About this Event Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. in partnership with the Third Avenue Business Improvement District, Destination Tomorrow - the Bronx LGBT Center, New York State Department of Labor, the Bronx Private Industry Council, and the Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation will host the 2020 LGBTQ+ Career Fair at Hostos Community College on Friday, March 20, 2020 at 1:00pm. Over 100 companies will be present and seek to recruit from the LGBTQ+ community to fill key positions. Participants will also have access to six (6) Career Readiness Workshops, On-Site Resume assistance, and one-on-one Career Coaches.

Free Attendee Registration - Click Here Check Out Participating Companies - Click Here Spread the Word, Share this Flyer - Click Here Fireside Chat: Getting Hired in New York State Karen Coleman Deputy Commissioner New York State Department of Labor Join New York State Department of Labor in a Fireside Chat centered on identifying your career track and making sure you get hired. New York’s economy is growing stronger every day and we have seen a huge increase in employment in The Bronx, coupled with a large drop in our unemployment numbers.  This is a direct result of improved partnerships between businesses, community-based organizations and government.  By working together, we can connect area businesses with the talent they need.   Seminar Sessions How to Structure Your Resume Have a resume? Need some advice on how to make it better?  Attend this seminar and have expert recruiters review your resume and provide feedback on what you can do to make yourself stand out.  Learn how to position yourself on paper and methods to convey your strengths to prospective employers. Interview 101: Dressing & Speaking Learn the basics of how to command an interview and stand out as a company's next hire.  Join hiring experts for a session on dressing for your interview and using language to strengthen your negotiating position. Marketing Yourself You know you're the most qualified person for the job - but how do you let a prospective employer know that?  This session focuses on marketing yourself to a prospective employer and identifies methods to bolster your credentials and leverage your professional experiences. Finding A Career That's Right For You We all need to start somewhere.  Finding the right career path can be challenging and knowing where to start is the key to beginning that journey.  Join industry leaders for a conversation about how to start a career search that is right for you. What's Your Profile Say About You - LinkedIn and Social Media Learn how to develop your personal social media strategy.  From LinkedIn to Facebook more and more employers are looking online to find out about prospective candidates.  Develop a plan for yourself that sets you apart from others while also cultivating your professional image. Leveraging Life Experiences Heavy on life experiences, but having a hard time making that transition to professional experiences?  Join recruiters from throughout New York City to assist you in synthesizing life experiences to position yourself for the job market.  Maybe you are a rockclimber? or have a passion for helping others.  These experiences, if described well, can make you a shining star during the interview process. Are Your a Prospective Employer? - Click Here For more information contact Javier Medrano, Deputy Director - Third Avenue Business Improvement District, jmedrano@thirdavenuebid.org, 718-665-3983