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PA CareerLink® Connection

Greetings! Happy New Year! Welcome to the January edition of the PA CareerLink® Connection. As always, the staff at PA CareerLink® Delaware County will continue to keep you informed of the wealth of events and services at our locations in Delaware County. We wish you the best in your job search, and we are happy to share resources, tips, and strategies to assist you as you strive to achieve your employment goals. We hope you find this information helpful while you continue, and ultimately succeed, in your job search. New Year, New Résumé Are you considering any New Year's resolutions? If you're looking for a new career, you may want to consider giving your résumé a makeover. While reworking your résumé, it may be helpful to ask yourself the following questions: Do you have a "Profile" section? Often called a Summary of Qualifications, Career Profile, or Career Summary, this part of your résumé should take the place of an "objective," which has largely fallen out of favor. A good Profile section can be created using a few bulleted sentences that show you possess the experience, skills, and education that prove you are qualified for the position your are seeking. For more information, check out the resume format example onSusan Ireland's Resume site. Do you say "I," "me," or "my" on your résumé? Having pronouns on your résumé is a big no-no. It's just one of those rules that, sensible or not, is not likely to change. So, be careful when writing your experience section to begin each point with an "action verb," and if you find an "I," get rid of it! A useful list of action verbs can be found on the Boston College website. Have you included "keywords" your résumé? Keep in mind that there is no "one size fits all" résumé. Use specific words and phrases that are associated with the kind of work you're applying for. Learn more about keywords from the Glassdoor Blog.    If you really want to give your résumé a new look for the new year, come to one of our workshops! PA CareerLink® at Delaware County Community College has a number of workshops offered at no cost to you, such as our introductory PC Workshop and Résumé writing workshops. Call us at 610-723-1220 to reserve a seat. For more information regarding workshops and events at our Chester City location, please call 610-447-3350. Job Fairs & Recruitments PHEAA (Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency) Recruitment for Seaport Call Center Tuesday, January 15, 2013, 11AM - 2PM PA CareerLink Delaware County at Chester City 701 Crosby St., Suite B, Chester, PA 19013 610-447-3350 Jobs Gone Wild Wednesday, January 16, 2013 10AM - 2:30PM Harrah's Philadelphia 777 Harrah's Boulevard Chester, PA 19013 http://jobcircle.com    Sales & Management Job Fair Tuesday, January 29, 2013 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Crowne Plaza 4010 City Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19131 http://www.unitedcareerfairs.com      Diversity Job Fair Wednesday, February 13, 2013, 10AM - 2PM                 Doubletree Hotel Philadelphia                      237 South Broad Street  Philadelphia, PA 19107 http://diversityjobfairs.com      Events at Our Chester City Location   Harrah's Information Session Tuesday, January 8th, 10AM    Healthcare Career Opportunity Workshop  Thursday, January 10th 1 - 2:30PM PA State Civil Service Commission Workshop  Tuesday, January 29th 1:30 - 3:30PM Mock Interviews Debbie Schmucker, of Delaware County's Eaton Corporation has graciously volunteered to conduct "Mock Interviews" for registered jobseekers who have attended our "Interviewing Techniques" workshop (within the last 6 months) at DCCC.    Please keep in mind that the purpose of a mock interview is to give a jobseeker an authentic interview experience and a chance to gain valuable feedback. In no way is this meant to be an "informational interview" with Eaton Corporation, or any other employer we associate with.    Nonetheless, you should come prepared as if you were to interview for the job that you are looking for, so be prepared to dress appropriately. The interviews will be scheduled for January 16th, from 9:00am to 2:00pm. You must pre-register for this event by calling Michelle Overton at 610-723-6005. Michelle can also assist you with any questions you may have.  We would love to hear about your job search success. Please respond to this e-mail to share with us helpful tips that you have learned through your job search. Sincerely, The PA CareerLink  ®  Delaware County Staff Auxiliary aids/services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Equal Opportunity Employer Program. PACareerLink® is not responsible for content on linked sites. Please make sure your internet security is up to date.