Scottsdale Job Network (SJN) is hosting its first ever event in the West Valley at Glendale Community College. This is an exciting opportunity for us to continue our partnership with Maricopa County Community Colleges and we appreciate their support.

Join us on Thursday, June 4th for an evening workshop on internet tools for job search. This is also an opportunity for SJN members in the West Valley to network with us in a local venue!

Smart Ways to Use the Internet During Your Search

You probably know that networking in-person is the single best thing you can do to accelerate your job search. You might be finding it hard to get face-to-face meetings, and very easy to spend your whole week in front of the computer! Come to this SJN seminar to understand how to make maximum use of the powerful tools available through the internet, with the understanding that the goal is to get you hired.

Among other things, you will:

• Understand how internet tools fit into each phase of SJN’s Curriculum for the Job Search Process

• Discover free resources that help you reach hiring decision-makers

• Learn how to tap into the power of LinkedIn to further your job search

This workshop is provided through collaboration between SJN and Glendale Community College.

Intended Audience
This Intermediate-level seminar is best for those who already have a basic understanding of and familiarity with LinkedIn and other tools such as Google. If you have never used LinkedIn, start with this link: http://computer.howstuffworks.com/linkedin.htm.

Date/Time/Place
Thursday, June 4th from 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Registration and Open Networking from 5:00pm to 6:00pm.

Glendale Community College
6000 West Olive Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85302

Room – Student Union – Room 104/Conference Center
Parking Lot: S1
Overflow Parking Lot: S2

Dress Code
Dress is business casual for this event.

Registration and Fees
There is no cost for this seminar, courtesy of collaboration with Glendale Community College. http://getwired-060409.eventbrite.com/

Disclaimer
SJN representatives are not certified or accredited LinkedIn trainers and are not associated with LinkedIn. LinkedIn is a registered trademark of LinkedIn Corporation.

Questions – contact SJN
info@scottsdalejobnet.com
v-mail (480) 513-1491

Chris Vicari, Founder-Ex. Director
http://www.scottsdalejobnet.com/

LinkedIn Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisvicari

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Evening Networking: November 24, 2008 7 PM-9 PM

Finding a Great Job through the Phoenix Business Journal

In this challenging economy, people need all the help they can get to find their next great job. Dave Sherman professional speaker, trainer, and business coach, will introduce you to one of the best job finding tools available in the Valley, the Phoenix Business Journal, and show you how to use this tool to find your next great job faster!

There is no cost for this program. Dave’s 40-minute presentation will be followed by an hour of networking which Dave will introduce.

You CAN RSVP HERE:

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Business Directory Listing – Dedicated Employee

Dedicated Employee is a relatively new Business Directory Listing in the category – Services | Employment and Staffing Agencies.  The listing came to my attention because the State was listed as Arizona but the zip code was a Nevada zip code and the city was listed as Nevada. It turns out that Dedicated Employee has their USA Headquarters at 3085 Casey Dr. Las Vegas, Nevada 89120

East Valley Living has several relationships in the staffing and job search arena including a Job Search Board provided by Jobing.com and a relationship with Scottsdale Job Network.  Recruiters, Staffing Agencies and Employment Agencies are encouraged to submit their business listings to provide higher visibility to job seekers and employers.

Some of the other Employment Agencies and Staffing Agencies currently included in the directory are listed below:

Adecco Technical

Automotive Staffing Experts

Classic Staffing

LANE Recruitment

Strategic Talent Acquisition LLC

List your recruiting firm or staffing agency by reviewing the membership options and then creating an account and business directory listing using the links below.

• Directory Home
• Submit Listing
• Compare Memberships

Thank you,

Bill Austin
Vice President, Scottsdale Job Network

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“Claim Your Name” is the name of a social networking experiment being run by Bill Austin for some of the Job Seekers of the Scottsdale Job Network.

We have found that almost all employers use some aspects of social networking, although most of them do not recognize it as such. Recruiters, hiring managers and staffing professionals use online search engines and social networking sites to locate potential candidates (sourcing) and to research job candidates and their backgrounds.

Claim Your Name is actually a social network for job seekers to enable them to take charge of their online identity and make it much easier for recruiters and employers to find them online.

Imagine if you were out of work and were a job seeker and imagine that your name just happened to be

Britney Spears

or

Lindsey Lohan

or

Michael Moore

…

Without a strong social network, you are pretty much out of luck.

No one would ever find you online.

