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10 Strategies for Making a Great First Impression at a Job Fair

November 8, 2023 by Annelise

Making a good first impression at a job fair can be a game-changer. To help you stand out, we’ve gathered ten strategies from CEOs, Managing Directors, and other professionals. From exuding confidence and preparing your pitch to impressing with a tangible portfolio, these tips will ensure you make a memorable first impression.

  • Exude Confidence and Prepare Your Pitch
  • Show Enthusiasm and Knowledge About the Company
  • Display Authenticity and Follow Up
  • Be Genuine and Share Your Personality
  • Master the Art of Brevity
  • Tell Engaging Stories
  • Create Genuine Connections 
  • Craft a Tailored Elevator Pitch
  • Stand Out Through Thorough Research
  • Impress with a Tangible Portfolio

Exude Confidence and Prepare Your Pitch

With 15 years of industry experience guiding young job-seekers across all industries, the one quality I would passionately encourage anyone attending a job fair to have is confidence and to be approachable.

So many young people do themselves the disservice of not seizing the opportunity before them to highlight what sets them apart from others. 

So, smile genuinely, have good posture, maintain eye contact, and offer a firm handshake.

Just be the capable candidate that you would want to hire.

Staying composed also demonstrates confidence and competence. Then, make your well-prepared pitch. Using a confident tone with varied speech also adds to your appeal. 

These elements are as vital as the content of your pitch and leave a positive and memorable impression on recruiters.

Use your pitch to showcase not just your skills but also your enthusiasm for the company. Don’t forget to emphasize these skills as well as your qualifications, as the trend is towards more skills-based hiring.

Katharine Gallagher, Professional Growth Specialist- Education, Career, Recruitment, Productivity, Business, katharinegallagher.com

Show Enthusiasm and Knowledge About the Company

When meeting potential job candidates, there’s nothing better than when someone has researched your company and greets you with genuine enthusiasm and questions to ask. Exploring shows you’ve done your due diligence and are passionate and genuinely interested in working with the company. 

This positive energy makes a great first impression and keeps you strong in the recruiter’s mind long after the job fair ends.

Emily Maguire, Career Consultant and Managing Director, Reflections Career Coaching

Display Authenticity and Follow Up

As the founder of one of the largest four-day workweek recruitment platforms, I’ve come to appreciate the value of sincerity for job fairs. Authenticity, or being genuinely yourself, is a strategy that can set you apart in a crowded room. Dressing appropriately is essential. 

Choose attire that aligns with the industry you’re interested in, demonstrating your respect for their norms and culture. Dressing the part is the first step in conveying your genuine interest. 

Engage in conversations that reflect your sincere curiosity. Prior to the job fair, research attending companies thoroughly. Armed with this knowledge, ask insightful and tailored questions. This not only showcases your preparedness but also demonstrates your authentic interest in what they do.

Don’t forget the power of follow-up. Collect contact information and send personalized thank-you messages promptly. This simple act shows interest and boosts employee appreciation.

Phil McParlane, Founder and CEO, 4dayweek.io

Be Genuine and Share Your Personality

Take the time to really understand the companies you’re approaching. Rather than overwhelming recruiters with a list of projects, share a brief and engaging snapshot of your skills. 

Be genuine, be yourself, and avoid the trap of trying to sound overly brilliant. Recruiters appreciate authenticity and are more interested in your ability to learn quickly, adapt, and be someone enjoyable to work with. Show sincere interest in the specific roles the company is offering, and focus on building a connection through meaningful and authentic conversations. 

Remember, it’s not just about showcasing your intelligence; it’s about demonstrating your personality and your potential as a great colleague.

Kimberley Tyler-Smith, VP of Strategy and Growth, Resume Worded

Master the Art of Brevity

The key to making a good first impression at a job fair is brevity. It’s counterintuitive, but talking too long often means being forgotten.

People’s brains tend to shut down in the face of too much information. Even if you hook them in the first few sentences, they’re likely to lose track if you go off-topic or start rambling. Everything blends together in terms of importance, and they’re just as likely to recall your pet’s name as the key facts of your resume.

Keep it short and sweet—I find five minutes is ample. If you can’t introduce yourself, give a brief background, and explain what you’re looking to get out of the meeting in that time, you’re saying too much. 

