We’re hitting the road to bring you one-day intensive opportunities to practice job-seeking skills including writing resumes and cover letters, effective interviewing, and more. The day will culminate with a networking opportunity for you all to get to know one another and mingle with local employers. We’re excited to offer this new opportunity for self-reflection, skill-building, and networking.
AGENDA
10:00-10:15am Welcome & Introductions
10:15-11:15am Career Exploration and Reflection: We'll provide context for how to think about your career trajectory and review the results of your Strong Interest Inventory (see below).
11:15-11:30 Break
11:30-12:15 Job seeking and how to get the job that you want: We'll review the primary ways you should go about finding a job in your field of interest.
12:15-12:45 Lunch will be provided
12:45-2:05 Resumes & Cover Letters: We'll provide an overview of do's and don'ts, help you articulate how your FoodCorps experience prepares you for positions and provide ample time for peer reviews.
2:05-2:15 Break
2:15-3:45 Effective Interviewing: This will be an interactive, skills-based session to help you articulate your skills and experiences in an interview setting.
3:45-3:55pm Break
3:55-4:45pm Building Networking Skills: We have some great local employers coming who want to meet YOU! We'll have some light refreshments and a time for you to network with one another and meet people from food-focused organizations all round DC.
4:45-5:00 Wrap up!
TO-DO'S
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11:15-11:30 Break
11:30-12:15 Job seeking and how to get the job that you want: We'll review the primary ways you should go about finding a job in your field of interest.
12:15-12:45 Lunch will be provided
12:45-2:05 Resumes & Cover Letters: We'll provide an overview of do's and don'ts, help you articulate how your FoodCorps experience prepares you for positions and provide ample time for peer reviews.
2:05-2:15 Break
2:15-3:45 Effective Interviewing: This will be an interactive, skills-based session to help you articulate your skills and experiences in an interview setting.
3:45-3:55pm Break
3:55-4:45pm Building Networking Skills: We have some great local employers coming who want to meet YOU! We'll have some light refreshments and a time for you to network with one another and meet people from food-focused organizations all round DC.
4:45-5:00 Wrap up!
TO-DO'S
Bring an updated copy of your resume: We will be doing peer reviews and you will need to have a copy of yours on hand in order to make that session useful to you.
Bring business cards if you have them.
Take the Strong Interest Inventory before Friday, May 4! (If you haven't already): The Strong Interest Inventory (SII) is a widely used career assessment that will help you discern between different careers based on the interests that you have, the fields you like to study, the activities and hobbies that you are most passionate about, the types of people you prefer to interact with, and personal characteristics that you most value. In order to take the test, follow these instructions.
Optional: Send us a copy of your resume ahead of time if you are willing to let us use it as an example that we can workshop together. I'd like to have at least 2 resumes from folks who are willing to have them shared with the group.
Food Allergies: If you have any major food allergies, please let us know! We will be providing vegetarian options. If you are vegan, gluten free, etc. please leave a comment on this event page.
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11:15-11:30 Break
11:30-12:15 Job seeking and how to get the job that you want: We'll review the primary ways you should go about finding a job in your field of interest.
12:15-12:45 Lunch will be provided
12:45-2:05 Resumes & Cover Letters: We'll provide an overview of do's and don'ts, help you articulate how your FoodCorps experience prepares you for positions and provide ample time for peer reviews.
2:05-2:15 Break
2:15-3:45 Effective Interviewing: This will be an interactive, skills-based session to help you articulate your skills and experiences in an interview setting.
3:45-3:55pm Break
3:55-4:45pm Building Networking Skills: We have some great local employers coming who want to meet YOU! We'll have some light refreshments and a time for you to network with one another and meet people from food-focused organizations all round DC.
4:45-5:00 Wrap up!
TO-DO'S
Bring an updated copy of your resume: We will be doing peer reviews and you will need to have a copy of yours on hand in order to make that session useful to you.
Bring business cards if you have them.
Take the Strong Interest Inventory before Friday, May 4! (If you haven't already): The Strong Interest Inventory (SII) is a widely used career assessment that will help you discern between different careers based on the interests that you have, the fields you like to study, the activities and hobbies that you are most passionate about, the types of people you prefer to interact with, and personal characteristics that you most value. In order to take the test, follow these instructions.
Optional: Send us a copy of your resume ahead of time if you are willing to let us use it as an example that we can workshop together. I'd like to have at least 2 resumes from folks who are willing to have them shared with the group.
Food Allergies: If you have any major food allergies, please let us know! We will be providing vegetarian options. If you are vegan, gluten free, etc. please leave a comment on this event page.
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