Maryland New Directions

• Mock Interviews - Interviews are often the most nerve-wracking part of the job search process. To help our clients practice their “self-marketing” skills, we host a Mock Interview event one Thursday per month from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. We are always looking for volunteers with professional experience to conduct practice interviews with our clients and offer their perspectives and feedback. Your participation is extremely valuable for our clients who are looking for work and are eager to ace their next interview.
• Clothing Boutique Volunteers - To ensure our clients are ‘dressed for success,’ we have a professional clothing boutique that offers free interview and work-appropriate clothing to those we serve. Volunteers in our clothing boutique help sort, tag, and hang clothing to organize and increase efficiency in the space, and put together outfits and accessories for our clients to help them feel confident walking into their interview or new career
• Group Presentation Evaluators - As part of their training experience, our clients prepare group presentations. We rely on volunteers to sit in on and evaluate these presentations and offer our clients constructive feedback on their work. This exercise is essential in helping our clients build confidence and hone their presentation skills as they search for employment. Presentations are typically conducted from 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. several days each month.
• Resume Workshops - We often host one-hour workshops in our computer lab to support our clients in developing their resumes. Volunteers will work with our clients to assist with basic computer skills and offer feedback to make sure their applications are ready to be submitted to potential employers.

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