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Ace the Interview

Tips to Stand Out in a Competitive Market
2025-07-29 18:30:00 2025-07-29 19:30:00 America/New_York Ace the Interview Certified Federal Career Coach and Job Search Trainer, Latoyah Saunders will provide tips and advice on how to bring your best self to the interview. Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor

Tuesday, July 29
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-29 18:30:00 2025-07-29 19:30:00 America/New_York Ace the Interview Certified Federal Career Coach and Job Search Trainer, Latoyah Saunders will provide tips and advice on how to bring your best self to the interview. Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor

Certified Federal Career Coach and Job Search Trainer, Latoyah Saunders will provide tips and advice on how to bring your best self to the interview.

Get ready to make a lasting impression. This interactive workshop will help you build confidence, craft compelling stories using the STAR method, and prepare for both virtual and in-person interviews. Learn what hiring managers are really looking for—and how to stand out.

Who Should Attend

Job Seekers / Professionals and Recent Graduates preparing for interviews across sectors, especially those navigating career transitions or competitive fields.

Join us virtually
  • August 13 at 7 PM - Modern Job Search Strategies for 2025
  • August 27 at 7 PM - From Resume to LinkedIn: Crafting a Winning Personal Brand

Latoyah Saunders is a dynamic career strategist, speaker, and Army veteran with over a decade of experience helping professionals navigate career transitions with clarity and confidence. As the Assistant Director of Career Management at Georgetown University and founder of a consulting firm dedicated to supporting military veterans and underrepresented professionals, Latoyah is passionate about empowering individuals to align their career paths with purpose and strategy. She brings a practical, people-centered approach to professional development, combining deep expertise in workforce readiness with a commitment to equity and lifelong learning. Latoyah’s work has impacted thousands through workshops, coaching, and speaking engagements across sectors.

Contact mzimmerman@alexlibraryva.org for more information. 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Financial Literacy |

TAGS: | Seminar | Interviewing | careers |

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
jcahill@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1703
Fax: 703.746.1708
Branch manager
James Cahill
Hours
Mon, Jul 14 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 15 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 16 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 17 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 18 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 19 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 20 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

Parking: No library parking lot.  Street parking is available.  A paid parking lot is available on the 100 block of North Alfred Street. 

Public Transit:

  • Metrorail: Yellow and Blue lines at Braddock Road (1 mile) and King Street Stations (1.1 miles). 
  • Metrobus: 10A/B, 11C
  • DASH Bus: 30, 31, Old Town Circulator
  • King Street Trolley:  King & Columbus

For reasonable disability accommodation, contact jgregorio@alexlibraryva.org or call 703.746.1701 or TTY 703.746.1790.

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