SJN - Scottsdale Job Network

PARTICIPANT INPUT DRIVES OUR PROGRAM

At the end of each meeting, participants are offered a feedback form and asked to share their reactions to the speaker and the subject of the day’s meeting.

In addition to “rave reviews,” we also receive suggestions on ways to improve our program, including adjustments to time management and requests for topics for future meetings.  We listen to our members’ suggestions, and it’s their input that drives the development of SJN.  Read feedback:

What did you like best about the meeting? 

• The informal, welcoming atmosphere that encouraged participation.  

• Being encouraged to follow my passion and getting so many ideas and support from the group.

• Gave me a step-by-step plan to follow in the job search process. 

• Meaty content of presentation and fact that you post overheads online.

• Great info in presentation. Also, really appreciate Eric’s testament of faith. It’s a hard time, his advice helps.

• Impressed—this is a very intimate support group with one-on-one attention.  

• Emphasis of the speaker, Eric Walton, to focus on the things we can control.  

• What great potential there is for hi-tech growth here. Was not aware of this prior to attending this meeting.

• What I like about your group is the genuine concern and caring of the facilitators, board members, etc and it’s clear that you all are coming from the right place in creating a “safe” atmosphere for those of us who are in transition in our lives. None of the other networking groups that I’ve attended in Scottsdale create this atmosphere to the extent that SJN does. Congratulations!

What value does SJN provide to your career transition?

• A chance to listen to excellent speakers on matters of great relevance to job seekers.

• Provides great info and feels less alone knowing others share your experience.

• Extremely valuable networking.

• A safe place to ask questions.

• Emotional and educational support.

• Linking to recruiters, coaches and the Yahoo email on jobs that may not be publicly known.

• Tons of ideas; excellent group.

• Opportunity to meet new friends, build relationships.

• Ideas, resources, connections.

• Good homework with questions to answer and time [between meetings] to refine our best responses.

• “First timer” — I will be back!

• Too numerous to mention - SJN is fabulous.  I tell everyone I know about you.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS we love to share!

Member Barbara Jandro attended several meetings while doing research for her doctorate on the mature job seeker.  She wrote:

“I believe that job clubs serve a valuable purpose especially for the long term unemployed in terms of providing those folks with a platform to remind them that they are useful. However, from my communication with job clubs across the U.S. last year, I can say that not all job clubs are as organized and friendly as SJN. Some focus on coaching services and charge fees. Others, out of necessity I assume, have a revolving door of directors. Hard to maintain a consistent ‘home’ that way. Anyway - I think SJN is one of the best for a varied group of people and I advertise it all the time.”

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“Our customers who attended your networking events are very pleased with it.  We recommend all job seekers to try and make your events. Thanks for all that you are doing to assist job seekers.“
 
Yomi Owoyemi
Account Representative
Phoenix Workforce Connection

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“Chris has founded an organization that provides invaluable support and guidance to individuals seeking employment and the emotional support that is so critical during this time in their lives. This work is a non-profit, volunteer entity that currently serves hundreds of unemployed and is a reflection of Chris’ passion to help her fellow man with no expectation of compensation. The Scottsdale Job Network is highly regarded for its quality and breadth of support and is considered the premier networking/support organization in the valley.”  Steve Geourgoulis, SJN Alumni Member