Southwest Job Network – SJN

FEB 9, 2010 TUES – WORKSHOP:  EXPLORING YOUR PASSION

 SPECIAL ALL-DAY WORKSHOP (fee)

Exploring  Your Passion and Putting it to Work

Description
“Do you love what you do?” If you’re one of those “lucky ones” who can answer a resounding “Yes!” to this question, then this seminar is not for you.  But, if you’re not, then you’ve probably asked yourself if there’s a job or career out there that’s a better match than what you’ve experienced – one that can be more satisfying and have more meaning in your life – and how you might go about finding it. This workshop is designed to help people who have asked themselves those questions.

Job seekers often limit themselves to what they “have always done” because it was the career that defined them for many years. They tend to lose sight of their many gifts, interests, strengths, and wealth of skills developed through life experience. This workshop utilizes proven tools to help individuals identify their strengths, talents and preferences – what they’re basically good at and really enjoy doing, and can prove to be useful in opening up job search options

Presenter
Maria Wojtczak has 25+ years of organization development (OD) experience and worked with a wide range of organizations. She has worked with Chris Vicari, Director of the Southwest Job Network, offering the “Passions” workshop and Job Transition workshops since the inception of the network.  She is an Emeritus SJN Board member and participated in the initial development of the SJN Job Search Process curriculum.  Maria is a graduate of the University of Michigan.  She is also the owner of DrivingMBA, a driver tutoring facility here in the valley http://www.drivingmba.com.

Register: Click Here
Seating is limited to 30 participants and has a minimum enrollment of 12 participants to run the program. Because SJN provides assessment booklets, binder and printed materials, there is a fee of $25 for this event.

Lunch/Snack:
Bring a sack lunch and beverages for the day.  If possible bring something to share with the group as a breakfast treat in the morning or a snack in the afternoon.

WELCOME Job Seekers, Alumni, Employers and Volunteers

SJN is an all-volunteer program made possible through the passionate service of our members and community supporters, and through their financial donations which cover necessary expenses. We THANK all who share their time and talent to enable us to make a difference for job seekers and the community.

Christine Vicari
Founder-Executive Director

Our Mission
Southwest Job Network is a tax exempt 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established under the name Scottsdale Job Network* providing job transition training, personal connections, access to resources and moral support for job seekers through a Valley-wide network of passionate volunteers.

[*A change of name is in process]

Meetings – Locations

North

Southwest Job Network (SJN) meetings are held on the first and third Tuesday mornings at Temple Chai, 4645 E. Marilyn Road, Phoenix, AZ 85032-4839.

Southeast

Southwest Job Network (SJN) meetings are held in the Southeast on the second and fourth Thursday evenings.  Locations vary.

West

Southwest Job Network (SJN) meetings are held on second and forth Monday of each month at Glendale Community College  campus locations.

See Events Calendar for more details.

Pre-registration
Links to pre-register are located in each event announcement or
go to Eventbrite and search for SJN

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Southwest Job Network (SJN) is not a job placement forum.  We do not match candidates to openings nor do we send resumes to employers or recruiters. There is no guarantee of employment either directly through this group or as a result of association with SJN.

Southwest Job Network (SJN) is a non-profit organization of business professionals who provide education in the job search process and all attendees have the opportunity to meet and work with people who offer support and guidance during employment transition. There are no membership dues to join SJN. Customary donation of $5 per meeting is tax deductible. Nominal fees are asked for evening net events and workshops.

Link to SJN contact info

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Meeting location: Temple Chai, 4645 E. Marilyn Road, Phoenix, AZ 85032

Meeting Schedule: 1^st & 3^rd Tues. of each month

Times:   8-8:30 AM – New Member Orientation
8:30-9:30 AM - Fast Networking, Resume Reviews
9:30 -12:30 PM* – Program Presentation

* Note:  Regular meeting schedule has an end time of 11:45 AM. For the Curriculum offerings, this time is extended to 12:30 PM.  Light snacks will be offered.

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FEB 2, 2010 TUES – MODULE 1:  MANAGE THE EMOTIONS

Manage the Emotions of a Career Transition and Develop Your Vision

Are you “underemployed”? “Downsized or right-sized?” Plain old “Laid off”? In this time of transition, you experience a roller coaster of emotions. Learn how to manage these emotions and discover opportunities to increase your confidence and develop a winning attitude for job search success. Finally, develop your own short-term and long-term career vision based on your situation.

Learning Objectives for Module 1: Emotions/Vision

1. Recognize that job loss is emotional
2. Assess reality of the job loss
3. Identify people and tools to help cope with loss
4. Recognize how to manage emotions, attitude and confidence
5. Plan for a short-term and long-term vision

Registration & Details:   Click Here

Fees
Voluntary donations are appreciated to assist in funding ongoing operating costs for the Southwest Job Network.  Customary meeting donation is $5.

