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2022 JOB FAIR Paul D Camp Community College Workforce Development Center 100 N. College Drive, Franklin, VA 23851 January 26th, 2022 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM

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What to look for in a new career

Many people begin a new year determined to make positive changes in their lives. Some may aspire to read more books in the year ahead, while others may aim to master a new hobby. Professional goals also factor heavily into many people’s New Year’s resolutions.

In a 2019 survey of baby boomers, who are generally defined as people born between 1946 and 1964, the Bureau of Labor Statistics found that the average person has 12 jobs in his or her lifetime. That means that the average professional is likely to change jobs at various points during his or her career.

Working professionals who have resolved to make a career change but don’t

know where to begin can facilitate the process by determining what they want out of their next career.

Knowing what to look for in a career can help people land a job they will enjoy, and might even prevent them from changing jobs as many as a dozen times before retirement.

• Salary: Few people would scoff at being offered higher salaries, but it’s important that professionals looking to change careers don’t place too great an emphasis on a high salary.

A recent survey from the online career resource Indeed found that 58 percent of workers would accept a pay cut to change industries. That suggests that salary isn’t everything. However, established profes-

sionals no doubt also have an established quality of life, and some may not be comfortable if a lesser salary means they have to give up some of the luxuries they’ve grown accustomed to. Take some time to determine how much money you need to maintain your current quality of life and if giving up certain things, like the ability to travel or dine out whenever you’d like, is a price you’re willing to pay for a new career.

• Opportunity for advancement: A 2015 survey from the employment-oriented social media service LinkedIn found that the number one reason people switched jobs was related to opportunities for career advancement. The survey asked 10,000 people who

recently left their jobs why they did so and 45 percent indicated they were concerned about the lack of opportunities for advancement at their old jobs.

Switching careers is a significant decision that affects all aspects of professionals’ lives, including their families. When looking for a new career, look for one that provides opportunities for advancement after you get your foot in the door. If no such opportunities are available, you may soon find yourself switching jobs once again.

• Positive environment: It can be hard to gauge if a company you don’t work for fosters a positive or negative work environment, but exercising due diligence to determine this

can have profound benefits. A 2008 study published in the International Journal on Disability and Human Development found that negative work environments contribute to insomnia, anxiety and depression. In addition, 36 percent of respondents to the LinkedIn survey indicated they left their old job due to dissatisfaction with the work environment. When looking for a new career, it’s important that professionals don’t overlook the value of a positive work environment.

Professionals who have resolved to change careers in the year ahead can make their transition more successful by recognizing certain variables that can make work more enjoyable.

January 26, 2022 | 3 PM - 6 PM Paul D. Camp Community College Workforce Development Center 100 N College Dr, Franklin, VA 23851 The event is free and open to all.

We are always looking for qualified individuals to join our team. We employ individuals in transportation, feed milling, farm management and operations, and other support area.

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Boost your chances of getting a new job The recruiting strategist ERE Recruiting Intelligence estimates that 250 résumés are submitted for each corporate job opening, and the first submission occurs within 200 seconds after a position is posted. In such an environment, procrastination can be costly.

There also is stiff competition for those who think they’ll simply keep a résumé posted online and wait for the jobs to roll in.

BeHiring says the popular job-hunting site Monster. com receives 427,000 résumé postings each and every week. Getting a better idea of how the hiring process works today can improve professionals’ chances of getting a new job or even switching careers.

Understand there is a

“hiring funnel” Recruiters use a specific model for every job posting.

Informally dubbed the “hiring funnel,” this is a reference to the number of total applications they need to generate in order to get a single hire. On average of the 1,000 who see an online job posting, 200 will begin the application process, 100 will actually follow through and only 25 résumés will be screened out, according to Talent Function Group, LLC. Among that final 25, between four and six will ultimately be invited for an interview.

Be creative with a résumé Hundreds of people are vying for the same job, and human resources person-

nel who review applicants may spend 10 seconds reading over each résumé.

As a result, it is essential to make a résumé stand out.

Areas most perused on a résumé include job titles, companies worked for, start/end dates, and education. Make sure these key areas are visible and impressive.

