Hiring Our Heroes Event – Columbus, GA

Join us Thursday, September 11, 2014 from 10:00am to 1:00pm for a job fair for veteran job seekers, active duty military members, guard and reserve members, and military spouses at the Goodwill Industries, 2601 Cross Country Drive Columbus, GA 31906.

This event will be a one-of-a-kind FREE hiring fair for both employers and job seekers.

This University of Phoenix sponsored hiring event is being conducted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers, the Department of Veterans Affairs, The American Legion, the Department of Labor Veterans’ Employment & Training Service (DOL VETS), the Georgia Committee of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), the Governor’s Office of Workforce Development, NBC News, and other local partners.

A workshop for veterans and other military job seekers that focuses on resume writing, tips for successfully navigating hiring fairs, military skill translation, and interviewing will start at 8:30 a.m.

Hiring Our Heroes – Columbus GA
Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers
2601 Cross Country Drive
Columbus, GA 31906
Thursday, September 11, 2014

For registration and details, please visit: http://www.cvent.com/events/hiring-our-heroes-columbus-ga/event-summary-7cec6a505e0d4ffcafbe819d82c118ba.aspx

How to Repackage Military Skills on a Resume to Attract Civilian Employers

http://www.careerattraction.com/how-to-repackage-military-skills-on-a-resume-to-attract-civilian-employers/

We’ve all heard that unemployment is a serious problem in the U.S. However, for our country’s servicemen and women who are in the process of transitioning out of the military to resume their lives in the civilian world, the situation is worse.

With July 2013 unemployment numbers showing 7.7% for post 9/11 veterans (above the national average of 7.4%), military veterans continue to struggle to find jobs. But in addition to entering or re-entering a really tight job market, they also face the added challenge of positioning their military skills and experience onto a resume that gets the attention of civilian employers.

For example, someone who served as a gunner’s mate—responsible for operating and maintaining missile launching systems, rocket launchers and other ordnance systems and equipment—would probably have a tough time describing how their skills could benefit a prospective employer.

Yet if you think about it, a gunner’s mate has to be analytic and detail-oriented. They need to be problem-solvers, strategic thinkers and good at training and supervising crews. In addition, the job demands a high comfort level with operating and maintaining machinery. All of these skills are easily transferable to today’s job market and desired by many employers.

So the challenge, then, becomes figuring out how to extract the desirable experience and qualifications gained in the military and repackage them to impress prospective employers.

 

What Skills Are Employers Looking For?

The first question to answer when applying for a position is: How can I make this employer see and believe that I have the skills to fill this position and bring value to the company, especially as a result of my time in the service?

The answer will depend on the kind of position you’re applying for and the specific skills required for that job. For example, the gunner’s mate mentioned earlier–or sailors who served on ships or submarines–could talk about their mechanical and technical talents and their ability to learn quickly how machinery and mechanical systems work.

Another example may be technicians trained in radar systems, high tech communications or cryptography, who could cite that experience and relate it to today’s information and digital technology. Personnel involved in military recruiting, training and public affairs can easily adapt their communications, organization and management skills to the civilian world of sales and marketing positions, public relations, trade associations and non-profit organizations. And service members involved in construction, welding, electrical work or facility maintenance and repair services can describe how their experience gave them specific knowledge and skills that would be useful in the building trades, repair and installation work and plant maintenance.

The point is to make the job application and resume stand out from the crowd by communicating how your military experience and past employment history can be of value in fulfilling the company’s needs and the requirements of the position.

 

What Qualities Do Employers Look For in Candidates?

In addition to work experience, there are personality traits that many employers also desire. Traits associated with military veterans—such as being responsible, disciplined, dedicated and hardworking—are highly desired by employers. (Click here to tweet this thought.)