Practice at home with a timer to be sure. It’s easy to get sidetracked in the moment and lose sight of what you meant to say, so work with a friend or colleague and practice staying focused. End on a high note, before the conversation begins faltering.

Travis Hann, Partner, Pender & Howe

Tell Engaging Stories

Being a storyteller is a game-changer. Instead of just listing our achievements and openings, we share stories of employees who’ve grown with us, projects that changed our direction, or challenges that shaped our journey. Narratives resonate; they make us memorable among a sea of booths and banners.

Alex Stasiak, CEO and Founder, Startup House

Create Genuine Connections 

Making a lasting impression at a job fair requires a blend of authenticity and preparedness. When attending job fairs, creating genuine connections is always a priority. Instead of delivering a rehearsed elevator pitch, engaging in meaningful conversations is more beneficial. The focus is on understanding the company culture and showcasing enthusiasm for the industry.

One effective strategy is to research participating companies beforehand. Identifying a few key organizations of interest and delving into their values, recent achievements, or ongoing projects is a good approach. This knowledge not only helps tailor conversations but also demonstrates genuine interest in their work.

When approaching a booth, introducing oneself with a friendly greeting, mentioning specific aspects of the company that caught attention, and inquiring about potential opportunities is a good strategy. It’s crucial to convey not just what can be offered but also why there is a resonance with the company’s mission.

Sai Blackbyrn, CEO, Coach Foundation

Craft a Tailored Elevator Pitch

A well-crafted elevator pitch is an effective technique for creating a favorable first impression at a job fair. Your pitch should concisely introduce you, emphasize your most relevant skills and credentials, and convey your genuine interest in the companies you’re approaching. It is imperative that you tailor your pitch to the specific employers you intend to encounter.

As a legal professional, I would highlight my legal background, relevant experience, and enthusiasm for opportunities within the legal field. This demonstrates professionalism and a thorough comprehension of the situation.

In addition, remember to dress professionally, bring multiple copies of your resume, and conduct prior research on the companies attending the job fair. Engaging in meaningful conversations and demonstrating genuine interest in the companies and positions can leave a favorable impression on recruiters and prospective employers.

John Truong, Managing Director and Attorney, Alliance Compensation & Litigation Lawyers

Stand Out Through Thorough Research

Do your research! Knowing what the company values, what current challenges they are facing, how they are mentioned in the news, and what types of opportunities they offer will help you demonstrate that you are a proactive learner, highlight alignment between what they need and what you offer, and allow you to use your time with the recruiter to ask informed, next-level questions that will make you stand out from the dozens of other people they meet that day. Remember, the conversation goes two ways. 

By doing research, you can also be sure to get the information you need to assess if this is a place that offers what you need, too!

Hayley Haywood, Founder and Chief Equity Officer, Elevating Access

Impress with a Tangible Portfolio

Ever been to a job fair and felt like any other applicant? Well, try bringing samples of your work. Sure, everyone has a resume, but a portfolio—be it a well-designed website, published articles, or an app you’ve coded—serves as a 3D version of your resume. It’s a hands-on, concrete way to say, “This is what I can do.” 

When a recruiter can see and touch your work, it elevates your skill set from abstract to tangible. And in a competitive market, a tangible skill is like gold. So, if you want to leave an indelible mark, show, don’t just tell.

Gary Gray, CFO, CouponChief.com

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06/19/23 ARIZONA@WORK and Career Connectors Pinal County Career Expo Recap

June 19, 2023 by Kitty Carlisle

ARIZONA@WORK Pinal County, in partnership with AZ Department of Economic Security (DES) and Career Connectors, held an immensely successful Career Expo on June 14th at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino’s Event Center in Maricopa, AZ. More than 480 job seekers registered for this free event and attendees were able to connect with hiring managers from 47 companies that are based in the Metro Phoenix, Pinal County, and Tucson areas. The companies represented a vast variety of industries in both blue and white collar jobs – and everything in between! Open positions included many in the healthcare industry (including mental health); manufacturing, production, engineering; education (including tutoring); 3D printing (of houses!); law enforcement; and the financial field.

Attendees – both pre-registered and walk-ins – were able to find out more about the companies’ open in-person, remote, and hybrid positions directly from those who are hiring. Additionally, job seekers were encouraged to apply to open positions using the links to our employers’ job boards.

The event was well-received by attendees, with 94% rating it as “high” or “very high”. The event was also a success for employers, who were able to connect with qualified jobseekers. Of the 47 employers who attended, 100% said they would participate in a future event.

