Looking Forward Our Way

The 2018 EFS Career Expo is Thursday, August 23rd at The Ohio State University's Fawcett Center.  Each year EFS kicks off the morning with a featured speaker for the Senior Career Expo Employer Training program for employers.  This year we are proud to welcome Palmer-Donavin's Shawn Richard.

 

In this podcast, we talk with Shawn about:

His background; 

Palmer-Donavin, a Columbus based company that is over 100 years old! He tells us about the success of Palmer-Donavin and the challenges in this wholesale industry;

Issues he is facing at Palmer-Donavin in his role as the VP for Human Resources;

The impact has the Palmer-Donavin's Emerging Leaders Program had on recruiting and retention;

Details and goals of this great program;

Differences in the recruiting/retention issues for a company that differs, depending on the population of applicants, for instance, their age;

Tips for employers listening to this podcast that can help them solve the issues of recruiting and retention in their organizations.

 

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With us in the episode is our special guest Sharon Hamersley. Sharon is the Principle Coach for The Resume Coach and has over 20 years’ experience helping individuals of all ages make a satisfying career decision or change. She's also a longtime supporter and volunteer of Employment For Seniors as well as the facilitator of all of the workshops the career workshops that we do here at Employment For Seniors.

Resume Basics Part 1

Purpose of resume in a job search:

Primary marketing tool – “Help Offered” ad.

Present unique qualifiers.

Demonstrate value to the next employer.

Resume formats:

Chronological/Combination:

Most common format. Utilizes elements of the old Chronological resume and expands on information.

Works well when seeking similar employment.

The disadvantage: needs to account for any gaps in work history

Functional:

Used to present qualifications when changing career focus.

Presents key skills and qualifications gained throughout work history that apply to your current career goal.

The disadvantage is that reviewer may question what the applicant is “hiding” in work history.

Length:

Length is determined by the amount of information that needs to be presented. Most resumes are either 2 pages or 1 page.

2 pages: present information for a professional position at a level similar to or higher than the current position.

1 page: present information for a position that is a step back from the current position, e.g. retired and only seeking part-time work.

Appearance:

Typeface: use standard typeface, nothing too “fancy” must be readable so at least 11-point. Use bold for headings and key information, use italics sparingly if at all.

White space: use standard margins and extra space in between each section. Don’t try to “cram” information in.

Graphics and borders: graphics are generally not needed unless in a creative field. Borders can enhance appearance, however, they do take up space.

Paper for hard copies: always have good resume-grade paper available to print out the resume to take to interviews, job fairs, and networking events. Occasionally a candidate may choose to follow up an online application with a mailed hard copy of their resume and cover letter.

The Successful Encore Career is a service of Employment For Seniors and sponsored by Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging, and Nationwide Insurance.

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With us in the episode is our special guest Sharon Hamersley. Sharon is the Principle Coach for The Resume Coach and has over 20 years’ experience helping individuals of all ages make a satisfying career decision or change. She's also a longtime supporter and volunteer of Employment For Seniors as well as the facilitator of all of the workshops the career workshops that we do here at Employment For Seniors.

Here are some of the important LinkedIn topics Sharon covers in this episode:

Why LinkedIn so important in a job search

Create a targeted headline

Sell yourself in the summary

Add skills

Get endorsements and recommendations

Get connected

The Successful Encore Career is a service of Employment For Seniors and sponsored by Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging, and Nationwide Insurance.

This podcast is free to you and available on your favorite podcast player.  If you have benefitted from this podcast and would like to help us defray costs involved in producing the podcast, we welcome your support. Click here to donate via our safe and secure PayPal account.  

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Get Ready for the 2018 EFS Annual Senior Career Expo

This year’s Expo is August 23rd at Fawcett Center on the campus of The Ohio State University; recruiting is from 9 am until 1 pm.

Our sponsors this year include Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging, Franklin County Office on Aging, Nationwide Insurance, and BMI Federal Credit Union.

Not only will we have 70+ employers recruiting and ready to hire mature, talented, skilled seniors.  Lots of services along with recruiting - take advantage of the computer and career training workshops.

We will have resume reviewers on site – experienced HR professionals helping you.

And the JobsMobile will be visiting from OhioMeansJobs!

A surprise addition to the Expo - we will be providing FREE professional “Head Shots” for your LinkedIn profile! This will be first come first served and scheduled within the time of the Expo – so be there early!Here are some tips on how to be successful at Job Fairs:

The Benefits of Attending Job Fair:

Meet Employers Face-To-Face, as opposed to just completing an online application or emailing a resume

Expand Contact Network – meet HR representatives, resource agency representatives, other job seekers

Learn About Various Companies – obtain more information and a better understanding of a company’s needs

Find New Opportunities – find employers you’ve not heard of or may be new to the community

Job Fair Strategies – before the event:

Clarify your Goals

Review and Research; show recruiters you are a prepared candidate.

