• May 28, 2025
• George Mason University - Arlington Multipurpose Room & Classrooms 118, 120, and 121
• 12:30 to 5:30 p.m.
• Registration Link: https://attend528jobfair.eventbrite.com
• Downloadable Schedule

Over 40 exhibitors will be in attendance, promoting their jobs and resources.  We will also be hosting the following Workshops & Activities:

Room 118

• 1:00-2:30 p.m. [Preparing for Change/Transferable Skills Workshop]

  • Join us for this engaging 90-minute virtual workshop designed to support federal employees preparing to transition into private sector careers. 

   

• 3:00-5:30 p.m.   [“Get Your Resume Reviewed”]

  • Explore key differences between sectors, assess your strengths, and gain practical tools for career exploration, resume writing, job searching, interviewing, and maintaining resilience through change.
  • Receive personalized feedback and guidance to help you refine your resume.
    • Registration for this session take place at the event registration table.
    • Please bring a hard copy of your resume to your session.
    • Session Instructor: Muhanad Alobaidi, Employment Specialist at the Arlington Employment Center.

Room 120

• 1:00-2:00 p.m. [Using Ai for Job Search Workshop] 

  • This workshop will teach you how to use Ai to help you learn about competencies for workforce readiness, find job opportunities, draft your resumes, and provide support for other activities to help your secure employment.
  • Session Instructor: Dr. Padmanabhan Seshaiyer, Professor and Director of Center for Outreach in Mathematics Professional Learning & Educational Technology at George Mason University.  

• 2:30-3:30 p.m. [Using Ai for Job Search Workshop]

  • This workshop will teach you how to use Ai to help you learn about competencies for workforce readiness, find job opportunities, draft your resumes, and provide support for other activities to help your secure employment.
  • Session Instructor: Dr. Padmanabhan Seshaiyer, Professor and Director of Center for Outreach in Mathematics Professional Learning & Educational Technology at George Mason University.  

• 4:00-5:00 p.m. [Entrepreneurship: Your Next Job]

  • This workshop will teach you how to start your own business
  • Session Instructor: Cristina Amoruso, Director of Small Business and Entrepreneurship, and Senay Gebremedhin, Strategic Partnership Manager, at the Alexandria Economic Development Partnership.

Room 121

• 1:00-2:00 p.m. [Managing Your Finances While Finding Your Next Job]

  • This session will cover promising practices on how to financially prepare for and manage through the transition from your last job to your next.
  • Session Instructor: Matthew T. Carbone, CFP®, MPAS®, ChFC®, CLU®, RICP®, CRPC®, APMA®, Private Wealth Advisor  

• 2:30-3:30 p.m. [Navigating Career Transitions]

  • This workshop is designed to support individuals impacted by recent federal workforce reductions. This session will help participants identify and leverage their transferable skills and those valuable abilities gained through federal service that can be applied across a wide range of industries. Whether you're seeking immediate re-employment or exploring new career possibilities, this workshop provides tools, guidance, and resources to help you take the next step with confidence.
  • Session Instructor: Michael D. Briscoe 

• 4:15-5:30 p.m. [Activate Your Resilience for Well-Being]

  • In this session, you'll explore ways to build and strengthen your resilience muscles through experiential activities that will contribute to your well-being.  You'll engage in practices designed to help you navigate challenging times and acquire resources to support your continued growth. You will leave this session with an action plan and resources to support your ongoing learning journey.
  • Session Instructors: Nance Lucas, Ph.D., Executive Director and Chief Well-Being Officer and Katie Claire, Director of Well-Being Programs

Public Transportation

• Metrobus 72, 22A, and 4B
• ART 75 and ART 77
   
• The Virginia Square-George Mason University Metro Station

  • Orange and Silver Lines
     

     

Driving There

• Hourly Parking Available in Van Metre Parking Garage