A quick review of classified ads and online job sites reveals some of the general character traits and attitudes employers are seeking in job applicants. Here are some key phrases frequently seen in job descriptions and ways you can use them in your application, resume or interview:

• Hardworking, motivated – Highlight examples of a strong work ethic and the desire to succeed.
• Disciplined, reliable – Communicate that you are serious about the job, are willing to do what needs to be done and will follow through even when faced with setbacks.
• Team player – Convey that you are able to work cooperatively with coworkers, follow direction and also lead the team when called upon.
• Can-do attitude – Display self-confidence and a positive attitude in presenting your skills and experience and answering any question.

Ask any employer, and they’ll tell you that a positive attitude, honesty, integrity, commitment and a willingness to do what it takes to perform the job well are major factors in their hiring decisions. Whether it’s in sales, construction, manufacturing, technology or any other industry, knowing how to position your skills and experience, combined with a great attitude, can help land you on an employer’s hiring shortlist.

Resources for Veterans

Combined Insurance is committed to helping veterans transition into the civilian workforce. We work closely with the Transition Assistance Program (TAP), a partnership among the Department of Defense, Veterans Affairs and the Department of Labor’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Service.

TAP was established to meet the needs of servicemen and women transitioning out of the military and into civilian life by offering job search assistance and workshops, support and counsel. Combined Insurance participates in TAP classes to help transitioning servicemen and women translate their military experience, re-purpose their skills and revise their resumes to help make them more attractive to civilian employers.

We consider it an honor and privilege to serve those who have served our country. Be sure to watch for upcoming posts, where we’ll discuss choosing a career and brushing up on interview skills.

Peter Leighton is Senior Vice President of Recruiting for Combined Insurance, a leading provider of individual supplemental insurance products and part of the ACE Group of Companies. Combined Insurance is a participant in several military veteran career recruitment programs and plans to hire 1,000 vets.

5 Criteria for Choosing Your Next Job

Article by Susan P. Joyce on Work Coach Cafe

When you see an interesting job posting, use this five-step approach to analyze the posting to choose the best jobs for you.

Your job search will be less discouraging when the jobs are a good fit for you. And, the results will be better, too.

1. The right job title

First, of course, to find the right jobs, you would add a job title to the location in your search criteria. But, which job title would you add? Hopefully, you would use the job title your target employer(s) use for the job you want next. This isn’t as simple a matter as it might seem.

For example, perhaps you are an administrative assistant and want to be a senioradministrative assistant in your next job. How does you target employer describe that job? They could use the title “executive assistant” or “sr. administrative assistant” or “senior admin assistant” or something else entirely. A site like Indeed.com will help you try to figure that out by showing job postings with similar titles. Other sites do not.

2. The right employer

When you have a list of job postings with the right job title, the next question is which employer is best for you.

To determine the best employer, check the employer’s website to see what you can find. Then, use Google, Bing, or your favorite search engine for more research. For example, do searches like the twelve below.

To get started, do a simple search on the employer’s name to see what the top search results are. This can be very helpful.

Then, look for good news:

• “[company name]” “revenue up”
• “[company name]” expanding
• “[company name]” hiring
• “[company name]” announced
• “[company name]” “new jobs”
• “[company name]” “new location”

Also, look for bad news that might make you want to avoid an employer:

• “[company name]” scams
• “[company name]” complaints
• “[company name]” “lawsuit pending”
• “[company name]” “layoffs”
• “[company name]” “profits down”

(Replace [company name] with the employer’s name for the searches above, and be sure to use double quotation marks – ” ” – around phrases in your query, as they are used in these examples.)

You may find nothing using a search engine. Possibly you could discover information that makes you want to avoid this employer or, conversely, puts this employer at the top of your list of target employers. You won’t know until you do the research.

NOTE: If all you find are job postings associated with the employer’s name, that’s usually a sign that the employer is not legitimate and the jobs are scams. A genuinebusiness must do more than relentlessly hire new employees to continue to operate.

If the employer is a restaurant or other retail business, reviews on a site like Yelp! can be very enlightening.

Also, do a search on Glassdoor.com, which offers not only reviews of employers but also typical interview questions. If this employer is included in Glassdoor, you may discover some very interesting information.

