CareerGenius

Are you in the 55% of Americans who are happy with their job? Do you want to be?

2012-01-04T18:15:00.002-05:00

According to a CBS News article:
"Even Americans who are lucky enough to have work in this economy are becoming more unhappy with their jobs, according to a...survey that found only 45 percent of Americans are satisfied with their work".

"That was the lowest level ever recorded by the Conference Board research group in more than 22 years of studying the issue".

To get started with your career plan, please contact us to talk further about our career counseling services. Visit us at www.dccareerservices.com

We wish you the best of luck in 2012!
-Melissa and Susanne

NEW WORKSHOP The Road Back to Work Tuesday, December 6, 2011 2pm - 4pm

2011-11-06T14:39:00.000-05:00

The Road Back to Work
WHEN:Tuesday, December 6, 2011, 2pm - 4pm
WHERE: 12320 Parklawn Drive
Rockville, MD 20852
FEE: $25/Workshop
WHAT: Do you want to get back into the world of work but can't figure out the first step? Unsure how to market yourself to potential employers? The Road Back to Work is designed to answer these questions and more. You will learn:

How to identify your skills.
How to market yourself to today's employers.
How to create a workable career plan.

Registration is EASY but space is limited and pre-registration is essential. Sign up today!
Please contact: Ellen 301.255.4215 or
http://www.accessjca.org/article.php?id=89
Sign up form: http://www.accessjca.org/site/1/docs/Road%20Back%20To%20Work.pdf

October Interactive Career Workshops with Jewish Council for the Aging (JCA), Rockville, MD

2011-09-08T15:43:00.000-04:00

Washington Career Services (WCS) in conjunction with Jewish Council for the Aging (JCA) present two interactive and dynamic workshops:

Social Networking 101
WHEN: Tuesday, October 4, 2011, 10am - 12pm
WHERE: 12320 Parklawn Drive, Rockville, MD 20852
FEE: $30/Workshop
WHAT: Have you ever wondered how LinkedIn and Twitter can help you
find employment? This interactive workshop is designed for the inexperienced
social networker. You will learn:
• How to use LinkedIn, Twitter, and blogs to connect with professional
contacts.
• Ways to research companies in order to find employment.
• Networking profile “dos and don’ts."
• How to develop a personal marketing strategy.

Registration is EASY but space is limited. PRE-REGISTRATION IS ESSENTIAL
Sign Up Today! http://www.accessjca.org/site/1/docs/Ellen%27s%20Workshops.pdf
For more information: Contact Ellen @ 301.255.4215

The Road Back to Work
WHEN: Tuesday, October 25, 2011, 10am - 12pm
WHERE: 12320 Parklawn Drive, Rockville, MD 20852
FEE: $30/Workshop
WHAT: Do you want to get back into the world of work but can’t figure out
the first step? Unsure how to market yourself to potential employers? The
Road Back to Work is designed to answer these questions and more. You
will learn:
• How to identify your skills.
• How to market yourself to today’s employers.
• How to create a workable career plan.

Registration is EASY but space is limited. PRE-REGISTRATION IS ESSENTIAL
Sign Up Today! http://www.accessjca.org/site/1/docs/Ellen%27s%20Workshops.pdf
For more information: Contact Ellen @ 301.255.4215

Free Career/Job Hunting Workshops from Washington Career Services@MCPL 12 Free Job Hunting Strategies Classes IN AUGUST/SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER

2011-07-28T17:17:00.003-04:00

REGISTRATION REQUIRED
HOW TO REGISTER: Registration for these workshops is online only at the library website,http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/content/libraries/index.asp

Click on the Calendar of Events. Choose Business under the type of program.
http://host.evanced.info/montgomerycountymd/evanced/eventcalendar.asp?ag=&et=&kw=job&lib=ALL&nd=90
Click on the program name and fill in the required information to register. Registration is required. Workshops will begin promptly as scheduled.

Aug 13, 11 - 1 pm, Twinbrook High Impact Resumes
Aug 15, 11am -1 pm - Long Branch - Effective Strategies for the Internet Job Search
Aug 18, 11am - 1pm, Germantown - Effective Strategies for the Internet Job Search
Aug 20, 11am - 1pm, Twinbrook - Interviewing for Success/Salary Negotiation
Aug 22, 11am - 1pm, Long Branch - Interviewing for Success/Salary Negotiation
Aug 25, 11am -1 pm, Germantown - Effective Networking
Aug 29, 11am - 1pm, Long Branch - High Impact Resumes
Sept 12, 11am - 1pm, Germantown - High Impact Resumes
Sept 15, 11am - 1 pm, Germantown Effective Strategies for the Internet Job Search
Sept 17, 11am - 1pm, Wheaton - High Impact Resumes
Sept 24, 11am -1 pm, Wheaton - Interviewing for Success/Salary Negotiation
October 1, 11m - 1pm, Wheaton - Effective Networking

Free JUNE Career/Job Hunting Workshops from Washington Career Services@MCPL

2011-05-26T15:00:00.004-04:00

11 Free Job Hunting Strategies Classes IN JUNE
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
HOW TO REGISTER: Registration for these workshops is online only at the library website, www.montgomerycountymd.gov/library

Click on the Calendar of Events. Choose Business under the type of program.

