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This week, February 13-16 - LIVE ONLINE career training FREE from CareerDFW and CareerUSA.org Tuesday 2/13 1-2:15 pm Central - LinkedIn Tuesdays -"How to create a LinkedIn brand that tells your key contacts, who you are, what you do and how you help" with Terry Sullivan, MBA - NOTE: this event will not be recorded to view after the event. Wednesday 2/14 1-2:30 pm Central - Interviewing Wednesdays - The Practice Interview Team is meeting IN PERSON ONLY on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd 5th Wednesdays each month. Join the PIT Crew IN PERSON at CUMC, 3101 Coit Road (corner of Parker and Coit) in Plano, TX. Park in the north parking lot & follow the signs to N255. Our next online session will be on the 4th Wednesday of each month. Thursday 2/15 1-2:30 pm Central - Effective Resume Thursday - "Communicating Your Story Through Your Resume" with Andi Cook Friday 2/16 9:30-11:30 am Central - Join the North Dallas / Plano Career Focus Group for its weekly meeting IN-PERSON or online - "Technology Tips and Tricks to help make your job search and tech life more effective and fun." With Matt Keelan. This is a hands-on workshop, so please bring a fully charged laptop and smart phone. All of the above will be on Zoom and LIVE on the CareerDFW Facebook page at https://lnkd.in/ecpFQ_M and the sessions will be recorded (except where noted) and available for viewing on the CareerUSA YouTube channel https://lnkd.in/e9682CG  For Zoom links check out the calendar on www.CareerDFW.org.  https://lnkd.in/gdKvnxM If you would like to join our mailing list for upcoming FREE career workshops send an email to CareerUSA+subscribe@groups.io This week's Career Tip of the Week - "It’s Never Too Late: Changing Careers at Midlife" https://lnkd.in/e_YktQ9  #ONO #interviewing #resume #career #linkedin

"It’s Never Too Late: Changing Careers at Midlife" This week on www.CareerUSA.org and www.CareerDFW.org 2/11/24 CareerUSA.org Career Tip of the Week - "It’s Never Too Late: Changing Careers at Midlife" "A study by the American Institute for Economic Research (AIER) found that “In any given year, there are between one and two million older career changers.”" Read the entire career tip at https://lnkd.in/e_YktQ9 Join over 15,100 members of the CareerDFW LinkedIn Group and expand your network. https://lnkd.in/ejUMhnv Join the CareerUSA.org LinkedIn group. https://lnkd.in/eY_9e3w I just lost my job, What do I do now? - https://lnkd.in/gU-tkPy Volunteers like YOU help keep the site up-to-date. If something missing or needs updating...let us know at webmaster@careerdfw.org. CareerDFW & CareerUSA.org - "Giving you the tools to land your next great opportunity.™" CareerDFW is a 501(c)(3) Public Charity Non-Profit Organization. CareerUSA.org is a CareerDFW website. #ONO #career #careertransition #resumetips #jobsearch

This week, February 6-9 - LIVE ONLINE career training FREE from CareerDFW and CareerUSA.org Tuesday 2/6 1-2:15 pm Central - LinkedIn Tuesdays -"How to use LinkedIn for Job Hunting - Strategies That Get Results" with Locke Alderson. This workshop is designed to assist those attending participants in improving how they present themselves on LinkedIn and how to use LinkedIn to find more jobs. Wednesday 2/7 1-2:30 pm Central - Interviewing Wednesdays - The Practice Interview Team is meeting IN PERSON ONLY on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd 5th Wednesdays each month. Join the PIT Crew IN PERSON at CUMC, 3101 Coit Road (corner of Parker and Coit) in Plano, TX. Park in the north parking lot & follow the signs to N255. Our next online session will be on the 4th Wednesday of each month. Thursday 2/8 1-2:30 pm Central - Networking Thursday - "Networking" with Clayton Stockdall, Jr., MBA, - Leader of the Fort Worth Career Search Network Friday 2/9 9:30-11:30 am Central - Join the North Dallas / Plano Career Focus Group for its weekly meeting IN-PERSON or online - "Crystal Knows" with Patricia Basche - Understanding How to Use Crystal Knows for Your Job Search - "Personality data for everyone you meet" - In an AI-dominated world, human relationships matter more than ever... That's where Crystal comes in. All of the above will be on Zoom and LIVE on the CareerDFW Facebook page at https://lnkd.in/ecpFQ_M and the sessions will be recorded (except where noted) and available for viewing on the CareerUSA YouTube channel https://lnkd.in/e9682CG  For Zoom links check out the calendar on www.CareerDFW.org.  https://lnkd.in/gdKvnxM If you would like to join our mailing list for upcoming FREE career workshops send an email to CareerUSA+subscribe@groups.io This week's Career Tip of the Week - "How to Get All-Star Status on LinkedIn" https://lnkd.in/e_YktQ9  #ONO #interviewing #resume #career #linkedin