3. The right location

Speaking as someone who commuted for more than two hours every day (round-trip) to a job over 50 miles from my home, I can only say what a relief it was when I no longer had to face that commute. Yes, if you are taking public transportation, you can certainly get some things done, from reading books or listening to music to writing reports on your laptop. But, somehow, whatever you manage to accomplish doesn’t make up for that enormous time lost. So, think about that when you are considering a job. Would it be worth the commute?

4. The right duties and/or responsibilities

Sometimes the job title, employer, and location are great, but the job requires you to spend a portion of every week or day doing something you hate to do. Maybe you hate bookkeeping duties, even “light” ones – or maybe you love them. Maybe you hate to write reports – or maybe you love to. Check them out so you don’t apply for a job that would make you miserable and put you back in the job market too soon.

5. The right job requirements

Checking the job requirements described in the job description can be a big time-saver. Perhaps it specifies that applicants “must” have an advanced degree or certification that you don’t have. You have done the job, so you know that the requirement is senseless. But, reasonable or not, if you don’t meet the requirement, applying for the job may be a complete waste of your time.

A Little Analysis Will Save Your Valuable Time

Employers are buried under an avalanche of applications and resumes whenever they post a job. To stand out from the crowd of applicants, you need to apply for jobs that are good fits for you and for your career. Analyzing the job postings before you apply will save you time and effort as well as helping you avoid frustration and, hopefully, a new job search too soon after landing this next new job.

24 Practical Tips To Make Your Résumé Perfect

Original article by Brian Penny from LifeHack

This worksheet was designed by an attorney* to serve as a guide toward the design, structure, content, and delivery of a modern résumé. To enhance your learning experience, please read the worksheet in its entirety prior to applying these instructions to your own résumé and/or life experience (henceforth, referred to simply as, “Résumé”).

1. Start with a Decent Template

Here are a few sites to download résumé templates:

Microsoft: http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/results.aspx?ctags=CT010144894

Amazon: http://amzn.to/1aIYgnE

Word and PDF: http://www.resumetemplates.com/

2. Trust the Template

They were designed by professionals, and professionals like working with other professionals who listen to them…so, no…no, we’re not interested in your ideas at this time.

3. Stick to a One-Page Résumé

McDonald’s explains what they do in 400 characters and a pic (and we all have access to the same tool, so there’s no excuse).

4. Include Your Most Recent GPA

If we’re looking for a Master’s Degree, nobody cares about your high school GPA, your kindergarten grades, or what electives you chose.

5. List Your Latest Work First

Your McDonald’s Shift Leader position looks less and less impressive as you age, and your résumé should reflect that you’ve resumed your life since then. Speaking of which…

6. Exaggerate the Best Way Anyone Ever Has…Like, Ever

We all started at the bottom, so we’ve likely worked your position and know what it takes. Your résumé tells me what you learned about a situation I’ve already been through. Also, *I’m not actually a lawyer, but I’ve worked with plenty.

7. Sugarcoat Responsibly

Focus on your battles, and the way you recovered from losses. If you think you’re the first idiot who thought they were perfect, you’re destined to fail. Nobody will trust in your life…much less you in their lives.

8. Take Advantage of Section Headings

Do you see how simple this article looks? I sound professional with these tips (despite my snide remarks) because I’m following an easy-to-read format that slowly entices you to pay more attention. You didn’t think you’d actually learn something from this, did you?

9. Move Your References to a Separate Document

Mention that you have references, but don’t bother listing them. We’re more interested in what you know than who because the people you know aren’t as important as you think they are.

10. Lead with Active Verbs

The first word of every point you make should be some type of action you really want to drill into the reader’s head.

11. Utilize Every Word

Every keystroke matters; it shows your attention to detail, your craft – it shows what you’re capable of.

12. Doing What You Say You Do

With so little space, it’s vital to fit as many points in there as possible.

13. Link to Your Portfolio

If you send it digitally, the links will prove what you’re saying. If you’re printing your résumé on paper, it’ll at least provide intuitive access to your own portfolio.

