WELCOME Job Seekers, Employers and Volunteers
The Scottsdale Job Network is a group of job seekers and others volunteering their time to help them in their career transitions. The group attracts speakers from all aspects of industry, technology, recruiting and education to discuss job search fundamentals including developing a marketing plan, writing a resume, networking and interviewing.
You are invited to read about the Scottsdale Job Network in the PAGES on this website. We welcome your participation in this community service program offered to our neighbors in career transition and employers searching for talented workers.
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MARCH EVENTS
NEXT MEETING: MARCH 20, 9:30-11:30 AM
Katie Pushor, President and CEO
Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce
New Tricks in Networking
Katie Pushor will discuss the current state of the Phoenix economy, growth and job market. Katie will also provide information and insight into social networks like the Phoenix chamber, and offer stories of the many job transitions and “new tricks’” she has had to learn as she has gone from accounting to marketing to consulting to government to non-profit.
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SPECIAL EVENT WORKSHOP
MON, MAR 26, 8 AM - 2:30 PM
Exploring Your Passion - Putting It To Work
Have you ever awakened in the morning feeling stuck in your job search or in your current position and frustrated that you had no other career options that inspired or motivated you to take action?
The purpose of this one-day workshop is to assist people who may be stuck in their job search or in their current jobs. Often individuals 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 the many skills and strengths that they have developed through their life experience.
For those of you who have suspected that you were falling short of your passion or “calling,” this workshop may be of help to you! The program is designed to highlight tools to assist individuals determine where they might be stuck and to begin to identify their strengths, talents and preferences.
Facilitator: Maria Wojtczak has 20+ years of organization development (OD) experience and worked with a wide range of organizations. She brings extensive experience in the field of adult learning concepts, and in the design and facilitation of adult learning experiences. In her OD practice, Maria coached senior leadership and consulted with senior executives, high-level education personnel, as well as middle management. Maria’s focus, in her consulting practice and in her business, is organizational effectiveness and the development of individuals. Maria is a graduate of the University of Michigan and a member of SJN’s Board.
Pre-registration date extended to March 19: Seating is limited to 25 participants. Register by sending email confirming your attendance to Chris Payne, cpayne46@cox.net. Send $20 check (for materials) payable to Scottsdale Job Network at the following address:
Scottsdale Job Network
P.O. Box 25674
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Workshop location:
Catholic Community of the Blessed Sacrament Church
11300 N. 64th Street
Scottsdale, Arizona 85254
Lunch: Bring a sack lunch.
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See EVENTS CALENDAR for meeting location and programs scheduled through the month of May.
Scottsdale Job Network charges no meeting fees or membership dues. We do, however, accept donations, including volunteer hours, to support our work.
Meetings are open to the public. Join us! Employers and recruiters are welcome.
Scottsdale Job Network is not a job placement forum, and is not able to help those with an immediate need for work. We do, however, provide the means and opportunities to meet and work with people who support each other during employment transition for mutual gain, support and success.