"How to Get All-Star Status on LinkedIn" This week on www.CareerUSA.org and www.CareerDFW.org 2/4/24 CareerUSA.org Career Tip of the Week - "How to Get All-Star Status on LinkedIn" "For the majority of people trying to get hired today, there will be no better tool to network, find jobs, and land a job than LinkedIn. The site is almost an industry standard for most careers, and as Twitter falls further into its own grave, LinkedIn has been swooping in to take its place. If you’re seeking a new job, there is an easy way to dramatically increase your chances of being seen by recruiters right now: LinkedIn’s all-star status." Read the entire career tip at https://lnkd.in/e_YktQ9 Join over 15,100 members of the CareerDFW LinkedIn Group and expand your network. https://lnkd.in/ejUMhnv Join the CareerUSA.org LinkedIn group. https://lnkd.in/eY_9e3w I just lost my job, What do I do now? - https://lnkd.in/gU-tkPy Volunteers like YOU help keep the site up-to-date. If something missing or needs updating...let us know at webmaster@careerdfw.org. CareerDFW & CareerUSA.org - "Giving you the tools to land your next great opportunity.™" CareerDFW is a 501(c)(3) Public Charity Non-Profit Organization. CareerUSA.org is a CareerDFW website. #ONO #career #careertransition #resumetips #jobsearch

This week, January 30 - February 2 - LIVE ONLINE career training FREE from CareerDFW and CareerUSA.org Tuesday 1/30 1-2:15 pm Central - LinkedIn Tuesdays -"LinkedIn From A Recruiters Eyes" with Kurt VandeMotter, a Retained Search Executive. Come learn about the LinkedIn Recruiter package. Kurt is trying to find and reach out to you. Listen to his tips. Wednesday 1/31 1-2:30 pm Central - Interviewing Wednesdays - The Practice Interview Team is meeting IN PERSON ONLY on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd 5th Wednesdays each month. Join the PIT Crew IN PERSON at CUMC, 3101 Coit Road (corner of Parker and Coit) in Plano, TX. Park in the north parking lot & follow the signs to N255. Our next online session will be on the 4th Wednesday of each month. Thursday 2/1 1-2:30 pm Central - Effective Resume Thursday - This is a two-part session. During the first part of the Webinar, we will share best practices for effective resumes. During the second part of the session, we will seek volunteers from the audience to share their current draft resume. Friday 2/2 9:30-11:30 am Central - Join the North Dallas / Plano Career Focus Group for its weekly meeting IN-PERSON or online - Open Forum - You have questions about your job search...ask us! All of the above will be on Zoom and LIVE on the CareerDFW Facebook page at https://lnkd.in/ecpFQ_M and the sessions will be recorded (except where noted) and available for viewing on the CareerUSA YouTube channel https://lnkd.in/e9682CG  For Zoom links check out the calendar on www.CareerDFW.org.  https://lnkd.in/gdKvnxM If you would like to join our mailing list for upcoming FREE career workshops send an email to CareerUSA+subscribe@groups.io This week's Career Tip of the Week - "Interview Tips: 10 Ways to Improve Interview Performance" https://lnkd.in/e_YktQ9  #ONO #interviewing #resume #career #linkedin

"Interview Tips: 10 Ways to Improve Interview Performance" This week on www.CareerUSA.org and www.CareerDFW.org 1/28/24 CareerUSA.org Career Tip of the Week - "Interview Tips: 10 Ways to Improve Interview Performance" "Even the smartest and most qualified job seekers need to prepare for their job interview. Why, you ask? Interview skills are learned, and there are no second chances to make a great first impression. These 10 interview tips will teach you how to answer interview questions and convince the hiring manager that you are the one for the job." Read the entire career tip at https://lnkd.in/e_YktQ9 Join over 15,100 members of the CareerDFW LinkedIn Group and expand your network. https://lnkd.in/ejUMhnv Join the CareerUSA.org LinkedIn group. https://lnkd.in/eY_9e3w I just lost my job, What do I do now? - https://lnkd.in/gU-tkPy Volunteers like YOU help keep the site up-to-date. If something missing or needs updating...let us know at webmaster@careerdfw.org. CareerDFW & CareerUSA.org - "Giving you the tools to land your next great opportunity.™" CareerDFW is a 501(c)(3) Public Charity Non-Profit Organization. CareerUSA.org is a CareerDFW website. #ONO #career #careertransition #resumetips #jobsearch

