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Webinar How to customize your resume for each position

Maybe you've heard that your resume should be targeted for each application. But how do you know what employers are looking for? You're not a mind reader!  With a tool called O*NET, you don't have to be.

O*NET tells you which skills and abilities are highly valued in your industry. Because O*NET is built right into our online career center, you can use it while you write your resume.

Join us via webinar on Friday, Feb. 12 at 1pm EST. In just 30 minutes, you'll learn how easy it is to use O*NET.

Just click here to register for the webinar: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/353662626. All you'll need is a computer with an internet connection (no phone required!).

In the meantime, you already have access to the online career center: http://annamaria.optimalresume.com. Create an account today!


Backpack to Briefcase

 

Workshop Series:

Bare Essentials: Resume Writing and Cover Letters using Optimal Resume
Wednesday, February 10th
4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Jacques Conference Room
 
Learn the fundamentals of building a resume that works for you! How to compose a resume & cover letter using the Career Services program Optimal Resume.
 
Dress For Success-Dress to Impress: Proper Attire
Wednesday, February 17th
4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Jacques Conference Room
 
WEAR YOUR INTERVIEW ATTIRE!
Forty percent of the job seekers who stay unemployed do so because of their personal appearance. Many people have the attitude that they should not be judged by their appearance, but by how well they do their job. Reality is that your appearance is the first thing that most employers will notice. The employer’s first ‘visual’ perception of you can be the hiring factor. This workshop addresses the importance of proper dress as it relates to interviewing and business situations.
 
Successful Networking & How to Work A Job Fair
Wednesday, February 24th
4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Jacques Conference Room
 
Networking is an ongoing process of building professional contact,s one of the most important tools you have. In this fast-paced competitive world, you have about 30 seconds to: make a good first impression, trigger curiosity in your listener, and stand out from your competition. Before you attend the COWC Career Fair on Wednesday, March 24t , hear tips and tools for getting the most out of your job fair experience and get noticed.
 
Mock Interview & Resumes Critique
Wednesday, March 3rd
4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Jacques Conference Room
 
Practice makes perfect or at least close... These practice interviews are conducted by faculty and staff to allow students an opportunity to try out their interviewing skills and receive constructive feedback on how they might improve. Real world employers will be ready to check your resumes in preparation for the upcoming COWC Career Fair on Wednesday, March 24th. Bring a hard copy of your resume and take advantage of the valuable feedback from an experienced professional.
 
Mock interview and individual resume critiques are also available all year round by scheduling an individual appointment withJudi Sparanges in Career Services at 508-849-3345 or via email at  jsparanges@annamaria.edu
 
Special Events:
Etiquette Dinner
Wednesday, March  17th
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Faculty Dining Hall
 
In an effort to prepare students in business etiquette, dinner etiquette, and communication etiquette, the offices of Multicultural Affairs, Student Activities, and Career Services have come together in a collaborative effort to bring to campus a workshop that highlights all of these areas. Ms. Millie Downing, a nationally recognized etiquette expert, image coach, speaker and the founder and director of The Etiquette School of New England will be on campus to provide a workshop for AMC students. Students are being asked to dress in professional attire for this event and should know they will be served a four course meal throughout the duration of the workshop.
 
Seating is limited RSVP to Stephanie Williams swilliams@annamaria.edu to reserve your seat!
 
Career Fair
Wednesday, March 24th
1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
DCU Center
AMC Van making runs at noon 2:00 and 4:00
 
Jobs, co-ops and internships are offered. Contacts are made, and your questions are answered. Plan for your future now! Discover some of today's best prospective employers and graduate programs under one roof. Have the opportunity to talk one-on-one with representatives from these companies and learn important information to keep you one step ahead in an increasingly competitive marketplace. Listen to and discuss topics important to YOUR job search and future career.

 


Diversity Career Fair

Saturday, February 7, 2010
Noon - 2:00 p.m.

Click here for more information


February Job Bulletin

Click here for view job, internship and volunteer opportunities.

Find new listing of job, internship, and volunteer opportunities.  Students, to apply for any of these positions, please register on our AMC electronic data base at : www.collegecentral.com/annamaria


Judi Sparanges, Director
Office: Trinity Hall 203
Telephone:  508-849-3345
Facsimile: 508- 849-3343
E-mail: jsparanges@annamaria.edu