Resources

Printers were available for those needing to print a resume or other paperwork relating to their job search or their unemployment insurance application. Computers were also onsite for job seekers so they could access information they might need during this all day event. The onsite business center was one of the busiest portions of the event, helping many people get registered on the Arizona Job Connection, the state’s online job bank.

Unemployment Insurance benefits questions were answered and help applying for unemployment benefits were also available through DES Unemployment Insurance and ARIZONA@WORK Pinal County’s energetic staff. Career coaching professionals were also on hand to answer questions and provide guidance. Jason Wiseman, Ann Doucette, and Klaine Doucette provided finance coaching where job seekers could get help with their personal finances, including budgeting, saving, and investing. Additionally, free professional business portraits were taken, courtesy of Jessica Lawson.

Many attendees expressed interest in learning more about ARIZONA@WORK Pinal County services, and 219 people asked for additional information.

Workshops and Coaching

The extensive Career Expo also featured interactive workshops and one on one coaching from 9am-4pm, with the sizable hiring event running from 1pm-4pm. The interactive workshop resources, which include invaluable handouts and tips, continue to be made available for those looking to improve their professional skills and optimize their job search experience.

Resumes

The Résumé Essentials workshop, led by Lori Norris, with professional coaches Donna Tucker, Krista Morris, and Valerie Mittleman, went over the many résumé do’s and do not’s that these Certified Professional Résumé Writers recommend.

Interviewing

Interview Skills for “Hire Me” Impact, led by Carmen Payne, with professional coaches Bob Wilson, Pamela Heward, and Gina Pollard, offered tips on interview prep, answering questions – even the difficult ones! – as well as SWOT and STAR tools.

LinkedIn

The LinkedIn Basics: Building and Optimizing workshop, presented by Kitty Carlisle and accompanied by professional coaches Miriam Spinner and Jim Tousek, led attendees step by step through the LinkedIn profile process, providing tips and actionable steps that would help job seekers stand out to recruiters.

ARIZONA@WORK Pinal County Career Expo

This extraordinary event, offered at absolutely no cost to job seekers, offered help, encouragement, resources, connections, and – most importantly – hope to all in attendance. “We were so excited to be able to offer this incredible opportunity to those who are currently – or will be – looking for work,” says Jessica Pierce, Career Connectors Founder and CEO. “The atmosphere was full of optimism and positivity, with literally hundreds of open positions in a wide range of industries. We were proud to be able to offer the absolute best in the business to run the workshops and coach job seekers. We are always praying for candidates to land into the career of their dreams, and events like the ARIZONA@WORK Pinal County Career Expo go a long way towards helping to make that happen.”

Thank you!

We would like to thank everyone who made the career program a success including:

  • The Pinal County Board of Supervisors and the Pinal County Workforce Development Board for their support.
  • The staff/volunteers with ARIZONA@WORK Pinal County, AZ Department of Economic Security and Career Connectors
  • The professional job search trainers and coaches
  • And most importantly, the jobseekers and employers who attended.

ARIZONA@WORK Pinal County

ARIZONA@WORK Pinal County is the statewide workforce development network that helps businesses of all sizes and types find, develop, and retain the best workers possible. They offer services and tools to help those looking for work across the state find employment opportunities.

Career Connectors

Career Connectors hosts in-person and virtual events across the Phoenix metro area and its outlying communities. These events are always offered FREE to job seekers. We encourage all who are unemployed or unemployed, those who want to change careers, and those just beginning their careers to refer often to our Events page and register for any (or all!) of our upcoming events.


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05/03/23 Superior Career & Hiring Expo Recap

May 31, 2023 by Jessica Pierce

On May 3, 2023, the town of Superior, Arizona, came alive with the buzz and excitement of the Superior Career & Hiring Expo. This much-anticipated event, sponsored by Local First Arizona, and hosted by Career Connectors brought together a diverse range of employers and a vast array of eager jobseekers. Held at the Superior Enterprise Center, this in-person expo offered a unique opportunity for face-to-face interactions, which are often rare during the average job fair. Luckily, there is nothing average (or job fair-ish) about Career Connectors events!

