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To support and uplift those experiencing
the loss of employment by sharing career development resources, networking opportunities, prayer, and fellowship in a faith-based, compassionate, and encouraging environment |
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"Reach high, for stars lie hidden in your soul.
Dream deep, for every dream precedes the goal."
~ Pamela Vaull Starr ~ |
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JULY 13
VOCATION -
What Does it Mean to You and What Part Does it Play in
Your Job Search?
With Guest Facilitator, Pastor Tim Delkeskamp
IDENTIFYING YOUR VOCATION AND HOW THAT CAN LEAD TO CAREER FULFILLMENT AND FINDING A JOB
A wise person once said that the glory of God is a human being fully alive - someone who is at peace, joyful, and fulfilled in what they do. Is this you or is it someone you'd like to become? This discussion and dialogue led by guest facilitator, Pastor Tim Delkeskamp, explores the concept of "vocation." This meeting is not just for Christians or those who have a religious affiliation. Even if you are "Biblically-challenged", you are most certainly welcome and encouraged to attend.
Here are some questions to think about before the meeting:
- If you won $1 million, how would that effect your job search?
- Would you stop looking completely or would it change the focus or direction
of your search?
- What is the job you've enjoyed the most in your career thus far
- What are you really passionate about?
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The Vocare Networking Support Group board of directors is pleased to present scholarships that assist members who wish to support their career advancement and job search efforts through education, advanced training, and certification. |
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Need individual, personalized job search counseling?
Affordable, 1-on-1 career development, personal branding, job search, and networking resource consultant at your service!
To find out more - click here: |
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Job-seekers - need a good laugh?!
Here is the "real" meaning behind some common job posting jargon:
FLEXIBLE HOURS:
Work 55 hours; get paid for 37.5.
GOOD COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
Management communicates, you listen, figure out what they want you to do.
ABILITY TO HANDLE A HEAVY WORKLOAD:
You whine, you're fired.
CAREER-MINDED:
We expect that you will want to flip hamburgers until you are 70.
SELF-MOTIVATED:
Management won't answer questions
SOME OVERTIME REQUIRED:
Some time each night and some time each weekend
DUTIES WILL VARY:
Anyone in the office can boss you around.
COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT:
We have a lot of turnover. |
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Upcoming Meeting Discussion Topics:
JULY 27: "What's NEWS With You?"
Since our last discussion was so lively and thought-provoking, we'll REVISIT THIS TOPIC
and continue the dialogue on:
How does what you hear and see in the news and on career-advice websites shape your job search reality?
AUG ? : "Resume Reality Check -
Ask the Recruiter"
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About the Vocare Networking Support Group:  Vocare (pronounced vo-kar-ay) is a faith-based networking group for those who are in transition and searching for career or vocational direction and support. "Vocare" is a Latin verb that means "to call." All who are seeking a networking opportunity in a spiritual surrounding are welcome.
EVENT INFO:
Meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month from 7:00 - 8:30 PM at Ascension Lutheran Church in the Bethlem Room (through the hall, past the staff offices)
Questions? Contact Lauren Godfrey at 805-807-9032
And please feel free to invite or bring a friend! |
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Read more about our group and founder
in the Spring 2011 edition of California Lutheran University's quarterly publication, "CLU Magazine"
in an article entitled "Embracing Change":
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JULY 13
Bethlehem Room
Ascension Lutheran Church @ 7PM |
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We help each other with job search resources such as...
- Resumes
- Listening
- Networking
Contacts
- Cover Letters
- Understanding
- Job Leads
- Recruiters
- Empathy
- Marketing Plans
- Prayer
- Spiritual Support
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