Click on the program name and fill in the required information to register. Registration is required. Workshops will begin promptly as scheduled.

High Impact Resumes
Date: 6/4/2011
Start Time: 11:00 AM
Description:Learn how to write a resume which will best suit your skills and experience. Resume formats, electronic resumes and letters, cover letters, and references will be presented in this two hour workshop. Registration is required.
Library: Wheaton
Online Registration Ends: 6/4/2011 at 12:00 AM

Interviewing for Success
Date: 6/6/2011
Start Time: 11:00 AM
Description:Each interview provides a unique opportunity to determine whether there is a match between you and the employer. Workshop will include: interview preparation, creating a positive impression, building rapport, interview follow-up strategies, and discussion of interview types. Registration is required.
Registration Ends: 6/6/2011 at 12:00 AM

High Impact Resumes
Date: 6/8/2011
Start Time: 11:00 AM
Description:Learn how to write a resume which will best suit your skills and experience. Resume formats, electronic resumes and letters, cover letters, and references will be presented in this two hour workshop. Registration is required.
Library: Twinbrook
Registration Ends: 6/8/2011 at 12:00 AM

Interviewing for Success
Date: 6/11/2011
Start Time: 11:00 AM
Description:Each interview provides a unique opportunity to determine whether there is a match between you and the employer. Workshop will include: interview preparation, creating a positive impression, building rapport, interview follow-up strategies, and discussion of interview types. Registration is required.
Library: Wheaton
Registration Ends: 6/11/2011 at 12:00 AM

High Impact Resumes
Date: 6/14/2011
Start Time: 11:00 AM
Description:Learn how to write a resume which will best suit your skills and experience. Resume formats, electronic resumes and letters, cover letters, and references will be presented in this two hour workshop. Registration is required.
Library: Silver Spring
Registration Ends: 6/14/2011 at 12:00 AM

Interviewing for Success
Date: 6/16/2011
Start Time: 11:00 AM
Description:Each interview provides a unique opportunity to determine whether there is a match between you and the employer. Workshop will include: interview preparation, creating a positive impression, building rapport, interview follow-up strategies, and discussion of interview types. Registration is required.
Library: Silver Spring
Registration Ends: 6/16/2011 at 12:00 AM

High Impact Resumes
Date: 6/18/2011
Start Time: 11:00 AM
Description:Learn how to write a resume which will best suit your skills and experience. Resume formats, electronic resumes and letters, cover letters, and references will be presented in this two hour workshop. Registration is required.
Library: Wheaton
Registration Ends: 6/18/2011 at 12:00 AM

Interviewing for Success
Date: 6/22/2011
Start Time: 11:00 AM
Description: Each interview provides a unique opportunity to determine whether there is a match between you and the employer. Workshop will include: interview preparation, creating a positive impression, building rapport, interview follow-up strategies, and discussion of interview types. Registration is required.
Library: Twinbrook
Registration Ends: 6/22/2011 at 12:00 AM

High Impact Resumes
Date: 6/25/2011
Start Time: 11:00 AM
Description: Learn how to write a resume which will best suit your skills and experience. Resume formats, electronic resumes and letters, cover letters, and references will be presented in this two hour workshop. Registration is required.
Library: Twinbrook
Registration Ends: 6/25/2011 at 12:00 AM

High Impact Resumes
Date: 6/28/2011
Start Time: 11:00 AM
Description: Learn how to write a resume which will best suit your skills and experience. Resume formats, electronic resumes and letters, cover letters, and references will be presented in this two hour workshop. Registration is required.
Library: Silver Spring
Registration Ends: 6/28/2011 at 12:00 AM

Interviewing for Success
Date: 6/30/2011
Start Time: 11:00 AM
Description: Each interview provides a unique opportunity to determine whether there is a match between you and the employer. Workshop will include: interview preparation, creating a positive impression, building rapport, interview follow-up strategies, and discussion of interview types. Registration is required.
Library: Silver Spring
Registration Ends: 6/30/2011 at 12:00 AM

Free Career/Job Hunting Workshops from Washington Career Services@MCPL

2011-02-25T14:51:00.000-05:00

INTERVIEWING FOR SUCCESS PRESENTED AT THE PUBLIC LIBRARIES
Saturday, March 5, 2011, 11:00AM - 1:00PM
Tuesday, March 8, 2011, 11:00AM - 1:00PM

1 session. Please arrive 15 minutes early to sign in before the workshop.

HOW TO REGISTER: Registration for these workshops is online only at the library website, www.montgomerycountymd.gov/library.

Click on the Calendar of Events. Choose Business under the type of program.

Click on the program name and fill in the required information to register. Registration is required. Workshops will begin promptly as scheduled.

NOTE LOCATIONS:
Wheaton Library - Saturday, March 5
Silver Spring Library - Tuesday, March 8

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:

“Success always comes when preparation meets opportunity.”

Each interview provides a unique opportunity to determine whether there is a match between you and the employer.

This workshop will include:

* interview preparation
* creating a positive impression
* building rapport
* interview follow-up strategies
* discussion of interview types

Presenter(s)
Melissa S. Fireman MCDP

HIGH IMPACT RESUMES PRESENTED AT THE PUBLIC LIBRARIES
Thursday, March 10, 2011, 11:00AM - 1:00PM
Saturday, March 12, 2011, 11:00AM - 1:00PM
Tuesday, March 22, 2011, 11:00AM - 1:00PM

1 session. Please arrive 15 minutes early to sign in before the workshop.

