40Plus welcomes March 3 speaker Richard Scribner

40Plus of Greater Washington welcomes Richard Scribner to speak at our March 3 Monday Morning Meeting.

Mr. Scribner is a 40Plus alum and an award-winning Toastmaster. 

Monday morning professional networking meetings are free and open to the public.

40Plus Annual Meeting/Dinner

Mark your calendars and make your reservation to attend the 40Plus Annual  Meeting/Dinner, Thursday, March 27, 2008 at the Doubletree Hotel, 1515 Rhode Island Ave., NW, Washington, DC. Don’t miss this great networking opportunity with the 40Plus membership. Doors open at 6:30, with dinner served at 7:30, followed by a short business meeting and gift raffle. Dinner tickets cost $50 and guests are welcome.

Questions? Contact info@40plus-dc.org or call 202-387-1582. Please RSVP no later than March 14.

40Plus Dinner RSVP Form

IBM Job Fair & Open House

IBM Global Business Services invites 40Plus members to explore more than 100 opportunities currently being offered in the Washington, DC metro area at its Open House hiring event.

When: Tuesday, March 4, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Where: Ritz-Carlton Pentagon City, 1250 South Hayes Street, Arlington, VA

For event details and advance registration, go to: http://www.IBMexpo.com

Candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents for consideration. Opportunities exist for both security-cleared and non-cleared professionals, functional and technical consultants, as well as team leaders, project managers and IT professionals. Two years industry experience is required.

Reintroducing the 40Plus e-newsletter

Members can now review the 40Plus e-newsletter 02.20.08, which is intended to share key issues and news items that will help members achieve their career objectives and strengthen the 40Plus organization.

Send any comments or suggestions to Dave Heffernan, dvheffernan@gmail.com.

40Plus welcomes Feb. 25 speaker Julie Preis

40Plus of Greater Washington welcomes Julie Preis, coordinator, workforce issues, AARP to speak at our Feb. 25 Monday Morning Meeting.

With half of its members working or looking for work, AARP places a high priority on helping people find employment, manage their careers, and develop their skills. Learn about AARP’s current activities and plans, and contribute your ideas about the top concerns of job-seekers.

As a member of the Workforce Issues team at AARP, Julie Preis develops resources, publications and web content for workers and employers. Ms. Preis also coordinates the AARP SmartBrief, a bi-weekly newsletter about the changing workforce.

Monday morning meetings are free and open to the public.

Women for Hire Career Expo Feb. 28

Plan now to attend the Women for Hire Career Expo, Thursday, Feb. 28, 10 am – 2 pm, Hilton Crystal City in Arlington, VA.  Admission is free. Register on site. Resumes and business attire required for admittance. Go to the link to check out the list of participating employers and sign up for an e-blast to get up-to-the-minute event details.

Founded in 1999 as the first and only company devoted to a comprehensive array of recruitment services for women, Women For Hire offers signature career expos, inspiring speeches and seminars, a popular career-focused magazine, customized marketing programs, and an online job board that helps leading employers connect with top-notch professional women in all fields.

40Plus welcomes Feb. 18 speaker Marshall Brown

40Plus of Greater Washington welcomes Marshall Brown to speak at our Feb. 18 Monday Morning Meeting. His topic: Writing a Powerful Resume.

What is considered an effective and powerful resume? One that attracts the attention of hiring authorites, showcases your relevant work background, demonstrates you have the right qualifications for the job, and demonstrates how you can benefit an organization.

Join Marshall as he reviews how to identify keywork expertise and experiences and bundle them together to develop a resume projecting your unique professional niche.

Monday morning meetings are free and open to the public.

40Plus welcomes Feb. 11 speaker Bonnie E. Hughes

40Plus of Greater Washington welcomes Bonnie E. Hughes, Principal, Russell Cameron, LLC, Executive Transition and Search Services to speak at our Feb. 11 Monday Morning Meeting. Her topic: Facing the Interview and Negotiating the Salary.

Monday morning meetings are free and open to the public.

Help stuff envelopes Feb. 11

All 40Plus members, we’re gathering Feb. 11 at noon after the Monday Speaker Meeting to stuff envelopes with the March 27 Annual Meeting and Banquet invitations. Delicious pizza for everyone! Various ingredients on top! Non-toxic envelopes! Our massive mailing (about 1000) goes very quickly when we all get together. Visit the 40Plus offices: refresh – reacquaint – recommit – to the little nonprofit that performs a vital function for Washington, DC. More than 50 years as a resource for members, always on call for career transition. Support it, as it supports you.  And please plan to come to the annual meeting Thursday, March 27.          

WSJ Virtual Career Fair Feb. 26

The Wall Street Journal Virtual Career Fair February 26 offers 40Plus members free, immediate access to the decision-makers who can hire you. Without traveling any farther than your computer, you can:

• Explore opportunities
• Do your career homework
• Drop off a resume or virtual business card
• Interview by live chat with company representatives
• Network in The Wall Street Journal Lounge

Dozens of America’s best companies will be online and waiting to talk with you at your convenience – no matter where you are or how you’re looking.