Additonal Job Opportunities!

I am thrilled to let you know that in addition to the AES Staffing Services Job Fair on June 8, we have two more opportunities for you to look into!

Hiring event Wednesday, June 8

An AES Corporate Services hiring event will be held at the Virginia Employment Commission, 100 Premier Place, Winchester, from 9 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, June 8.

Attention new graduates, non-traditional students, adult workforce!

The Virginia Employment Commission has partnered with Lord Fairfax Community College to host a seminar/open lab session to help individuals learn more about Linkedin as well as hands-on computer time to work on completing your profile on this professional social media networking website

Job fair for commercial electricians

Attend an open house job fair for commercial electricians at the Virginia Employment Commission/Winchester Workforce Center, 100 Premier Place Winchester, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 11, on a walk-in basis.

Are you using Facebook as a job search tool?

If you are not using Facebook as a job search tool, you could be overlooking a prime networking opportunity. With 85 percent of job openings filled through networking of one kind or anther, what better place to connect with friends, family and colleagues.

Summer employment tips for teens

As summer breaks creeps closer, many parents may start thinking about what their teenagers may be doing this summer. In years past it was easy for teens to head over to the closest fast food establishment, fill out an application and start working the next day. Guess what? Times have changed.

The job search game

If you have been looking for employment opportunities for a while now, it is easy to get frustrated, burnt out and lose enthusiasm. A good way to refuel your motivation is to turn your job search into a "Rewards Points" game.

Job opportunity!

Have you ever seen yourself in a security role? If so, you may be interested in a position as a Transportation Security Officer with the Transportation Security Administration.

A change for the better!

For two years, talk of things employment related has been mostly negative, so I am happy to report some good news. Unemployment rates are dropping!

Transferable skills and marketing your added value

Many employers think that if you are able to use the skill in one situation, you should be able to use that skill in another job, even if the work appears to be unrelated to your past employment or educational experience.