Also, many résumés are scanned electronically, meaning if you do not format a résumé the correct way or use the applicable software mentioned (often PDF formatting is rejected), the résumé may never get flagged and seen.

Network responsibly Always connect with people you think can bring career benefits in some way

rather than blindly networking. Keep your social media image professional as well, as you never know where a good lead or networking opportunity may come from.

it’s a part of. This way you’ll be better apt to answer any questions that come your way. Don’t be afraid to also prepare questions that you can ask the interviewer to show your interest.

Dress the part If you’re one of the lucky ones who earns an interview, keep the good momentum going by dressing in a manner that is appropriate for the role in which you are interviewing. Tidy hair, clean fingernails, minimal jewelry, classic attire, and a pleasant attitude can make a difference.

Consider temp jobs Rejections will certainly happen as you go along, but do not sit idly licking your wounds. A temporary position is better than being unemployed and can get your foot in the door. Work with a recruiter who may be able to place you in temp jobs, especially positions with an employer you have your eye on.

These tips and more can improve applicants’chances of getting a job. es of getting a new job or even switching careers.Aes of getting a job.

Do your research Always conduct background research on the company you’re interviewing with and the industry

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How the role of police has evolved

There are 800,000 sworn law enforcement officers now serving in the United States, according to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund.

The Canadian Encyclopedia says that, as of 2018, there were approximately 68,500 police officers serving in Canada. Police are responsible for keeping citizens safe and enforcing the law. Through crime prevention, emergency response and investigation, law enforcement officials are integral members of the communities they serve.

While law enforcement officials are now vital components of every community, these figures have not existed since the beginning

of civilization. In fact, police forces are a relatively modern invention, according to Gary Potter, a crime historian at Eastern Kentucky University. During early American colonization, policing was informal and part-time employment. Also, those who were tasked with keeping order were paid through a for-profit, privately funded system. Peace and order also was maintained by volunteers who provided a “night watch” system that was not very efficient.

The common law and system of sheriffs, constables, watchmen, and stipendiary justice known in England was at the roots of early policing in the United States. Early Americans

were weary of establishing standing police forces.

However, as America continued to grow through immigration, and rural communities evolved into urban cities, crime increased.

Citizens began to band together into “committees of vigilance” that took lawfulness into their own hands, not always with success.

By the mid-19th century, it became clear that earlier attempts at maintaining order were largely ineffectual. Middle-class frustration with the deterioration of cities and infrastructure led to the passage of laws that regulated public behavior and created new police forces and penitentiaries. The first police departments in the United

States were in Boston and formed in 1838. New York City developed its own forces in 1844, and other cities quickly followed suit.

By the 1880s, almost every major city in the country had a police force. The primary roles of police departments were to prevent crime and keep order. It wasn’t until the 1850s that detective units began to appear.

A similar evolution took place in Canada. Early policing was predominantly a local concern with municipalities following French and English traditions of constabularies or watchmen systems. Just like it was in the United States, the early 19th century was a time of change for the

Canadian police force. After the establishment of England’s Metropolitan Police in London, Canada developed its own law enforcement system as a public system that required the consent of fellow citizens.

In addition, thanks to Canada’s vast frontier, Prime Minister John A MacDonald established the North-West Mounted Police in the mid-1800s to enforce laws in the region.

That force was initially 150 members, and would later be renamed the Royal North-West Mounted Police.

The police have a storied past with responsibilities that have evolved considerably through the years.

City of Franklin Police Department Police Officer Salary DOQ + excel. benefits. Must be a Virginia Certified Police Officer. Must be willing to relocate within a reasonable distance of the City. Only State Certified applicants need to apply.

Police Officer Trainee City of Franklin is in the process of establishing an eligibility list. The position requires: Min. age of 21 years of age; high school Diploma or GED; ability to meet stringent physical requirements; ability to pass a thorough background investigation; ability to pass a written entrance examination.