Engaged Employers 

One of the standout features of the Superior Career & Hiring Expo was the remarkable level of engagement and participation from employers. Companies from various industries eagerly participated, showcasing their job openings and career pathways. The event attracted major employers like the U.S. Marine Corps Recruiting Substation Queen Creek, State Farm Insurance, Arizona Department of Corrections Rehabilitation & Reentry (formerly referred to as simply the AZ Department of Corrections), Capstone Copper Pinto Valley Mine, Resolution Copper, and Rosendin Electric, as well as other construction, healthcare, and electric companies. These employers collectively offered more than 549 jobs and numerous opportunities for jobseekers, ranging from internships and apprenticeships to full and part-time positions, including remote and in-person positions.

Organizations offering training, free classes, and other educational opportunities, as well as open positions, included Cobre Valley Institute of Technology (CVIT), Per Scholas, National Technical Institute, and DPR Construction.

From major companies to local businesses to educational organizations, employers were enthusiastic about participating in the expo and enjoyed connecting with job seekers directly.

Interested Attendees 

The expo drew a wide array of students and jobseekers with diverse interests and career paths. Attendees ranged in age from high schoolers to experienced professionals, demonstrating the appeal and inclusivity of the event. This incredible diversity created a dynamic environment, where jobseekers were able to connect directly with local employers and explore opportunities relevant to their career goals. Attending job candidates left with many job opportunities and training/upskilling options, and were full of hope for their next career step. 

Opportunities Galore

Jobseekers were presented with a wealth of opportunities. State Farm Insurance alone had 191 job openings, while the Arizona Department of Corrections Rehabilitation & Reentry offered 184 positions. Capstone Copper Pinto Valley Mine had 33 openings, and various construction, healthcare, and electric companies also had dozens of entry level, skilled trades, and professional roles available. With such a diverse range of industries and positions, attendees had an excellent chance of finding suitable employment. 

In addition to job openings, the expo provided training and certification opportunities, ensuring that attendees could enhance their skills and qualifications. The event also facilitated one-on-one conversations with hiring managers, allowing job seekers to make a lasting impression and forge valuable connections. As we always stress, networking is crucial when searching for a job! Importantly, 43 interviews took place during the event, with dozens more scheduled for follow-ups.

Perks

As if featuring job opportunities wasn’t enough, the Superior Career & Hiring Expo offered additional perks. Attendees enjoyed a complimentary taco lunch, free professional business portraits, and exciting raffles and giveaways. These added incentives created a welcoming and enjoyable atmosphere, making the event even more memorable.

Positive Experiences

The event left a lasting impression on both employers and job seekers. An overwhelming 85.7% of attendees rated their experience at the expo as high or very high. The corporate employment sponsors were particularly appreciative, noting the attentiveness, responsiveness, and encouragement they received throughout the event. Local business representatives expressed appreciation that this expo was essentially hosted in their back yard and all involved look forward to future opportunities to participate in Career Connectors’ career expos.

After the career expo, students from Superior High School spent time in a workshop with Jessica Pierce, CEO and Founder of Career Connectors. They discussed career pathways, networking engagement, job opportunities and next steps. Students were engaged and excited about all the new options that were open to them from this community event. 

Success

As our first Career Connectors Career Expo in such a rural area, the Superior Career & Hiring Expo proved to be a resounding success, bringing together engaged employers and eager job seekers in the remote community located less than an hour east of the Phoenix metro area. We were delighted at the registration numbers, with 219 people registering for this in-person event, which shows there is great interest for similar events in rural areas. 

The overwhelmingly positive feedback from both employers and attendees highlights the effectiveness and value of in-person career expos. The event not only facilitated job connections, but also fostered a sense of community and support within the local workforce. It served as a stepping stone for individuals seeking to build a successful career path, ultimately benefiting the entire community of Superior, Arizona.

A great way to stay informed about upcoming Career Connectors events is to check the Events page of our website, as well as to Like and Follow our Facebook page. We’d love to see you at our next virtual or in-person event!

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1/27/22 – Show Out When You Show Up

February 15, 2022 by Bri Martinez

Guest Speaker, Bridgett McGowen, award-winning international professional speaker and presenter.

