| Employment Network | November 1, 2010 |
Greetings!
What's the purpose of your resume? It's your "sales pitch", a marketing tool to help you get an interview.
It's your "value proposition": what value do you bring to the employer.
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Make sure you customize each resume to the job posting with the same keywords.
Always include some accomplishments. Compare your numbers to something like: in the top 20 sales of 300 to make it look impressive.
Use action verbs not "Responsible for..." - the pretend "I". For example: I managed..., I streamlined.... but take out the "I". If you can put an "I" in front of the verb, then it's a good action verb. It can be 2 pages, but not more than that. Always include a cover letter. Give them the choice of reading it or not. Put relevant experience at the top even if it's out of chronological order. The rules of the resume are made to be broken.
Special thanks to Donna Tucker for speaking at our last meeting and helping many folks with their resumes. You can contact her at: 602/788-3121, jobsaz@att.net or on her website: www.4greatresumes.com.
Hope to see you on Wednesday at 6:30 pm in
room A-202!
Sincerely,
Giselle Aguiar
Editor
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Job Leads
Who's Hiring?
Job Fairs:
Fall Job Fair
Gateway Community College
Nov. 2, 10am - 1pm
108 N. 40th Street, Phoenix.
Main Building, Room 1100 N&S
Phoenix Job Fair
Nov.15, 11 am - 2 pm
Phoenix Airport Marriott
1101 North 44th Street
Register Here
Job Leads:
CDI Corp.
http://www.cdicorp.com
Ben Passman, ben.passman@cdicorp.com
CDI specialized in IT positions and aeronautics. Ben deals in the IT division, but he can connect you with the right person in the aeronautics side.
IRS - www.jobs.irs.gov
Arizona hotels, resorts hiring for tourist season
Chase: http://careers.jpmorganchase.com/career/careerhome
Bank of America: www.bankofamerica.com.
Yodle is hiring CSR and sales. Yodle is an Internet marketing co reaching out to small business owners to advertise online. They've got new offices in South Scottsdale. Visit them at: www.yodle.com/careers
Amazon to open third Metro Phoenix fulfillment site in Goodyear. Amazon will hire several hundred full-time hourly positions to start, as well as hundreds of temporary workers during peak holiday season. Apply through Adecco: http://adecco2.smartsearchonline.com/amazon/process_jobsearch.asp
Once online application completed, call 866-892-5140 for more details
Special thanks to Zena Contreras of Project No More Layoffs for the following job leads:
K. Hovnanian Companies
Purchasing Coordinator
Marketing Coordinator
Accounts Payable Clerk
Sales Consultant
Accountant II
www.khov.com
Arleen Morimoto, Recruiter
WALLACE, PLESE & DREHER, LLP
Sr. Accountant
www.wpd-cpa.com
Sylvia Hopkins, Director
M+W U.S., Inc.
Electrical Engineers and Designers
www.mwgroup.net
Steven Skipworth, Recruiting Manager
APSM Systems
Quality Engineer & Sheet Metal Estimator
www.apsmsystems.com
Diana Haptonstall, Recruiting Manager
LifeLock
Director, Member Services
www.lifelock.com
Tammy Valdez, SVP, Member Services
Randstad
Mortgage Professionals
(direct placement through Randstad)
http://www.randstad.com
Thomas Barnella, Recruiter
University of Phoenix
Hiring for Contact Center - up to $25/hr, + benefits + free education. www.apollogrpjobs.com
Cancer Center of America (Goodyear)
Several medical and non-medical positions
www.cancercenterazjobs.com
Mark Shafer, Recruiter Mark.Shafer@ctca-hope.com
Dish Network
Telemarketing & Inbound Sales Reps
http://www.dishnetwork.com/careers
Anne Conaway, Recruiting Manager
Corporate Job Back - Customer Service Reps
50 openings: www.corporatejobbank.com
Robert Mayfield, Contract Recruiter
robert@corporatejobbank.com
Anthem Education Group - https://careers-anthem.icims.com/jobs/intro
IPSA Security Services - http://www.ipsasecurityservices.com
Dan Wachtler, Hiring Manager
APS: http://jobs.aps.com/
Lori Sundberg, VP, HR
U.S. Airways
Various Openings
http://www.usairways.com
Contact: Mechell Morgan, Staffing Manager
Petsmart
Various Positions including management
http://www.petsmartjobs.com
Accounting, Finance and Management
Ernst and Young
http://www.ey.com/careers
Contact: Michael Hettinger, Mgr, Direct Experience Hire (Recruitment)
First Solar
Multiple jobs available including entry level to management
http://www.firstsolar.com
Contact: Megan Adams, Recruiter
Goodwill is always looking for help for their retail stores. Apply at Goodwillaz.org.
