It’s almost time to Gear Up to Get Hired! Posted on February 26, 2021 at 3:13 pm. Let’s say you’re planning to attend the Virtual Career Fair on Thursday, March 11 and you want to be prepared to meet with employers who are looking for students and soon-to-be grads for full and part-time work, summer jobs and contract roles. How can you get ready to stand out? Virtual Career Fair walkthrough – running daily on MS Teams from 11 to 11:30 a.m. this is a great way to ease any of those pre-event jitters you may be experiencing! Resumé drop-in sessions – get tips and techniques to take your resumé to the next level. Personal Pitch webinar – pick up a few tips on how to put together a terrific pitch – the 30 second summary that will help an employer remember you. Virtual Interview webinar – virtual interviews are now the new “norm”. Join to explore best practices and obtain practical tips! LinkedIn webinar – learn the basics of setting up and using LinkedIn, including features of a great profile, tips to best present your skills and experience, job search functionality and the basics of networking online. Book an appointment for a resumé review through the Hired Portal. Visit the Career Resources section of the Hired Portal and download our helpful tip sheets and booklets for interviews and more. Visit the Hired Portal for a complete list of Gear Up to Get Hired at Home events and career fair updates. Check out the events calendar on the portal for a list of employers attending the fairs. The best part? Even if you can’t attend a live webinar, you will find the recording on @GetHiredDC’s IGTV. Please direct any questions to Career Development via email. SHARE:
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