AmeriCorps Positions @ Exchange Club

AMERICORPS   ORIENTATION

A Great Opportunity for students/graduates majoring in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Education, Criminal Justice and Counseling

In order to be considered for an AmeriCorps position you must attend an orientation.

This is the last orientation for 2009!

Where:  The Exchange Club Family Center, 2180 Union Ave.

When:   Saturday, July 11, 2009

Time:  12:00                          

AmeriCorps Requirements: 

• 19 years of age or older
• 2 years of College (Preferred)                                             
• Current Resume
• Must be able to pass a background check
• Birth Certificate
• Social Security Card

Attendance at an orientation, an application, 3 confidential references and a transcript must be submitted by July 14, 2009, in order to be granted an interview. 

 

All AmeriCorps positions receive an educational award.

Full-Time positions (only) receive a living allowance

For an application or information, contact Carol Russell (901) 276-2200 x 103  

This program is funded under an agreement with the State of Tennessee

Overqualified?

CNN in parnership with CareerBuilder offers these pointers for job seekers that have been labeled overqualified.  Click here for the article.

How to Write a Resume That Will Land an Interview

Dumb Little Man has some great advice on writing a better resume.   Don’t skip the link for the resume action words, either!

Job Fair at MUL 6/18/09

The Memphis Urban League is sponsoring a Job Fair for Wal-Mart

When: Thursday, June 18, 2009 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Where: The Memphis Urban League 413 N. Cleveland Memphis, TN 38104 901-272-2491

Conducting on-the-spot interviews for:

Assistant managers

Developmental co-managers

Developmental store managers

Applicants are encouraged to Dress for Success!

The Best Places to Work in the Federal Government

Every two years, the Partnership for Public Service and the Institute for the Study of Public Policy Implementation at American University (say that three times fast!) produce rankings of federal agencies based upon employee satisfaction.  The 2009 rankings were just released, and here are the top 5:

1. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
2. Government Accountability Office
3. NASA
4. Intelligence Community
5. Department of State

Check out the link above for more!

Insulators Apprentice Training Program

Insulators Apprentice Training Program

International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers accepting applications for an

Insulators Apprenticeship Training Program

June 1-5, 2009

Tasks

• Measure and cut insulation for covering surfaces, using tape measures, handsaws, knives, and scissors.

• Fit insulation around obstructions, and shape insulating materials and protective coverings as required.

• Determine the amounts and types of insulation needed, and methods of installation, based on factors such as location, surface shape, and equipment use.

• Install sheet metal around insulated pipes with screws in order to protect the insulation from weather conditions or physical damage.

• Apply, remove, and repair insulation on industrial equipment, pipes, ductwork, or other mechanical systems such as heat exchangers, tanks, and vessels, to help control noise and maintain temperatures.

• Select appropriate insulation such as fiberglass, Styrofoam, or cork, based on the heat retaining or excluding characteristics of the material.

• Read blueprints and specifications to determine job requirements.

• Cover, seal, or finish insulated surfaces or access holes with plastic covers, canvas strips, sealants, tape, cement or asphalt mastic.

• Prepare surfaces for insulation application by brushing or spreading on adhesives, cement, or asphalt, or by attaching metal pins to surfaces.

MUST HAVE (no exceptions)

1. Valid driver’s license 2. GED or high school diploma 3. Ability to pass drug tests 4. Must pass assessment test (math and reading)

Starts at $11.00 per hour.

Call (901) 386-7045,     8-4 for additional information.

Top 10 Cities for New Grads

Are you graduating this year?  Wondering where to look for a job?

This article from CNN outlines the Top 10 Cities for New Grads.  According to the article: “The list is based on the ranking of the top U.S. cities with the highest concentration of young adults (age 20 — 24) from the U.S. Census Bureau (2006), inventory of jobs requiring less than one year of experience from CBcampus.com (2009) and the average cost of rent for a one bedroom apartment from Apartments.com (2009).”

Career Seminar 5-9-09

From Commercial Appeal page B7, 5/6/09

“A seminar on Career Change Management will be hosted at Immanuel Lutheran School, 6319 Raleigh-LaGrange Road, from 9-1, Saturday 5/9.  A hotdog lunch will be provided.

If you need a new job, are contemplating a career change, or recently lost a job, this seminar is for you.

Topics will include resume writing, interviewing skills and other information, provided by David Henry and Emily Winter.

To reserve a spot or for mor information, contact Shannon Massey or Diane Johnston at 373-4486.”

Typing Tutorial

If you are interested in boosting your knowledge of the keyboard or you want to increase your speed, TypingWeb offers tutorials and timers. The site is free and you do not need to register unless you want to keep up with your scores.

Free Resume Printing AND Faxing @ Office Depot!

Through May 30th, Office Depot will be offering free copies of resumes (up to 25 single-sided pages) and free faxing (to up to 5 domestic numbers, 25 pages total).  For more information on this offer, please read this press release.  For Office Depot locations, visit the main company page here.

Exchange Club Community Job Fair 4/25 12-3

Community Job Fair

Hosted by the Exchange Club Family Center’s AMERICORPS Program.

Where: The Exchange Club Family Center 2180 Union Ave.

When: Saturday, April 25, 2009 Time: 12:00 – 3:00PM

Employment requirements: 18 years of age or older Valid Drivers License, Current Resume, &  Must be able to pass Background/Drug Tests.

Please bring valid driver’s license and current resume for pre-screening.

For more information contact: Cheryl Henderson (901)276-2200 x316 Email: chenderson@exchangeclub.net or

Teri Tate (901)276-2200 x312 Email: ttate@exchangeclub.net

How To Nail An Interview

Ever wondered what people REALLY do in an interview to stand out?  Well, one man decided to find out, and he posted what he found on this site.  There are even video clips to help demonstrate both good and bad behaviors. 

This is a must-read for anyone preparing for an interview!

Don’t Forget About the EOC!

The Educational Opportunity Center at Southwest Tennessee Community College is a great resource for adult students who would like to return to school.  The EOC provides counseling, GED preparation assistance, and career guidance.

 

EOC

5390 South Mendenhall Square

Memphis, Tennessee  38115

901.333.6048

5 Best Online Job Search Sites

The readers of Lifehacker have voted and chosen their top 5 job search websites.  

Lifehacker also has a very helpful post on the top 10 tools for landing a better job.

Announcing JobLab

JobLab

MEMPHIS PUBLIC LIBRARY & INFORMATION CENTER

2nd MONDAY OF EACH MONTH
9:00 – 12:00 NOON
4th THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH
5:30 – 8:30 PM

JOBSEEKER ASSISTANCE

JobLab is an open, staff-assisted lab for jobseekers desiring additional help with:
Job-Related Searches, Resume Writing & Formatting, and Online Applications

What to Bring: a floppy disk or flash drive, and all information (job history, dates of employment, contact information, etc.) that will be needed to create a resume or complete an application.
Typing services, printing capabilities and disks will not be available.

Food & drinks are not permitted in the lab, and it is a cell phone – free zone.

BENJAMIN L. HOOKS CENTRAL LIBRARY

3030 POPLAR AVENUE, MEMPHIS, TN
COMPUTER LAB L-50, 1ST FLOOR

For more information call 415-2700.