Grand Canyon University - Become an Enrollment Counselor and get a degree while getting paid! If Interested, email: hr@gcu.edu or call 602-639-6549 to learn how to apply. Otherwise go to their website to learn about all job opportunities with GCU. http://hr.gcu.edu
International Cruise and Excursions (ICE) has dozens of openings for inbound call center sales, plus graphic design and financial accounting. For more information, go to: www.iceenterprise.com/careers/openings.jsp |
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Watch Out for Scams
by Giselle Aguiar
You're unemployed, starting to get desperate and that offer that just came into your email inbox or the job posting on Craig's List looks too good to be true. I hate to disappoint you, but it is.
ABC15 did a story on scams targeting the unemployed recently.
You didn't win the lottery, have an uncle that died and left you a fortune or just happen to be the one person someone in Nigeria contacted to help them transfer millions of dollars into the U.S.
I personally got snookered many years ago and ended up losing $3000 of my mother's money plus a few hundred in long distance phone calls.
Never, ever give anyone money up front for any type of reward, kick-back, bonus, exchange or delivery. It's a SCAM.
Also, never give any employer your social security number or date of birth unless, they've already interviewed you and a credit check is a requirement for hiring. You should be able to decline to include it in an online application.
Take your street address off your resume for your own protection. Check all the ones you posted online too. You don't need your address to be freely accessible online.
Be cautious and careful and remember, if it sounds too good to be true, it usually is.
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Upcoming Speakers Nov. 3 - Krisit Fenrich, Employment Specialist at Goodwill Goodwill of Central Arizona for the SCSEP program. The Senior Community Service Employment Program serves with seniors 55+ looking to get back into the workforce by offering educational and on-the-job training opportunities. She's been in Workforce Development for just over a year having helped many individuals create and send resumes, prepare for interviews and land their next job. She'll be presenting on interview skills and techniques.
Nov. 17 - Justin Jones, Maricopa County Workforce Connections Trainer. Justin is a dynamic facilitator and trainer with Maricopa County Workforce Development Division. His energy and enthusiasm are contagious, with a presentation style that is highly informative, accessible, entertaining, and consistently receiving rave reviews from his participants. Locally, Justin has been a featured presenter at job fairs for Jobing.com, and the United States Green Build Conference. He has been quoted in the career section of the Arizona Republic and appeared on local television in interviews on employment related topics. He readily connects with his audience and provides practical solutions. He is currently featured on the Jobs 911 Expert Panel for KPNX Channel 12 News.
Join us on the 17th, as he identifies the marketing tools you need to separate yourself from the competition, and learn practical ways to construct a solid foundation for job search
Speakers subject to change at the last minute.
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Other Group Meetings and Networking Opportunities
Meetup.com Find a group meeting near you with your interests. Great way to network.
Job Search in the 21st CenturyPhoenix Workforce Connection 9801 N 7th Street, 7th Street & Mountainview Rd, just north of Dunlap. Every Friday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Call 602-861-0208 for details.
Scottsdale Bible Church Career Assistance Ministry (CAM)
Meets the 1st and 3rd Mondays from 6-8 pm , 7601 E Shea Blvd., in Scottsdale in room E214. If you have questions please contact Fred.Mersbach@gmail.com. CAM is designed for the person in career transition. If you are currently in or anticipate a job search, this ministry will help you gain support, learn top-notch search techniques, and network with other attendees.
The Saint Thomas More Employment Connection Ministry meets the 1st and 3rd Thursdays, from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm at 6180 W Utopia Road. Executives Network meets Friday, June 18, 8:30am - 11:00am at La Quinta Inn, Scottsdale (8888 E Shea Blvd). For more information, go to: www.ExecutivesNetwork.com The Networking Employers and Training Providers Association meets every 3rd Friday, 10:00am - 12:00 Noon at various different locations. For more information, go to: www.aznetpa.org Goodwill Job Club meets every Monday morning, (except the 5th Monday of the month, if any) at 9:30 am at 3548 W Northern Ave. They cover several skills needed for job hunting from resume writing to interviewing. For more information call 602-535-4429.
