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Hire America's Heroes Career Day

Date: Feb 24, 2012

Location: CenturyLink Field in Seattle

Seattle based Military Family Job-Seekers - check out the Hire America's Heroes career day!

If you are a veteran of any
 conflict, currently-serving and preparing for transition, National Guard and
Reserves, Spouses, Wounded Warriors and their Care-Givers, Blue Star and
 Gold Star Family Members, you may attend this great event for FREE!  Visit with representatives from Alaska Airlines,
 Allied Waste, Amazon, Boeing, Comcast, IBM, MetLife, Microsoft, Port of
 Seattle, Puget Sound Energy, Starbucks, State Farm Insurance, TriWest
 Healthcare Alliance, Volt Workforce Solutions and Weyerhaeuser
. 

Several industry specific panel
 presentations will be offered throughout the day. Attend to become
 acquainted with industry best practices. 
Some highlights include:

• Partake in a 
short videotaped interview, view the tape and receive professional feedback 
and coaching on your strengths and style. To be scheduled, be sure to click
the box next to "Videotaped Practice Interview Session" on the "Agenda" page
 when you register HERE.
• 10 Career Coaching Stations to assist you with Resume Review and
 Exhibitor suggestions for your career search. These will be located in 
various places on the exhibition floor.

 Register Now!
  
  Contact us with your questions: info@hireamericasheroes.org or 425-301-5445 

DETAILS:

HAH Career Day 2012 - CenturyLink

Friday, February 24, 2012 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Pacific Time)

CenturyLink Field, Seattle
800 Occidental Ave S.
Seattle, Washington 98134

206-381-7655

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