With a new year comes a fresh approach to our weekly workshops. In the past, we’d record a portion of the workshop, then post it for all to see. Beginning with the January 13 workshop, we’re producing a video in advance of each workshop. Now, students and job seekers can watch a best practices video, […]
Not everyone has a LinkedIn account. While it’s not mandatory nor required to possess a LinkedIn account to land a good job, it can serve as a great resource. Many professionals and employers will search Google and various social media platforms to learn more about you. The first platform they’ll search is LinkedIn, as it’s […]
Yesterday’s Career Conversations Workshop engaged students, job seekers, and mentors in a conversation about resumes. It was the third of a three part series dedicated to resume writing. Twelve tips were shared during the workshop, all to make resumes “pop” in the eyes of the recruiter and interviewers. They included: Tell a story Show sincere […]
The second part of a three-part series of workshops dedicated to resume writing attracted a nice group of candidates and mentors. We discussed recent aviation industry news and activities, then addressed the primary elements of a resume. The conversation focused on the following: Name and Contact Information Education Work Experience Other Experience Skills and Certifications […]
We recognize that writing resumes can be a difficult task. In fact, when you’re first asked to write a resume, you might throw your hands up and walk away. We get it. However, with a few tips, you could be well on your way to a compelling end product. We shared a few tips during […]
We launched a new series of career readiness virtual workshops for high school and college students, as well as all job seekers. The series prepares candidates for job interview success, but addressing key elements, such as resume writing and interviewing. The 45-minute workshops are free of charge and provide exceptional value to everyone, not just […]
Before we’re able to dive into resume writing, elevator pitches, networking, and interviewing, it’s important to understand the job search process. Yesterday’s career mentoring workshop provided tips to two distinct types of job seekers – 1) the person who’s looking for work in several months to years, and 2) the candidate who’s actively seeking employment […]
We hosted the finale in a series of workshops preparing students and job seekers for the October 5-9 Career Symposium. Since a key function of the Symposium is to connect candidates with industry leaders, it’s important to make incredible first and lasting impressions. This workshop was the culmination of planning tips discussed over the past […]
Though we labeled last night’s workshop as “Showcase Your Brand,” the focus was being prepared if and when you make contact with an industry leader during the Career Symposium. We shared the various ways students and job seekers will establish contact with the leaders participating in our panel discussions and interviews: Zoom chat Facebook chat […]
The second in a series of workshops preparing students and job seekers for the October 5-9 Pathways to Aviation Career Symposium provided tips to making contact with with industry leaders. What happens when you make contact either verbally or via chat on the online video sessions and the industry leader asks for your information? What […]