Latino Career Expo: Job Seekers

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Education and skill development tied to labor market needs are key elements in the job search of an applicant. El Mundo Newspaper and the Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) works closely to provide job seekers with bilingual career workshops to help improve their job-seeking skills and job development strategies.



before the latino career expo		during the latino career expo

Get Your Resume Ready Market yourself with your resume! Write your objectives, abilities, experience and results achieved in previous jobs Construct your resume to read easily! (see resume templates) Make it proofread! Run a spell check on your computer, and then ask another friend to proofread Prepare your 30-second Commercial Employers are busy at career fairs and need to evaluate you in a short amount of time. You must accomplish the following: Provide your name, major and university, and/or previous experience Research the companies that interest you relate your history and skill set to the employer’s specific needs Practice your commercial numerous times! Prepare to Answer & Ask Questions Recruiters at the expo will ask questions like the following: What kind of work are you looking for? What strengths and skills can you offer our company? Why do you want to work for our company? Prepare professional responses to these questions. Ask questions of the recruiter as well to impress them with your serious interest (specific job responsibilities, skills required, etc.)	Dress the Part! You will be judged by the first impression you make – appearance counts! Dress professionally - Suits are suggested for both men and women Be conservative – go light on makeup, jewellery, and hair Wear professional, but comfortable shoes – you’ll be on your feet all day Take Advantage of All Opportunities Most job seekers don’t make the most of career fairs because they visit too few employer tables If an employer has no job openings in your area, ask them for a contact person in the department or area of your interest Approach each employer with confidence, make good eye contact, smile and give them a firm handshake Introduce yourself with your 30-second commercial Focus on what you have to offer the company, not what they can do for you Attend the bilingual workshops offered at LCE! Take the Initiative Always ask for a business card so you can follow up. If the recruiter doesn't have a card, write down the correct spelling of his or her name, title, address, phone number and e-mail address Ask the recruiter the best way to follow up to learn about current openings Take any available company literature and immediately make notes about the conversation you had with the recruiter


after the latino career expo

Your resume will serve as a reminder of your qualifications, but don’t rely on the recruiter to contact you after the fair, you need to follow up with all the employers at the fair, specially with those you are more interested in. Thank the recruiter for the information he or she provided (mention specific things you enjoyed speaking with them about) Highlight your skills and qualifications and request an interview Within three days, write a separate letter or e-mail to each employer you visited, thanking them for their time – you’ll be sure to stand out because many job seekers don’t take the time to do this Identify specific positions you would like to learn more about, and contact the employer by phone within two weeks of the fair

Thursday, March 17, 2011

The Latino Career Expo (LCE) is a great
opportunity to really make a difference in the
direction of your job search.

This is a unique opportunity to get some face
time with several potential employers!

professional mixer

After each Latino Career Expo, El Mundo
Newspaper hosts the Professional Mixer - a
professional networking event that features a
diverse list of guests from different communities
of color from across the Commonwealth.

During this event, high profile key-note speakers
such as former Governor of Massachusetts,
Mitt Romney, and The Mayor of Boston Thomas
M. Menino address the leaders of the Latino
community.