Job Assist is an all-volunteer organization based in the Kemp Mill neighborhood of Silver Spring, Maryland. We were established in 2003 to help our neighbors with their job search. That remains our primary focus.
Links to multi-topic job-search webinars, articles on the mindsets that can contribute to a successful job search, and articles on selected career coaches.
Articles on the role of LinkedIn and other social media, plus articles and tools to help you improve your LinkedIn profile.
Articles and tools to help you create better resumes and cover letters.
Articles to help you understand when your interview really starts and ends, guidance on video interviews, and more.
A listing of all the material on this site, with the most recent additions listed first.
Advice from Alan Carniol and Lisa Rangel by David Marwick, KempMillJobAssist March 21, 2024 The “best” format for your resume—a…
by David Marwick, KempMillJobAssist February 29, 2024 In an interview, the first question is likely to be “Tell me about…
by David Marwick, KempMillJobAssist February 28, 2024 Applicant Tracking Systems, computer systems that scan resumes for keywords specified by an…
Jessica Holbrook Hernandez has recorded five short (about 6-10 minutes each) podcasts to improve your Linkedin profile. Jessica is the…
Kathryn Troutman has been providing advice on federal job search for at least three decades.You can learn more about her…
by David Marwick, KempMillJobAssist January 28, 2024 If you are looking for a paid or unpaid job or internship for…
by David Marwick, KempMillJobAssist February 4, 2024 To apply for most jobs, even summer jobs, you will most likely be…
by David Marwick, KempMillJobAssist November 6, 2023 Federal government jobs are highly sought after because of their pay, benefits, and…
by David Marwick, KempMillJobAssist March 29, 2022 Keeping track of what you have achieved at work is very important. It…