14. Format as a PDF Unless Otherwise Told

Even the file format you use makes an impression on people. Every keystroke counts (including Enter when ending the file); never forget that.

15. Use a Dark Blue Font

It’s the absolute only color you should ever use in a résumé. Look at the President’s State of the Union. What color suit is worn most often by the politicians in the room whose one job is to appeal to everyone? You better learn about it.

16. Follow Conventions, but Don’t Sweat Them

Grammar Nazis are notorious for resuming their rigid regime of résumé regimens they believe everyone should follow. Understand that miner mistakes aren’t often noticed since they’re buried in solid structures and foundations. (See, did you even notice that?)

17. Match Your Résumé to Your LinkedIn Profile

[Grabs you by the ears and screams] Repeat after me: “My LinkedIn profile is my résumé, and my résumé is my LinkedIn profile.” It’s for better or worse at this point, folks, because we’re past the honeymoon phase with this company.

18. Update Your Résumé Every Six Months

You should resume updating your résumé, or you’ll forget important jobs you’ve done. Instead of showing a glimpse into your life, it’ll be a page of fluff.

19. Splurge on Paper

Men tend to tie their level of professionalism to what’s around their neck, but your best impression lies in the paper stock quality of your résumé. The fancier the paper, the less likely someone will be to throw it away without looking at it. It’s a psychological thing; just trust me on this.

20. Send It Out

You could have the best résumé in the world, but you’ll never get a job with it sitting on your computer (unless maybe your portfolio includes hacking).

21. End with Your Contact Info

Many people focus on having their contact info on the header. You want your name and location at the top, but your contact info at the bottom, along with your name and the closer.

22. Quote Statistics

Recent studies have shown that 73% of prospective employers love statistics in résumés; it’s the easiest way to relay to them that there are quantifiable results in your words. Don’t worry too much about the accuracy of your statistics – 67% of reference transactions are practically automated at this point, so I’m compelled to once again say grades don’t matter.

23. Paint by Numbers

The more numbers you use, the better. It helps people put an organizational order to the points you’re making much more easily than bullet points. Look at how the info is arranged when you input it on job search sites.

24. Inspire the Hire

You want to close everything you write with a call to order; you want your résumé to say, “This is who I am. Trust me. Choose me. Pay me. Because I get the job done.” And leave them salivating for more.

You may resume your regular regimen.

Deloitte Impact Day

You are invited to a free interactive workshop hosted by Deloitte and Still Serving Veterans on Friday, June 6, from 7:30am to noon at the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce (225 Church Street). By participating, you will:

• Learn strategies that will ensure you make the impression you want when meeting potential employers.
• Develop, practice, and walk out the door with your own “30 second elevator pitch” in your back pocket for upcoming interviews, hiring events, and networking opportunities.
• Have the opportunity for a one-on-one resume review and critique with experienced professionals.
• Get your questions answered as you transition from military service to the corporate workplace.

Register Now!

 

Event Schedule:

7:30 am – 8:00 am Breakfast & Registration

8:00 am – 8:15 am Welcome

8:15 am – 9:30 am “How to Develop & Present Your 30 Second Elevator Pitch” & Q&A

9:30 am – 10:00 am Resume Writing Workshop & Q&A

10:00 am – 12:00 pm One-on-one Resume review with Local Professionals

 

Register Now!

For more information please contact: Kaleigh Maher / kamaher@deloitte.com / 571-358-7325

Top 10 Career Tips for Veterans

(Original Article by Roth Staffing Companies)

Getting out of the service can be daunting. Newly-found autonomy can leave a lot of servicemembers bewildered and a little uneasy about their future career options. Roth Staffing Companies got in touch with Jonathan Boyd, a Marine for 10 years and current business analyst, for the top 10 career tips for Veterans. Being able to break the process down into component steps is important to job-hunting success.

1) Prepare: You should be thinking about transitioning out well before you actually do. Think in terms of months or years, not weeks. Job searching is difficult and often takes a long time, and it’s even harder if your chosen career requires post-secondary education that you don’t yet possess. The key is to form at least a basic plan while understanding that it’s okay to re-strategize at any point. Preparation helps you get moving – stagnation is the only surefire path to trouble.

