Tampa Job Fair October 19th at MOSI!

Hey Tampa, we at the Employment Guide have another job fair coming up next month, and I just wanted to let everyone know some of the details upfront.

What: Tampa October Job Fair

When: Tuesday, October 19th, 2010

Time: 10am – 2pm

Facility: Museum of Science and Industry / MOSI

4801 E. Fowler Ave.

Tampa, FL 33617

It is Open and FREE to the public

It is Free of Admission and There will be Free Parking

Job Seekers, please pre-register for the career fair by clicking here!

And lastly, for those of you who are more visual here is the Job Fair Flyer:

2007 Top 10 Companies for the Working Mother

With working mothers being a large part of todays workforce (75% of todays workers are female) there are some companies out there that are investing in women. More and more companies are evolving to this change in who fills their positions (working moms) to become more understanding and supportive of women in the workplace which will benefit companies like these in generations to come.

If you are a working mother this would sound like a total dream come true which a lot of these companies have actually come to be. Here's a small list of what they offer:

• On site daycare for employees with a sliding fee scale to fit in your budget along with backup childcare and company sponsored community and/or in-home childcare
  
• On site fitness center complete with yoga classes to help you de-stress and deal with tension
• Childcare reimbursements of $175 per child enrolled in childcare per month for low income families
• 26 weeks of maternity leave with 8 weeks of it paid by the company
  
• $10,000 for a down payment on a new home for eligible families

The above is just a taste of what these wonderful family oriented companies offer to the working mother. It just couldn't get any better for working moms like myself and others. Companies like these allow women to not only build a successful career to support themselves and their family, but to be able to be a mom to their children too!

Below are the top ten companies chosen for the working mother in 2007 by the "Working Mother" magazine:

1. Abbot
2. Accenture
3. Allstate
4. American Electric Power
5. Arnold & Porter LLP
6. Arnold Worldwide
7. AstraZeneca
8. Bank of America
9. Baptist Health South Florida
10. Bayer Corp

If you would like more information about these companies and other family friendly companies then Click here for more information.

Happy Hunting Tampa!

Samara Bowling

Your Career Profile

As a job seeker it's best to make sure you are seeking a position in the right profession. It isn't a good idea to end up with a job you will end up hating first then ultimately quitting in the end.

So what is the best job for you?

First you need to take a look at your aptitudes -things you are naturally good at. For instance you may not like to draw, but you can draw well and so forth. With this in mind you will first be able to take into account what you can do well and with ease. Next, search through those areas to create a list of the aptitudes that makes you the happiest.

Now that you know your aptitudes, what jobs are you interested in obtaining? What are the key values a job should have that will be the most fulfilling to you? Take this Free Career Test to see what job would be best for your personality. After completing this test you can now make a better decision on what type of job you should be pursuing.

It's one thing to have a job that pays the bills, but having a job you are happy with will make life much more gratifying.

Have a wonderful weekend Tampa and good luck!

Samara Bowling

It Doesn’t Happen Overnight-Just Ask Them USF Bulls

Landing your dream job doesn’t just happen. Yeah, maybe there is some luck involved, but most of that luck is a by-product of you positioning yourself for success. Take the case of the USF Bulls. As much as it pains me to write about their success (I am a UCF fan by heart), they have taken the steps over the last few years to be in a position where they can compete for a National Title in college football. Check these steps:

-They went and got a good coach in Jim Leavitt. Isn’t a coach like a mentor in real life? Maybe someone you look up to for advice. You cannot do everything on your own and you are not expected to. Learn from someone who has been through the ropes and knows the insides and outs of a job hunt or a career field that you are interested in pursuing.

-They watch film before every week about their upcoming opponents. Kinda like school, huh? You bet, these guys study their opponents so they are prepared for the game. When you go to school, conferences and training sessions you are being prepared for the work forthcoming. Study, read and refresh. Be prepared when there is access to beneficial information.

-They have risen to the challenge of other conference and top 25 teams. Striving to be the best in your company is never looked down upon by the people that matter. As you become the best in your area, your department, etc you show the bosses (or the football voters) that you belong on the top. USF has battled for years and now commands the respect of the College Football world and currently rank Number 5 in the Nation. If you pout in your time and your productivity elevates to the top of your company, I guarantee that a better paycheck is in order. Sort of like your own little National Championship.

-USF remains humble, playing one game, one week at a time. You cannot get too far ahead of yourself. Deal with the problems at hand; make the best of your situation and then move on to the next task. If your plate is stacking up, use your time management skills and map out a realistic plan. Remember there is almost always another week, and you cannot predict how the outcome will appear until you play the game (just ask FAU-they put up a fight last week).

I hope this helps you to understand that you need to tackle obstacles as they arise. Your dream job is never too far out of reach if you take the necessary steps to achieve the success you wish for. It took the Bulls 11 seasons to get where they are, and I’m sure they will say that it was worth every loss, setback, triumph, drip of sweat and training to get there. It is always more rewarding that way!!

So with that said, go Knights, and go Bulls! It’s out turn for success, right?

Greg Rollett