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Land Your Dream Job in Technology – TECHEXPO Hiring Events

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This week: Don’t miss your opportunity to interview with over 40 companies hiring at the TECHEXPO Polygraph-Only Hiring Events. A CI or Full Scope Polygraph Clearance is Required to Attend.

Wednesday, February 21

Hilton Washington Dulles Hotel, 13869 Park Center Rd., Herndon, VA 20171

Details: https://www.TechExpoUSA.com/jobfair.cfm?jobfairid=758

Thursday, February 22

BWI Marriott, 1743 West Nursery Rd., Linthicum Heights, MD 21090

Details: https://www.TechExpoUSA.com/jobfair.cfm?jobfairid=759  

9:30am – 10am: Breakfast & Career Seminar

10am – 3pm: Face-to-Face Interviews

If you have a Secret Clearance or above, save the dates for our March hiring events. Details below.

Please share this opportunity with your friends or colleagues in the industry that may be ready for a change.

Confirmed in VA on February 21:

Abacus Technology Corp.

Accenture Federal Services

ALKU

Amazon Web Services

Brickner, Kelly & Associates

Centra Technology

CenturyLink

CGI World Wide

Deloitte

Digital Reasoning Systems

DXC Technology

Fluor Corporation

General Dynamics Information Technology

IntelligenceCareers

Jacobs Federal Network Systems

L3 Technologies Advanced Program

Leidos

LMI

Northwood Global

ORACLE USA

QVine Corporation

Rigorous, Inc

Space And Intelligence Systems / Harris Corporation

Tanium

US Department of State

US Department of Veterans Affairs

Vencore

Confirmed in MD on February 22:

Abacus Technology Corp

Accenture Federal Services

ASRC Federal

Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corporation

Booz Allen Hamilton

Bridges Consulting, Inc.

Conceras

CyberCore Technologies

DXC Technology

Engineering Solutions Inc.

IntelligenceCareers

Jacobs Federal Network Systems

Leidos

Lockheed Martin

Onyx Point, INC

ORACLE USA

Parsons

Peterson Technologies

ProObject

SRC

Synergy ECP

Tensley Consulting

The MITRE Corporation

US Department of Veterans Affairs

Vencore

World Wide Technology Advanced Solutions

Virtual exhibitors Include:  Chameleon Integrated Services, Optimus Technology Inc., The Josef Group and more.

Hundreds of positions are available including: Security Analyst, Systems Integrator, Network Engineer, Security Architect, Security/IT Director, Systems Administrator, Network Architect, Forensics Investigator, Auditor, Systems Engineer, Software Developer, Software Engineer & many more.

March Hiring Events – Secret Clearance or Above Required

March 14 – BWI Marriott, Baltimore, MD

March 15 – Sheraton Tysons Hotel, Vienna, VA

For details for each event visit https://www.TechExpoUSA.com/jobfairs.cfm

How to Successfully Navigate Your Way Into a Federal Career

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Applying for Federal Jobs can be overwhelming. It can take months to years to get the position. Success Creators is here to help you! Consider the application process a full time job. Continuously search. Apply. Network. Attend career fairs. Join professional organizations. Get to know the gatekeepers that can get you in the door.

Tips:

For Veterans: Hiring our Heroes job fairs oftentimes hires on the spot.

For everyone: Consider all avenues to enter the government: Pathways for college/high school internships, Presidential Management Fellows for graduate students or those who have graduated in less than 3 years, the Direct Hire jobs for those with specific specialties, and the special hiring authorities (Veterans Preference, etc.)

If you need additional help or want extra tips join Success Creators! This FaceBook group provides real time tips on Jobs, Federal Careers, Resumes, Scholarships, and Internships. Please share with anyone seeking to navigate their pathway to success. #SuccessCreators

To join Success Creators visit here: https://m.facebook.com/groups/1065207546855758

You can also email directly for personal help with resumes and the job applications process and/or questions: Successcreatorsorg@gmail.com

Presidential Management Fellows Program – Federal Job Opportunity for Graduate Students/Graduates

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Graduate Students or those that have graduated within two years consider applying for the Presidential Management Fellows program and get appointed to a government position! #SuccessCreators #FederalJobs #Fellowship

The Class of 2018 Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program application launched today (at Noon (Eastern Time), Monday, October 23, 2017) and closes at Noon (Eastern Time) on Wednesday, November 1, 2017.

The announcement can be found on USAJOBS (www.USAJOBS.gov) by searching for “Presidential Management Fellows” during the open period or going here directly: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/482577500.

To learn more about eligibility and how to apply, please review the “Become a PMF” section on the PMF website at http://www.pmf.gov. This section also provides the “2018 PMF Assessment Preparation Guide” to prepare for the on-line assessment under the “Assessment Process” webpage.

Thank you,

PMF Program Office

Jobseekers Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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Frequently asked questions (FAQs) that I get as a Career counselor:

Q: How do I find a job?

A: Use CAREER ONE STOP to search for jobs and to create your resume.

Q: Where can I get help to find employment?