HOW TO REGISTER: Registration for these workshops is online only at the library website, http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/content/libraries/index.asp

Click on the Calendar of Events. Choose Business under the type of program.

Click on the program name and fill in the required information to register. Registration is required. Workshops will begin promptly as scheduled.

NOTE LOCATIONS:
Silver Spring Library - Thursday, March 10
Wheaton Library - Saturday, March 12
Aspen Hill Library - Tuesday March 22

TOPICS COVERED:

Learn how to write a resume which will best suit your skills and experience.

Topics covered are:

* resumes formats
* electronic resumes and letters
* cover letters
* references

Presenter(s)
Melissa S. Fireman MCDP

EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES FOR THE INTERNET JOB SEARCH PRESENTED AT THE PUBLIC LIBRARIES
Thursday March 24, 2011 11:00AM - 1:00PM
Wednesday, April 13, 2011, 11:00AM - 1:00PM

1 session. Please arrive 15 minutes early to sign in before the workshop.

HOW TO REGISTER: Registration for these workshops is online only at the library website, http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/content/libraries/index.asp

Click on the Calendar of Events. Choose Business under the type of program.

Click on the program name and fill in the required information to register. Registration is required. Workshops will begin promptly as scheduled.

Learn how to use the Internet to research companies, identify openings, make contacts, and post your resume. Make the internet work for your job search, without wasting time in cyberspace!

NOTE LOCATION
Germantown Library - Thursday March 24
Long Branch Library - Wednesday, April 13

Presenter(s)
Melissa S. Fireman MCDP

College by the Numbers

2010-09-22T14:15:00.000-04:00

College by the Numbers: Is a Degree Worth It? - It's Your Money - TIME.com

2010-08-27T14:59:00.000-04:00

Job Market Is Great If You Have A Security Clearance : The Two-Way : NPR

2010-07-29T20:18:00.000-04:00

Unemployment is hard on your health - MarketWatch

Prep Now for a Career Change Later

2010-07-15T15:36:00.000-04:00

Great article regarding career transitions 9 Ways to Prep Now for a Career Change Later - On Careers (usnews.com)

2010-06-30T11:40:00.000-04:00

12 Bad Habits That Can Actually Help Your Career

G.I. Jobs 2010 Top 100 Military Friendly Employers®

2010-06-29T12:28:00.000-04:00

The Top 100 Military Friendly Employers® list in a PDF
http://www.gijobs.com/uploadedFiles/site_components/2010_Top100_Military_Friendly_Employers.pdf

2010-06-15T15:05:00.001-04:00

Look for a career, not a job - latimes.com

2010-06-09T18:30:00.001-04:00

Best Cities 2010: Washington, D.C. - Kiplinger

Career Resources

2010-06-09T12:34:00.000-04:00

Top 10 places to look for jobs and internships | News In Brief | Marketplace from American Public Media

Be aware of your worth:

2010-06-07T19:58:00.000-04:00

Employers Lowballing New Hires - WSJ.com

2010-06-02T19:52:00.000-04:00

Public Service Career and Internship Fair
July 14 from 3:00-7:00 p.m. at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C. Admission is FREE!

2010-06-02T08:47:00.002-04:00

"There are no shortcuts to any place worth going."
– Beverly Sills

Practical Career Info

2010-06-02T08:46:00.000-04:00

The View From A Career Counselor - The Daily Dish | By Andrew Sullivan

2010-05-26T21:36:00.000-04:00

What Will Be the Hot Jobs of 2018? - WSJ.com

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Build on research of successful career counseling programs

2010-05-25T10:34:00.000-04:00

Moving From Short-Term Jobs to Long-Term Skills

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2010-05-21T12:13:00.000-04:00

Graduates See Increased Job Opportunities | The Hoya

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Inspirational Quote:

2010-05-19T12:59:00.000-04:00

"We must dare to think "unthinkable" thoughts. We must learn to explore all the options and possibilities that confront us in a complex and rapidly changing world."
– James William Fulbright

2010-05-05T11:08:00.000-04:00

Career counseling goes global in Silicon Valley

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2010-05-03T19:30:00.000-04:00

D.C. ranked among top cities for recent grads | Washington Examiner

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"Jobs per unemployed person are most plentiful in Washington, D.C."

2010-04-25T22:46:00.000-04:00

The Search - Some Rays of Hope for Job Hunters - NYTimes.com

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2010-04-22T10:42:00.000-04:00

Use Twitter To Find A Job - Forbes.com

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Women for Hire Career Expo/Job Fair in Washington, DC this Thursday 4.22@10am-2pm

2010-04-20T19:04:00.000-04:00

http://www.womenforhire.com/career_expos/spring_2010/washington_dc
Partial Employer List:

Accenture
AMC Theatres
Arise Virtual Solutions
Bed Bath & Beyond
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association
CALIBRE
Cox Communications
Defense Energy Support Center
Defense Intelligence Agency
DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management
Federal Housing Finance Agency
Freddie Mac
Frito-Lay
IBM
Lockheed Martin
Lowe's Companies
MetLife
Millennium Engineering and Integration
MonaVie
NCI Information Systems
New York Life
Oracle
Raytheon
SMS Data Products Group
SPAWAR
Stella & Dot
Strategic Funding Source
Stream Cosmetics
Transportation Security Administration
U.S. Customs & Border Protection
U.S. Department of Labor
U.S. Secret Service
Unisys Corporation
United States Park Police
Verizon Wireless
Walmart
Waste Management
WilmerHale
World Wildlife Fund

