your position.  After all, when you retire, how will you be remembered and what will you leave behind as your legacy?As a C-Level Executive leader, you help to create and improve the environment you lead.  By properly managing talent and using human capital assets, you can further yourself, the agency you lead and boost the potential of the people who work under your leadership.  Besides ensuring the smooth operations of internal processes, you also need to analyze external elements of managing business operations.  For example, your decisions have environmental and social aspects  the decisions you make and you need to consider the type of impact they have on the world around you.By making insightful decisions through gaining valuable knowledge, you can be a C-Level Executive leader who really makes a difference by having a positive impact on the world around you.

When To Drop High School Education from your Resume

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Your high school education information should only be included on your resume if you are younger than 20 years old AND have no education or training of any type beyond high school.If you are currently a college student, or have graduated, you may leave your high school off your resume. Replace it with your college data. Even if you haven’t yet graduated, simply list your education like this:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) – Expected May 2009University of South FloridaHigh school just isn’t that important to employers – especially if you’ve been to college, because if you got into college then you have obviously met the basic requirements for graduating from high school.The only exception might be if the high school you attended was particularly prestigious, and you are applying to employers whom you know to have connections to that high school.If you have not attended any college courses or completed any type of training beyond high school AND you are under the age of 20, then you may include your high school. Once past age 20, however, you should drop the information off your resume, because by then you’ll have gained enough job experience that your high school data will no longer be relevant or important to employers.

Most Management Executives Sell Themselves Short on a Resume

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Most management executives tend to sell themselves short when seeking a new job, simply because they are unaware of what employers are really looking for on a resume. They focus too much on providing a chronological summary of their experience and accomplishments, assuming employers will see their value – they won’t.The important thing to remember when developing your executive resume is that you must demonstrate to employers why only you would make a perfect fit for the position.Expend more effort focusing on your potential rather than presenting your past. Of course, it’s necessary to list your work history, but do it with an emphasis on what value you can bring to a new employer based on your achievements. In other words, translate your achievements into benefits.Think like an employer. Hiring an executive is a risky proposition, so an employer will want to feel certain that you have the appropriate expertise. Use your executive resume to prove that you have the practical experience to lead an organization through challenging periods, increase market share and establish the groundwork for future business growth.

Should a Graduate Include Research Work on a Resume?

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If you are a recent graduate applying for your first job in your field, research work should always be included on your resume. This is because most new graduates have little or no work experience, so employers must rely on a review of your other experiences in order to determine whether your qualifications would be a good match for their open position.It’s up to you to provide them with enough information to make such a decision. To present yourself in the best possible light, include any independent or group research studies with which you have been involved. These experiences can be as important as work experience, because they often demonstrate that you have some practical experience in your chosen field.Just be sure to provide at least a brief description of the research done, the findings, and your role in the project. If applicable, you might mention any specific skills learned or tools used, or methodologies employed.Extensive research can be presented in a separate section on the resume, but if you have only one or two research studies to mention – such as a senior project, for example, you may simply include them underneath your degree information in the education section.

Using Online Job Sites in Your Job Search

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Whether you are a graduate looking for your first job, or a seasoned professional searching for a new opportunity, using the Internet is a great way to begin a job search. Using online employment sites offers certain advantages such as easy search-ability, and when the system finds a reasonable match, you are automatically informed. There is a plethora of online job sites, national and regional, that sometimes makes it difficult to know which one to use. You can start by using job search engines, which allow you to search major databases with hundreds and sometimes thousands of employer listings.Finding a new job is hard work and it is usually a full time job in itself. Today, online job sites provide all the tools and services you need to conduct an effective job search and are a superb way to seek out part time or full time jobs, or a summer internship.Tips for Users of Online Job SitesThe Internet provides you with a wealth of profiles of potential employers and you need to do your research well to identify the ones you want to work with. The best would be to pursue the employers who post their jobs directly.Most job sites require you to complete an application form, and either upload your resume or writing in the resume in the space provided. When sending in your resume, make sure that you do not give out a lot of personal information, since this information is posted online for all to see.Look for online job sites that offer resume confidentiality whenever possible, where you can conceal your contact information.When applying for a particular job, always customize your resume for that job specifically. If your resume is lacking in content and quality, pay to have a professional resume writer redo it. It is the best money you can spend to launch your career. It may be less convenient but sending in a customized resume for a particular job is more effective. Some online job sites allow you to contact the recruiter or the employer directly. These are the best sites. You can email your job application and resume directly to the prospective employer or his recruiter, once you feel that you meet all the job requirements.When applying directly to a prospective employer, refer to the job posting to see how to submit your job application. Check the job postings for keywords and relevant experience that you should include in your customized resume. Some prefer submission of your resume through email, whereas some have online application forms. If submission details are not clear, you are usually safe to submit your cover letter and resume via email.