[IN-PERSON] Monday Job Seekers Connection: Career Fair Readiness
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[IN-PERSON] Monday Job Seekers Connection: Career Fair Readiness

Start your week with a community of other job seekers who support, encourage, motivate, and learn from each other through their job searches

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Date and time

Monday, May 5 · 11am - 12:30pm EDT

Location

Harvard Ed Portal

224 Western Avenue Allston, MA 02134

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes

Start your week with a community of other job seekers who support, encourage, motivate, and learn from each other through their job searches. Job Seekers Connection energizes and inspires participants by sharing valuable strategies and techniques from professional career coaches, recruiters, and Human Resources representatives.


This week's presenter: Arturo Natella (Amaru)

Topic: Career Fair Readiness


Are you ready to take your job search to the next level? Join us for an informative and interactive training session on "Career Fair Readiness"!


On May 5th from 5-7:30pm the Harvard Ed Portal is also hosting a Career Fair, so this Monday Job Seekers session will help you feel prepared!


This 90-minute session, presented by Amaru, is designed to equip you with the skills and strategies needed to make the most of your next career fair experience. Whether you're a student preparing for your first job or an experienced professional looking for a new opportunity, this training is for you!


During this comprehensive session, Amaru will cover:

  • Researching employers and tailoring your resume
  • Crafting an impressive elevator pitch
  • Dressing for success
  • Engaging with recruiters and asking the right questions
  • Following up after the career fair



About the presenter:

Arturo Natella is the Founder of Amaru, where he specializes in recruiting diverse talent and creating equitable workplaces. Previously a Senior Recruiting Consultant at Diversity at Workplace, he developed tailor-made DEI recruitment training programs and led talent acquisition assessments for global companies. Arturo has been honored with the Latinx Amplifier and ALX100 awards for his initiatives in connecting people of color to wealth-building employment opportunities in Massachusetts. In his role as a career coach, he employs a practical and empowering approach, equipping individuals to navigate recruiting bias, workplace culture, and power dynamics. Arturo holds multiple certifications, including a Diversity and Inclusion Certificate from Cornell University, AIRS Certified DEI Recruiter, and SHRM People Analytics.


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Advance registration is preferred for all Ed Portal programs and events. Walk-in attendees may not be admitted.

Parking is limited around the Ed Portal so we recommend taking public transportation.

Public transportation options:

We are about a 15-20 minute walk from the Red Line Harvard Square station or Green Line -B Harvard Avenue station.

Several MBTA buses also stop near the intersection of North Harvard Street and Western Avenue: #66, #86, #70.

Parking information:

If you choose to drive to the Ed Portal please be prepared to utilize the two-hour on-street parking surrounding the Ed Portal or to park at Artesani Park and walk 10-12 minutes along Western Avenue to arrive at the Ed Portal. A limited number of parking spaces are available in the rear of the Ed Portal building on a first come, first serve basis. You may only use parking spaces in the rear of the Ed Portal building outlined in orange paint.

Stay home if you are sick, have any Covid-19 symptoms or have tested positive for COVID in the last 10 days.

If you require an accommodation for a disability, please call the Ed Portal ahead of time at 617-496-5022 and we will do our best to assist you.

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The Harvard Ed Portal fosters lifelong learning and collaboration among Harvard University, Allston-Brighton neighbors, and the greater community.

 

Allston-Brighton residents are invited to join the more than 4,000 other Allston-Brighton residents who have already become Ed Portal members and sign-up for membership. Ed Portal membership is  and available to anyone who lives in Allston-Brighton or attends school at the Gardner Pilot Academy in North Allston. Visit the Ed Portal's membership page to learn more and apply.