This year, the Texas Conference for Women and Tory Johnson, CEO of Women For Hire and workplace contributor on ABC's "Good Morning America," present the ReWork Career Fair, an opportunity for women to take their careers to the next level. Sponsored by AAA Texas, the ReWork Career Fair provides women the tools and training necessary to strengthen skill sets, land promotions and secure higher salaries.

The Career Fair will be open all day during the Conference at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, and is free to all registered Conference attendees. The Career Fair will feature local and national employers and recruiters with current employment opportunities in Texas. See a list of Career Fair Exhibitors. HR experts will provide free resume critiques, so be sure to bring your resume!

Power Session Schedule

2:45-Secrets of a Hiring Manger

Learn the best ways to win over a hiring manager and get a leg up on the competition. You'll learn how to advance your resume past scanning software to have your resume seen by human eyes; make a distinctive impression in an interview; follow-up properly after an interview and ultimately make it to the top of the "short-list" for the position.

Speaker: Stephanee Talley, human resources manager, AAA Texas

3:00-Using LinkedIn to Connect to Your Next Job

When you're job searching LinkedIn is the one social media site you should be using to enhance your job search and boost your career prospects. The best way to do that is to make sure you are using the full power of LinkedIn to maximize your employment potential. This session will teach you ten tips for optimizing your job hunting experience on LinkedIn.

Speaker: Nettie Hartsock, digital strategist and teacher, The Hartsock Agency

3:15-How to Land and Ace the Interview

Women For Hire CEO Tory Johnson advises millions of Americans on job search strategies as the Workplace Contributor on ABC's Good Morning America. Now she'll offer you tactics for landing an interview, as well as key preparation techniques to impress your interviewers and beat the competition.

Speaker: Tory Johnson, CEO, Women For Hire

4:00 to 4:30pm-Chaus/Palais Royal Fashion Show
Take a peek at the hottest looks for fall/winter at the Chaus/Palais Royal Fashion Show! Get tips from the Chaus/Palais Royal team on how to update and maximize your professional wardrobe on a budget - while feeling like a million bucks. The winner of two $250 gift certificates will be announced (remember to enter at their booth prior to the show). Don't miss out on the fun!

See full Conference agenda

2:30 - 5:30 Free Resume Critiques
Be sure to bring your resume to the Career Fair and take advantage of free resume critiquing by HR experts!

2:30 - 5:30 Mentor Match
Ready for some one-on-one advice to help jumpstart your career? Join us for the afternoon Mentor Match Program for a free 20-minute "speed mentoring" session with an experienced professional. Be prepared with one professional challenge you'd like to focus on and get ready for insight and guidance to help you take your career to the next level! Registration for the Mentor Match is open from 7:30 to 8:30 am in the Exhibit Hall when you arrive at the Conference. Space is limited.

For information on exhibiting at the ReWork Career Fair, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 212-290-2600.

The ReWork Career Fair is a perfect fit for AAA Texas and we're proud to be this year's exclusive sponsor.  AAA has always been there for our members with great roadside assistance, providing peace of mind for families all across Texas.  And in these tough economic times, we're happy to lend a hand by providing you with a variety of everyday discounts on dining, shopping and entertainment when you use your AAA card.

By the side of the road, or by your side every day, AAA Texas is always with you.  All of us.  Stop by our booth to tell us your story, and be sure to take advantage of all that the ReWork Career Fair has to offer!