Spring is coming! We promise. The snow will melt and you will be excited to leave the house again! Capture that renewed sense of energy now by attending a job fair. This month employers will attend job fairs around the country and be on the lookout for talented and dedicated military spouses just like you.

Check out this list and find the job fair nearest you! Be sure to click on the link for full details about each job fair and to register to attend.

March 6

Houston, Texas

http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/houston-hiring-expo-houston-rockets

 

March 10

Manchester, NH

http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/manchester-hiring-fair

 

March 11 – 12

Fort Benning, GA

http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/fort-benning-transition-summit

 

Colorado Springs, CO

http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/colorado-springs-military-spouse-networking-reception

 

Louisville, KY

http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/louisville-hiring-fair

 

Salem, OR

http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/salem-hiring-fair

 

March 12

Fort Carson, CO

http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/colorado-springs-military-spouse-hiring-fair

 

March 25

Dallas, Texas

http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/dallas-hiring-fair

Grand Island, NE

http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/grand-island-hiring-fair

 

Greenville, SC

http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/greenville-hiring-fair

 

Washington D.C.

http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/dc-hiring-expo-washington-wizards

 

March 26

Travis AFB, CA

http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/travis-afb-military-spouse-hiring-fair-networking-luncheon

 

March 27

Indianapolis, IN

http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/indianapolis-hiring-fair

Feeling the winter blues set in as you continue your job search? Shake it off by rejuvenating your interview skills at a job fair.

Check out the schedule below from Hiring Our Heroes, an organization that helps pair military members and spouses with employers. Job fairs are held all year and attendees need to register early. To see the entire list for 2015 visit, http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/events/hiringfairs?page=2

Remember to bring extra copies of your resume and dress for success! Good luck!

Feb. 7

Detroit, MI

http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/detroit-hiring-fair

 

Feb. 11

Quantico, VA

http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/quantico-hiring-fair

 

Hartford, CT

http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/hartford-hiring-fair

 

Feb. 12

Mineapolis/St. Paul, MN

http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/minneapolisst-paul-hiring-fair

 

Feb. 18

San Mateo, CA

http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/san-mateo-hiring-fair

 

Omaha, NE

http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/omaha-hiring-fair

 

Feb. 24

Dallas, TX

http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/dallas-hiring-fair

 

Feb. 26

Camp Pendleton, CA

http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/dallas-hiring-fair

 

March 5

Houston, TX

http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/houston-hiring-fair

 

Latham, NY

http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/latham-hiring-fair

Is finding a job your New Year’s Resolution?

Then kick-start that goal by signing up for, and attending, a job fair.

Check out these job fairs coming to military bases around the country in January. Remember, you must register, so click, sign up and then pour yourself some eggnog. Here's to a happy holiday and an easy return to the job hunt!

Find the hiring fair schedule for the entire year here: http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/events/hiringfairs

Jan. 8

North Charleston, S.C.

http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/charleston-hiring-fair

Virtual Job Fair

http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/virtual-job-fair-4

Jan. 9

Washington D.C.

http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/nbc4-dc-health-and-fitness-expo

Jan. 13

Camp Pendleton, CA

http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/camp-pendleton-recovering-warrior-caregiver-employment-conference

Tempe, AZ

http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/phoenix-hiring-fair

Jan. 15

Bridgeport, CT

http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/fairfield-hiring-fair

Jan. 21

Fort Campbell, KY

http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/ft-campbell-military-spouse-networking-reception

Jan. 22

New Castle, DE

http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/wilmington-hiring-fair

Fort Campbell, KY

http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/ft-campbell-military-spouse-hiring-fair

Jan. 28

Albuquerque, NM

http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/albuquerque-hiring-fair

Jan. 29

 

Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA

 

Feb. 4

Travis AFB, CA – Networking Reception

http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/travis-afb-military-spouse-networking-reception

 

Los Angeles, Ca – Recovering Warriors and Caregivers Employment Conference http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/los-angeles-recovering-warrior-caregiver-employment-conference

Feb. 5

Travis AFB, CA – Hiring Fair

http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/travis-afb-military-spouse-hiring-fair

Feb. 7

Detroit, MI

http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/detroit-hiring-fair

You have 22 days until Christmas.

Yep, not trying to panic you, but it's going to come quick. And it's going to be over quick.

