May Happenings at JVS Detroit
In This Issue
Networking Meetings
Get Focused!
May Workshops
Have You Landed A Job?
Networking Meetings

Schedule Note:
No meetings will be held on
Wednesday, May 19 and Thursday, May 20,
due to the Shavout holiday.


Mondays
6:30 - 8 p.m.
Leads and Needs Group
JVS Diem Building
29699 Southfield Road
Southfield, MI 48076

Tuesdays
10:30 a.m.- Noon
Leads and Needs Group
Jewish Family Service
6555 West Maple
West Bloomfield, MI 48323

Wednesdays (new day)
9:30 - 11 a.m.
J Seekers Strategy Sessions
Jewish Community Center
15110 W. Ten Mile Road
Oak Park, MI 48237

Thursdays
1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Job Leads Network
JVS Diem Building
29699 Southfield Road
Southfield, MI 48076


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Get Focused!
 
"I'll take anything"

This is the statement we often hear when we ask a job seeker what job he or she is looking for.

While it is good to be flexible and open minded, when the competition is tough it is very important to be well defined and focused. 

This is the time when you need to have a very clear definition of who you are so that you can focus your job search campaign and convey your job goal to your network of friends.
  •  Ask yourself - what are my transferable job skills and accomplishments?
  • What is my job target?
Your resume should clearly portray your unique skills and accomplishments. You need to be able to articulate to the prospective employer what you will bring to the work place and how you stand out from the rest of the candidates.
  • Ask yourself- why should this employer choose me over the other candidates?
 

Answering these questions will make your job search more effective. If this seems overwhelming - a career counselor can assist you with this task.


"Get A Job"
Workshops for Job Seekers

Hermelin ORT

Jewish Community Center

6600 West Maple, West Bloomfield

Call 248.233.4245

or email wtarrow@jvsdet.org to register.

 

 

Resume Workshop


Tuesday, May 25, 2010, 1 - 4pm

Build an attention grabbing, targeted and attractive resume.  Incorporate powerful keywords and phrases by capturing job market related and meaningful skills and achievements from a review of personal education and experience and employers.  Create additional job search materials including cover and thank you letters, business cards and portfolios.

 

Job Search Strategies Workshop

Wednesday, May 26, 2010, 1 - 4pm

Learn where to find job leads using the Internet and other resources.  Discover how to work leads effectively to get interviews.  Find new ways to uncover unadvertised job openings.  Develop your job search support team.

Networking Basics Workshop

Thursday, May 27, 2010, 1 - 4pm

Avoid the top ten networking mistakes job seekers make.  Use your existing contacts to build your network and increase referrals.  Forge connections to make better job offers happen faster.

 

Interviewing Workshop

Friday, May 28, 2010, 1 - 4pm

Become prepared to win your interviews.  Learn about the power of research, how to direct the interviewing process, salary negotiation and tips to getting the job offer.

Are You Working?
If you have landed with a new employer,
we want to know!