Steven is typical of the type of client JVS continues to serve. He is the father of three and lives in a suburban MetroWest community. He and his wife are both active in their synagogue and children's schools.  Steven lost his middle management position in a financial company during the summer when the New York office was closed. For the first time in his life he found himself without a job. After the fall of Lehman Brothers and the crisis on Wall Street, his promising leads and contacts became nonexistent. 
 
Through someone at his synagogue he learned about the JVS Career Counseling and Placement Department. He contacted JVS supervisor, Dr. Meryl Kanner, who informed him about the practical services JVS could provide for him, which included resume writing, networking strategies, job seeking skills instruction and interviewing techniques, along with ongoing support groups. He was assigned to a job placement counselor who helped him update his resume, coached him, and helped him keep up his spirits. She helped him remain focused and avoid the "woe is me" trap.
 
With hard work, determination and a positive attitude, Steven landed a great consulting position with a well respected firm. He credits the professionalism and support of the JVS staff with helping to keep him motivated, continue his job search, and get results.