Written by Sheri Kerr

Bridgett McGowen is an award-winning speaker and author.  Bridgett’s positive vibes vibrate through the Zoom microphone and shined through the computer screen.  She believes everyone has the ability to “Show Out When You Show Up”.   Bridgett starts her speech with a question –  Do you hear the words – “No”, or “You are wrong”, or  “You can’t do that!”  The audience responded in the Zoom chat by commenting about their experience.  Those expressions can hurt a person and create low confidence. Bridgett stresses that everyone has what they need to show up and show out.  “Have you heard about the 40 percent rule?” she asks the audience.  This comes from the book, “You Can’t Hurt Me” by David Googins.  His book outlines how people only use 40 percent of themselves and then people give up.  When we have 60 percent more energy and ability within us. Bridgett realized she was living the 40 percent rule and had the potential to use the other 60 percent inside herself.  She had an epiphany!  She suddenly realized she could perform her duties at work and shine the light on herself at the same time.   There are three steps to “Show Out When You Show Up” with the energy for people to recognize your value.  It requires for a person to do three things daily:

  • Know, Act, & Believe where there’s a will, there’s a way!    
    • Don’t be down about your circumstances! You might now see the path or how you’ll afford it, but wait for it  – as a revelation will arise.
    • Second, respond to criticism only when necessary when it is constructive.  Never say the word “JUST” as you are not just anything. 
  •  Think to yourself – how do I want to be remembered? Be confident! Use a song that inspires you.  Listen to the song and replay it in your head.  Hold your head up high, shoulders back, smile, and laser focused eyes. Do this all the time and it will become a natural part of you.  A genius is a talent that is easy for you to do. What can you do better than most with very little effort – name it, own it, and push it by asking yourself what is the next level with your talent
    • Don’t move to fast and not slow.  Go the speed of a model on a cat walk. 
  • Showing up as the Best version of yourself.  Be the person that has energy or being “on” and know when to be engaging.
    • Sometimes you’ll not feel it, but push through and be your authentic self.
    • Recognize your skills and talents and use them to the fullest.

She stressed:

  • Avoid using labels! You are not a “Just” anything. As the term “just” mimimzes your value and worth.  
  • Stop negativity
  • Don’t get down, but realize determination is the key.

Finally, Bridgett encourages the audience that despite any past hurts a person can “Show Up” and shine the light on themselves. 

BCBSAZ (Blue Cross Blue Shield), Liz Carrion, Talent Acquisition Mgr

Blue Cross Blue Shield has offices in Phoenix, East Valley, Flagstaff, and Tucson. The employees range from baby boomers, millennials, and Gen X with 70% females and 39% minorities. BCBSAZ recruits candidates willing to commit themselves, a person that wants a career, a person BCBS can invest in and values the same things they do. They offer robust benefits for all full-time employees.

Career Opportunities Include:

•Customer Service Representative

•Financial Analysts

•IT (Project Managers, Product Owners, Developers)

•Clinical (QA Analysts, Compliance Specialists,

•Data & Analytics (Actuarial Analysts, Data Science)

Go to BCBS career site: https://jobs.azblue.com/

Candidates can learn more by engaging with the chat bot

Arizona Dept of Health Services, Tracy Outlaw, Talent Acquisition Business Partner

Department of Health Services Purpose, Mission, and Vision

•Arizona State Hospital Patients & Families, Arizona Community Protection &Treatment Center

•Directors Office – Office of Strategic Initiatives, Public Information Office, Office of Border Health

•Licensing – Child care licensing, long term care licensing, Marijuana, Vital Records

•Planning & Operations – Human Resources, Financial Services, Information Technology Services

•Preparedness – Epidemiology and Disease Control, Public Health Emergency Preparedness, State Laboratory Services, Emergency medical Services & Trauma System

•Prevention – Healthy People Healthy Communities IGA, Women’s and Children’s Health, Tobacco and Chronic Disease

ADHS Mission: To promote, Protect and improve the health and wellness of individuals and communities in Arizona.

ADHS Vision: Health and wellness for all Arizonans.

•AZ Dept of Health Services is one state agency out of 130.   State Agencies comprised of executive branch, authorities, commission, councils, administrative, legislation, judicial, registrars offices

•Department of Health Services, Water Resources, Revenue, Public Safety, DOT, Pioneers Home, Lottery, Juvenile Corrections, Housing, Game & Fish, DCS, DEES, Board of Barbers, AZ Parks & Trails, AZ Capitol Museum, Department of Administration and many more

•You can choose from more than 1,700 types of career opportunities, all with the same employer, making job mobility and career advancement easy. With so many diverse roles, you can see why our employees join state service and never want to leave!

