Building Careers for Life

Monday-Wednesday, June 1-3

Sponsored by the Career and Employment Services Committee

Come and learn how to navigate your IH career path at this special 3-day event at AIHce.

AIHce Attendees:

Are you considering a job change or are you interested in learning more information about managing your current career?

In times of economic uncertainty, being equipped with the knowledge and information to position yourself as a strong IH candidate is more important than ever.

Not looking for a new job? You should still visit the CareerAdvantage Development Fair and learn helpful tips on how you can stay competitive in your current position. 

The 2009 Development Fair is not only the place for active job seekers to search for jobs and interview with potential employers, but it is also the place that seasoned IH professionals will visit for many other valuable events, including:

NEW! Speed Networking

Tuesday, June 2 (4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.)

Created for the busy OEHS professional—this innovative and fun gathering will bring you more contacts than you ever thought you could meet at a “typical” networking event. Bring your business cards and prepare to exchange them with many potential future job contacts!

Seminars for Success in the OEHS Workplace

•  Building a Consulting Practice
  Tuesday, June 2 (9:30 a.m.–10:15 a.m.)
•  Preparing for Tough Economic Times – How to Get and Keep a Job
  Tuesday, June 2 (10:45 a.m.–11:30 a.m.)
•  Using online Job Search Sites and Social Networking in Your Job Search
  Tuesday, June 2 (1:00 p.m.–1:45 p.m.)
•  Job Searching in Various Industries – An Employers Perspective
  Wednesday, June 3 (9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.)
•  Get Your Resume Noticed
  Wednesday, June 3 (11:00 a.m.–Noon)

Personal Mock Interviewing Sessions

Monday, June 1 (9:00 a.m.–Noon)

See yourself through an employer’s eyes when you meet with an experienced hiring manager during a personal videotaped mock interview. You will receive helpful feedback and learn how to make the most effective presentation of your skills, abilities, and professionalism. Schedule your mock interview in advance with AIHA at (703) 849-8888. Reservations are on a first-come, first served basis.

Resume Critiquing and Improvement

Monday, June 1 (2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.)
Tuesday, June 2 (8:00 a.m.–Noon); (1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.)
Wednesday, June 3 (8:00 a.m.–Noon); (1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.)

Bring your current résumé and stop by the Development Fair to sign up for your personal résumé critiquing session with an experienced hiring manager. You will get helpful feedback on your résumé directly related to: appearance/style, length, focus, use of accomplishments, use of keywords/action verbs, and many more. Contact AIHA at (703) 849-8888 to schedule your critique in advance.

Interview On-site With Employers

Monday – Wednesday, June 1–3

If you are attending AIHce and are contacted by an employer also attending the conference, you can have the opportunity to interview on-site at AIHce! Be sure to update your résumé now at www.AIHACareerAdvantage.org.

Employers and Recruiters

AIHA’s CareerAdvantage Development Fair 2009 is the best place to discover fresh OEHS talent and conveniently interview candidates on-site.

• Post your jobs using the discounted Development Fair Package available on April 15, 2009. (includes a free interview booth space, based on availability)
• Access hundreds of IH and OEHS candidate resumes
• Select top-notch candidates for on-site interviewing at Development Fair in Toronto
• Come away with a new employee!

Contact AIHA Career and Employment Services at (703) 849-8888 for more information.

See you at CareerAdvantage Development Fair 2009!