SJN - Scottsdale Job Network

Exploring Your Passion – Putting It To Work(a special workshop for job seekers)TUES, APR 29, 2008
 9 AM - 4 PM at

Temple ChaiDescription“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. 

PresenterMaria 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  

Workshop location

Temple

Chai,

4645 E. Marilyn Road, Phoenix, AZ

85032-4839

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Register via Internet by April 21Seating is limited to 30 participants. 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/SnackBring 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

The 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 how to develop a marketing plan, write a resume, network and interview and negotiate offers.

Meetings are held on the first and third Tuesday mornings, 9:00-11:30 A.M. We meet at and use space donated by Temple Chai, 4645 E. Marilyn Road, Phoenix, AZ

85032-4839.  Job seekers are offered the opportunity to network, learn new job seeking skills, and work with people who genuinely care about you and your job search. See our website http://www.scottsdalejobnet.com/eventscalendar/ for meeting dates and programs scheduled.

Recruiters Are Invited to Attend SJN Meetings
Recruiters and company representatives are invited to join us and speak directly with the professional talent pool that attends SJN meetings. Table space is available in the room and recruiters can set up their materials and converse with job seekers.  Take advantage of this opportunity from 9 AM until the meeting starts at 9:30, and feel welcome to spend the morning with us.

Resume Reviews
At each meeting, a representative from the Resume Writers Council of Arizona will be available to critique resumes and offer improvement suggestions from 9-9:30 AM

Yahoo Group
This is our closed online resource allowing members to stay connected 24/7 which is used to request information, post job leads, share relevant articles, read the history of emails, and more.  Attend one meeting to sign up. Web site
Additional resources are provided online through our website http://www.scottsdalejobnet.com/ including resources for basic needs, links to key job boards, map quest to our meetings, articles that have helped others, a list of volunteer opportunities, a reading list and a link for business cards.

Volunteering
Whether you are a current job seeker or you are working and want to help people in job transition, there is a place for you to volunteer. Member participation is essential. It helps establish a stronger support program for those who follow. We encourage members to take part in the operations of the program in whatever way they can. See our website for more about ways to make a contribution. 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. 

WELCOME Job Seekers, Employers and Volunteers

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.You are invited to read about SJN in the PAGES on this website. We welcome your participation in this community service program offered to all our neighbors in career transition.  .  .  not just Scottsdale residents.  .  . and employers searching for talented workers.

Chris Vicari
Founder & President

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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

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NEXT MEETING: TUES, FEB 5, 2008

Join us for the roll out of the SJN CURRICULUM on the Job Search Process  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 when SJN Board member and member of the Curriculum Development Committee, Maria Wojtczak, helps participants understand the emotions that may surface during the job transition period.  Maria will share strategies for coping with those emotions. Moving forward, you’ll find it easier to focus energies on your job search and next employment opportunity.  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 Driving MBA, a driver tutoring facility here in the valley.  http://www.drivingmba.com/

* * * * * * * * * *Meetings are open to the public.
In order not to discourage unemployed and under-employed workers from attending SJN meetings, we do not ask meeting fees or membership dues. However, we appreciate your donations to cover our operating expenses.

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. 

Contact:
Chris Vicari, Founder and President
Scottsdale Job Network (SJN)
480-513-1491 office or 480-600-7721 mobile
info@scottsdalejobnet.com 

SJN CELEBRATES SUPPORT OF OVER 300 JOB SEEKERS IN 2007
One-of-a-Kind Training Curriculum Being Announced on December 18^th 

(Scottsdale, Arizona – December 10, 2007)  SJN continues to expand its support of job seekers in the Valley, and in recognition of the continued success, a celebration for current members and alumni is schedule for December 18^th at 11:30 am.

On the 18^th a special announcement will be made concerning new job transition training curriculum available for job seekers: it will be rolled-out by SJN early in 2008.  “Our vision of providing all job seekers a well-rounded support system including training in key skills areas is being fully-realized”, said Chris Vicari, founder and head of SJN.

The SJN curriculum is designed to provide training and practice in the job search process that job-seekers need to be successful. Unlike other programs, there is little or no cost at SJN, and participants get to network with other job seekers and key members of the business community to help in their search.  The training areas will be: 

1. Understanding the emotions of a career change
2. Creating your vision
3. Creating your personal marketing plan
4. Developing your resume
5. Creating leads and networking skills
6. Interviewing skills
7. Managing job offers

The workshops will be offered at the SJN monthly meetings throughout 2008.  Job seekers can start at the beginning of the curriculum and work their way through the entire process or come to workshops of particular interest.  The new program will launch in February, 2008 and feature a variety of local businesspeople as workshop facilitators.

The announcement will follow the regular meeting of SJN on December 18^th.  We’ll also have a celebration luncheon with door prizes and gifts to thank the many volunteers who have made it possible.  All are welcome to celebrate our best year ever in 2007, and look forward to helping the job-seeking community in 2008. Meetings of SJN are held at

Temple

Chai, which is located at 4645 East Marilyn Road, just east of the Piestawa Freeway (Route 51) and south of the loop 101 and just west of Tatum Road between Thunderbird and Greenway.

About SJN

SJN provides job transition training, personal connections, access to resources and moral support for job seekers through a Valley-wide network of passionate volunteers.  Membership is open to people who are unemployed or under-employed, and those who are willing to network, share their skills and help others.  Programs are supported by volunteers, sponsors and donations.  Meetings are held on the first and third Tuesdays of the month 9:00-11:30 am.  Visit www.scottsdalejobnet.com.