FREE and open to the public!
Registration required:
E-mail Edythe Richards at erichards@nvcc.edu to sign up.
Please note:
admittance 15 minutes after the start of the workshop is not permitted.
Edythe Richards, MA, MBTI®MP, GCDF
Counselor/Instructor
NorthernVirginia Community College/
Arlington Employment Center
Direct: show contact info
http://www.nvcc.edu/home/erichards
The National Career Development Association (NCDA) promotes career development through its annual celebration of National Career Development Month (#NCDM). This month, Northern Virginia Community College is joining NCDA’s mission through several events that will help you develop your job search skills, or further your career!
For a complete schedule of events this month, visit NOVA’s Events Calendar. These events are sponsored by NOVA Career Services. Students & alumni can search for jobs, internships, and events on College Central Network (CCN)!
Focus on Your Career Planning (webinar)
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 12:15pm – 1:00 pm
This webinar will introduce students to FOCUS 2, an online, interactive, self-guided career and education planning system. The system can help you select a program/major, discover occupations that match your interests and personality, and much more! Register here.
Job Searching in 2015 & Beyond
Thursday, Nov. 5, 5:00-7:00 pm
Alexandria Campus Room 158
Job search has changed dramatically in the last few years. If you want to succeed, you’ll need the most up-to-date information on Social Media, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Online Job Boards. Contact Edythe Richards to sign up.
Exploring Career Options (webinar)
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 12:15 pm – 1:00 pm
This webinar will focus on using various online resources to research career options. The relationship between programs of study at NOVA, college majors, and career options will be discussed. Resources presented will provide information on nature of work, educational requirements, job outlook, and wages. Register here.
Professionalism in the Workplace
Thursday, Nov. 12, 2:30-3:30 pm
Medical Education Campus (Springfield)
Are you currently in clinical or about to graduate? Your attitude, appearance, and behavior make a lasting first impression to employers. Learn the importance of everyday professionalism during your clinical rotations & beyond. Register here
Walk-in Resume Clinic
Friday, Nov. 13, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Annandale Campus CA 105
You have prepared your resume and your application documents, but are you ready for that interview? Stop by and let our career professionals critique your career documents on-the-spot.
Basics of Resume & Job Search
Monday, Nov. 16, 10 am – 1 pm
Arlington Employment Center
2100 Washington Blvd, 22204
Discover how to get your resume noticed by both online systems (Applicant Tracking Systems) and recruiters/hiring managers. Contact Edythe Richards to sign up.
Conducting a Job Search (webinar)
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 12:15 pm– 1:00 pm
This webinar will focus on basic strategies for conducting a job search. Topics covered will include creating a plan, identifying sources of job leads, and resume, cover letter, and interview basics. Register here.
Nationall Career Development Day:
Pop-in for Career Tips
Thursday, Nov. 19, 12 noon – 1:30 pm
Annandale Campus CA 105
Students may drop in for popcorn and career tips to celebrate National Career Development Day!
This month NOVA’s Workforce Development Division is hosting a STEM Career Fair featuring 20 area companies involved with advancing technology and job opportunities—and they are seeking new talent! Attend our pre-event workshop on September 14 (details below), and come prepared to start or evolve your STEM career with some of Virginia’s cutting-edge companies!
Do you know how to navigate a Career Fair? Do you need to brush up on your interview and resume skills?
A pre-event workshop will be held on September 14, from 1-4 PM (also at the Ernst Cultural Center, NOVA-Annandale). Registration is required: call 703-323-3281, or email NOVA_CustomizedTraining@nvcc.edu to reserve your spot. The workshop is led by Edythe Richards, a Career Counselor who specializes in working with mid-career adults in transition.
Companies will be hosting on-site interviews at the STEM Career Fair on September 30 for pre-qualified candidates. Hiring companies include:
A Mobile Vet Center will be on site for veterans attending the Career Fair. MVCs, provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs, are mobile offices that provide readjustment counseling and information resources to veterans across the country.
Northern Virginia Community College’s Workforce Development Division is dedicated to improving Northern Virginia’s economic development and business landscape with a comprehensive variety of training options, including Professional Development, Certificate Programs, Enrichment Courses, Continuing Education, and Customized Training. Visit us online to learn more.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, plenty of new jobs are “out there,” available for a hungry workforce.
In April 2015, 62,000 jobs were added in the business, tech, and professional services industry, bringing the 2015 total to 166,000 new jobs. Administrative and support positions grew by 39,000 jobs in April alone. Across the nation, there is an uptick of jobs. And there are thousands of people filling out applications and updating their resumes to compete for those jobs. (data source: Current Employment Statistics Highlights [PDF], Bureau of Labor Statistics)
This June, career counselor Edythe Richards will show you how to turbo-charge your job search and update your approach for today’s market. “Accelerate Your Job Search: 6 Steps to a Brilliant Resume” will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2015 at the Alexandria Campus. These days, it’s not about the paper resume. If you land an interview, you may have the opportunity to address your accomplishments and experience, but to get your foot in the door, your resume is working hard for you—through screening devices, social media searches, and Applicant Tracking Systems.
Edythe will help you understand the recruiting and hiring process of today’s market, and how you should optimize your job search approach and your resume to meet the expectations of recruiters and hiring systems. Learn how to network, how to format and distribute your resume, and how to improve your overall job search.
Accelerate Your Job Search: Six Steps to a Brilliant Resume COMM 1837-01A
Alexandria Campus, AA255, $200.00 (0.4 CEU)
Saturday, June 6, 2015, 9 AM–1 PM
