Top Resources for Getting Started

General Resources – Tap into the broader network of support

  1. 20 AI Prompts to Prepare You for Your Job Interview
  2. Networking Resources RVA
  3. Popular RVA Employers – In July 2024, Career Prospectors asked in their first member survey what companies in the Richmond, Virginia area they were most interested job seekers. The results reflect what interested members most: Government and Non-profit organizations was the number 1 industry that interested respondents. Tied for second place were responses that indicated no preference for an industry and the Health Care industry.
  4. Career Prospectors Job Survey – July 2024
  5. Virginia Workforce Connection – Statewide job board and employment services portal for job seekers and employers in Virginia.
  6. Virginia Works Offices – Statewide list of Career Centers and the areas they serve.
  7. Filing for Unemployment Compensation in Virginia
  8. Virginia Employment Commission
  9. Central Virginia Foodbank (Feed More)
  10. Richmond BizSense – Richmond’s premier source of business news and information.
  11. Richmond Times-Dispatch – Business Section
  12. Richmond Times-Dispatch – Top Workplaces
  13. Virginia Business – Statewide business news and analysis.
  14. LiveAbout – Job Searching
  15. Top Social Media Sites
  16. Using Social Media to Job Search
  17. How to Use LinkedIn to Job Search
  18. Job Searching on Twitter
  19. BNI Virginia
  20. ConnectVA
  21. HandsOn Greater Richmond
  22. Virginia Career Works Centers
      • Locations around Richmond:
        • Chesterfield Center: 304 Turner Road, Richmond, VA 23225 – (804) 271-8510
        • Richmond Center: 4914 Radford Avenue, Suite 101, Richmond, VA 23230 – (804) 652-3240
        • Henrico Center: 121 Cedar Fork Rd., Richmond, VA 23223 – (804) 952-6116

Presentations – Inspiration and Advice from Past Meetings

  1. Resume Basics
      • August 2026 – Ed Landry
  2. Professional Communication – Building Relationships that Open Doors
      • July 2026 – Alison Coops
  3. Showcasing Yourself – Interpersonal Skills for Professional Networking
      • July 2026 – Kailie Smith, MSW
  4. Interviewing in the Virtual World
      • June 2026 – Ashton Mellott
  5. Preparing for and Parts of the Job Interview
      • May 2026 – Kathryn Diebler
  6. Interviewing for Success
      • December 2025 – Alison Coops
  7. Optimizing Your LinkedIn Profile
      • August 2025 – Curt Hammitt
  8. Using Vision to Transform Your Job Search
      • July 2025 – Alison Coops
  9. Finding Your Next Job with an Outward Mindset
      • July 2025 – Alison Coops
  10. Using LinkedIn In Your Job Search
      • June 2025 – Alison Coops
  11. Exploiting Your Passion
  12. Generative-AI Powered Job Search
      • March 2025 – Beth Denson, Kathryn Deibler, Alison Coops
      • Explore how to use AI tools to enhance your job search—from resume tailoring to interview prep. Includes prompt examples and tool recommendations.
  13. Effectively Aligning Your Skills With Job Opportunities On LinkedIn
      • May 21, 2024 – Justin Oster, Ralph Dewey, Mal Vance
      • Learn how to match your skills to job postings using LinkedIn’s tools and filters. This presentation walks through real examples and strategies for improving your visibility and alignment.
  14. How to Overcome Fear of Networking
      • June 2023 – Peter Larsen
      • Build confidence and connection with practical tips for navigating networking events and conversations.
  15. About O*NET OnLine
      • June 2023 – Ed Boland
      • An introduction to the O*NET database and how to use it to explore careers, identify transferable skills, and research job requirements.
  16. Branding Yourself on Social Media
      • June 21, 2022 – Leanne Raynor
      • Tips and strategies for building a professional online presence that reflects your personal brand and attracts recruiters.
  17. LinkedIn 101
      • June 28, 2022 – Michael Halloran, Andrey Karpov
      • A beginner-friendly walkthrough of LinkedIn’s features, profile optimization tips, and networking strategies.
  18. LinkedIn 101 Workbook
      • June 28, 2022 – Michael Halloran, Andrey Karpov
      • Companion workbook to the LinkedIn 101 presentation, with exercises and templates to help you apply what you’ve learned.