Officials with Hiringourheroes.org have announced the U-S Chamber of Commerce Foundation in association with the University of Phoenix and other, local sponsors, are conducted a Hiring Fair on Nov. 11th, from 10-a.m. until 1-p.m., in Des Moines. The “2013 Hiring Our Heroes” event takes place at the Iowa State Fairground, Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building, and is preceded by an employment workshop at 9-a.m.

The workshop is for veterans and other military job seekers. It will focus on resume writing, tips for successfully navigating hiring fairs, military skills translation, and interviewing. To register for the workshop, visit hohworks.eventbrite.com.