ADHS promotes alternative work schedules, flexible hours. We have positions that can fit any stage in your career, from entry to senior level

AZDH is hiring for multiple positions, levels, and offer a massive benefits package: https://www.azstatejobs.gov

The Entrepreneur’s Source, Anna Brambilla, Career Ownership Coach She helps professionals seek a better fit in their profession.  She is a career coach and desires to help others. She has helped 100 clients explore career or franchise options.

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2/10/22 – Getting My Career SHIFT Together

February 15, 2022 by Bri Martinez

Keynote Speaker: Travis Hardin

Written by Jessica Pierce

A native of the great state of Tennessee, Travis Hardin received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Aquinas College (Grand Rapids, Michigan) in 1999.  As a John Maxwell Certified Speaker and Trainer he is equipped in aiding your personal and professional growth through study and practical application of proven leadership methods. 

For more than 15 years, Travis has given inspirational speeches for purposeful living, specifically, on production capacity, personal and professional growth, overcoming disciplinary challenges, and diversity and inclusion. His self-reflective transparency in speeches and workshops has provided him with opportunities to speak around the globe. 

“It gives me the greatest level of humility to inspire people and demonstrate in practice that all of us can grow and increase our positive influence on this generation and those around us beyond our wildest expectations. I challenge you to a new season of growth. It begins with your passion to reach new levels.”

Growth Zones

  1. Coasting zone
  2. Comfort zone – I do what I’ve always done
  3. Challenge zone – I attempt to do what I’ve never done before
  4. Creative zone – The ultimate growth goal – attempt to think what I’ve never thought before. I’m going to think outside of the box, getting rid of the box. Think in a way I’ve never thought before. Make sure my career and people I know provide opportunities.

Mindsets that keep mental blocks

  1. I don’t know how to do that. Learn as I grow. Proceed without knowing the answers – learn as we GROW!
  2. I can’t do that. Keeps us from the creative zone.
  3. I have to follow the rules.
  4. Mindset that failure is bad. Failures have been greatest growth moments in life. Failure isn’t bad, it means I’m trying.

We need to be Hope Dealers, they place a value on culture and strive to make everything better. When you are looking for a new career, this is the time to be creative, dream and get out of the normal thinking patterns. Here are some creative principles to live by.

  1. Build a creative culture. What can you do to build a creative culture. Freedom and flexibility fosters creativity. Creative thought tank.
  2. Make everything better.
  3. Make plans but look for options.
  4. Place high value on ideas.
  5. Seek out and listen to different voices. Mentors.

Connect at the heart with people- we all need to become HOPE dealers because our family, neighbors, and communities need us.

  1. Goal oriented vs growth oriented. Improving yourself – the first step in improving everything else. Our community is struggling right now, become neighborhood Hope Dealers. Goals help me to do better, growth helps me to become better. The difference between doing and the becoming in your life? Growth changes.
  2. Growth outward vs growth inward. Focus on a few areas. Focus on the growth areas. Successful people have great attitudes, strong relationships. Everything rises and falls on leadership. Learns how to develop others.
  3. Growth with a timeline vs growth without a finish line.

Goals vs Growth Chart:

GoalsGrowth
AchievementDevelopment
StatusStretching
Honors PrivilegeHonors Service
Emphasizes the TeacherEmphasizes the Student
Target is “Arrival”Target is “Growth”

Successful people have:

  1. Great attitudes
  2. Laser-sharp focused on a few things.
  3. Strong relationships (they listen and the next day call you back and pour into you)
  4. Effectively lead their family, community, and those around me (lead in everything we do)
  5. Learn how to develop others. Who will you pour into? 

Final Question to ponder: When was the last time you used something new (not an established process, routine, or known method) to learn/unlearn/relearn something?

Financial Success During Career Transition

Jian Boldi, LPL Financial, jian.bold@lpl.com

  1. Understand your unemployment benefits. Apply – don’t miss out.
  2. Don’t forget to keep paying taxes (even on unemployment)
  3. Deduct your job-hunting expenses
  4. Go back to school to advance your skills or learn something new.
  5. Become under-employed, check out “gig” jobs
  6. Budget, budget, budget
  7. If you are 55 or older, you can take penalty free money from your IRA using (72t)
  8. Purchase health insurance with your IRA funds.
  9. Consider reversing a contribution you made to your IRA.
  10. Ask for help.

