Seven Steps in Conducting a Job Search Seminar

November 17, 6:00 p.m., Christ United Methodist Assembly Room, dinner included for the first 20 registrations...

In today's economy, a job search is challenging. Learn the most effective methods in conducting your job search in this difficult economy. Job Seekers has been utilizing proven techniques to assist hundreds of Job Seekers for more than two years. Register online now: www.mobilebayjobseekers.com/sevensteps.

Career Counseling Could Be The Answer In Job Search

by Sarah Skidmore, Associated Press

PORTLAND, Ore. — The tough economy has disrupted millions of workers' lives, putting many out of a job and exponentially increasing the workloads of many others. The uncertainty of it all can leave people wondering what to do next.An instructor, right, helps a woman at a career counseling session aimed at older unemployed people Jan. 18, 2011, at a high school gymnasium in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City. Photo: Chris Hondros, Getty Images

So when is it time to call in the pros?

Here are tips on what career counselors do and whether they can help you.

How it works:

Career coaches will guide you and can give unbiased career advice. They can provide assistance on a variety of issues from polishing a resume to navigating workplace conflicts and, most often, planning career changes.

The length of counseling and kinds of meetings you have will vary depending on your needs and your counselor's techniques. Someone seeking resume help could be done in one or two sessions, whereas someone making a major life transition could take much longer.

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"Career BootCamp" Teaches Fresh Ideas And Fundamentals

If you've logged any time in the military, you know service in the armed forces begins with boot camp.  It's a grueling process that toughens men and women into disciplined soldiers -- ready to defend our country. 

Finding employment in a difficult job market also requires discipline and an organized approach.  But unlike the military, you can't expect a drill sergeant to keep you in line.

Instead, we recommend you check out Mobile Bay Job Seekers' Career BootCamp.

This three-hour interactive seminar will get you out of your job seeking rut and give you a new perspective on how to market and brand your unique skills.

Gone are the days of searching the newspaper for jobs.  We'll teach you the job search fundamentals you really need to succeed in today's job market.

Be prepared to join in group discussions led by local human resource professionals.  They'll share the secrets of the hiring process from phone interview to salary negotiation and teach you the best way to present yourself to an employer.

Your mind will be swimming with fresh job seeking ideas.   We'll teach you networking strategies and show you how to use social media to reach potential employers.  

The entire seminar is an exercise in self-discovery guaranteed to motivate you and put your job search on track!

For more information or to sign up for Career Bootcamp, click here.

BayBears Holding Job Fair To Hire Game Day Workers

For the third consecutive year, the Mobile BayBears Professional Baseball Club will try to provide the Mobile Bay area with an economic boost. Job Seekers arrive at Hank Aaron Stadium in Mobile to take part in job fair held last year to hire game-day staff. This year's job fair will be held Saturday, March 19 from 10a.m. to 2p.m..

The BayBears will hold their Annual Job Fair at Hank Aaron Stadium on Saturday, March 12 from
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The BayBears will be hiring a plethora of game day staff for the upcoming baseball season. Positions available include food/beverage concessions, cooks, telesales, ticket takers, ticket office, ushers, grounds crew and internships.

The available openings with the BayBears are for seasonal game day and internship positions only.

No full-time positions will be offered during this year's job fair.

Over 1,500 people attended last year's event so the BayBears want job seekers to arrive as early as possible. They also say job seekers should expect some long waits.

For more information about the BayBears 2011 Job Fair at Hank Aaron Stadium, please contact Assistant General Manager of Baseball Operations John Hilliard at (251) 479-2327 (BEAR) or john@mobilebaybears.com.

Career Fair In Mobile!

Get your resume ready!  There will be a Career Fair at the Mobile Marriott, Thursday, March 17, from 10am to 2pm.  Top employers of Mobile will be looking for professionals in many different business related fields such as sales, management, human resources, and finance-just to name a few.  Admission is free.  Come dressed to impress and ready to interview.

Companies who plan to participate include the following:

• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Mediacom
• Waddell & Reed
• Sears Holding Corp.
• Alabama Dept. of Corrections
• Clear Channel Radio
• Alta Pointe Health Systems
• Strategic Restaurants
• Snelling Staffing
• The SSI Group
• Auto Zone
• Mobile Police Dept.
• Liberty National
• Grand Canyon University
• Ryla Corporation
• Fortis College
• Troy University

For directions call (251) 476-6400 or click on the Mobile Marriott link above.  This event is planned by Global Recruiting Solutions; and sponsored by Mobilejobs.com and Clear Channel Radio.

Mobile Bay Job Seekers will also be there so be sure to stop by and say hello.  See you there!