Cheers
to a successful Employer Forum!
Women
At Work would like to thank the representatives from Dr. Pepper/Snapple, Aflac,
Goodwill SoCal, and LA Urban League who attended our June 13th Employer Forum.
In
the past, Women At Work has hosted representatives from brand name companies,
such as corporate Vons, CalTech, Kaiser Permanente, Pasadena Unified School
District, City of Hope, Space X, as well as many other local businesses!
Women
At Work hosts its Employer Forums, otherwise known as mini-job fairs, 3-4
times per year. On average, 8-10 employers are invited to speak to
attendees about open positions they are seeking to fill. Following brief
presentations by each employer, attendees have the opportunity to briefly meet
individually with employer representatives to discuss their qualifications,
review their resumes, and ask any additional questions about desired positions.
Through
our Employer Forums, clients have been able to network with employers and
fellow job seekers, receive feedback from recruiters, learn more about
available positions in the job market, and even find jobs themselves!
As our Employer Forums are our most popular events, if you would like to
attend in the future we recommend considering these tips:
- Arrive early to find parking. These events are packed! As our parking lot
is small, it fills quickly; however, you can find parking in the adjacent
cul-de-sac, or park in the Coco's parking lot across the street.
- Dress
to impress. You will be meeting many recruiters who are meeting lots
of candidates for their job openings, but YOU might be the right fit! Be sure
to make a strong first impression by arriving in business attire.
- Bring your resume. Professional attire is important, but nothing says "I'M the
best candidate for this job!" like your resume! To strengthen your resume,
we strongly recommend signing up for an Individual Career Counseling session or
attending our Drop-In Resume Critique Service to receive any tips from our
professional career counselors.
- Bring your business cards. Recruiters meet dozens of people a day who
are looking for the same position. Business cards are a great way of
keeping your name in their pocket when they go to consider job candidates.
To order affordable business cards, we recommend checking out sites
like Vistaprint.
- Don't forget your SMILE! We all know the job market is competitive
today, and no employer is looking for a crabby job seeker. Don't forget to
bring your sunny personality and SMILE! Recruiters know you need a job, and
demonstrating your ability to maintain a positive attitude during hard times
makes you a more attractive candidate.
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