Local Resources in Dallas

The Dallas/Fort Worth SMA (DFW SMA) is a Professional Special Interest Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Our mission is to serve the professional development and networking needs of human resource professionals and service providers at all levels in the employment profession by providing the most essential and comprehensive resources available.

Since 1994, the Professional Leadership Program (PLP) has been a cooperative effort between the University of North Texas College of Business and corporate sponsors in the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex community. The purpose of the program is to give exposure to skills needed in preparation for the complex world of employment. PLP provides students with the opportunity to meet with representatives from the corporate community and to attend the same training programs that are required for profession.

Ever wonder who does the recycling in your city? Does your hometown even have a recycling program? We talk to Marchella Bell - West, Senior Environmental Specialist for the City of Grand Prairie to find out what and Environmental Specialist does and how to get involved and do your part to make our community a greener more sustainable community.

Our Mission is to promote effective human resources management by providing professional development opportunities and the exchange of ideas and information among the membership. We will accomplish this through a membership organization that provides expertise to area employers, healthcare organizations and community groups.

LEED AP (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional) was Developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), LEED provides building owners and operators a concise framework for identifying and implementing practical and measurable green building design, construction, operations and maintenance solutions. LEED is flexible enough to apply to all building types, commercial as well as residential.

The Dallas Suburban Chapter of IAAP was chartered in 1960 and continues to serve members in Garland, Mesquite, Plano, Richardson, Rowlett, Wylie, and north Dallas areas. Chapter meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month and provide an opportunity to network with other office professionals and gain training through educational programs.

The International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) Arlington Golden Circle Chapter (AGC) is a recent addition to the D/FW area IAAP chapter 'family". If you are an administrative professional or someone who would like to increase knowledge and network with other area administrative professionals, JOIN US!!

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Some jobs you do not need a resume. In this case filling out a job application correctly may be your only way to land that job. Patty has some helpful hints on filling out that employment application.

We are the Greater Dallas Asian American Chamber of Commerce (GDAACC); the largest Asian American Chamber in the United States. Since 1986 of our initial establishment, we have been sustaining steady growth in our membership and currently have over 1,200 members.The Greater Dallas Asian American Chamber of Commerce is positioned to be the focal point of Asian American economic development and cultural exchange.

We all know times can be tough during a job search but Patty has some important advice to keep your attitude positive while looking for your next job.

You got the interview. Now what? Patty gives some great advice on taking notes during your next job interview.

It's tough looking for a job when you're over 50. This workbook does a great job of showing you how to leverage your experience and work ethic into a new job. It's especially valuable if you haven't had to look for work in a while. Co-Author, Jill Waterbury talks about how she and Saundra Marling came about writing the book, Boomers' Job Search Guide - You're Not Old You're Experienced.

Jobing.com pioneered recruitment videos for the employment industry. From our first employment video in 2000, to our current library of more than 20,000 employment related videos, JobingVideo is dedicated to your HR needs. In this video Buffy gives 5 simple tips on making your next recruiting video a memorable one.

When employers look at your resume, everything at the top third of your resume will have the same degree of emphasis as the word "CAUTION".

The more specific you can be on your resume the better off you will be. Patty Revis talks about what specific information you need to put on your resume that will hep you land your next great job.

A crucial part of the application process is the Cover Letter. Patty gives some great advice on how to make an effective cover letter.

In this video Buffy talks about the different types of resume formats from Chronological to Functional and even Combination. She explains which one you might want to use to help you get to the next step in your job search.

Ever wanted to know what Contractors and Sub-Contractors do in the construction industry. We met up with Pat Meadors, President of the National Association of Women in Construction - Fort Worth Chapter. Pat gives us the lowdown on the two positions and explains what they do.

You got the interview with the company of your dreams. One last hurdle and the job is yours. They ask you about salary what do you do. Buffy gives some excellent advice on what to do when a Hiring Manager asks you about your salary.

When you start listing your skills and how you were beneficial to your last employer make sure that you list all the great things you did for that company do not focus on the negative. Buffy explains what you should put on your resume so that you are maximizing your potential.

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Patty gives some excellent advice on how you can utilize your network with social media.

Ok so you already sent in your resume and applied for the job. Now what? Patty gives some useful information on what you should be doing after applying for your next job.

National Association of Women in Construction was founded in 1953 in Fort Worth, Texas, by 16 women working in the construction industry. Knowing at that time women represented only a small fraction of the construction industry, the founders organized to create a support network for each other. Women in Construction of Fort Worth was so successful that it gained its National Charter in 1955 and became the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC).