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then hired as receptionist after three months. In line with her previous employment, she carried out daily office tasks such as accepting participant applications, mailing fundraising material, and coordinating telephones. She carries certification in a myriad of training workshops and studies Urban Development at the University of the District of Columbia.
Today she provides one-on-one personal development consultations and directs participants through all of the job-search activities. Her most frequent work includes updating resumes, writing letters, contacting employers, searching the Internet, completing job applications, interviewing, and making follow-up calls. Over her three years in this position she has developed and continues to develop relationships with employers and network them to locate job openings and enhance long-term relationships. She is a resource for graduates looking to further their education by investigating appropriate GED, college, or training certification programs. As
Job Developer, she maintains case files and collects follow-up data that quantify the success of STRIVE DC.
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