And if you are looking for a job, that means the holiday merriment will be over and you will be pounding the sidewalk again, probably frosty, slippery, snow-covered sidewalks before you know it.

It's easy to put your job search aside to focus on the holidays. It's really easy to use the holidays as an excuse to put your job search on the back burner.

Don't.

Instead, make your job search your New Year's Resolution: to not just be ready to hit that pavement in January and start knocking on doors but to be registered for a job fair in 2015.

Check out these job fairs coming to military bases around the country in January. Remember, you must register, so click, sign up and then pour yourself some eggnog. Here's to a happy holiday and an easy return to the job hunt!

Find the hiring fair schedule for the entire year here: http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/events/hiringfairs

Jan. 8

North Charleston, S.C.

http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/charleston-hiring-fair

Virtual Job Fair

http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/virtual-job-fair-4

Jan. 9

Washington D.C.

http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/nbc4-dc-health-and-fitness-expo

Jan. 13

Camp Pendleton, CA

http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/camp-pendleton-recovering-warrior-caregiver-employment-conference

Tempe, AZ

http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/phoenix-hiring-fair

Jan. 15

Bridgeport, CT

http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/fairfield-hiring-fair

Jan. 21

Fort Campbell, KY

http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/ft-campbell-military-spouse-networking-reception

Jan. 22

New Castle, DE

http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/wilmington-hiring-fair

Fort Campbell, KY

http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/ft-campbell-military-spouse-hiring-fair

Jan. 28

Albuquerque, NM

http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/albuquerque-hiring-fair

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. But don’t let the hustle and bustle of the holidays sidetrack your job search.
If you are still jobless, make sure you spend time every day working on finding that job, whether you are sitting down and searching online job sites, filling out applications or hitting the pavement.

There are not many job fairs in December as the holidays approach. And most likely, they may have lighter attendance as people turn their attention toward the celebrations happening around them. Who knows, this may be your chance to stand out in the smaller crowd and win over the recruiters.

Remember to click on the links under the job fair listing and register as soon as possible. If you are not interested in spending your December weekends hobnobbing with recruiters instead of party-goers, then make a resolution you can easily keep: check the 2015 job fair listings now and sign up for one!

For a full list of military spouse job fairs, visit http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/events/hiringfairs

Dec 3
Jacksonville, NC
http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/jacksonville-hiring-fair

San Jose, CA
http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/san-jose-hiring-fair

Dec 9
Recovering warrior and caregiver virtual job fair
http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/recovering-warrior-caregiver-virtual-job-fair

Dec 10
San Antonio, TX
http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/san-antonio-hiring-fair

Dec 11
Las Vegas
http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/las-vegas-veteran-job-fair

Jan 8
Charleston, SC
http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/charleston-hiring-fair
Virtual Job Fair
http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/virtual-job-fair-4

 

Christmas is coming, which means some employers will be hiring extra staff to manage larger crowds and demand during the holiday season. Even if seasonal employment is not your ultimate goal, those part-time jobs can be turned into a permanent gig by employees with great attitude and work ethics.

To kick off your holiday-time job search, check out these upcoming, spouse and military-focused hiring fairs. Remember to register as soon as you decide to attend. Some fairs limit the amount of attendees and do not allow walk-ins.

Nov. 1

Macomb County, MI

http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/macomb-county-mi

Nov. 3

Germany

http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/eucom

Nov. 5

Fort Bliss, Texas

Reception: http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/ft-bliss-tx-military-spouse-networking-reception

Hiring fair: http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/ft-bliss-tx-military-spouse-hiring-fair

Nov. 6

Pensacola, Fl.

http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/pensacola-fl

Nov. 8

Detroit, MI

http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/ft-bliss-tx-military-spouse-hiring-fair

Nov. 11

Des Moines, IA

http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/des-moines-ia-2

Orlando, FL

http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/orlando-fl-4

Nov. 12

Portland, ME

http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/portland-me-0

Washington D.C.

http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/joint-base-anacostia-bolling-dc-0

Nov. 13

Los Angeles, CA

http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/los-angelesgardena-ca

Nov. 14

Portland, OR

http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/portland-or-2

Nov. 17

Leavenworth, KS

http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/ft-leavenworth-ks

Reno, NV

http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/reno-nv-2

Nov. 18

Warwick, RI

http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/warwick-ri-3

Ft. Jackson, SC

http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/ft-jacksoncolumbia-sc

Nashville, TN

http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/events/hiringfairs?page=1