Prepare Questions

Prepare Your Resume

Attend Workshops

Design a “60-Second Commercial” About Yourself:

Job Fair Strategies - the day of the event:

Dress Appropriately 

Arrive Early and Avoid Long Lines

Bring Appropriate Materials

Show Interest, Enthusiasm, and Appreciation

Information You Must Collect: Ask the recruiters you talk to for their business cards. You will need this information for a proper follow-up. (Take notes on the back of the card to remind you about the contact.)

Keep Moving: Do not stay too long at any one station; do not overstay your welcome.

Job Fair Follow-up after the event – keep in contact:

A thank you written & sent within 24 hours; include another resume copy

Handwritten or typed (not email)

Be specific, short

Then, follow up with a call or email about one week later; add information as appropriate

Online Applications: If applicable, complete online applications and/or tests.

Do a second follow-up contact with recruiters by email/phone – about 1 ½ to two weeks after the event.

 

Additional podcasts can be listened to on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or your favorite podcast.

Executive Director Carol Ventresca is the guest on North American Broadcasting Company's Columbus Concerns.  Host Mark Nuce spoke with Carol about the 2018 Employment For Seniors Career Expo scheduled for Thursday, August 23, 2018 at the Ohio State University’s Fawcett Center.  Circle270Media's and long-time EFS volunteer Brett Johnson also is a guest, talking about our Successful Encore Career podcast.

The Successful Encore Career is a service of Employment For Seniors and sponsored by Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging, and Nationwide Insurance.

This podcast is free to you and available on your favorite podcast player.  If you have benefitted from this podcast and would like to help us defray costs involved in producing the podcast, we welcome your support. Click here to donate via our safe and secure PayPal account.  

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We speak with Franklin County Office on Aging's new executive director Michelle Missler, and Janet Caldwell, Communications Manager in this episode.

The Successful Encore Career is a service of Employment For Seniors and sponsored by Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging, and Nationwide Insurance.

This podcast is free to you and available on your favorite podcast player.  If you have benefitted from this podcast and would like to help us defray costs involved in producing the podcast, we welcome your support. Click here to donate via our safe and secure PayPal account.  

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Register today for this hiring event! Tristar Transportation will be holding a hiring event at the Employment For Seniors' offices on Tuesday morning, July 17th, 2018, from 9:30-11:30 

In this bonus episode of The Successful Encore Career, we talk with Vanessa Frazier, Recruiting Manager at Tristar Transportation about this hiring event.

For more information about this hiring event, go to Employment For Seniors website.

www.employseniors.org

www.tristarcolumbus.com

 

 

The Successful Encore Career is a service of Employment For Seniors and sponsored by Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging, Nationwide Insurance and Innosource.

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What lessons can Boomers learn from Millennials when it comes to a job search or a better career?  Executive Director Carol Ventresca, and long-time EFS volunteer Brett Johnson, take a look at how these two generations compare, based on an online article from Entrepreneur.

 

The Successful Encore Career is a service of Employment For Seniors and sponsored by Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging, and Nationwide Insurance.

This podcast is free to you and available on your favorite podcast player.  If you have benefitted from this podcast and would like to help us defray costs involved in producing the podcast, we welcome your support. Click here to donate via our safe and secure PayPal account.  

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We welcome Ray Mayhew, VP of RSS Staffing.  If you are considering working with a professional recruiter, here is what Ray covers in this podcast:

How do you find a recruiter? And how do you evaluate which recruiter to utilize?

What should a job seeker expect from a recruiter in training them to be a good candidate?

Resumes are the most important item a job seeker can create and use in their search. What are the top 5 items/issues/mistakes that job seekers make on resumes?

Are Cover Letters required? And what are the most important things to include in a cover letter?

When should salary be discussed?

What key qualities must candidates have for you to refer them to one of your clients?

 

The Successful Encore Career is a service of Employment For Seniors and sponsored by Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging, Nationwide Insurance, and Innosource.

This podcast is free to you and available on your favorite podcast player.  If you have benefitted from this podcast and would like to help us defray costs involved in producing the podcast, we welcome your support. Click here to donate via our safe and secure PayPal account.  

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Register today for this hiring event! CampusParc will be holding a hiring event at the Employment For Seniors' offices on Thursday morning, June 7th, 2018, from 9:30-11:30.

 

In this bonus episode of The Successful Encore Career, we talk with Micaella Bruton and Ben Mersy from CampusParc about this hiring event.

 

CampusParc is responsible for the operation of the Ohio State University's parking system, including management of the permit system, parking enforcement, customer service, motorist assistance, event parking management, and parking facility maintenance.  They are currently hiring for positions such as Event Staff, Customer Service, Enforcement Officer, Ambassador, and management roles.

For more information about this hiring event, go to Employment For Seniors website.

www.employseniors.org

www.osu.compusparc.com

 

The Successful Encore Career is a service of Employment For Seniors and sponsored by Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging, Nationwide Insurance and Innosource.

This podcast is free to you and available on your favorite podcast player.  If you have benefitted from this podcast and would like to help us defray costs involved in producing the podcast, we welcome your support. Click here to donate via our safe and secure PayPal account.  

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