Help for job hunters today on Channel 9

While the Labor Department paints a picture of an improving job market this year, the picture is not so rosy for thousands of Tri-Staters who have been laid off, downsided, or cut back on hours since the Recession began.

Many have been unemployed for a year or more, becoming the "long term unemployed."  And others have simply stopped looking, so that they no longer show up in the unemployment numbers, but remain out of work.

And for many jobless in their mid and late 50s, there is the prospect that they may never find employment again, at least anything resembling the last job they used to have.

WCPO reaches out: "No Job, Now What?"

Tonight, November 16, 2010, from 5 p.m. until 6:30 p.m., hiring managers, career counselors, and other volunteers will be staffing the phone lines at Channel 9 to help people in their job hunt.

While they will not be offering specific jobs, they will help with resume preparation, networking, and other things that those out of work must do these days to be competitive in the tight job market.

So if anyone in your family is unemployed or simply underemployed, join us tonight at 5 p.m. on WCPO-TV 9 for "No Job, Now What?"

The phone number to call starting at 5 p.m. is (513) 749-9400

No Job, Now What? Job Resource Fair

Saturday, November 20, 2010 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Scarlet Oaks at 3254 East Kemper Road career counselors, hiring managers and other volunteers with the Job Search Focus Group will lead workshops for you to learn about the best way to present yourself to potential employers. There will be workshops for new college graduates, as well as dealing with the emotional aspect of a long job search and several other problems faced by job hunters.

You can learn from the experts, get information on resources and even apply for jobs at a virtual job fair. The volunteers have identified companies with job opportunities and will help you fill out an online application.

Click here for more information on the event.