This online program called “Claim Your Name” lets you take charge of your name online and tell your story to recruiters, hiring managers and the rest of the world.

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Passions Workshop Rescheduled

Seminar – Finding Your Passion

Putting it to Work.

Join us on Tuesday May 27, 2008 for a special workshop for job seekers titled “Exploring Your Passion – Putting It To Work”

NOTE: THE DATE FOR THIS WORKSHOP WAS RECENTLY CHANGED FROM TUES, APR 29, 2008.

NEW DATE: TUES, MAY 27

9 AM – 4 PM at Temple Chai

4645 E. Marilyn Road

Phoenix, AZ 85032-4839

Passion Workshop 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 20+ years of organization development (OD) experience and worked with a wide range of organizations. She has worked with Chris Vicari, Director of the Scottsdale Job Network, offering the Passions workshop and Job Transition workshops for the last five years. She currently serves on the SJN Board and is a member of the Curriculum Development committee. 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 via Internet by May 26

Seating is limited to 30 participants and there is a minimum enrollment of 12 participants to run the workshop. Because SJN provides assessment booklets, binder and printed materials, there is a fee of $25 for this event. To register and make payment: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/106918797

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.

General Inquiries

Contact: David Bell, chicagoman419@yahoo.com

Attend our regular meetings to learn more about the Job Search Process and about Phoenix Arizona Jobs

We do not require membership dues or meeting fees to allow everyone who is in job transition to be able to participate. Since our program is unfunded, we suggest that participants make a voluntary donation of $5 per meeting. When we have an all-day workshop, we do need to pass the costs along to participants.

Meetings are held on the first and third Tuesday mornings:

9-9:30 Networking, resume reviews, contact with recruiters

9:30 Welcome, announcements, introductions

10:00 Speaker begins

11:15 Speaker ends, feedback collected

Networking continues until 11:30

We meet at and use space provided by Temple Chai, 4645 East Marilyn Road, Phoenix, AZ 85032-4839. Temple Chai is located just east of the Piestawa Freeway (Route 51) and South & West of the loop 101 (PIMA FREEWAY SECTION). Marilyn Road is on the west side of Tatum Blvd. between Thunderbird and Greenway Roads

Scottsdale Job Network (SJN) is a non-profit community group of business leaders and volunteers. We are not a job placement forum, and 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. We do, however, 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.

The value of SJN lies in the skills, business networks and personal passions of our members. Membership is open to everyone willing to share their skills and anyone interested in local networking or in need of employment transition support.

Email: | Scottsdale Job Network | Voice Mail: Phone: (480) 513-1491

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NEXT MEETING:  TUES, APRIL 15, 2008
9AM – 11:30AM

INTERVIEWING SKILLS

In Part II of Interviewing Skills, Jim O’Hara will present strategies designed to help you address liabilities, prepare your questions for the interviewer, and send your thank you communications. Other helpful hints will be shared that will arm you with a strong preparation and presentation.  It you didn’t attend Part I of this program, you can still benefit from attending Part II.

Facilitator
Jim O’Hara is one of the founding partners and principal officers of Kellen James http://www.kellenjames.com/ and is responsible for the strategic direction of the firm and the management of significant consulting assignments. Recognized as an authority on sales and marketing management, Jim has held executive level assignments for both national and international firms encompassing a twenty-five year corporate career. Jim earned his undergraduate degree from the The Citadel and his MBA from Pepperdine University. He has been involved in reengineering, restructuring and merging several national sales organizations and has been recognized for his leadership and professionalism.

What are the dues or fees?
We do not require membership dues or meeting fees to allow everyone who is in job transition to be able to participate at our meetings. Since our program is unfunded, we suggest that participants make a voluntary donation of $5 per meeting. When we have an all-day workshop, we do need to pass the costs along to participants.

Scottsdale Job Network (SJN) is a non-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization of business leaders and volunteers. SJN provides 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.  We are not a job placement forum, and 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.   

WELCOME Job Seekers, Employers and Volunteers Scottsdale Job Network (SJN) is a non-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization of job seekers and others volunteering their time to help them in their career transitions.SJN attracts speakers from industry, technology, government, finance, coaching and recruiting to discuss job search fundamentals including developing a marketing plan, writing a resume, networking and interviewing.  Learn more about our series of presentations SJN-Curriculum that offer job seekers the tools to effectively job search.We welcome your participation in this community service program offered to job seekers in the Phoenix area (not just Scottsdale residents) and employers searching for talented workers.

Chris Vicari
Founder-Executive Director

Meetings are held on the first and third TUESDAY mornings, from 9:00-11:30 AM.  We are a community group that meets at and uses space donated by our neighbor:
 

Temple Chai
4645 East Marilyn Road
Phoenix, Arizona 85032
Temple Chai is centrally located just east of the Piestawa Freeway (Route 51) and south of the loop 101. Marilyn Road is just west of Tatum Blvd. between Thunderbird and Greenway Roads. Click here for a location map on MapQuest

For more information go to Scottsdale Job Network

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Scottsdale Job Network (SJN) is a group of job seekers and others volunteering their time to help them in their career transitions. The group attracts speakers from industry, technology, government, finance, coaching and recruiting to discuss job search fundamentals including developing a marketing plan, writing a resume, networking and interviewing.

Meetings are held on the first and third TUESDAY mornings, from 9:00-11:30 AM.  We are a community group that meets at and uses space provided by: Temple Chai, 4645 East Marilyn Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85032.  Temple Chai is centrally located just east of the Piestawa Freeway (Route 51) and south of the loop 101. Marilyn Road is just west of Tatum Blvd. between Thunderbird and Greenway Roads. Click here for a location map on MapQuest

TUES, MARCH 4 – 9 AM – 11:30 AM

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?

Join us when Martha Rockwell, member of the SJN Curriculum Development Committee, will deliver a presentation that will take you through the steps of writing a resume. Learn the components of a well-written document that gets results! She will cover the following areas: types of resumes, headings and what to include, how to write an effective summary and accomplishments and posting your resume on the Internet.  Bring your resume and you will work to improve it.

Having graduated from Arizona State University, Martha’s background includes career advisement, education, and sales.  Certified by the PARWCC (Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches) and licensed by the State of Arizona as a career coach, she is owner of A+ Resumes & Career Coaching.

Open Invitation!
Anyone interested in the support we provide is welcome.  We do not require membership dues or meeting fees to allow everyone who is in job transition to be able to participate. Since our program is unfunded, we suggest that participants make a voluntary donation of $5 per meeting. When we have an all-day workshop, we do need to pass the costs along to participants.

See our website http://www.scottsdalejobnet.com for more information including a calendar of events.

Chris Vicari  |  Executive Director

SJN – Scottsdale Job Network

Empowering Career Transitions

(E)  info@scottsdalejobnet.com

(V)  (480) 513-1491

http://www.scottsdalejobnet.com

P.O. Box 25674 | Scottsdale AZ 85255

Recently, I’ve been reading new member registrations to SJN and focusing on member responses to the question: “How can we help you in your job search?”

Several surprised me, for example, “notify me via email of openings” . . . “find a job for me”. . . . “send me job leads in my field.”  At first read, I assumed these were expressions of frustration as well as need.  They present an opportunity to clarify how SJN helps job seekers.

Networking among members can lead to individuals exchanging leads and contacts.  All SJN members who join the Yahoo Group can post information about job openings.  When a job lead is listed that interests a member, the member needs to respond directly to the posting.   

Our policy:  Scottsdale Job Network (SJN) is a non-profit community group of business leaders and volunteers. SJN provides 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. We are not a job placement forum, and 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.

These needs were also identified by many new members:

Need interview training

Want help to identify my passion

Provide best answers for interview trouble spots

Provide recruiter referrals

Help with resume reviews

Pro-active steps members can take:

• Research information available on the SJN website
• Attend all SJN workshops on the Job Search Process (schedule on SJN website Events Calendar)
• Attend SJN workshop on Exploring Your Passion when offered
• See Recruiter page on SJN website for a list of supporters of this group.
• See Resume reviewers who are available at all SJN meetings for a resume critique.
• Research resources of Phoenix Workforce Connection and Maricopa Workforce Connection which offer free career assessments and counseling.

When all we offer does not suffice, some members hire career coach professionals to support their career transition decisions.

At SJN, you will find caring volunteers.  We love helping our neighbors and will do all we can to offer support and direction.  If you have any questions about expectations from the group in this regard, please let me know. 

Lots of luck and good wishes finding your next job!

Christine Vicari, Founder & Ex. Director
Scottsdale Job Network - SJN
P.O. Box 25674
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Voice mail: (480) 513-1491
Web: http://www.scottsdalejobnet.com/

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