We started the 5 o’clock Career Network this past Monday to assist job seekers who needed a coach to help them with the search strategies and techniques that are essential to uncovering and obtaining jobs in the region. We had a small, but lively group of people who really bought into the content that was presented. Career Connections leads the free workshops. They ask and answer tough questions such as this one…

How are you following up on job leads?

Many job seekers do not adequately follow up on potential leads whether they take a very passive approach of any of the following: unsolicited emails to hiring managers, not calling to talk to a decision maker, not sending a thank you note after an interview, etc. Follow up is a key component in the job search process.

The next event is Monday, May 14 at 5 pm at 111 Franklin Plaza, Suite 305 in downtown Roanoke. If you plan to attend, then let us know. Thanks!

That catch phrase is music to our ears. I received that in an email from a person from the Northeast who found a job in Roanoke with a non-profit and was a subscriber to the Roanoke Connect database. These success stories continue on a daily and weekly basis. Using various online technologies have allowed us to reach people we would have never found otherwise. We will continue to invest more time on these tactics as we connect young people to the region. If you have an idea, then let me know.

Looking for a job at Virginia Tech. There are many of them. Just read the weekly Download classified_employee_bulletin_5107.pdf and look for pay scale jobs of 4,5 or 6. 

On Monday, May 7 at 5 pm at 111 Franklin Plaza, Suite 305 in downtown Roanoke, we will be partnering with Career Connections to hold a free information session about job search strategies and techniques for those people seeking assistance with employment opportunities in the region. If you are interested in attending, then please email.