Wednesday, March 18, 2009

JOB FAIRS in March

JOB FAIRS

1) If you're looking for work, please register for the Urban League's March 25th Career Bazaar & Hiring Fair. Job seekers must be 21. Employers will be looking for people with college degrees (Bachelor's, Master's and Associate degrees) AND experienced individuals with high school diplomas or GEDs. Details and registration can be found at www.ulkc.org.
Click on the words Career Bazaar March 25, 2009. We have 41 employers coming and expect to have at least 45, but we're hoping for 50.


URBAN LEAGUE WORKSHOPS IN MARCH

How to Work a Job Fair: Choose from the dates below
Have you attended job fairs before and come away disappointed? Do you know how to network with employers? Do you know how to make a lasting impression? This workshop can help. Together, we'll develop a targeted 30-second introduction and tell you how to prepare for and make your job fair experience more satisfactory. .
Thursday - March 12, 2009; 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday - March 18, 2009; 5:45 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
Friday - March 20, 2009; 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.


Keys to Writing a Resume for Today's Job Market: Choose from the dates below
What does your resume really say about you? Is it just a laundry list of job duties or does it include achievements and a summary of your qualifications? Does it speak to the needs of the employer? How does it position you in the job market? The days of having one resume are over. Find how you can easily create targeted resumes that speak to each employer's needs, and learn the basics of resume development for any job market.


All workshops are free, open to the public, and held at the Urban League: 1710 Paseo, KCMO.
Please wear business or business casual attire.
Register for the workshops today: 816-471-0550 or receptionist@ulkc.org.