SJN - Scottsdale Job Network

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, 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.

Job Network moves to larger quarters

http://www.azcentral.com/community/scottsdale/articles/0224sr-jobcenter0224Z8.html

Shea Drefs  The Arizona Republic
Feb. 24, 2007 12:00 AM

A year-old Scottsdale group that helps the unemployed develop job-searching skills is holding an open house to celebrate its move to a larger location. The Scottsdale Job Network is moving to Temple Chai, 4645 E. Marilyn Road, Phoenix.

It’s hosting an open house at 9:30 a.m. March 6. The event features presentations on the emotional toll of switching careers and resources for support, said Chris Vicari, founder of the network. “Job seekers often sit behind the computer and are very isolated,” Vicari said. “They need to be out with other business people and stay active and feel a sense of control.”

Vicari said she started the Scottsdale Job Network last February after heading a similar group at a local church. The non-profit organization offers training in resume writing, developing marketing plans and other skills needed to secure jobs.