A: USE CAREER ONE STOP!!! It’s FREE. Counselors and career resources are available for FREE. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.

Website: https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/toolkit.aspx

Q: How do I figure out what job I want?

A: Take the careers interest assessment. Compare employment trends. Look at the fasting growing careers. Compare your career options.

Q: How do I know how much I should ask for my salary?

A: Use Career One Stop to research your salary and compare wages.

Q: Where do I find free training and certifications?

A: Career One Stop can assist you with finding grants and funding.

Q: How do I translate my skills?

A: Use the Career One Stop Skills Profile and Occupation Translator.

Washington DC 2017 Career Fair – Renaissance Hotel (July 20, 2017)

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The Washington DC 2017 Career Fair is being held at the Renaissance Hotel on July 20. Job seekers who register on EventBrite are given early priority access and can arrive at 9:30 AM with an EventBrite Ticket.

This Professional Hiring Event is free for job seekers to attend.

To register visit here: 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/washington-dc-metro-career-fair-meet-with-hiring-employers-tickets-25270472664?aff=eiosprexshreclip&ref=eiosprexshreclip

Open Positions include:
Regional Sales Manager

Customer Service Associate

Account Manager
Call Center Representative
Financial Services Representative
Bank Teller
Administrative Assistant
Customer Service Representative
I.T Help Desk
Regional Sales Manager
Retail Manager
Admissions Counselor
Licensed Customer Service Representative
Sales Agent and Commissioned Sales Agent
Account Clerk Specialist
Accounting Technician
Admin Analyst II
Admin Analyst III
Admin Secretary II
Associate Accountant
Community Services Officer
Digital Marketing Associate
Digital Marketing Associate
Website Designer
Sr. QA Automation Engineer
Sr. Software Engineer
Web Administrator
Accounting Intern
Channel Sales Development Representative
Inside Sales Representative
Lead Development Representative
Mid-Market Sales Development Representative
Sales Development Representative
Human Resource Generalist
Human Resource Manager
    

Professional Dress is required and bringing additional copies of your resume is strongly recommended. 
We will see you there. 

Washington, D.C. Career Fair

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Washington, D.C. Career Fair – To Register visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/washington-dc-career-fair-tickets-26741248795?aff=eiosprexshrefabk&ref=eiosprexshrefabk
Meet face to face with top employers hiring for Sales, Customer Service, Dispatcher, Retail, Financial Services, Management, I.T., Healthcare, Government, Education, Accounting and more. 
If you have been looking for a new career or just ready to start a new job you don’t want to miss this exciting hiring event. 
Professional Dress is required and bringing additional copies of your resume is strongly recommended. 
What to expect ? 
Multiple employers hiring for open positions throughout the D.C. Metro Area.
Great Networking opportunities in a relaxed, professional environment
Face to face meetings with recruiters, managers and human resources professionals.
100% free event to attend

How to find money, land internships, and attend school debt free! 

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To those that owe Sallie Mae, those of you seeking higher education, those seeking to get their foot in the door or a career change, or those with children this information is for you! How to find money, land internships, and attend school debt free!
Already in debt? Accumulated a rack of student loans? Here are some options:

 

Public Service Loan Forgiveness: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

Teacher Loan Forgiveness:

https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/teacher

Military Student Loan Forgiveness Programs:

https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/teacher

Research Federal Government Employee College Loan Repayment Programs and Private Companies…
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Just graduated college now what? Here are some options to get your career started!

Presidential Management Fellows Program for Graduate Students/Graduates: http://www.pmf.gov/
College career advisor and career center for help with writing a resume, employment opportunities, and alumni career support.
LinkedIn – Create a complete professional profile and join LinkedIn groups related to your desired career. This is a recruitment tool used by many companies! Also a great way to network.

https://touch.www.linkedin.com/?sessionid=6321123258007552&rs=false&redirectUrl=%23stream&ahoy=no#stream

Military Enlisted and Officer Programs – Contact your local military recruiter for info on loan repayment options and available jobs opportunities.

http://todaysmilitary.com/contact-a-recruiter

Use your network! Friends, family, classmates, local meetup groups, associates, and organizations are great resources!
Check out Indeed.com for jobs and to research salaries (Google search is good for researching salaries and job opportunities too!):

http://www.indeed.com/m/
For private industry jobs: Go directly to the company site and research two things: Job Opportunities and the Hiring Officials.

You will use the hiring officials names to personally address your cover letters. Plus it is good to call an follow up on the status after submitting your application.
For Federal Positions post graduation and Internships for high school and college students (search for the term “Pathways”) visit: USAJobs.gov
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Money, Money, Money for School!
Complete the FAFSA application and talk with the college finance department. You or your child may be eligible for grants, or loans (if needed).

 

https://fafsa.ed.gov/

 

Download and/or visit the one stop shop created by the Million Dollar Scholar Kid for Scholarships!

 

Scholly: Scholarship Search by Scholly, LLC

myscholly.com
Create a donor list and call/write/email each person (this list can include family, friends, pastor, old teachers, church family, hair clients, former coworkers, any affiliated sororities or organizations, etc.)