Communication Officer (Dispatcher) (Full-Time) Salary DOQ + benefits. A high school graduate or equivalent, good oral communications skills, ability to understand & carry out instructions under emergency situations. Typing is required, computer experience a plus. The candidate will be required to work rotating shifts. Must pass a thorough background investigation.

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What to know as an adult heading back to school College campuses are diverse. Newly minted high school graduates embarking on the next stage of their studies might dominate college campuses, but many established professionals who have long since graduated from high school are also among the student bodies at universities across the globe.

The National Center for Education Statistics says that one in five Americans enrolled in undergraduate higher education is at least 30 years old.

The changing face of higher education should be a comfort to adults who may have been ap-

prehensive about heading back to school. Adults considering a return to school should not allow age to deter them from enrolling. Many people now complete degrees later in life, while others return to school to study subjects they did not study during their first gorounds as college students.

Finding the right fit in regard to a college is different for adults than it is students right out of high school. Responsibilities to family and employers complicate the decision about where to go to school. The following tips can help adults as they

decide where to continue their educations.

• Choose a school that meets your needs. Look for schools that can accommodate priorities other than academics, such as family and work.

Many schools now offer flexible schedules and online classes. Check out schools with strong reputations for working with adult learners.

• Sit down with a college counselor. If you’ve been in college before, pull your transcripts and bring any information about coursework, credits and life experience. This way you can be credited for what you have already ac-

complished. Counselors can serve as invaluable resources as you navigate a return to the classroom.

• Brush up on the skills required of successful students. If you’ve been out of school for awhile, brush up on your study skills, note-taking, annotating, and other skills that can serve you well in an academic environment.

• Speak with your employer. Many employers support employees who want to return to school, especially when employees will be gaining skills that are applicable to their existing careers. Some employees may even help their employers finance

their educations. According to Matthew Reed, the vice president for learning at Brookdale Community College in Lincroft, N.J., roughly 90 percent of midsize or large employers offer some kind of tuition reimbursement. Even when that’s not available, some employers may have an arrangement with certain schools that provide discounts to their workers, says Reed.

Adults returning to school is becoming increasingly common. Planning and making use of resources at your disposal can help you navigate the process of returning to school as an adult.

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The right way to leave a job A new year often sparks change. Many people aspire to change jobs at the dawn of a new year, and such changes are more frequent than one might think.

According to a 2018 report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average person changes jobs between 10 and 15 times during his or her career. In addition, many workers spend five years or less in each job.

When leaving a job, it is important that professionals exhibit a certain mea-

sure of grace and etiquette.

Leaving a job with dignity and mutual respect can benefit professionals in the short- and long-term.

• Speak with a supervisor first. Make sure your boss or immediate supervisor learns of your plans to leave the job first. Do not gossip or suggest to coworkers that you’re ready to leave. It’s unprofessional if a supervisor hears of your impending departure from others.

• Provide ample notice.

Even if it is time to move on, ensure that your cur-

rent employer has plenty of time to interview potential replacements and train someone to take your place. This ensures an easy transition for all involved, and can show your employer that you have the company’s best interests in mind. While two weeks’ notice is the standard, if you have held a professional position for some time, extend the courtesy to three.

• Check company policy.

The employment firm AG Careers suggests reviewing company policy if you will

be leaving to work for a direct competitor. There may be strict rules in place and protocol to follow.

• Don’t shirk responsibilities. It can be tempting to slack off when another job awaits. The popular job-hunting site Monster. com says it can be human nature to do less when long-term accountability is removed. However, you never know when you might need a referral or even a new job. Leaving a bitter taste in the mouth of your employer at the end of your work history can put a

black mark on your employee record.

• Take coworkers’ feelings into consideration. Be open and honest with coworkers, but do not gloat that you are leaving the company and they are not. And if anyone has strong feelings about your departure, accept their point of view and do not react outwardly.

Take things in stride as much as possible.

When leaving a job, professionals should always be courteous and considerate toward their current employers.

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Ways to spend the summer after graduation Graduation is a momentous day in the lives of college students. After years of schooling that dates all the way back to preschool or kindergarten, newly minted college graduates are finally ready to begin their professional lives.