Career Services in the news

2010-04-15T19:25:00.000-04:00

Consider a School's Career Services Before Applying - US News and World Report

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2010-04-12T19:36:00.000-04:00

Express Night Out | Getting Ahead | Pay a Conference a Call: Making Connections at Industry Gatherings

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2010-04-08T00:59:00.002-04:00

Places to Donate Old Suits - WSJ.com

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Keep Your Edge

2010-03-19T19:33:00.000-04:00

4 Ways to Be the ONLY One in Your Field Getting Work : CAREEREALISM: Because EVERY Job is Temporary

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2010-03-17T16:33:00.000-04:00

AARP Launches Massive Job Fair Project For Older Unemployed

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Be the ball!

2010-03-16T16:46:00.000-04:00

You Are In Control--Scary, Right? - Forbes.com

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Great Information From Mashable

2010-03-09T11:00:00.001-05:00

How Job Seekers Are Using Social Media for Real Results

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Cities Where The Recession Is Easing- Forbes.com

2010-03-03T11:04:00.002-05:00

List:1. (tie)Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, D.C.-Va.-Md.-W.Va.

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Helpful Information and Exercises: Find Your Strongest Life

2010-02-22T12:45:00.000-05:00

Marcus Buckingham's Strong Life Plans - Oprah.com

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How to become an independent consultant - Feb. 19, 2010

2010-02-20T09:39:00.001-05:00

How to become an independent consultant - Feb. 19, 2010

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LinkedIn Quick Tip: How to Reorder Your Profile Sections - CIO.com - Business Technology Leadership

2010-02-09T15:43:00.000-05:00

LinkedIn Quick Tip: How to Reorder Your Profile Sections - CIO.com - Business Technology Leadership

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Online Job Demand Up 255,000 in December, The Conference Board Reports -- NEW YORK, Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ --

2010-01-07T10:10:00.000-05:00

Online Job Demand Up 255,000 in December, The Conference Board Reports -- NEW YORK, Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ --

10 Benefits of Positive Risk-Taking

2009-12-02T12:33:00.000-05:00

10 Benefits of Positive Risk-Taking

Minute Mentoring: Ask D.C.'s powerful women anything, but make it snappy

2009-11-30T21:38:00.000-05:00

By Mary Jordan
November 21, 2009

Avoid These Interview Killers

2009-11-17T19:10:00.000-05:00

By DIANA MIDDLETON, Wall Street Journal NOVEMBER 14, 2009

For job seekers, it's still dress to impress

2009-11-15T20:09:00.000-05:00

By Susan Kreimer
Special to The Washington Post
Sunday, November 15, 2009

Washington Career Services in The Washington Post

Government Jobs You Should Apply For Now

2009-11-12T20:57:00.002-05:00

by Susan Adams at Forbes.com: Careers news and reports

America's Highest-Paying White-Collar Jobs

2009-10-29T13:36:00.002-04:00

by Klaus Kneale

10 Ways to Get Fired For Building Your Personal Brand

2009-10-29T12:43:00.001-04:00

By: Dan Schawbel on October 2009

New Study Reveals Secrets to Finding a Job - The Inside Job (usnews.com)

2009-10-02T16:51:00.001-04:00

New Study Reveals Secrets to Finding a Job - The Inside Job (usnews.com)

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Washington, D.C.- highest proportion of advanced-degree holders at 26.7%

2009-09-23T10:33:00.002-04:00

Highly educated Americans were concentrated in the Northeast, the survey showed. Washington, D.C., had the highest proportion of advanced-degree holders at 26.7%. Far more D.C. residents had finished college than in any state.

Washington DC has lowest unemployment in the country

2009-08-25T12:33:00.002-04:00

"Washington D.C., the city with the lowest levels, has six job listings for every unemployed worker."

Most lucrative college degrees

2009-08-06T11:59:00.003-04:00

Hint: Grab a pencil, calculator, protractor ... or a drill. Engineering majors snag most of the top spots.
By Julianne Pepitone, CNNMoney.com contributing writer
July 24, 2009

Thought provoking career and life comment

2009-07-30T09:11:00.002-04:00

"You can choose what you do; you can't choose what you LIKE to do."
by Gretchen Rubin
She is writing a book called: THE HAPPINESS PROJECT
Here is a link to her blog: http://www.happiness-project.com/happiness_project/
Good stuff!!

Best And Worst Cities For High-Paying Jobs

2009-07-22T12:09:00.001-04:00

By Joel Kotkin (Forbes)
D.C. metro area is just one place where high-wage employment is still on the rise.

High Demand Federal Jobs

2009-07-16T23:47:00.002-04:00

Contracts Specialist
Grants Management Specialist
Information Technology Specialist
Engineer
Nurse
Medical Officer
Auditor - Accountant
Financial Analyst
Criminal Investigator
Office Assistant-Clerk
Human Resources Specialist
Claims Examiner
Intelligence Analyst

Source: OPM USAJOBS Info Center 2009

Is It Time to Leave your Job?