 

Contact your elected officials for scholarship opportunities (Governor, Senator, House Delegates, etc. Call the office and ask specifically for scholarships)

 

Check with your church to see if they are offering scholarships; ask local organizations about scholarship opportunities like fraternities/sororities/Urban League/NAACP/BIG/etc.

 

If your or your child are a STEM major look up the STOKES Scholarship which offers 100% tuition, an internship, and guaranteed employment for minority students: http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10288/stokes_educational_scholarship_program_scholarship.php

 

Visit School Soup

http://schoolsoup.com/

 

Need dorm room supplies:

 

Plan a Trunk Party/Farewell Event…register at local stores like Target and Bed, Bath, and Beyond to get the needed items for your apartment or dorm.

 

To prepare for your career and get paid: Seek internships, volunteer and paid gigs that give you the experience desired. Your college career advisor and network is a great resource to find volunteer opportunities, internships, and jobs.

Land Your Dream Career!

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Frequently I am asked about scholarships, internships and pathways to entering into the Federal Government or the private industry. Here is information that I compiled that may be useful for you, your children, or graduates/transitioning adults.

Tips for Transitioning Adults and Students:

Step 1: Conduct a job search to research and determine eligible positions. Carefully review the requirements and ensure that your skills, education, and professional experience meet the requirements. Recommended sites:
· Indeed (http://www.indeed.com/)
· USAJobs (https://www.usajobs.gov/)
· Career One Stop (http://www.careeronestop.org/site/american-job-center.aspx)
· Intelligence Careers (https://www.intelligencecareers.gov/)

Step 2: Develop Training/Education Plan:
· (Students) Schedule a meeting with your academic advisor at your university to discuss a degree plan that is aligned with your desired career.
· (Transitioning Adults) Search for professional certification programs, academic programs at both major universities and community colleges, look for training opportunities within your organization and free online/in class training options.
· (All) Look for professional certification grants, college scholarships, and training opportunities. Career One Stop is a great resource: (http://www.careeronestop.org/FindTraining/find-training.aspx)

Step 3: (Students) Find money for college
· Submit your FAFSA Application: https://fafsa.ed.gov/
· Use the Scholly App to easily search for scholarships: http://home.myscholly.com/
· Scholarships for Students Interested in Intelligence Careers (Variety of Professions Cyber/IT, HR, Criminal Justice, Linguists, STEM, Business Management/Acquisition, etc.): https://www.intelligencecareers.gov/icstudents.html

Step 4: Apply for Internship/Fellowship
· Students and Recent Graduates: https://www.usajobs.gov/StudentsAndGrads
· Presidential Management Fellows Program (For Advanced Degree Graduates e.g., master’s, Ph.D., J.D.): https://www.pmf.gov/

Step 5: Network!
· Create a LinkedIn profile. Join industry groups and connect with professionals from your desired industry on LinkedIn.
· Contact your career advisor for help seeking internships/jobs.
· Connect with professors, members from your college alumni association, friends, family, mentors, colleagues, fellow members of professional organizations, fraternities, sororities, religious organizations, and volunteer organizations for references or leads for jobs.
· Attend Job Fairs and talk with recruiters to gain insight on desired skills and tips for landing the job! Do a search online for job fairs or contact your career advisor.
o Hiring Our Heroes: https://www.uschamberfoundation.org/events/hiringfairs
o National Career Fairs: http://www.nationalcareerfairs.com/
o Intelligence Careers: https://intelligencecareers.com/events/

· Join professional organizations to network and gain industry inside knowledge. Examples of organizations include:
o National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA): http://www.nfbpa.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageID=3916
o Black Data Processing Associates (BDPA): http://www.bdpa.org/
o Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA): http://www.afcea.org/site/
o National Security Executives and Professionals: http://www.nsepa.com/
o Federally Employed Women: https://www.few.org/
o Blacks in Government: http://www.bignet.org/

SCHEDULED CAREER FAIRS & OPEN HOUSES (East Coast – Maine to Florida)

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Visit Career Fairs East Coast (www.careerfairs-eastcoast.com) for a current list of career fairs and open houses! The listings include general career fairs, career fairs for those with security clearances, and websites that store resumes for jobseekers. Special notes: Check with both the sponsor and the hosting facility for listed Career Fairs and Open Houses before leaving home. Pre-registration or early registration can often make for easier access. Many Career Fair providers now require that you pre-register and do not accept resumes onsite. Some require early registration if not holding Military ID. When attending Career, Fairs be sure to bring more resumes than you plan to distribute. When attending, an Open House be sure to bring a half-dozen copies of your resume. Also, note the resources listed at the end of this career fair listing. These resources are categorized by type of search. Please feel free to forward this listing to others you feel can benefit from the information and ability to plan. To receive your own copy of the listing please request such at: jimditt@careerfairs-eastcoast.com. Next distribution scheduled for July 2, 2017. Find the Career Fairs and Open Houses here: http://www.careerfairs-eastcoast.com