News from JVS Detroit

JVS Detroit in May

In This Issue

Networking Meetings

Are you working?

Directory of Websites

May Workshops

Networking Meetings

No RSVP necessary

Everyone welcome

Mondays

6:30 - 8pm

Leads and Needs Group

(no meeting 5/28)

JVS Diem Building

29699 Southfield Road

Southfield, MI 48076

Tuesdays

10:30am - noon

Leads and Needs Group

Jewish Family Service

6555 West Maple

West Bloomfield, MI 48323

Wednesdays

9:30 - 11am

J Seekers Strategy Sessions

Jewish Community Center

15110 W. Ten Mile Road

Oak Park, MI 48237

Thursdays

1:30 - 3pm

Job Leads Network

JVS Diem Building

29699 Southfield Road

Southfield, MI 48076

Quick Links

Are You Working?

If you have landed with a new employer,

we want to know!

Click here to tell us about your job.

Check out Job Postings at

ParnossahWorksDetroit

Directory of Websites for Job Finders

Here is a quick reference list of helpful websites for job search and job acquisition.

1. www.jvsdet.org - main website for JVS

2. www.parnossahworksdetroit.org - JVS job posting site and click on the Seminars/Events tab to find and register for upcoming job seeker activities

3. www.michworks.org - the Michigan Talent Bank; the State of Michigan employment office's online job and resume banks; also click on Career Portal under the menu item Career Resources to access much more career and job resources

4. www.careerinfonet.org - the CareerOneStop for the US; anything and everything related to jobs, careers, employment

5. www.indeed.com - a gatherer of job leads from other job boards and company websites. Gathers job leads and ideas for other companies to contact from just about everywhere on the Internet which frees you up from wasting countless hours online applying over and over and over again when you should be making those leads into personal contacts using resources like

6. www.linkedin.com - social media for business and jobs; create your online profile and more, connect with others in your target areas and with companies of interest, find the right people and, in turn, be found by them

7. www.facebook.com - the world's largest online social community

8. www.twitter.com - texting the world, listening in on what other people and companies of interest to you are saying including available jobs

9. www.jobhuntersbible.com - a relaxing place to learn about job search, resources, etc.; the website of Richard Bolles, author of What Color Is Your Parachute?

10. Use your local library website to access ReferenceUSA to learn more about companies and find key people within. One way to find the website of your local library in Southeast Michigan is through The Library Network at www.tln.lib.mi.us

Get out and talk to people

Limit your time online

JVS has a variety of services to assist job seekers including job search support groups, LinkedIn workshops and job search seminars.

Visit www.jvsdet.org

or call 248-559-5000

to learn about all of the JVS services

for job seekers

Workshops for Job Seekers

To register, contact 248.233.4245 or wtarrow@jvsdet.org.

Social Networking Seminar Series

Learn how to present yourself online

and connect with key people.

JVS

Rose & Sidney Diem Building

29699 Southfield Road

Southfield, MI 48076

LinkedIn 101: Getting Started

Tuesday, May 8, 10 - 11:30am

LinkedIn 102: Getting Connected

Wednesday, May 9, 10 - 11:30am

LinkedIn 103: Building Your Brand

Thursday, May 10, 10 - 11:30am

Get A Job Seminar Series

Learn how to conduct a successful job search.

JVS - Diem Building

29699 Southfield Road

Southfield

Resume Workshop

Tuesday, May 22, 9am - Noon

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 23, 9am - Noon

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 24, 9am - Noon

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 25, 9am - Noon

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.

JVS helps people meet life challenges affecting their self-sufficiency through counseling, training and support services in accordance with Jewish values of equal opportunity, compassion, responsibility and the steadfast belief tht the best way to help people is to make it possible for them to help themselves.