2009-07-15T10:53:00.000-04:00

By Maura Pallera, Salary.com

resumebucket cool new tool!!

2009-07-07T02:40:00.000-04:00

ResumeBucket is the simple way to get your resume online!

Businessweek reports on Jobs: Top Cities for New College Grads

2009-07-01T15:40:00.000-04:00

July Workshops

2009-06-23T12:17:00.003-04:00

Join us for our upcoming seminar:

The Road Back to Work
When: Wednesday, July 29th, 6:15-8:15pm
Where: Walter Reed Community Center, 2909 16th Street S., Arlington, VA 22204
Cost: $45 – pre-registration only

If you have been out of the workforce for an extended period of time, this seminar will help you to understand the current job market and steps you can take to help you become a competitive job seeker.

You will learn to identify your skills, market yourself to today’s employers, and create a workable career plan. Opportunities for training, volunteer work, and temporary employment as roads back to work will be discussed.

To register for the workshop, please contact Susanne Maurer at Susanne@washingtoncareerservices.com or 703-725-5068 or click here to get to our home page: www.dccareerservices.com

Fortune names D.C. area’s best companies to work for

2009-06-23T12:15:00.001-04:00

by Leticia Maldonado, DC Workplace Examiner

Financial Careers Come at a Cost to Families

2009-05-27T10:36:00.001-04:00

Economic Scene
Financial Careers Come at a Cost to Families
By DAVID LEONHARDT
Published: May 27, 2009
Among elite white-collar fields, finance appears to be hardest for achieving a balance between work and family.

June Workshop

2009-05-20T13:26:00.002-04:00

Washington DC a Job Haven for New Graduates - according to the Examiner

2009-05-20T13:22:00.002-04:00

Great information from WSJ

2009-05-07T17:24:00.000-04:00

Connections are one key strategy for your search!

2009-04-30T11:29:00.000-04:00

April Workshop

2009-04-15T15:17:00.002-04:00

PC Magazine Ranks the "Best Job Search Web Sites"

2009-04-15T11:05:00.001-04:00

Good news!! D.C. and New York are magnets for tech jobs

2009-03-12T21:33:00.000-04:00

Why hire a career counselor? examiner.com

2009-02-22T22:45:00.000-05:00

GEICO Has Good News for Job Hunters; They're Hiring

2009-01-27T00:14:00.004-05:00

PRESS RELEASE from www.marketwatch.com
http://careers.geico.com/

Jobs That Obama's Stimulus Program Will Create

2009-01-22T22:14:00.000-05:00

Current Forbes.com: Leadership News

Jobs That Obama's Stimulus Program Will Create
Tara Weiss
Thu, 15 Jan 2009
They'll mostly fall within five main areas and 22 specific job titles.

Good news for DC job market!

2009-01-15T10:38:00.001-05:00

According to CNNMoney/Fortune Magazine:
TheLadders.com researchers looked at metropolitan areas around the U.S. and found that out-of-work executives have the best chance of getting a new job in Washington, D.C., and San Francisco, two cities where the ratio of candidates to openings is lowest (3-to-1). Click on link for full article.

January Workshops

2009-01-14T20:21:00.003-05:00

Growth Industries for 2009

2009-01-14T20:12:00.002-05:00

According to yahoo.com, there are eight industries that will show the most growth in 2009:

1. Industry: Home Health Care Services

Occupations: Registered nurses, health aids, nursing and physical therapists.

Where the jobs are: Private agencies, residential care facilities, family services, private households.

2. Industry: Software Publishers

Occupations: Developers, system administrators, project manager, analysts.

Where the jobs are: Telecommunication companies, banks, hospitals, major retailers, transportation and freight companies.

3. Industry: Management, Scientific and Technical Consulting

Occupations: Sales, marketing, financial services, software engineers, program managers.

Where the jobs are: Bio-tech firms, pharmaceutical companies, manufacturers, call centers.

4. Industry: Residential Care

Occupations: Nursing assistants, physical therapy assistants, occupational therapy assistants, private nurses.

Where the jobs are: Private hospitals, private agencies, outpatient care centers.

5. Industry: Facilities Support Services

Occupations: Property managers, building coordinators, administrative personnel.

Where the jobs are: Asset management companies, government, commercial developers, real- estate firms, hotels, universities, hospitals.

6. Industry: Employment Services

Occupations: Recruiters, human resource managers, benefits administrators.

Where the jobs are: Placement firms, professional employer organizations, major corporations, hospitals, universities.

7. Industry: Independent Artists, Writers and Performers

Occupations: Graphic design, photography, copywriting, website design, musical performers, dancers, actors.

Where the jobs are: Restaurants, night clubs, casinos, newspapers, advertising agencies, theaters, television stations, cable networks, private agents.

8. Industry: Office Administration

Occupations: Office manager, administrative assistants, paralegals, legal assistants.

Where the jobs are: Financial institutions, government, law firms, corporations, non-profit organizations.

