WRAL.com: Raleigh, Durham, Fayetteville

 

WRAL and the Capital Area Workforce Development Board will host a career fair on Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at North Carolina State University's McKimmon Center, 1101 Gorman St. in Raleigh.  See participating companies Download and print the job fair guide Parking Parking is available on-site at the McKimmon Center. Access to the parking lot is from Gorman Street. Additional parking is available behind the McKimmon Center on Varsity Drive in a gravel parking lot within walking distance. CAT bus service is available on Western Blvd. and Gorman Street.

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   Activities

• Resume Assistance and Review Headquarters (JobLink Mobile Unit)
• Ask an HR Rep
• Computer Lab
• Workshops
• Community Resources

Workshops

10:30 a.m.: Rebranding Yourself after 50, taught by Karin Cross

10:30 a.m.: Starting a Small Business the Right Way, taught by Dan Scala  

10:30 a.m.: Life Planning, taught by Hope Ethington

10:30 a.m.: Making a Good First Impression, taught by Deb Pattison

12:30 p.m.: Make Your Resume Work for You, taught by Vernon Dowell

12:30 p.m.: Will Work for Food: A Guide to Feasting on the Job Market, taight by Sherry Harris

12:30 p.m.: Using Social Media Effectively in Your Job Search, taught by Sarah Stone and Linda Lutz

12:30 p.m.: Clearing Hurdles: Overcoming the Employment Barriers of a Criminal Record, taught by Jim Korth
 

    Here To Help Resources

• Links and tips for mothers in the work force
• Direct selling opportunities
• Advice on how to ace a job interview
• Career branding can help you stand out
• Overqualified for a job? Don't hide it, expert says
• Expert offers ways to make your resume talk
• Free programs prepare job-seekers for the hunt
• More advice, tips and resources for job seekers 

For More Information, Please Contact:

Jane Sterner, JobLink System Manager
(919) 856-6117
http://www.joblinkcc.com/Contactus/contactus.asp