The Akron-Summit County Public Library is partnering with the Akron Beacon Journal/Ohio.com and Ohio.monster.com to sponsor the free program.
Topics include:
• Writing an effective cover letter and resume
• Preparing for the interview
• Using free resources to research job opportunities
• Exploring social media tools
• Identifying hot careers in Northeast Ohio
• Transitioning from one career to another
Speakers include Monster.com employment pro Doug Hardy. A certified job- and career-transition coach, Hardy has co-authored books and conducted numerous employment workshops. Additional featured speakers are Diana Miller, Career Navigation Group; Nicole Parch, certified career coach; Carin Rockind, Team NEO; Paul Magnus, Mature Services; Dana Beezley-Kwasnicka, Akron-Summit County Public Library; Laura George, of LHG Consulting, Inc.
One-on-one resume review services, conducted by human resources professionals, and resume production courses, conducted by the library’s computer trainers, will be offered throughout the event.
Metro bus and the city of Akron are providing free transportation and parking in the High/Market St. deck for the one-day event. Show a copy of this article or your resume when you board any Metro bus, and you will be provided free transportation to Main Library downtown, courtesy of Metro. If you drive your vehicle to the event, bring your parking ticket to the registration desk for a free parking validation sticker, courtesy of the city of Akron.
Space is limited. Register today at Ohio.monster.com.