12 things you need to get hired or promoted by the KCStar

2008-12-14T22:40:00.000-05:00

Businessweek's List of Best Places to Launch a Career 2008

2008-12-11T17:00:00.001-05:00

December Workshops

2008-11-27T11:46:00.008-05:00

September and October Workshops

2008-09-16T14:13:00.002-04:00

Washington Career Services Presenting @
Montgomery County Commission for Women Counseling & Career Center
401 North Washington Street, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850-1703
PHONE: 240-777-8300 | TTY: 301-279-1034 | FAX: 301-279-1318
Email: cfw@montgomerycountymd.gov
http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/apps/CFWworkshop/index.cfm
fees vary for each workshop please check the cfw website

PROBLEM SOLVING TECHNIQUES FOR THE WORKPLACE
Tuesday, September 16, 2008, 6:30PM - 8:30PM
1 session. Please arrive 15 minutes early to sign in before the workshop.

Many people face difficulties at work that impact their job performance and career advancement.
In this workshop, we will address:

* our values and the values of our employer
* techniques to break through fear and negative belief barriers
* creative strategies to resolve workplace conflicts
* managing change at work

Registration fee: $20.00

THE ROAD BACK TO WORK
Friday, October 3, 2008, 10:00AM - 12:00PM
1 session. Please arrive 15 minutes early to sign in before the workshop.

If you have been out of the workforce for extended period of time, this seminar will help you to understand the current job market and steps you can take to help you become a competitive job seeker.

You will learn to identify your skills, market yourself to today’s employeers, and create a workable career plan. Opportunities for training, volunteer work, and temporary employment as roads back to work will be discussed.

Registration fee: $20.00

MYERS-BRIGGS TYPE INDICATOR
Tuesday, October 14, 2008, 6:00PM - 9:00PM

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is the most trusted and widely used assessment for learning about personality characteristics.

This powerful tool can help you to improve work and personal relationships by understanding how your preferences impact your career and personal life. You will also identify your own unique personality type and become aware of how different personality types relate to each other.

Registration fee: $50.00

INTERVIEWING FOR SUCCESS
Wednesday, October 29, 2008, 6:30PM - 8:30PM
1 session. Please arrive 15 minutes early to sign in before the workshop.

“Success always comes when preparation meets opportunity.”

Each interview provides a unique opportunity to determine whether there is a match between you and the employer.

This workshop will include:

* interview preparation
* creating a positive impression
* building rapport
* interview follow-up strategies
* discussion of interview types

Registration fee: $20.00

Getting Back In The Groove

2008-08-04T20:57:00.001-04:00

by Carrie Smoot
Featuring Melissa Fireman - Co-Founder Washington Career Services

August Workshops

2008-08-04T20:47:00.004-04:00

How to Field an Interview Curveball

2008-07-13T15:39:00.001-04:00

by Vicki Elmer
featuring Melissa Fireman - Co Founder Washington Career Service

Many people starting over -- again

2008-06-23T23:33:00.002-04:00

Melissa Fireman - Co Founder Washington Career Service

Experts Offer Advice For Dealing With Tough Job Market

2008-06-17T22:33:00.003-04:00

The Stress Survival Guide
Susanne Maurer - Co Founder Washington Career Service on NBC 4

NBC News - Workers Turn Passions Into Second Jobs by Jane Watrel

2008-05-08T01:12:00.005-04:00

Melissa Fireman - Co Founder Washington Career Service on NBC 4

June/July Workshops

2008-03-26T11:13:00.009-04:00

Washington Career Services Presenting @
Montgomery County Commission for Women Counseling & Career Center
401 North Washington Street, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850-1703
PHONE: 240-777-8300 | TTY: 301-279-1034 | FAX: 301-279-1318
Email: cfw@montgomerycountymd.gov
http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/apps/CFWworkshop/index.cfm
fees vary for each workshop please check the cfw website

MYERS-BRIGGS TYPE INDICATOR (Evening Class Option)
Wednesday, June 18, 2008, 6:00PM - 9:00PM

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is the most trusted and widely used assessment for learning about personality characteristics.

This powerful tool can help you to improve work and personal relationships by understanding how your preferences impact your career and personal life. You will also identify your own unique personality type and become aware of how different personality types relate to each other.

Registration fee: $48.00

July
MYERS-BRIGGS TYPE INDICATOR (Day Class Option)
Friday, July 18, 2008, 10:00AM - 1:00PM
Please arrive 15 minutes early to sign in before the workshop.

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is the most trusted and widely used assessment for learning about personality characteristics.

This powerful tool can help you to improve work and personal relationships by understanding how your preferences impact your career and personal life. You will also identify your own unique personality type and become aware of how different personality types relate to each other.

Registration fee: $48.00

TAKE CHARGE: MANAGE YOUR CAREER WITH POWER
Tuesday, July 29, 2008, 7:00PM - 8:45PM
1 session. Please arrive 15 minutes early to sign in before the workshop.

This one-day course encourages you to take charge of your life and career by learning how to eliminate conflicts through the power of conscious choice. Through discussion, role-playing and exercises, this workshop is designed to empower the individual to make choices based on the values of ownership, cooperation, relationship building, responsibility, managing up and problem solving. The result is high productivity, open communication, and the ability to make decisions that benefit both the organization and the individual.

