FOX 5 Jobs Survival Guide

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FOX 5 Jobs Survival Guide

Updated: Monday, 20 Jul 2009, 3:24 PM EDT
Published : Thursday, 12 Mar 2009, 7:03 AM EDT

FOX 5 Jobs Survival Guide is your online resource to help you in these tough economic times.

Take a look at our coverage from the Metro DC Diversity Job Fair from Tuesday, March 17, 2009.

DC / NOVA Diversity Employment Exposition

 
 


Long lines and hopes of employment is the reality for many workers who attended a job fair on Tuesday at Fed Ex Field. The line snaked around the courtyard and down the sidewalk, and inside there were plenty of opportunities to find real jobs. As FOX 5 Money reporter Melanie Alnwick explains, that's something that's hard to find in this economy.

 

If you suddenly find yourself out of a job after years, maybe decades, in one job or field, the thought of going for something different is probably pretty daunting. So how can you effectively expand the skills you already have to branch out into another field? Melanie Alnwick reports.

 

With all the talk of recession and layoffs, it's hard to believe there is anyone out there willing to hire new employees. But the jobs are out there if you know where to find them. FOX 5's Money Reporter Melanie Alnwick reports.

 

Finding employment on your own can be stressful and time consuming, though there are professionals who make a living at helping you find a job. FOX 5's Melanie Alnwick reports.

 

Shira Harrington.

 

Nailing that job interview begins with perfecting your resume. FOX 5's Melanie Alwnick reports.

 

Jeff LeBel from the EmploymentGuide.com.

 

Tom Kiernan from the Morgan Franklin Corp.

 

Cutting workers is a reality across the region and across the country. FOX 5 Money Reporter Melanie Alnwick shows you how to find the jobs that are still out there.

DC/NOVA Diversity Employment Expo -- Over 40 employers who seek candidates to fill positions in various industries with varied levels of experience hosted by EmploymentGuide.com, HealthCareerWeb.com, WiserWorker.com, and CareersInGear.com

 

EmploymentGuide.com -- EmploymentGuide.com® is the leading job board focused on hourly and skilled full-time and part-time jobs, from entry-level to mid-management employment opportunities.

 

WiserWorker.com -- The older worker is in demand. Find jobs for senior citizens, resume writing help, job fair listings, and more resources for the mature worker.

 

HealthCareerWeb.com -- Whether you are a recent graduate or have been a working professional in the health care field, HealthCareerWeb.com can assist your job search.

 

CareersInGear.com -- Find a variety of truck driving jobs including owner operator trucking careers, cdl driver opportunities, otr job postings and much more.

 

TheWallerCompany.com -- At The Waller Company, we strive to find the right candidates, wherever they may be, to fit the needs of our clients. That’s because we know that the best candidates are already working.

 

Comcast.com -- Comcast provides tremendous opportunity for individual growth within a truly dynamic atmosphere.

 

OptimismMatters.com -- To inspire, encourage, and help professionals discover the greatness in themselves; to help others break free from unrealistic expectations and find the fulfilled path.

 

TransitionGuides.com -- Dedicated to sustaining and strengthening nonprofits through better managed leadership transitions and related organizational development.

 

MorganFranklin.com -- MorganFranklin is a business and technology solutions company. We move fast to help clients convert high-stakes financial, operations and IT challenges into value and progress.

 


Job Info Resources:


Phone Bank Experts:

Nicky Jenkins, MBA
Success Coach/Consultant
www.optimismmatters.com
Phone: 404-260-0279; Fax: 678-550-9035


Melody Thomas-Scott
TransitionGuides
1751 Elton Road, Suite 204
Silver Spring, MD 20903
Office: (301) 439-6635
Fax: (301) 439-6638
Email: mthomasscott@transitionguides.com


Shira Harrington
Director, Professional Search
Positions Inc.
919 Eighteenth St. #230
Washington, DC 20006
202-659-9270 (ph)
202-659-9245 (fax)
EMAIL: sharrington@positionsincwdc.com
WEBSITES: www.linkedin.com/in/ShiraHarrington
Multigenerational Workforce Training: www.shiraharrington.com


Tom Kiernan
Recruiting Manager, MorganFranklin Corporation
1753 Pinnacle Dr., Suite 1200
McLean, VA 22102
T: 703.564.7525 EXT 247
www.morganfranklin.com/careers
EMAIL: Tom.Kiernan@morganfranklin.com

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