The Southwest Job Network - Southeast meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at 3:30 pm - 7:00 pm at Mesa Community College (1833 W Southern Ave). For more information, go to: www.southwestjobnet.comThe Southwest Job Network - North meets the first and third Tuesday mornings at Temple Chai, 4645 E. Marilyn Road, Phoenix at 8 am. For more information, go to: http://www.southwestjobnet.com
Special event for folks over 50 - Tuesday, October 5
Other Venues
Southwest Job Network (SJN) meetings are held around the Valley in various locations, including community college campuses in Phoenix, Glendale, Tempe, Mesa and Chandler, when scheduled. Check their calendar at Eventbrite
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Hundreds of training opportunities available!
MWC is also offering various training opportunities for in-demand occupations. There are hundreds of training program opportunities available to individuals meeting eligibility requirements. Please visit the nearest MWC or PWC Career Center to explore these opportunities. The two MWC Centers are:
Maricopa Workforce Connections (West Valley)
1840 N. 95th Ave., Suite 160
Phoenix, AZ 85037
602-372-4200
TTY: 602-372-4261
Maricopa Workforce Connections (East Valley)
735 N. Gilbert Rd., Suite 134
Gilbert, AZ 85234
602-372-9700
TTY: 602-372-9792
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About Employment Network
North Phoenix Baptist Church
Employment Network
1st & 3rd Wednesdays of every month
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Room A202 NEW ROOM! Same building, just down the hall.
5757 N. Central Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85012
(Southeast Corner of Bethany Home Road and Central Ave) 602-707-5701
Childcare is available in Bldg C - east entrance on the first and second floors. Opens at 5:45 p.m. closes at 8 pm sharp! All children must be picked up by 8 pm
Employment Network Team: Tim Cleary, Dusty Parsons, Jill Anderson, Carey Mason, Kathy Zinn, Jim Winger Krisit Fenrich and Giselle Aguiar, Newsletter Editor.
We're looking for a few volunteers. Are you computer savvy? We need people to help people on Workforce Wednesdays. Free Training! We also need folks to help set up and tear down after meetings. If you can help, contact Dusty at Dusty.Parsons@npbc.org or call 602-707-5701.
RSVP at our Meetup.com page: http://www.meetup.com/Employment-Network/
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Workforce Wednesdays
If you need access to a computer for job searches or know of someone who does, even if you just need help with setting up your online profiles, or need to print copies of your resume, we offer free computers and assistance at:
Maricopa Workforce Center OneStop Access Point:
Stop by to use the Computers and Printer in the Access Point room, A216: - Register with the Virtual One Stop via the Maricopa Workforce Connection site, which allows you access to exclusive job postings, MWC resources, and training / retraining opportunities.
- Complete your LinkedIn profile and get connected with the LinkedIn group.
- Sign up with the Yahoo! Group for job leads several times per week.
- Employment Network volunteers will be on hand to assist, if needed.
- Save your resume on a free flash drive.
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Landings
If you've landed a job, let us know so we can celebrate it here! Email Giselle: icreate@yahoo.com
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Where to get help
Need Assistance? Check out these resources:
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- Unemployment Insurance, Food Stamps, Cash Assistance (if you qualify - must have at least one minor child living with you) and Medicaid Health Insurance (AHCCCS) - apply with DES.
- If you're over 60, the City of Phoenix has several Senior Centers that offer several different services.
- The Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers help with utility bills, food boxes and financial assistance.
- Desert Mission Food Bank - serves certain zip codes in the North Phoenix area.
- St. Mary's Food Bank - food boxes, value meals, Kid's Cafe and more.
- WeHelpWomen.com - an organization of social workers helping women in all sorts of situations.
- For more government assistance programs check out GovBenefits.gov.
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Goodwill offers free computer and customer service training courses
 3-week curriculum includes: - Keyboarding/ 10 key
- Telephone Techniques
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Office: Excel, word, PowerPoint and Access
- Resume Building and Interviewing Skills
- Internet/Email
Classes available at - 417 N 16th St, Phoenix
- 6750 W Peoria, Suite 115, Peoria
- 211 N Litchfield Rd, Goodyear
Apply: Call: 602-416-6244 to apply. Note: not all locations offer the same schedule. |
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