That can be a scary prospect for some students, especially those who graduate without jobs lined up. The summer after graduating from college can be a time like no other in the lives of new graduates. It can be easy to grow dejected as weeks or months go by without receiving a job offer. But spending the summer after graduation as pro-

ductively as possible can help graduates overcome any dejection they might feel and increase their chances of landing a job.

• Contact career services offices at your alma mater.

Career services offices can help recent graduates as they look for their first jobs out of college. Such offices may have access to job and internship opportunities that grads do not. In addition, they may coach grads on interviewing techniques and on ways to stand out in crowded job markets.

• Seek internships. If partor full-time employment is proving elusive, don’t be afraid to seek and ultimate-

ly accept internships, which can provide a way for grads to get their foot in the doors in certain industries. Summer internships may already be filled, so scour job boards for fall or winter internships.

• Start networking. Students who interned can get in touch with their past supervisors or mentors and find out if the company is hiring. Such people may be more inclined to bring someone with direct experience onboard — even if that experience was brief and unpaid. In addition, grads can connect with adjunct professors who work in their desired fields.

• When job hunting, don’t get pigeon-holed by your major. Just because a student graduates with a particular degree does not mean he or she needs to look for work in that field.

In fact, many companies may prefer entry-level applicants with degrees that are not specific to their industries so their new hires are blank slates who can be easily trained.

• Attend job fairs. While other graduates may be taking the summer off, enterprising grads looking for work should attend as many job fairs as possible.

Graduates likely won’t leave job fairs with employment

offers in hand, but job fairs are a great way for grads to meet hiring managers and submit their résumés to potential employers.

• Customize a résumé for every job. Be sure the curriculum vitae is not static.

Write and refine résumés for each job you apply for, mildly tweaking the wording or accomplishments to address the key phrases used in the job listing.

It can be tempting for recent college grads to spend the summers after graduation relaxing, but those who spend that time productively may lands jobs more quickly than those who do not.

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Update your résumé for job hunting during COVID-19 The economy has struggled during the COVID-19 pandemic, and many people are concerned by what the future may bring, particularly regarding their careers. Some fields may continue to scale back while others may increase operations. There is much uncertainty for those looking for new work or considering changing jobs.

Even though the coronavirus may slow down the process of hiring and make it even more competitive, job seekers must avoid the notion that they should throw in the towel and try to wait out the lull. Many people have found new jobs during the pandemic, and these strategies can

help men and women do just that.

Update your résumé Many people may think that résumé writing is a “one and done” process, but that’s not the case. The Balance: Careers says a résumé should be updated and tweaked each time a person applies for a position. Keep a generalized outline for your résumé, but be sure to modify your skills and accomplishments as they pertain to the specific job for which you’re applying.

In many instances, a functional résumé format, which emphasizes skills over linear job experience, is a good choice because it

Research the industry While travel, hospitality and event planning have been hit hard due to COVID-19, other industries like online shopping, delivery, healthcare, grocery stores, cleaning services, and more, have experienced growth. Many industries also have revamped Update social media operations and may need a If you use a social media consultant or expert to help application like LinkedIn, them change over their Plaxo or Jobster to network, business formats. Do not be sure to keep your profile assume that the pandemic current. It also may be has stalled all job proshelpful to join industry net- pects. working groups and organizations at this time, as Prepare for they may have an ongoing remote interviews aggregator of job openings Even after businesses in particular fields. have reopened, remote interviews will likely be the can gloss over gaps in the résumé or frequent job changes. Remember to fill the résumé with the same verbiage used in the job posting. If scanning software is used to cull résumés for key words, yours will have the right words and phrases.

norm. Set up an interview spot in your home with good lighting, a neutral background, limited distractions, and a desirable camera angle. Practice being interviewed digitally.

Master various meeting applications by downloading necessary software in advance so that technical difficulties will not derail the process. The interviewer sees only your background, so utilize a paper or whiteboard in front of you with notes or talking points.

A job search may be complicated by the coronavirus, but there are steps to make it easier to find a job. With patience and positivity, the odds can be in job-seekers’ favor.

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