2) Equip: Every branch of the military provides programs and workshops to help servicemembers transition into the civilian workforce. It’s tempting to kick up your boots, but the final few months of your service are some of the most critical to post-military success. The programs you’ll be exposed to are valuable opportunities to kick your plans into gear and ensure that you face the civilian job market with a good cache of search tools.

3) Define: One of the biggest problems veterans face is translating military jargon to corporate-speak. While the content of what you’re saying is important, you need to be able to use terminology and phrases that civilian employers will understand. If you’re a little lost on which civilian jobs dovetail with your former MOS, check out Military.com’s skills translator.

4) Utilize: Aside from workshops and expert advice, there are many financial benefits that the military offers. A recent analysis by Omaha.com showed that “only 36% of American Veterans use the GI Bill’s educational benefits.” College degrees aren’t a guarantee that you’ll land a career right out the door, but they do help a lot in your search and usually lead to higher paychecks.

5) Network: Many servicemembers experience camaraderie in the military to a degree not often seen in the civilian world. Your transition is the perfect time to reach into the military network and start making connections with others. There are numerous groups and organizations that bring veterans together to help each other find jobs and stabilize life as a civilian.

6) Contact: It’s important to spread your options wide when it comes to searching for jobs. Contacting staffing agencies and other veteran-specific job search programs will give you access to professionals who know how the system works and most likely understand where you’re coming from.

7) Examine: In the world of social media, an unprofessional online presence can seriously curtail your job options. Whether it’s maintaining a modest profile and lowering public access or simply scrubbing your accounts of compromising behavior, make sure that when employers search for you on the internet, they’ll find a potential employee, not a loose cannon.

8) Mobilize: The military provides another huge advantage for veteran job seekers: help with relocation. Often, employers will disfavor candidates because they live too far away – it might not be worth assisting with your relocation fees if you’re coming in from halfway across the country. If you haven’t moved yet, keep this information in mind when being interviewed, it may be a useful bargaining chip.

9) Select: If you’ve planned appropriately and aren’t in financial trouble, be selective about your job options. It might be unnerving to turn something down, but it’s important to your well-being that you choose a job that pays what you need and doesn’t make you completely miserable.

10) Strategize: The entire process of searching for a civilian job can be overwhelming, but if you treat it like another mission, you’ll be fine. Determine your objective, break down the process into multiple steps, and execute the plan. If you’re still drawing blanks and are absolutely confounded, consult job-hunting experts for assistance.

Do’s and Don’ts for Creating an On-Line Presence

Many of us live a large part of our lives online. So it’s no wonder that your online presence can have a major influence on your career success.

If your present or potential employer searched for you online, what would they find? Would those search results reveal a professional with many marketable skills? Or could the results do more harm than good for your career?

Keep reading to learn the essential dos and don’ts for creating (or updating) your online presence.

Do: Google your own name

It’s vital to know what potential employers and clients will find when they search for you.

In a 2010 Cross-Tab Marketing Services survey commissioned by Microsoft, 86 percent of human resources professionals said that a positive online reputation influences a job candidate’s application to some extent. And 70 percent of hiring managers in the U.S. have rejected an applicant based on online information.

What turns them off? Inappropriate comments, photos, videos, blog posts, comments by friends/family, and membership in certain groups and networks all impact your online image.

Do: Beware of the social paparazzi

Those fun party pictures may be good for a few laughs, but if you or your online friends think nothing of posting questionable pictures on social networking sites, think again.

You could ultimately pay a hefty price for those pictures if a potential employer finds them online. That price could be a missed opportunity for your dream job that you’ve orked so hard to get.

So party-goers beware. Set your privacy settings so people can’t tag you in photos, and ask your friends to kindly let you approve any photos they want to post before they post them. Remember, there is no delete button once something hits the Internet.