"Is lying during job interviews getting out of hand?" This week on www.CareerUSA.org and www.CareerDFW.org 1/21/24 CareerUSA.org Career Tip of the Week - "Is lying during job interviews getting out of hand?" "Most people aren’t totally honest when they answer questions like, “Why did you leave your previous role? “Where do you see yourself in five years?” and “Why do you want to work here?” during job interviews. In fact a whopping 80% of workers say they’ve lied in a job interview before, and 44% admitted to frequently lying, according to an August survey from ResumeLab from 1,900 respondents." Read the entire career tip at https://lnkd.in/e_YktQ9 Join over 15,000 members of the CareerDFW LinkedIn Group and expand your network. https://lnkd.in/ejUMhnv Join the CareerUSA.org LinkedIn group. https://lnkd.in/eY_9e3w I just lost my job, What do I do now? - https://lnkd.in/gU-tkPy If you would like to join our mailing list for upcoming FREE career workshops (and Zoom links) send an email to CareerUSA+subscribe@groups.io CareerDFW & CareerUSA.org - "Giving you the tools to land your next great opportunity.™" CareerDFW is a 501(c)(3) Public Charity Non-Profit Organization. CareerUSA.org is a CareerDFW website. #ONO #career #careertransition #resumetips #jobsearch

"Doing Informational Interviews the Right Way" This week on www.CareerUSA.org and www.CareerDFW.org 1/14/24 CareerUSA.org Career Tip of the Week - "Doing Informational Interviews the Right Way" "Informational interviews are casual meetings where you scope out potential jobs and learn activities in your industry. Depending on the connection, you may be able to get advice on your career path. The important thing about informational interviews is that you’re letting people know you’re on the job market and are looking for details to help you in your search." Read the entire career tip at https://lnkd.in/e_YktQ9 Join over 15,000 members of the CareerDFW LinkedIn Group and expand your network. https://lnkd.in/ejUMhnv Join the CareerUSA.org LinkedIn group. https://lnkd.in/eY_9e3w I just lost my job, What do I do now? - https://lnkd.in/gU-tkPy If you would like to join our mailing list for upcoming FREE career workshops (and Zoom links) send an email to CareerUSA+subscribe@groups.io CareerDFW & CareerUSA.org - "Giving you the tools to land your next great opportunity.™" CareerDFW is a 501(c)(3) Public Charity Non-Profit Organization. CareerUSA.org is a CareerDFW website. #ONO #career #careertransition #resumetips #jobsearch

This week, January 9-12 - LIVE ONLINE career training FREE from CareerDFW and CareerUSA.org Tuesday 1/9 1-2:15 pm Central - LinkedIn Tuesdays -"LinkedIn - Present Yourself Like a Pro" our speaker will be Jeff Morris, Founder of CareerDFW and CareerUSA.org Wednesday 1/10 1-2:30 pm Central - Interviewing Wednesdays - The Practice Interview Team is meeting IN PERSON ONLY this week. Join the PIT Crew IN PERSON at CUMC, 3101 Coit Road (corner of Parker and Coit) in Plano, TX. Park in the north parking lot & follow the signs to N255. There is NO online session today. Schedule your own free practice interview...go to www.DallasPITCrew.com for more information. Thursday 1/11 1-2:30 pm Central - Networking Thursday - "Networking to Net Work" with Locke Alderson Friday 1/12 9:30-11:30 am Central - Join the North Dallas / Plano Career Focus Group for its weekly meeting IN-PERSON or online - "How to Stay Positive During Your Job Search" with Lorraine Friedman, Certified Professional Executive Coach, CPEC All of the above will be on Zoom and LIVE on the CareerDFW Facebook page at https://lnkd.in/ecpFQ_M and the sessions will be recorded (except where noted) and available for viewing on the CareerUSA YouTube channel https://lnkd.in/e9682CG  For Zoom links check out the calendar on www.CareerDFW.org.  https://lnkd.in/gdKvnxM If you would like to join our mailing list for upcoming FREE career workshops send an email to CareerUSA+subscribe@groups.io This week's Career Tip of the Week - "How to Avoid Being Ghosted By Recruiters" https://lnkd.in/e_YktQ9  #ONO #interviewing #resume #career #linkedin

"How to Avoid Being Ghosted By Recruiters" This week on www.CareerUSA.org and www.CareerDFW.org 1/7/24 CareerUSA.org Career Tip of the Week - "How to Avoid Being Ghosted By Recruiters" "According to numerous surveys, job applicants are increasingly being “ghosted” by employers—meaning that after some initial engagement with a recruiter or even an interview, employers cut off communication, leaving applicants unsure of their status." Read the entire career tip at https://lnkd.in/e_YktQ9 Join over 15,000 members of the CareerDFW LinkedIn Group and expand your network. https://lnkd.in/ejUMhnv Join the CareerUSA.org LinkedIn group. https://lnkd.in/eY_9e3w I just lost my job, What do I do now? - https://lnkd.in/gU-tkPy If you would like to join our mailing list for upcoming FREE career workshops (and Zoom links) send an email to CareerUSA+subscribe@groups.io CareerDFW & CareerUSA.org - "Giving you the tools to land your next great opportunity.™" CareerDFW is a 501(c)(3) Public Charity Non-Profit Organization. CareerUSA.org is a CareerDFW website. #ONO #career #careertransition #resumetips #jobsearch