Job & Career Information Center Newsletter

 Greetings!

 Are you looking to learn new skills to help with your job search? Are you going to be graduating this month and looking for a new job? Spring is a time for changes and  you may want to make adjustments to your job search. Some good tips for recharging your job search include:

Be persistent!
Are you sending out lots of resumes and job applications without doing any follow up? Make sure that you contact places that you have applied at with an email or a phone call. Verify whether or not your resume has been received. Showing that you are very interested in the position can help you stand out from other job applications.

Look to successful job seekers.
Do you know someone who has found a job recently? What did they do differently? How you can you learn from their success -- and then apply it to your job search.

Send your resume in multiple formats.
Have you been applying to jobs that require you fill out an online job application or email in your resume and getting no results? Try following up your electronic submission with a paper resume mailed. Or one step further -- hand deliver a paper copy of your resume to the company. You might even get a conversation (i.e. interview) on the spot! Just make sure to dress appropriately.

I hope these tips help with getting your job search back in gear!

Best,

Andrea Snyder

Spring Classes

Career Building: Job Searching and Online Applications

Saturday, May 5th. 10am-Noon
Central Library, Public Computer Center.

Looking for a job? Get hands-on practice using popular job search websites, plus help filling out online applications.

Career Clinic

Wednesday May 9th. 10am-Noon.
Wednesday June 13th. 10am-Noon.

Central Library, Public Computer Center.

Do you need a little extra help working on a job application? Do you get stuck when trying to attach a resume in an e-mail? Stop by the Career Clinic and get one-on-one assistance with your job search from Pratt staff members.


FEDirect Federal Job Application Workshop

Wednesday May 30th. 11am-3pm

Southeast Anchor Library.

Baltimore City’s One-Stop Career Center Network recently introduced the FEDirect Federal Job Application Workshop to provide job seekers with the skills they need to successfully compete for positions with the federal government. You'll learn about the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) process, which has brought thousands of new federal jobs to Maryland, get an overview of the security clearance process, plus tips for federal resume writing.
Presented in partnership with the Mayor's Office of Employment Development.

All participants must pre-register and meet the following eligibility requirements: * Able to Pass a Criminal Background Investigation * High School Diploma or GED * Reading and Math at 8th Grade Levels * Possess Basic Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Internet Searches, and Typing. * Baltimore City Resident * 18 Years of Age or Older * U.S. Citizenship To register, please request a registration card at the Adult Information Desk or email Mike Volk at wvolk@oedworks.com.

Career Building: Resume Writing
Saturday June 16th. 10am-Noon
Central Library, Public Computer Center
Learn about the basic parts of a resume and begin making your own resume.

Pathways to Hopkins
Wednesday June 20th. 11am-1pm
Central Library, Poe Room

Hear directly from a Johns Hopkins staff member about how to make yourself a more competitive applicant. Learn about the specific duties and competencies required for each position, as well as the application and hiring process.

Be sure to check out all of our computer classes too!