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The simple, hard truth is that the unemployed are discriminated against.  The longer the unemployment, the more difficult it is to receive a job offer or even an interview.  Hiring managers, when pressed, will admit to passing over applicants with gaps on their resumes. The stigma of lengthy unemployment is less damaging during a recession, since it is after all, more ordinary. The average time period for unemployment now stands at 211 days, and higher income earners average longer without work, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics . If you don't handle it correctly, it will absolutely count against you. It is imperative that candidates demonstrate that they have been involved in productive and relevant activities during this time. Employers want employees who are enterprising and inventive in the use their time. Volunteering for a community organization, picking up contract or consulting jobs, or taking classes to better your skills are excellent ways to demonstrate

Portland Career Fair  Thursday, June 30, 2011 Red Lion Hotel On the River - Jantzen Beach 909 N. Hayden Island Drive Portland, OR 97217 Click for Directions 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Houston Career Fair Tuesday, June 28, 2011 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Crowne Plaza Houston - River Oaks - Near the Galleria 2712 Southwest Freeway Houston, TX 77098

Bucks County Job Fair Monday, June 27, 2011 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Washington Crossing, PA EMPLOYERS: Meet qualified candidates for entry level to experienced professionals positions. JOB SEEKERS: Meet Bucks County employers with current openings. Businesses and Candidates Must Pre-Register Online http://www.buckscountyjobfair.com/

Phoenix Career Fair  (Originally scheduled for Monday, June 13, 2011) Monday, June 27, 2011 Phoenix Airport Marriott 1101 North 44th Street Phoenix, AZ 85008 Click for Directions 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Earning potential  basically hits its peak at age 40. Your skills are valuable up until you have obtain 15 years or more experience at which you have hit a peak. Statistics show at PayScale.com, that except for law, all fields people are not paid more money for experience beyond that point. Which means that if you want to remain relevant and continue to increase your value, you are going to have to learn skills outside of your field. These are five skills that you should pick up because your earning potential will soon drop. 1. Learn to Build a Community. Yes, the reality is, social media everywhere and in everything, the same way that email became necessary over 10 years ago. 90% of messages are sent via social media link, according to The Pinnacle Group, a New York City think tank. Only ten percent are now sent via email. So we are already at that tipping point where it is necessary for you to learn social media or go home. People who are exceptional with social media can buil

Metro D.C. Diversity Job Fair Date: June 22, 2011   Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM   Facility :  Show Place Arena      14900 Pennsylvania Avenue      Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 I Am Able Job Series presents Metro D.C.'s Diversity Job Fair Event June 22nd at the Show Place Arena.  Come out and meet with Metro D.C.'s top employers! This event has free admission and free resume screening provided by Anointed Words. Please Remember To: - Pre-Register to avoid long lines at the event and have more time in front of employers  - Dress Professionally  - Bring plenty of copies of your resumes  Avon Products Centura College Maryland Army National Guard Aflac Sanford Brown United States Park Police Department Of Veterans Affairs Southern Maryland Hospital Spring Dell Center, Inc DC Army National Guard Federal Reserve Board's Law Enforcement Department Of Homeland Security Prince George's County Police Dept El Rancho Foods/Taco Bell Companies and schools that will be in atte

Denver Career Fair Wednesday, June 22, 2011 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Doubletree Hotel Denver 3203 Quebec St. Denver, CO 80207

Orange County Career Fair Tuesday, June 21, 2011 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Sheraton Park Hotel 1855 South Harbor Blvd Anaheim, CA 92802

Woodland Hills Career Fair Monday, June 20, 2011 Warner Center Marriott 21850 Oxnard Street Woodland Hills, CA 91367 Click for Directions 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Career Fair Sponsors: (please click on logo to view our sponsors job opportunities)

The Class of 2011 has graduated and is ready to make its mark on the world. Unfortunately, the diploma they've spent the last several years working so hard for doesn't come with instructions on landing that all important first job. And let's face it - the job market isn't enjoying the big rebound we'd all hoped for by now. So what's a new grad to do? Something is Better than Nothing but Nothing Isn't All Bad Contrary to what some may tell you - experience really does matter. Now, there's a fine line to walk here. Yes, real-world experience in your chosen field will definitely give you the edge over someone who has none. Even if your work experience isn't in your field, you're still going to have a leg up on your competition. But, if you spent all of your time reading and studying and no time in any type of organized work environment, you're going to have to be ready to sell yourself to your potential employer. Selling yourself succe

Hartford Career Fair Monday, June 20, 2011 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Ramada East Hartford 363 Roberts St Hartford, CT 06108