Pittsburgh, PA

http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/pittsburgh-forum

Nov. 19

Wright-Patterson AFB, OH

Reception

http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/wright-patterson-afb-oh-military-spouse-networking-reception

Nov. 20

Wright-Patterson AFB, OH

Hiring Fair

http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/wright-patterson-afb-oh-military-spouse-networking-reception

PCS season is winding down. Even before the boxes are unpacked, many military spouses are perusing the want ads in their new hometown.

One of the best ways to network and prepare yourself for interviews is to attend a job fair.

But don’t just show up in jeans and a t-shirt to check it out. Consider this your practice run at acing an interview and delivering your pitch to potential employers.

Never been to one? Don’t worry. Check out our Job Fair To Do List:

1. Find one! This is really as simple as typing the phrase “job fair” into Google. If you search the term military spouse/veteran job fair, you get even better hits. The Hiring Our Heroes program hosts job fairs every month around the nation specifically for military families. To check out their entire list, visit https://hoh.greatjob.net/sc/index.action  or visit the list provided by EmploymentGuide.com at http://www.employmentguide.com/job-fairs/browse
2. Register. If you stumble upon an ad for a job fair happening today, the odds are good that you won’t get in. Like most things in life, you have to plan ahead to attend a job fair. The Hiring Our Heroes fairs fill up quick. Research them now, register and stick to your plan to attend.
3. Dress for the Job. Fair warning: you will not walk out of a job fair with a job. This is an opportunity for job seekers to learn more about companies and recruiters to answer their questions and make contact with potential employees. You probably won’t even walk out with an interview. But, it is an opportunity to make an impression. Dress, act and speak like a professional. It may help you stand out to those same recruiters later.
4. Bring your resume. And bring lots of copies. And don’t be shy passing them out. Make sure your resume is ready to go, is correct, complete and free of spelling errors. Veterans should also bring copies of their DD214.
5. Practice your sales pitch, before you arrive. Come up with a 1-minute sales pitch that sells, you! Know what you are going to say and practice saying it. You will want to hit the major points: your education and experience.
6. Create a list of questions for them. What are skills do they prefer their employees to have? What is it like to work at their company? This is not just a chance for them to get to know you but for you to get to know them and weed out companies whose schedules or other standards may not be a great fit for you. For example, don’t want to travel on the job? This may be your chance to find out employees travel 90 percent of the time.

Job fairs are a great way to learn more about the employers in your area and make potentially valuable contacts for your job search. It can be tough putting yourself out there but attending a job fair will help you refine your interview skills and, hopefully, give your more resources for your job search.

Good luck!

The kids are back to school, is it time for you to head back to work?

There are job fairs happening all over the nation this month. The ones listed below are hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Hiring Our Heroes initiative. These fairs are specifically designed and held for military members and their spouses.

Get out there and check them out. The perfect job may be waiting for you!

Don’t forget to click on the link and register. Registration is required.

Aug. 5

North Platte, NE

http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/north-platte-ne

 

Gulfport/ Biloxi, MS

http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/gulfportbiloxi-ms

 

Aug. 6

Sioux Falls, SD

http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/sioux-falls-sd-2

 

Aug. 7

El Paso, Texas

http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/el-paso-tx-1

Little Rock, AR

http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/little-rock-ar-1

Minneapolis, MN

http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/minneapolis-mn-3

Aug. 8

Peoria, IL

http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/peoria-il-0

Aug. 9

Marquette, MI

http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/marquette-mi

Aug. 12

Fresno, CA

http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/fresno-ca-1

Fort Bragg, NC

http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/fort-bragg-veterans-jobs-summit

Aug. 14

Farmingdale, NY

http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/farmingdale-ny-1

Aug. 19

Camp Lejeune, NC

http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/camp-lejeune-nc-military-spouse-networking-reception

Aug. 20

Fort Sill, OK

http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/ft-sill-ok

Camp Lejeune, NC

http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/camp-lejeune-nc-military-spouse-hiring-fair