Registration fee: $20.00

Presenter(s)

Melissa S. Fireman MCDP is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Washington Career Services, a career management firm specializing in organizational and career consulting for individuals, academia, and industry. She has 15 years experience in business, recruiting, training and career development. Melissa was formerly the Human Resources Manager for Staffing and Development at Time Life Inc. (division of Time Warner). She created a variety of managed programs including the Time Life employee development-training program, as well as innovative talent acquisition and retention initiatives. Later, she worked as the Employer Relations Representative/Career Consultant for The George Washington University Career Center, where she developed relationships with employers from the private, public and government sectors. Melissa earned her MS in Organizational/Clinical Counseling at Johns Hopkins University and obtained her BA in Sociology and Business from the University of Maryland, College Park. Melissa has been featured in the Washington Post, the Boston Globe and The Quarterlifer's Companion: How To Get On The Right Career Path, Control Your Finances, And Find The Support Network You Need To Thrive.

January 2008 Workshops

2008-01-01T23:15:00.000-05:00

Happy New Year!!! Got CareerGenius?

2008-01-01T23:13:00.000-05:00

November and December Workshops

2007-11-01T22:39:00.000-04:00

September Workshops

2007-08-21T23:56:00.000-04:00

Oprah asks women "What do you really want to do with your life?"

2007-08-21T23:47:00.000-04:00

I had the pleasure of reading the September issue of O, The Oprah Magazine. It is great to see fellow women follow their dreams!! Very inspirational--the link is: http://www2.oprah.com/omagazine/200709/omag_200709_life.jhtml or
Get more career advice in the September 2007 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine. Let me know what you think or feel free to share your story.

June Workshops

2007-06-13T09:32:00.000-04:00

May Workshops

2007-04-30T23:14:00.000-04:00

Your personal calling......

2007-04-17T11:25:00.000-04:00

I've come to believe that each of us has a personal calling that's as unique as a fingerprint -- and that the best way to succeed is to discover what you love and then find a way to offer it to others in the form of service, working hard, and also allowing the energy of the universe to lead you. --Oprah Winfrey

Spider Job Searchs

2007-04-11T21:27:00.000-04:00

Who remembers Flipdog before Monster bought them out? Spider or vertical search engines are nothing new to the online job search landscape. These resources use spiders to troll job boards and employer Web-sites to copy job postings that can then be searched at their site.

Some of the most popular right now according to www.weddles.com are:

GetTheJob.com

Indeed.com

JobCentral.com (searches a select group of employer sites only)

SimplyHired.com

April Workshops

2007-03-31T20:33:00.000-04:00

Motivational Quotes by Aristotle

2007-03-02T21:39:00.000-05:00

For the things we have to learn before we can do them, we learn by doing them.
Aristotle (384 BC - 322 BC), Nichomachean Ethics

Happiness depends upon ourselves.
Aristotle (384 BC - 322 BC)

Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work.
Aristotle (384 BC - 322 BC)

Excellence is an art won by training and habituation. We do not act rightly because we have virtue or excellence, but we rather have those because we have acted rightly. We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit.
Aristotle (384 BC - 322 BC)

Where the needs of the world and your talents cross, there lies your vocation.
Aristotle (384 BC - 322 BC)

March Workshops

2007-02-26T12:52:00.000-05:00

How are you feeling?

2007-02-07T10:51:00.001-05:00

Recently there has been talk of "burnout" being on the rise. How do you feel these days? How do you manage stress? Below is an excerpt from Readers Digest article in the February 2007 issue with some suggestions on beating it!

Beating Burnout
So how do you move away from burnout and toward a feeling of enthusiasm again? Here are some recommendations:

Make time for yourself. "When you put helping others above everything else, you don't meet your own needs," says Pastor Aaron Varner, 29, of Akron, Ohio. "You're just giving, giving, giving, and you feel guilty if you stop." It took a week at a pastors' retreat for him to remember that even God rested on the seventh day. "I heard the Lord say, 'Aaron, it's okay. The sun will set. The stars will rise. You don't have to do it all.'" Now he reserves Mondays for himself and his family.

Develop a method to calm yourself. Some people, like Pastor Varner, choose prayer. Others meditate or breathe deeply. "Do whatever works for you," suggests Goleman. "Practice it every day outside the work situation, ideally in the morning, and then draw on it during pauses throughout your workday." Simply taking short breaks to close your eyes and clear your mind can re-energize your brain during a frenetic day.

Analyze what you love and hate about your work. What has changed -- the amount of work, the deadlines, the boss, the pay, the company's mission? Once you've identified problem areas, think of specific strategies to resolve them. For instance, you might build an alliance with colleagues and work together to address shared concerns.

Settle for less than perfect. "Work at 90 percent rather than 110 percent of maximum," advises Larina Kase, PsyD, author of Anxious 9 to 5. "Accept that the dishes may pile up in the sink. Delegate what you can." And don't be available 24/7: Rather than check e-mails and voice messages round the clock, respond at preset times, and know when to turn off the devices and focus on other aspects of your life.

Take good care of yourself. Eat healthy foods. Get enough sleep. Exercise every day. "If you think you're too busy, start with two five-minute walks a day," Kase suggests. "Once you see the benefits, you'll want to do more of the things that are really key to keeping you from getting burned out or more burned out."

Cultivate a support network. "Find a friend at work you can talk freely with, someone to turn to when things get hard," says Goleman. If you're caring for a family member at home, tap relatives and friends. "Human nature isn't designed for isolation," he notes. "We all need to re-create the support of the extended family through friendships."