Do: Spring clean your search results

If you don’t like the search results for your name, start by creating content that will rank high such as a LinkedIn profile, Google profile, or Twitter account. Writing articles for your industry trade magazine may also boost your professional online image.

Changing search results takes time and patience; they won’t change over night. But you can take steps to push the good stuff to the top of the list. If you have content online that you want removed (or buried), or you need help keeping track of what’s out there, try Reputation.com, an online service that allows customers to monitor the web, delete their personal information, and control how they look when searched online.

Do: Learn about privacy/security settings for online profiles

Can just anyone look at your Facebook profile? One easy way to stop employers and others from finding potentially harmful information is to put a lock on who can view what.

Facebook allows you to remove your name from search results and hide your content, even from certain “friends.” Take advantage of these settings, even if you don’t have anything to hide.

Remember if you’re tagged in a photo it may still be visible, so adjust all your settings to avoid mishaps.

Do: Create profiles on all of the major sites

(Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn; plus, any industry-specific sites that the major players in your field frequent)

“Recruiters regularly search social media sites like LinkedIn for their perfect candidates, so having an optimized profile that is well-presented is a must,” says career coach Cheryl Palmer.

LinkedIn, Twitter, and blogging sites such as Word Press are all great ways to stand out online. Also be sure to research any industry-specific sites that the major players in your field frequent.

Do: Participate in online groups and discussion forums

There are online groups and discussion boards for every industry. Whether you’re in healthcare, retail, project management, or a creative industry, it’s a good idea to participate in a few online forums. This will enhance your online image and grow your reputation as an expert in your field.

Make sure you add something to the group. Don’t spam the message boards with self-promotional messages. Instead, use forums and groups as a way to connect and share information (e.g. case studies or resources) that will be helpful to others in your industry.

Do: Research industry keywords to optimize your profiles

The online world is all about search results. How do you think Google became so popular? So it makes sense to pepper your online presence with plenty of industry-specific keywords in your profiles.

Palmer says that keywords are how recruiters find candidates that meet their criteria, which is why job seekers need to optimize their profiles.

Research your industry keywords by looking at job postings and reading industry trade publications. Then add these words and phrases to your profiles, blog, resume, and website to increase your odds of being found.

Don’t: Broadcast your job search activities

(unless you’re unemployed)

If you are currently employed, it’s not the best idea to broadcast your desire for a new job or career. After all, your current employer may stumble across your resume or post.

A better idea is to keep your online resumes anonymous and use a generic email address as your method of contact. A subtle way of letting others know that you’re open to new opportunities is to list it in your LinkedIn profile.

Don’t: Abandon your profiles/accounts

A previously we suggested that you set up many accounts. But there’s a caveat: A common mistake that many people make is setting up various profiles and web pages only to abandon them. Your online presence needs regular TLC.

Make sure you are committed to keeping your profiles updated before creating them. If you don’t want to devote a lot of time, use LinkedIn since once you get your profile up it only requires limited amounts of updating. Whereas blogs and Twitter accounts will quickly go stale if you don’t regularly update.

Don’t: Rely on job boards to land your next job

When you’re seeking a new position, it’s tempting to spend hours poring over various job boards online. While online ads should be a component of your job search, keep in mind that they should only be a small portion of your overall plan.

Online is where all of your competition is hanging out, Palmer notes. What’s a better approach? Using the Internet to cultivate contacts and then utilizing those connections to meet and network with people face to face.

Your resume is much more likely to stand out if you are a known candidate. Your name will rise to the top of the list quickly if you work your connections off-line.

Don’t: Participate in online feuds

Mad at your sister? Does your ex-boyfriend/girlfriend owe you money? Your Facebook wall or Twitter page are not the places to hash out these conflicts.

You’d be surprised how many people argue publically on social media sites. Take the high road and don’t engage in online feuds with family and friends.

Don’t: Be a critic

Even if you cant stand your current or former boss and co-workers, resist the temptation to bad mouth them online. You may think your accounts are private, but again, nothing online is truly private.

