Employment Services Workshops

www.aacc.edu/careers/employmentservices
Student Services Center Building/SSVC 222
410-777-2770
PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS WORKSHOP SERIES—SPRING 2015
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES WORKSHOPS
Questions? For the Arnold Campus call 410-777-2770 or 410-777-2512; for Arundel Mills call 410-777–1905;
for Glen Burnie Town Center call 410-777-2945
Welcome to YOUR Job Search Headquarters at AACC!
MEET YOUR NEXT EMPLOYER AT
AACC SPRING 2015 JOB FAIR! 12–4 p.m.
THURSDAY, APRIL 16-DAVID S. JENKINS GYMNASIUM
View open positions beginning March 4 at www.collegecentral.com/aacc
PROFESSIONAL DRESS IS REQUIRED
Job seekers are encouraged to attend the following seminar: THE JOB FAIR: THE SPOTLIGHT IS ON YOU! Thursday April 16,
2015, 10-11 A.M. DGRN 110. Get final tips on how to market your skills and impress employers. All attendees at this
seminar will get priority meetings with employers at 11:30 a.m. PRIOR to the start of the Job Fair.
JOIN US AT THE JOB SEARCH CAFÉ ON MONDAYS!
JUST WALK IN-NO APPOINTMENT REQUIRED! Free Wi Fi! Stop by and get the latest job search tips for the new economy
including how to utilize our virtual services such as Optimal Resume, an online resume-builder; and AACC Job Connection, our free
on-line employment center. Learn how to build and market your personal brand and transform yourself into an impressive job applicant.
Monday, February 2
1-5 p.m.
SSVC 222
Veronica Boreland
Monday, February 9
NO JOB SEARCH CAFÉ SESSION TODAY
Monday, February 16
1-5 p.m.
SSVC 222
Veronica Boreland
Monday, February 23
1-5 p.m.
SSVC 222
Veronica Boreland
Monday, March 2
1-5 p.m.
SSVC 222
Veronica Boreland
Monday, March 9
1-5 p.m.
SSVC 222
Veronica Boreland
Monday, March 16
SPRING BREAK- NO JOB SEARCH CAFÉ TODAY
Monday, March 23
1-5 p.m.
SSVC222
Veronica Boreland
Monday, March 30
1-5 p.m.
SSVC 222
Veronica Boreland
Monday, April 6
1-5 p.m.
SSVC 222
Veronica Boreland
Monday, April 13
NO JOB SEARCH CAFÉ SESSION TODAY
Monday, April 20
1-5 p.m.
SSVC 222
Veronica Boreland
Monday, April 27
1-5 p.m.
SSVC 222
Veronica Boreland
Monday, May 4
1-5 p.m.
SSVC 222
Veronica Boreland
LET’S GET GOING! GET YOUR RÉSUMÉ READY! CREATE YOUR ON LINE PRESENCE!
YOUR RÉSUMÉ: SET THE STAGE (Sign up at www.collegecentral.com/aacc)
Learn why the résumé is a good marketing tool! Find out how to promote your key skills and qualifications on your résumé. Great
workshop to assist you in creating or upgrading your résumé (Ideal for anyone seeking internships/full time employment, transitioning
to a new job or reentering the workforce).
Monday, February 16
4:30 -6 p.m.
GBTC 207
Fran Kasinof
Tuesday, March 10
1:30 – 2:30 p.m. CALT 136
Veronica Boreland
Wednesday, April 29
5-6 p.m.
Arnold/SUN204
Veronica Boreland
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RÉSUMÉ 911-Review Session (Sign up at www.collegecentral.com/aacc)
Now that you know how to promote your skills on a résumé, bring your updated résumé to this session and let an expert provide
feedback on development of content, qualification, branding, layout and delivery before submitting the résumé to an employer.
Saturday, March 7
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
CALT Lobby
Veronica Boreland
Thursday, March 26
12-3 p.m.
CALT Lobby
Veronica Boreland
Tuesday, March 31
12-5 p.m.
AMIL Lobby
Veronica Boreland
THE END GAME: USING SOCIAL MEDIA TO GET THE JOB (Sign up at www.collegecentral.com/aacc)
It’s said that if you’re not using social media, you don’t exist! While this might be a stretch, it is true that social media has become a
popular means for employers to identify potential employees. Find out which Social Media sources are most popular, how to set up
your page, and how to use keywords to attract employers who may have a job to offer.
Tuesday, April 28
2-4 p.m.
LBRY 110
Karol Taylor
GET READY TO PERFECT YOUR BRAND!
ATTEND THE FOLLOWING SESSIONS SPECIALLY DESIGNED FOR JOB SEEKERS!
THE JOB FAIR: THE SPOTLIGHT IS ON YOU! (Sign up at www.collegecentral.com/aacc)
The job fair can be a great opportunity for you to land a job. Hear why being prepared is the key to getting noticed at a job fair.
Discover what not to do at a job fair. Get prepared to impress, speak with confidence, and connect with the employer.
Thursday, April 2
2-3 p.m.
CALT 100
Wanda Parker-Smith
GET “SUITable” to MEET YOUR NEW EMPLOYER! (Sign up at www.collegecentral.com/aacc)
Now that you know how to market your skills to the employer, it’s time to “GET THE LOOK TO LAND THE JOB. Meet with a
professional wardrobe designer, from Success In Style, get tips on what to wear and secure a referral for a free interview suit.
Thursday, April 2
3-4 p.m.
CALT 100
Success In Style
HOW ABOUT ATTENDING OUR FEDERAL JOB SEARCH SEMINARS?
FEDERAL JOB SEARCH: FEDERAL RÉSUMÉS
In Collaboration with STEM Engaged Learning
CRACKING THE CODE TO FEDERAL JOB SEARCH (Sign up at www.collegecentral.com/aacc)
Interested in working for the federal government? The federal government has many career opportunities for all majors.
Learn how to successfully master the federal application process. Improve your knowledge of a complex employment system and start
searching for the best jobs in the nation! This workshop provides tips and resources to help you succeed in your federal job search.
Saturday, March 7
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
CALT 100B
Karol Taylor
FEDERAL JOB SEARCH:VETERANS HIRING PREFERENCE
What does having Veteran’s Preference means for you and your federal job search?
VETERANS EMPLOYMENT WITH THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT (Sign up at www.collegecentral.com/aacc)
Find out how to navigate the federal hiring process, and how to earn additional rating points that sets your application package apart
and makes it highly competitive. Examples of well-written, accomplishments-based résumés based on military service will be shared.
The federal government recognizes the enormous contributions of men and women who have served their country in uniform. As a
veteran of the armed services, you may have an advantage when seeking federal employment – Veteran’s Preference.
Tuesday, March 31
4-7 p.m.
AMIL 108
Karol Taylor
FEDERAL RESUME 911-REVIEW SESSION
Need some tweaking on your Federal Resume? Meet with an expert to get advice on how to finalize your data for your Federal job
application. Prior attendance at a Federal Résumé Workshop is required for this session.
Saturday, April 11
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
CALT 134
Karol Taylor
Notice of Nondiscrimination: AACC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, Title IX, ADA Title 504 compliant institution. Call Disability
Support Services, 410-777-2306 or Maryland Relay 711, 72 hours in advance to request most accommodations. Requests for sign language
interpreters, alternative format books or assistive technology require 30-day notice. For information on AACC’s compliance and complaints
concerning discrimination or harassment, contact Kelly Koermer, J.D., Esq., federal compliance officer, at 410-777-7432 or Maryland Relay
711.
SPRING 2015
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