Set limits. Take 24 hours before agreeing to a new demand on your time. Talk to your spouse or a friend about whether it's something you really want to do. If it isn't, don't do it.

Plan for the future. If you need to leave a toxic workplace but can't quit yet, spend 15 minutes every day exploring other options. Go online. Network. Get additional training. Buff your résumé. "Most people are within 18 months of being in a better, healthier work situation," says Godwin. The key is to start now. Taking small steps will help you feel more in control and set the stage for a fresh start.

Who's Most at Risk
While burnout can occur in almost any job, researchers have consistently found high burnout rates in the following fields:

Teaching
Social services
Medicine and nursing
Mental health
Law enforcement

By Dianne Hales @ Readers Digest February 2007

The full article can be found at: http://www.rd.com/content/openContent.do?contentId=32964

February Workshops

2007-02-01T10:46:00.000-05:00

Top 100 Employers for 2007

2007-01-11T01:37:00.000-05:00

Top 100 Employers for Which to Work in 2007

This list of the 100 best companies to work for in 2007 is based upon the most extensive employee survey in corporate America. More than 105,000 employees from 446 companies responded to a 57-question survey. Two-thirds of a company's score was based on the survey, which was sent to a minimum of 400 randomly selected employees from each company and asked about things such as attitudes toward management, job satisfaction, and camaraderie. The remaining third of the score came from an evaluation of each company's responses to the institute's Culture Audit, which included detailed questions about demographic makeup, pay, and benefits programs, and open-ended questions about the company’s people-management philosophy, internal communications, opportunities, compensation practices, diversity programs, etc. After the evaluations were completed, if news about a company came to light that may have significantly damaged employees’ faith in management, that company may have been excluded from the list. About 1,500 companies participated. Any company that was at least seven years old with more than 1,000 U.S. employees was eligible.

Got that? Good. Then with no further delay, here are the top 100 employer to work for in 2007:

1. Google
2. Genentech
3. Wegmans Food Markets
4. Container Store
5. Whole Foods Market
6. Network Appliance
7. S.C. Johnson & Son
8. Boston Consulting Grp.
9. Methodist Hospital Sys.
10. W.L. Gore & Associates
11. Cisco Systems
12. David Weekley Homes
13. Nugget Market
14. Qualcomm
15. American Century Invest.
16. Starbucks Coffee
17. Quicken Loans
18. Station Casinos
19. Alston & Bird
20. QuikTrip
21. Griffin Hospital
22. Valero Energy
23. Vision Service Plan
24. Nordstrom
25. Ernst & Young
26. Arnold & Porter
27. Recreational Equip. (REI)
28. Kimley-Horn & Assoc.
29. Edward Jones
30. Russell Investment Grp.
31. Adobe Systems
32. Plante & Moran
33. Intuit
34. Umpqua Bank
35. Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
36. Goldman Sachs
37. Northwest Community Hospital
38. Robert W. Baird
39. J.M. Smucker
40. Amgen
41. JM Family Enterprises
42. PCL Construction
43. Genzyme
44. Yahoo
45. Bain & Co.
46. First Horizon National
47. American Fidelity Assur.
48. SAS Institute
49. Nixon Peabody
50. Microsoft
51. Stew Leonard's
52. OhioHealth
53. Four Seasons Hotels
54. Baptist Health Care
55. Dow Corning
56. Granite Construction
57. Publix Super Markets
58. PricewaterhouseCoopers
59. Pella
60. MITRE
61. SRA International
62. Mayo Clinic
63. Booz Allen Hamilton
64. Perkins Coie
65. Alcon Laboratories
66. Jones Lang LaSalle
67. HomeBanc Mortgage
68. Procter & Gamble
69. Nike
70. Paychex
71. AstraZeneca
72. Medtronic
73. Aflac
74. American Express
75. Quad/Graphics
76. Deloitte & Touche USA
77. Principal Financial Grp.
78. Timberland
79. TDIndustries
80. Lehigh Valley Hospital & Health Ntwrk.
81. Baptist Health S. Florida
82. CDW
83. EOG Resources
84. Capital One Financial
85. Standard Pacific
86. National Instruments
87. Texas Instruments
88. CarMax
89. Marriott International
90. Men's Wearhouse
91. Memorial Health
92. Bright Horizons
93. Milliken
94. Bingham McCutchen
95. Vanguard
96. IKEA North America
97. KPMG
98. Synovus
99. A.G. Edwards
100. Stanley

Source: Fortune

30 Best Job Boards on the Internet according to....

2007-01-05T00:50:00.000-05:00

The 30 Best Job Boards on the Internet from www.weddles.com
The winners of WEDDLE’s 2007 Users Choice Awards are:

Absolutely Health Care
AllRetailJobs.com
America’s Job Bank
Best Jobs USA
CareerBuilder.com
CareerJournal.com
CollegeRecruiter.com
ComputerJobs.com
craigslist
Dice
DiversityInc.com/careers
EmploymentGuide.com
ExecuNet
Experience
HEALTHeCAREERS Network
HRJobs (SHRM.org)
Indeed
Jobing.com
JobsintheMoney
TheLadders
LatPro
LocalCareers.com
MilitaryHire.com
Monster
Net-Temps
USAJOBS
Vault.com
VetJobs
Yahoo! HotJobs