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Media Advisory: “Hero 2 Hired” Mobile Job Store Arrives in DC

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Media Advisory

“Hero 2 Hired” Mobile Job Store Arrives in DC
One-of-a-kind vehicle is equipped with tools to help service members in employment search

 

WASHINGTON (May 16, 2012) – The Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs’ “Hero 2 Hired” program rolls into the D.C. area May 16-17, 2012 with their Mobile Job Store (MJS) operation. The “Hero 2 Hired” program, better known as H2H, is a comprehensive, multi-faceted program which utilizes an electronic job and career web platform, mobile applications and Facebook integration, and virtual and physical career fairs to address the unique employment challenges facing members of the Guard and Reserve.

The Mobile Job Store allows Guard and Reserve attendees to search for available jobs through the H2H jobs website, specifically designed to connect Guardsmen and Reservists with military-friendly civilian employers that have made a stated commitment to hire veterans. The Mobile Job Store also provides service members assistance with resume building and translating their military skills to civilian job qualifications. Sgt. Maj. Wayne Bowser, Sr., Senior Enlisted Advisor for Family and Employer Programs and Policy in the Pentagon’s Office of Reserve Affairs, will be on the ground to demonstrate H2H program tools and functionalities.

“We’re proud to provide this empowering tool absolutely free for Guard and Reserve Service members, spouses, veterans and employers,” says Mr. Ronald Young, Director, Family and Employer Programs and Policy. “The Mobile Job Store is just a small part of H2H’s focused effort to help service members and their spouses find employment through various activities including employment assistance workshops, job fairs, employment summits, and many other local community programs.”

The Mobile Job Store is traveling across the country to help members of the Guard and Reserve find employment through the H2H program. The D.C. Armory will mark the second stop the Mobile Job Store has made in the D.C. area, following an event May 16 at Joint Base Andrews.

What:
Hero 2 Hired (H2H) Mobile Job Store (MJS)

When:
Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Who:
Sgt. Maj. Wayne Bowser, Sr., Senior Enlisted Advisor for Family and Employer Programs and Policy in the Pentagon’s Office of Reserve Affairs

Where:
D.C. Armory, 2001 East Capitol Street, SE, Washington, DC  20003

On-site contact: Sgt. Maj. Bowser, 571-309-4920

Media are invited to attend this event. To arrange interviews with Sgt. Maj. Wayne Bowser, Sr., Senior Enlisted Advisor for Family and Employer Programs and Policy or Mr. Ronald Young, Director, Family and Employer Programs and Policy in the Pentagon’s Office of Reserve Affairs, please contact Ms. Brielle Day, 202-414-0789 or bday@susandavis.com.

About Hero 2 Hired (H2H):
Launched in December 2011, Hero 2 Hired (H2H) is a comprehensive employment program designed to address the unique needs of Reserve Component members.  The mission of H2H is to simplify the job search while reducing the number of unemployed Reserve Component Service members.  H2H.jobs also allows military-friendly companies to access the talented men and women in the military, post job openings, search for candidates and invite them to apply, and participate in hiring events – all free of charge. H2H is managed by the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs and works in partnership with the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program and ESGR. More information for H2H can be found on their website at H2H.jobs.

About Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR):
Established as a DoD agency 40 years ago, ESGR develops and maintains employer support for Guard and Reserve service. ESGR advocates relevant initiatives, recognizes outstanding support, increases awareness of applicable laws, and resolves conflict between service members and employers. Paramount to ESGR’s mission is encouraging employment of Guardsmen and Reservists who bring integrity, global perspective and proven leadership to the civilian workforce. Learn more at ESGR.mil.

 

CONTACT:
Ms. Brielle Day
bday@susandavis.com
202-414-0789

Why Should You Attend a Hiring Our Heroes Job Fair?

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In March of 2011, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce launched Hiring Our Heroes, a nationwide initiative to help veterans and military spouses find meaningful employment. Working with a network of 1,600 state and local chambers and other strategic partners from the public, private, and non-profit sectors, their goal is to create a movement across America in hundreds of local communities where veterans and military families return every day. Continue reading →

Get to know the Character of a Company

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To look at the character of an individual, you have to go deeper than just one thing they say.  Employers who are interested in bringing somebody on board with their company are more than likely going to research candidates online to see further into their character.

Social Media opens these doors, but also gives an open door for the interviewer to get a good look into the character of the company as well.

Reading a mission statement and an “about” section on a website is good, but to get a better idea of who they are, here’s some quick tips. Continue reading →

What ‘To-Do’ With Task Lists

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By definition, a ‘to-do’ list is a technique for organizing and defining the tasks one needs to complete within a specified period of time. Writing a list is a convenient way to compile information, and takes the guesswork out of having accurate recall. These lists usually take form with an assortment of errands and projects that are thrown together in one large chunk. The idea behind the list is efficiency, but not all ‘to-do’ lists are created equal. Continue reading →

Reviews from the Virtual Career Fair

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Yesterday’s Virtual Career Fair from Milicruit was a huge success!  Over 32,000 visitors jumped online and attended between 11-4PM EST yesterday, and over 28,000 jobs were available from 45 employers and government agencies!

After the event we had a chance to hear from a few people who attended online: Continue reading →

How to Get Introduced to a Company on Linkedin

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With the Pennsylvania LIVE Job Fair coming up, we’re going to give you an idea of how to use Linkedin to get introduced to a potential military friendly employer in that area.

The first step I’m going to share is searching for the job I want. In this case I’m going to go to our job search site (www.h2h.jobs) and search for a job that I’m qualified for. In my case, I’m going to choose “Social Media” and I’m going to look in Pennsylvania. Continue reading →

How To Research a Company Before an Interview

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Your resume caught the eye of a potential employer and they’ve called you back for an interview.  Now what?

One of the most important things you can do before an interview is research the company.  Here’s some ways you can go about doing that using a search engine and social media. Continue reading →

Hiring Our Heroes in Fayetteville, NC

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This is an exciting week at H2H as we get ready to head to our first live job hiring event in Fayetteville, NC!

The event, Hiring Our Heroes, is put on by the US Chamber of Commerce and is open only to employers (who are committed to hiring our veterans), veteran job seekers, active duty military members, Guard and Reserve members and eligible spouses. Continue reading →