Instead of venting online, meet a close friend for lunch, coffee, or happy hour to blow off steam. One of the surest ways to turn off potential employers is negative talk about previous jobs, and that includes online chatter.

Don’t: Forget about the real world

No, not the MTV reality show — life outside of the Internet!

Remember to balance your time spent online socializing and networking with actual face-to-face contact.

When online, mind your dos and don’ts

Now that you know what you should and shouldn’t do, go ahead: Go online, be social, connect, network and prosper.

The world wide web is your oyster!

Warriors to the Workforce Hiring Event

You are hereby invited to participate in the Warriors To The Workforce Hiring Event presented in association with Still Serving Veterans to be held in conjunction with the 2014 AUSA Winter Symposium on February 19 -21, 2014. This one of a kind event is part of the American Freedom Foundation’s nationwide initiative to help veterans find jobs. The event will bring together major companies from throughout the country to profile their services and provide employment opportunities for our veterans. Attending veterans will have the chance to talk with employers, submit qualifications, and even participate in job interviews on the spot.

In addition to the hiring event, Warriors To The Workforce will include workshops for veterans each day providing resources and information on subjects such as mental readiness, confidence building, networking and presentation skills, resume writing, interviewing techniques, job searching, career planning through goal setting, translating military skills and training into civilian life and corporate experience, among others.

Both companies and veterans can register HERE

Note: It is important that everyone pre-register for this event!

The event will be held in VBCs East Hall #3. Click here to view map of VBC.

Daily Agenda
0800 – Exhibitor set-up and registration

0900 – Opening remarks & welcome (East Hall #3 & Workshops)

1200 – Break for Lunch (booths remain open)

1600 – End/Exhibitor Breakdown

****Important Information for Exhibitors****

On this downloadable PDF, Click here for Exhibitor Instructions and Helpful Information, you will find valuable information about this event including what is included in your registration, check in, where to ship equipment for your site, and information about parking, hotels, food and beverage and more to make your experience more enjoyable. Click here for Exhibitor and Sponsorship Information and Full Event PDF

****Important Information for Veterans****

For all our attending veterans, we thank you for your service and hope this experience will result in opportunties for employment.  On this downloadable PDF, Click here for Helpful Information, you will find valuable information about parking, Metro access, hotels, registrations and check in.

• Be prepared to meet employers
• Dress for success
• Bring enough resumes (Both private and government)
• Arrive early as registration may take some time and we want you to be ready to go at 0900
• Peruse websites for housing, parking, directions, etc. (See below)
• Peruse websites of participating companies to get an idea of job availability and descriptions

Additional Links

Hotel Information and Directions

Event Parking and Directions

Convention Center Map

Conference Websites:

Warriors To The Workforce

2014 AUSA Winter Symposium and Exposition

Opelika Job Fair

Join us January 23, 2014 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, for a job fair for Veteran job seekers, active duty military members, guard and reserve members, and military spouses, at the Event Center Downtown, 614 N. Railroad Ave, Opelika, AL 36801

Download the flyer

EMPLOYERS JOB SEEKERS  Must register with Charles: clivings@stillservingveterans.org Pricing:  Register for FREE with Charles: clivings@stillservingveterans.org Please register to guarantee admission. Walk-ins welcome but space not guaranteed. Be sure to bring/do the following: Several copies of your resume DD214 or Military ID Active Duty will need update ORB or ERB Dress for success Resume Critquers will be available Booth (8’x8’):   $50 Electrical Outlet:   additional $20 Booth Purchase includes: 6’ table Tablecloth 2 chairs Light lunch

Current Registered Employers:

Alabama Department of Labor

E.S.D. Truck Driving School

Heroes2Hired

International Security Management, Inc.

Montgomery Police Department

This hiring event is being conducted by Still Serving Veterans. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Still Serving Veterans works to empower Veterans and their families to optimally transition into post-military lives through workforce development, assistance obtaining all the benefits and services they have earned and deserve, and quality referrals to existing local, State, and National services.

For registration questions, please contact Charles Livings:

email clivings@stillservingveterans.org

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call (334) 759-0274