ADP

Laura Lynn Smith, Division VP

ADP has led the way in defining the future of business solutions and has won many awards such as Top Companies. Best Companies for Women, America’s Best Employers for Diversity and many more.

Strong brand, culture and career growth opportunities.

jobs.adp.com/locations/arizona: Implementation, Client Services, Sales, Leadership

In person and/or remote opportunities. Main office located in Tempe, AZ

ADP- Laura Lynn Smith, Division Vice President

Laura.lynn.smith@adp.com

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Ashley Vella, Talent Acquisition Busines Partner

Ashley.vella@adp.com

Mark Anthony Brewing

Sonja Morgan, People Operations Director, smorgan@markanthony.com

4 facilities up and running.

4th largest brewery in the US – family owned. Can run 1500 cans per minute. About a million square feet facility. 24 hours a day / 5 days a week.

Mabrewing.com/careers/

Need 100 more positions filled. Professional and Skilled Labor. West Valley, just off the 303 in Waddell, AZ

People oriented facility/culture. Building a strong culture. Some positions include:

Sr. Manager, Maintenance & Engineering, Assistant Packaging Manager, Health & Safety Specialist, Maintenance Supervisor, Warehouse Supervisor, Sr. Process Engineer. Plant Project Engineer, Director, People Operations, Packaging Supervisor, Controls Engineers and more

Mark Anthony Services- Sonja Morgan, People Operations Director

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Navigating the world of career transition can be an overwhelming experience.  In addition to the mechanics of transition (updated resume, career search strategies), there is the deeper need to connect to people who are in the same situation as you are.   For me, all of this was answered by Career Connectors!  Had it not been for this organization, I might still be sitting in my house, wondering what to do next!  At just one Career Connectors meeting you can be inspired by great speakers, … Read more
Iris M.
Thank you for all you do! I’ve been nine loooong months looking for a full-time position and Career Connectors was a real life-line. I was pretty discouraged by the time I found your organization on-line and first visited. The speaker provided some great information but most importantly, encouragement and hope. The panel discussion on resumes was incredibly helpful! Last month I had the opportunity to sit with Brenda and she suggested I really pare back all but the last 10 years of experience an… Read more
Robin C.
I own a Leadership Company, and have enjoyed attending the Career Connector events. With gratitude I listen to the speakers you line up… they offer phenominal and practical information. What has struck me each time has been the audience. My heart hurts for them. They are in a desperate place in their lives. I have had the opportunity speak with a few of the people in attendance, and they have shared their stories… I walk away thankful to God for the opportunity to meet these people and they … Read more
Bonnie M.
Thank you, Jessica. Although I wasn’t able to meet you personally, I was able to see you working with another applicant and was impressed with your efforts and the excellent platform that your team presented. Thank you very much.
Luis R.
I just wanted to let you know that there’s a reason why I haven’t come to any recent Career Connectors events. It’s because I found a job! This past week, I started working as a data scientist for a technology startup in the financial services space that’s based in downtown Phoenix. It’s an ideal opportunity for me to break into the data science industry with an exciting company. I wanted to thank you and your staff for putting together all of your fantastic networking events and bringing … Read more
Chris M.
I am profoundly grateful for all of the support Career Connectors has provided during my recent job search – from the exceptional speakers to the participating employers, LinkedIn experts (Ted Robison is amazing with his individualized approach), resume experts, photographers, and of course the great opportunity to network! I felt like I had an army of support with me every single day. I appreciate all the time and effort invested by many and am particularly grateful for Jessica! You have a fi… Read more
Cindy G.
Good news. I have landed. Thank you for your support throughout my job search journey. You and your organization has lots to offer besides the positive energy, uplifting of self confidence and immense networking opportunities. I am very appreciative of the efforts and time put forward by you and your team.
Kirtida A.
Fantastic! Good variety of roles, Obvious interest in quality candidates, really good solid leads. Great investment of time.
Alicia
Career Connectors offered me a one-stop-shopping capability for all of the coaching, resources and connections I needed to perfect my job searching skills.  The package of services, and support I found while attending these workshops over the past 7 months was unique to, and more productive than any other networking venues I attended. I am thrilled to share that I’ve landed with B/E Aerospace in Tucson.  I recommend to all Job Seekers to find out what works for you, and exploit it for best r… Read more
Aidan F.
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