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 six sessions will be offered during six 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.
Understanding the Emotions of a Career Change
Have you been “down-sized,” “right sized,” “acquired,” “merged”? No matter what the cause, you find yourself out of work. In this time of transition, you will experience a roller coaster of emotions. Join us to understand the emotions that may surface during the job transition period. You will hear strategies for coping with those emotions. Moving forward, you’ll find it easier to focus energies on your job search and next employment opportunity.
Creating Your Vision and Personal Marketing Plan
Having a vision and creating a marketing plan is the only way to start a job search or career transition. Assessing your skills inventory, deciding who you want to “dance” with and considering whether you are willing to relocate are issues that will be addressed in this thought-provoking presentation. This program will offer insights and guide you to develop a personal marketing strategy and a tactical plan for getting visibility.
Developing Your Resume
Have you written four versions of your resume and are you still dissatisfied? Do you keep changing it time after time and wonder if the document is effective? Have you been posting your resume on the Internet and not getting results? Do you worry because it looks weak and doesn’t contain powerful accomplishments?
This presentation will take you through the steps of writing a resume, including how to develop a well-written document that gets results! The following areas will be addressed: types of resumes, headings and what to include, how to write an effective summary, add accomplishments and post your resume on the Internet. Bring your resume and you will work to improve it.
Creating Leads, Networking
Most people know what networking is—and don’t do it—OR some think they are networking, but aren’t doing it correctly. Did you know that 75-80% of jobs are attained through networking? Believe it or not—it is true!
This presentation will take you through the steps of the networking process. It is not as difficult as you might think. The best part about networking is that it gives you more control of your job search. Learning to network correctly will change your attitude toward this very important area of the job search process.
Interviewing Skills, Part I
In Part I of Interviewing Skills, participants will hear a realistic view of interviews. The program will address common misunderstandings about interviews, de-mystifying the interview process and calming your concerns. Included is an explanation of the types of interviews you may face and help to prepare to answer questions the interviewer will ask.
Interviewing Skills, Part II
In Part II of Interviewing Skills, strategies designed to help you address liabilities, prepare your questions for the interviewer, and send your thank you communications are addressed. Other helpful hints, including managing the offer, will be shared so that you will be prepared to advance your job search to job acceptance.
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