This online event hosted by AARP will take place on  Tuesday, September 20, 2016 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is a great opportunity to connect with over two-dozen hiring employers who value experienced workers. Companies participating will include: American Red Cross, Apple, AT&T, Lord & Taylor,
Toys R Us, United Health Group, 

and many more.

At this nationwide event, you will be able to:

• See the latest job postings
   
• Learn how volunteering can recharge your job search
   
• Chat one-on-one with representatives from hiring employers
   
• Engage in live chats and webinars with job search experts throughout the day
   
• Access tools, resources, and information to make you more competitive in the job market
   
• Play a game that helps you brush up on job search skills for a chance to win a prize
   
• Get a sneak peak at AARP's new Work & Jobs Skills Inventory that will help you polish the digital skills you need to find a job

• Update your resume
   
• Get your computer ready (when you register, AARP will check to see if you have the right software)
   
• Check out the participating employers ahead of time to see what positions are available

Want to see how applicant tracking systems are looking at your resume?  TheLadders.com has a Check My Resume feature. Simply click here, upload your resume, and their software will analyze your resume and let you know where you may need to make improvements. Then head over to the Optimal Resume feature on the New Start Career Network website to make the changes.

 

For professionals with over 10 years of experience, this article gives advice for writing your own resume. The 8-Minute Resume details the steps of writing a resume that is designed to persuade the three layers of reviewers--screeners, recruiters, and hiring managers--to give you an interview.