Everyone makes mistakes. Even the most seasoned executive has flubbed a step or two along the job-hunting path yet has still gone on to attain corporate stardom. Why? The truth is: one mistake won't define you. Not even two mistakes. It's the pattern of mistakes that pose a problem. Job seekers, no matter how hard they try, can't quite reach the level of perfection that makes them superhuman. And while it may seem unfair for interviewers to expect this high level of excellence from their potential employee candidates, the fact is: they do. So what's a job seeker to do? Forget the Alamo - remember the little things. Typos, inappropriate comments, late arrivals, follow-ups. It's important to remember that a hiring manager only gets to see a small piece of each person being considered - a sliver of information of which to base a decision on. Arriving late or bombing one interview question may not seem like a big deal to you, but it sends up a red flag for t

Philadelphia Career Fair Monday, June 20, 2011 Chemical Heritage Foundation 315 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19106-2702 Click for Directions 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Please click on logo to view our sponsors job opportunities!  

Knowing what to say during the job interview is the golden ticket to the top of the job-hunting pyramid. Whether you stay at the bottom with the other competition or move to the top will depend on how you handle yourself in the interview and how you answer certain questions. Here we take a look at some of the more common questions asked in an interview and the best way to answer them. Remember, it's all about setting yourself apart from the competition. Employers have been around the interview block a time or two and can spot "canned" responses a mile away. Read on and try some of the approaches outlined below as you go through the interview process. Where do you see yourself in five years? This question is one of the most commonly asked in an interview. Employers want to see what types of goals you have set for yourself and your career. If you are interviewing early on in your career, they will be looking at what your ambition level is as well as your drive and d

It is no secret how some people simply despise working, but they know in their selves that they have to get a job one way or another. Needless to say, steady earnings promise solution to countless financial problems.Nevertheless, stumbling on a job, may it be a full time or a part time job, has never been painless. This is when job and search sites come in. Also,  referred to as an employment website or a job board, a job and search Internet site permits job hunters to find work from employers who post job requirements as well as available positions in their firm. Wherever you might be from, a job board can be the very best location to get job openings from all over the world. By just typing your desired occupation, it is possible to get a seemingly endless list of jobs with just a click of your mouse. This includes the name and location of a firm, and it even utilizes a unique kind of tool that makes it possible for you to conveniently contact and communicate with employers. It

St. Louis Job & Education Fair Date:     June 15, 2011 Time:     11:30 AM - 3:00 PM Facility : Heart of St. Charles Banquet Center     1410 S. Fifth Street     St. Charles, MO 63301

Detroit Summer Job Fair Date: June 15, 2011 Time: 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM Facility :  Lawrence Tech University Don Ridler Field House      21000 West Ten Mile Road      Southfield, MI 48075

Kansas City Summer Job Fair Date:   June 15, 2011 Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Facility : North Kansas City Community Center     1999 Iron Street     North Kansas City, MO 64116

San Antonio Career Fair Tuesday, June 14, 2011 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Omni San Antonio Hotel 9821 Colonnade Blvd San Antonio, TX 78230

Reno Career Fair Monday, June 13, 2011 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Grand Sierra Resort and Casino 2500 East Second Street Reno, NV 89595

Dallas North Career Fair Monday, June 13, 2011 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Plano East 700 Central Parkway East Plano, TX 75074

Chicago South Career Fair Monday, June 13, 2011 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Holiday Inn Select & Convention Center - Tinley Park 18501 S. Harlem Ave Tinley Park, IL 60477

New York Career Fair Monday, June 13, 2011 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Holiday Inn Midtown 57 Street 440 WEST 57TH STREET New York, NY 10019

Arlington Career Fair                    Career Sponsors   Thursday, June 9, 2011 Holiday Inn Arlington at Ballston 4610 North Fairfax Drive Arlington, Virginia 22203 Click for Directions 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Overland Park Career Fair Thursday, June 9, 2011 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Holiday Inn Hotel 8787 Reeder Road Overland Park, KS 66214

Woodland Hills Career Fair Wednesday, June 8, 2011 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Hilton Woodland Hills 6360 Canoga Ave Woodland Hills, CA 91367

Las Vegas Career Fair Wednesday, June 8, 2011 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Palace Station Hotel 2411 W. Sahara Ave Las Vegas, NV 89102

Atlanta Career Fair Wednesday, June 8, 2011 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Decatur Hotel & Conference Center 130 Clairemont Ave Decatur, GA 30030

Edison Career Fair                     Career Fair Sponsors :                                                                         (please click on logo to view our sponsors job opportunities)   Wednesday, June 8, 2011 Holiday Inn Edison East - Woodbridge 3050 Woodbridge Avenue Edison, NJ 08837 Click for Directions 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Some of our Attending Companies Include