MOAA Career Fairs
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
(Formerly, Washington, D.C. Convention Center)
April 28, 2009, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
September 15, 2009, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Career Fair Seminars from: 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. & 12 Noon - 1 p.m.
“Marketing Yourself For Your Dream Job” (8 a.m. – 9 a.m.)”
“Networking Your Way Into Your Target Company” (9 a.m. – 10 a.m.)
“Military to Federal Resume Writing Workshop” (8 a.m. – 9 a.m. & 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.)
“How to Work a Job Fair” (8 a.m. – 9 a.m. & 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.)
"Evaluating Employee Benefits" - (12 Noon – 1 p.m.)
“It's Your Talent – Own It! Becoming an Independent Consultant” (12 Noon – 1 p.m.)
Career Fairs & Events
MOAA Representatives visiting your area:
- Career Transition: "Marketing Yourself for a Second Career" lectures, held at various military bases.
- Benefits Information: Retiree Open House - Assistance and advice relating to military retirement benefits, rights, and privileges.
- Council/Chapter: Visits to MOAA's local chapters.
Search MOAA's speaker calendar.
NOVA MOAA Chapter Business and Networking Group (BANG)
The MOAA Northern Virginia Chapter holds its monthly Business and Networking Group meeting the last Wednesday of each month from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the historic Clark House (6332 Barcroft Mews Drive, Falls Church, VA.)
Visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/hprs/clarkhouse.htm for directions. Due to Holidays, the NOVA MOAA BANG does not meet in November and December.
All meetings are free and everyone is invited to attend and bring a friend. Each meeting features a Spotlight Speaker who provides job search, business development or personal networking skills information. There are always employers, job positions and networking contacts available at each meeting. For more details, contact Frank Wickersham by phone, (540) 751-0665 (h) or (703) 329-4499 (o) or e-mail, fgwickersham@vsecorp.com.
Fort Meade Veterans Job Fair
Wednesday, 5 November 2008, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Club Meade, 6600 Mapes Road, Fort George G. Meade
Open to all job seekers, veterans & non-veterans are invited to attend.
- Individuals who want to attend the job fair and do not possess a Department of Defense (DoD) ID card or a DoD sticker on their vehicle, must enter Fort Meade via MD Route #175 at the Reece Road gate only!
- All individuals must present a photo ID card or driver’s license.
- All drivers must also show current vehicle registration and proof of vehicle insurance.
- All vehicles will be inspected upon entering the installation.
For information phone 410-674-5240
or email jduncan@dllr.state.md.us
Corporate Gray "Security Clearance" Job Fair
Friday, November 7, 2008
Doubletree Hotel - Crystal City, VA
Job fair hours are 10 am to 2 pm. This job fair is exclusively for job seekers with a Secret or higher security clearance, which must be active (using it now) or current (have used within the past 2 years). A preparation seminar titled Understanding Your Value in the Defense Industry starts at 9 am. Both the job fair and seminar are free to all cleared job seekers.
Pre-registration is encouraged through Corporate Gray Online, www.CorporateGray.com
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