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FEB 9, 2010 TUES – WORKSHOP:  EXPLORING YOUR PASSION

 SPECIAL ALL-DAY WORKSHOP (fee)

Exploring  Your Passion and Putting it to Work

Description
“Do you love what you do?” If you’re one of those “lucky ones” who can answer a resounding “Yes!” to this question, then this seminar is not for you.  But, if you’re not, then you’ve probably asked yourself if there’s a job or career out there that’s a better match than what you’ve experienced – one that can be more satisfying and have more meaning in your life – and how you might go about finding it. This workshop is designed to help people who have asked themselves those questions.

Job seekers often limit themselves to what they “have always done” because it was the career that defined them for many years. They tend to lose sight of their many gifts, interests, strengths, and wealth of skills developed through life experience. This workshop utilizes proven tools to help individuals identify their strengths, talents and preferences – what they’re basically good at and really enjoy doing, and can prove to be useful in opening up job search options

Presenter
Maria Wojtczak has 25+ years of organization development (OD) experience and worked with a wide range of organizations. She has worked with Chris Vicari, Director of the Southwest Job Network, offering the “Passions” workshop and Job Transition workshops since the inception of the network.  She is an Emeritus SJN Board member and participated in the initial development of the SJN Job Search Process curriculum.  Maria is a graduate of the University of Michigan.  She is also the owner of DrivingMBA, a driver tutoring facility here in the valley http://www.drivingmba.com.

Register: Click Here
Seating is limited to 30 participants and has a minimum enrollment of 12 participants to run the program. Because SJN provides assessment booklets, binder and printed materials, there is a fee of $25 for this event.

Lunch/Snack:
Bring a sack lunch and beverages for the day.  If possible bring something to share with the group as a breakfast treat in the morning or a snack in the afternoon.

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FEB 16, 2010 TUES – MODULE 2:  YOUR MARKETING PLAN

 Your Marketing Plan:  Resume, LinkedIn and Other Tools

Build on your career vision and create a personal marketing plan. Assess your skills inventory, decide who you want to “dance” with and clarify the benefits you offer to potential employers and/or clients. You will develop a personal marketing strategy and a tactical plan for getting visibility. Learn how to communicate your value in spoken, written, and online media, with a consistent message across your elevator speech, resume, LinkedIn profile, business cards, and executive bio. Successfully communicating your value will help you during networking and in your interviews.

Learning Objectives for Module 2:  Your Marketing Plan

1. Define your marketing plan and brand.
2. Distinguish between features and benefits.
3. Differentiate your background using STARs.
4. Develop a marketing toolbox with consistent messaging across Spoken, Written, and Online platforms.

Registration & Details: (after 2/2/2010)  Click Here

Fees
Voluntary donations are appreciated to assist in funding ongoing operating costs for the Southwest Job Network.  Customary meeting donation is $5.

SJN’s Curriculum for the Job Search Process will be offered in the North location at regular meetings in February and March.  Register for all events at www.eventbrite.com. Search for SJN

The SJN Curriculum for the Job Search Process has been designed to provide the training and practice that job-seekers need to be successful. A series of four sessions will be offered during four consecutive SJN bi-monthly networking meetings.

Job seekers can start at the beginning of the Curriculum and work their way through the entire process or come to programs of particular interest.

The programs will be facilitated by experts in the training and career transition fields. There are no membership dues to join SJN. Customary donation of $5 per meeting is tax deductible. Nominal fees are asked for evening net events and workshops.

Managing The Emotions of Career Transition and Developing Your Vision

Are you “underemployed”? “Downsized or rightsized?” Plain old “Laid off”? In this time of transition, you experience a roller coaster of emotions. Learn how to manage these emotions and discover opportunities to increase your confidence and develop a winning attitude for job search success. Finally, develop your own short-term and long-term career vision based on your situation.

Your Marketing Plan:  Resume, LinkedIn and Other Tools

Build on your career vision and create a personal marketing plan. Assess your skills inventory, decide who you want to “dance” with and clarify the benefits you offer to potential employers and/or clients. You will develop a personal marketing strategy and a tactical plan for getting visibility. Learn how to communicate your value in spoken, written, and online media, with a consistent message across your elevator speech, resume, LinkedIn profile, business cards, and executive bio. Successfully communicating your value will help you during networking and in your interviews.

Creating Leads, Networking

Networking is the single most effective technique for developing job leads. Even if you realize the importance of networking, it can seem difficult to do at all and impossible to do well. We will take you through a step-by-step process of how to network effectively! We will also address alternative ways of finding a job, including online job boards, working with recruiters, and other approaches.

We’ll show you how to create leads, conduct research using online social media tools such as LinkedIn, and engage in networking that works for you. Most of all, we’ll help you learn how to make networking fun and how to continue to do it after you’ve landed your next job.

Interviewing and Managing Offers

Develop a realistic view of the interview process and calm your concerns. Understand the types of interviews you may face and learn how to use your marketing toolkit to answer virtually any question. Develop strategies to address liabilities, get your own questions answered, and learn how to close the sale! Other helpful hints, including managing the offer, will be shared so that you will be prepared to advance from job search to job acceptance.

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Link to SJN contact info