Aug. 21

Fort Gordon, GA

http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/ft-gordon-ga

Aug. 26

Charlotte, NC

http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/charlotte-nc-transition-and-benefits-career-fair-part-96th-annual-american-legion-national

Fort Polk, LA

http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/ft-polk-la-military-spouse-networking-reception

Aug. 27

Fort Polk, LA

http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/ft-polk-la-military-spouse-opportunity-fair

Aug. 28

Kaneohe Bay, HI

http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/kaneohe-bay-hi

Tampa, FL

http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/tampa-fl-5

 

Done with your PCS move? Looking for a new job? One of the best places to begin your search is at a job fair. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce program, Hiring Our Heroes, hosts regular job fairs in cities around the nation. These fairs  are specifically geared toward helping military veterans and spouses find employment.

Here is the list of job fairs being held in July. Don't forget to click on the link and register! Good luck!

July 8, 2014 - Huntsville, AL

July 9, 2014 - Springfield, OR

July 10, 2014 - Annville, PA

July 15, 2014 - Atlanta, GA

July 17, 2014  - Tucson, AZ, Fort Belvoir, VA

July 19, 2014 - Meadowlands/ East Rutherford, NJ

July 28, 2014 - Joint Base MDL, NJ

Aug. 1, 2014 - Joint Base MDL, NJ

It's PCS season which also means a lot of you may be in search of a new job. What better place to start than at a local job fair.

Check out the list below of job fairs tailored to military families that are being held around the country throughout the month of June.

June 4

Roseburg, OR - Hiring Our Heroes

https://hoh.greatjob.net/sc/viewEvent.action;jsessionid=BFECF12C6596EA5CB7EE0A6C2E20FDB7?id=1662547

 

June 5

Jacksonville, FL - Hiring Our Heroes

https://hoh.greatjob.net/sc/viewEvent.action;jsessionid=BFECF12C6596EA5CB7EE0A6C2E20FDB7?id=1670423

 

Las Cruses, NM - Hiring Our Heroes

https://hoh.greatjob.net/sc/viewEvent.action;jsessionid=BFECF12C6596EA5CB7EE0A6C2E20FDB7?id=1674195

June 10

Dover, DE - Hiring Our Heroes

https://hoh.greatjob.net/sc/viewEvent.action;jsessionid=BFECF12C6596EA5CB7EE0A6C2E20FDB7?id=1665395

 

Savannah, GA - Hiring Our Heroes

https://hoh.greatjob.net/sc/viewEvent.action;jsessionid=BFECF12C6596EA5CB7EE0A6C2E20FDB7?id=1670591

 

June 18

 

Somerville, NJ - Hiring Our Heroes

https://hoh.greatjob.net/sc/viewEvent.action;jsessionid=BFECF12C6596EA5CB7EE0A6C2E20FDB7?id=1665427

 

Jonesboro, AR - Hiring Our Heroes

https://hoh.greatjob.net/sc/viewEvent.action;jsessionid=BFECF12C6596EA5CB7EE0A6C2E20FDB7?id=1670622

 

 

June 19

Buffalo, NY - Hiring Our Heroes

https://hoh.greatjob.net/sc/viewEvent.action;jsessionid=BFECF12C6596EA5CB7EE0A6C2E20FDB7?id=1661995

 

Cincinnati, OH - Hiring Our Heroes

https://hoh.greatjob.net/sc/viewEvent.action;jsessionid=BFECF12C6596EA5CB7EE0A6C2E20FDB7?id=1676122

June 25

Charleston, SC - Hiring Our Heroes

https://hoh.greatjob.net/sc/viewEvent.action;jsessionid=BFECF12C6596EA5CB7EE0A6C2E20FDB7?id=1670643

 

June 26

 

Lexington, KY - Hiring Our Heroes

https://hoh.greatjob.net/sc/viewEvent.action;jsessionid=BFECF12C6596EA5CB7EE0A6C2E20FDB7?id=1678708

 

Cleveland, OH - Hiring Our Heroes

https://hoh.greatjob.net/sc/viewEvent.action;jsessionid=BFECF12C6596EA5CB7EE0A6C2E20FDB7?id=1678709

June 30

Omaha, NE - Hiring Our Heroes

https://hoh.greatjob.net/sc/viewEvent.action;jsessionid=BFECF12C6596EA5CB7EE0A6C2E20FDB7?id=1678707