How to avoid the resume blackhole

We asked career experts to give their tips on how best to avoid the dreaded resume black hole.

investment adviser seeks Marketing Rep in Westport

A Westport CT investment advisory firm seeks Marketing Representative.

Your role will be:

To create awareness of our services with individuals and small businesses. New business development with small business retirement plans, and individual retirement plans. Generate new investment management business.Provide leads for Investment Adviser Representative (IAR). Responsible for developing new relationships.Assist with PR/marketing efforts, and working with media.

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danbury law firm seeks Litigation Paralegal/Secretary

Danbury law firm seeking full time experienced litgation paralegal/secretary.

Must have excellent computer skills and ability to work independently.

Competitive salary and benefits including 401 (K) plan available.

Please email resume to Attorney Steve Smart at: ssmart@rsdn.com

Stamford cosmetic doctor seeks RN

We are looking for a responsible, personable, technically-minded registered nurse to perform laser hair removal and IPL procedures. Experience in the use of diode lasers and an understanding of the Fitzpatrick scale and laser basics a plus. On site training required. Saturdays, as well as two additional days needed. Also looking for experienced injectors for Botox and dermal fillers. E-mail resumes to: info@doctorscosmeticlaser.com

medical billing supv needed in ridgefield CT

Full time (four or five day work week). Prefers someone who has worked in medical billing setting. Experience with charge entry, coding, practice management software, insurance claims, and has the ability to create and analyze monthly financials. Competitive salary and benefits.

Contact Person:	Marcia Nock
Email Address:	mnock@ridgefieldpediatrics.com

“Secrets of the Online Job Hunt” has been re-scheduled for Thurs January 29

“Secrets of the Online Job Hunt” has been re-scheduled for Thursday, January 29 at 7 pm in the Rotary Room at the Fairfield Public Library, 1080 Old Post Road, Fairfield. Here are directions to the Library: http://www.fairfieldpubliclibrary.org/directions.htm.

Chris Russell from FairfieldCountyJobs.com will be the speaker covering the online tools and sites you need to be a successful job hunter.

Registration is required. To register, go to our website (www.fairfieldpubliclibrary.org), click on “Calendar of Events” on the left side, find the date, click on the program and register.

Free Job Seeker events @ Fairfield Library

JOBS 2009: A Special Series at the Fairfield Public Library

Good Resume, Bad Resume – Which Do You Want?

Nothing is more critical than a well written resume for getting your foot in the door. Learn from a placement professional how to make your resume your most important job search tool.

Tuesday, Jan. 20, 7 pm. Presenter: Carl Ambrogio of Associates of Westport, a leading staffing firm in Fairfield County

Secrets of the Online Job Hunt

Learn how employers use the Internet to find the right employee – and how you can make sure you’re in all the right places.

Wednesday, Jan. 28, 7 pm. Presenter: Chris Russell, founder of FairfieldCountyJobs.com, the area’s largest Internet job board.

Resume Basics

Do you need a resume but aren’t sure where to start? A nationally certified Resume Writing Professional from the Connecticut Department of Labor will cover the do’s and don’ts of putting together a great resume, and discuss the many free employment services and workshops that are available at CTWorks in Bridgeport.

Monday, Feb. 2, 12 noon -2 pm. Presenter: a representative from Connecticut Department of Labor.

Successful Freelancing

If you are considering a career change – or have been downsized from your job – this session will reveal what is involved in leaving a traditional 9 to 5 job and becoming your own boss.

Saturday, Feb. 7, 9:15 am – 1:15 pm. Presenter: John Sarra, successful freelancer with his own technology consulting practice and Professor of Information Systems at Albertus Magnus College

Executive Career Management in a Recession Environment

In today’s economy, how do you conduct an executive job search? – where are the opportunities? - where can a financial services employee find work now?

Tuesday, Feb. 10, 7 pm. Presenter: Dave Opton, founder of ExecuNet, a company that helps executives connect to people, opportunities and expertise

Advanced Resume Writing and Critique

Is your resume getting the results you want? Learn tips to improve your current resume, and bring a paper copy to have it critiqued in a 10 minute one-on-one with a nationally certified Résumé Writing Professional.

Thursday, Feb. 19, 11 am - 1 pm. Presenter: a representative from Connecticut Department of Labor

Advice From the Other Side of the HR Desk: How You Can Stand Out from the Crowd

A consultant who works with Human Resources professionals shares what employers look for, how they find it, and what you need to do during the interviewing process to stand out.

Saturday, Feb. 21, 10 am – 12 noon. Presenter: Susan Roughley of Jump-Start Consulting, specializing in strategic direction and organizational effectiveness

Rev Up Your Research Skills

With two of the Library’s best business databases, learn how to find companies by industry, size, location and sales and then how to fill in the background with the latest news about them.

Reference USA – a directory of over 12,000,000 U.S. businesses

Thursday, Feb. 12, 12 noon – 2 pm. Presenter: RaShad Dacus of InfoUSA

Gale Business and Company Resource Center – comprehensive company and industry information from magazines, newspapers and directories

Thursday, Feb. 26, 12:30 pm – 2 pm. Presenter: Stacey Knibloe of Gale/Cengage Learning

Job Search Primer

Brush up on everything you should know about a job search: how to use the Internet; how to deal with employment agencies; the pluses and minuses of temporary work; resume writing skills; how to act on an interview; how and when to follow up.

Wednesday, Mar. 4, 7 pm. Presenter: Maryann Donovan, President of Impact Personnel, an independent staffing firm in Norwalk and Fairfield

Twelve Lessons on Being Pretty Smart

It takes more than just being smart to achieve success. So if being smart isn’t enough to bring the world to your door, what is? When life has dealt you and unexpected dish of rotten lemons, how do you make lemon tarts?

Thursday, Mar. 12, 7 pm. Presenter: Penny Pearlman, author, motivational speaker and consultant who helps individuals and organizations develop strategies for success

Where the Hot Jobs are in Connecticut

Learn about Connecticut’s long and short term industry and employment trends as well “recession-proof” jobs, middle skill jobs, in demand entry level jobs and the resources of the Connecticut Job Bank and other Connecticut Department of Labor services.

Monday, Mar. 16, 12 noon - 2:30 pm. Presenter: Mark Stankiewicz, Connecticut Department of Labor

Workplace Law: What You Need to Know about Leaving Your Job and Getting a New One

Are you aware of all the legal issues surrounding employment? Learn about the laws governing lay-offs, terminations, hiring, contracts, onboarding and freelance work.

Thursday, Mar. 26, 7 pm. Presenter: Julia Murphy, Attorney at Outten and Golden, LLP, one of the preeminent law firms representing employees

Who’s in Your Network?

Most people think of classified ads or Internet job banks as the best way to find a job. But the hidden job market is still the best place to uncover job opportunities, and it often involves ‘who you know’. Learn how to create a network to lead to your next job.

Friday, Mar. 27, 12 noon - 2 pm. Presenter: a representative from Connecticut Department of Labor

Managing the Stress of Unemployment for the Individual and the Family

We all experience personal, family and work stressors in our lives. At times, these stressors can create difficulties that feel overwhelming. Recognizing a problem is the first step towards finding a solution.

Monday, Mar. 30, 10 am or Wednesday, Apr. 1, 7 pm. Presenter: Dorothy Timmerman, Executive Director, Fairfield Counseling Services, a private non-profit community counseling center