Maritime Industry Job Camp!

WGMA announces maritime-related Job Camp scheduled at West Gulf Maritime. All job seekers or those companies with positions available are encouraged to attend. As we all know, our world economy and our maritime industry in particular are in a recession. For many, these are difficult times with a lot of folks out of work. Recently a group of maritime executives approached the West Gulf Maritime Association and asked if we would provide meeting space for a “Maritime Industry Job Camp”. We are pleased to announce a maritime-related Job Camp is scheduled at West Gulf Maritime on Friday, September 18th, 0900-1200.The WGMA is providing space for this as service to our industry. All job seekers or those companies with positions available are encouraged to attend. There will be no cost to participate. Agenda: Sign In & Network: 0830 Beverly Clarke: 0900 Introductions Rick Gillis: 0915 “The Real Secret to Finding a Job - Introducing the Pre-Resume” Break: 1045 Agnes Dillard: 1100 Interview Skills Abel Garcia: 1130 “Market Yourself Back to the Top” Mike Cabrera: 1200 Reason for Job Change Camp Ends: 1230 Beverly Clarke =================================================== Employers None at this time – market too tight Please be advised that there is still plenty of room for more job seekers and prospective employers. Feel free to send this message to anyone you know that is thinking of making a change, currently out of a job and/or any recruiters you may be working with. If any interest, please have them contact Beverly Clarke by e-mail so I can keep WGMA updated on the headcount. We have dynamic speakers and there is no cost for this event, so let’s put our heads together and get a good turnout! Contact: Beverly Clarke Cell: 713-855-4572 email: [email protected] If you are interested in speaking, assisting or attending as a job seeker, please contact Beverly Clarke. To help get the word out, feel free to pass this message on to any of your maritime colleagues. If you know someone that might be a good speaker referral, please ask them to contact Beverley at the above email address. Beverly advises they are also looking for professional resume writers, interviewers, wardrobe consultants and the like. Bring a copy of your resume and personal business cards to the job camp. The West Gulf Maritime Association is not endorsing any applicants and/or any positions that might be available. We are simply providing a meeting space. We are located at the below listed address. For a map/direction: Directions Please help spread the word, Niels A. Aalund / Vice President Maritime Affairs West Gulf Maritime Association 1717 East Loop / Suite 200 Houston, Texas 77029-4050 [email protected] / www.wgma.org Tel 713-678-7655 / Mobile 281-687-9499