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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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"Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." ~ Phillipians 4: 6-7 ~
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 November 30
Conquering the Behavioral-Based Interview
Special presentation by Susan Lundeen, VP Human Resources - Kythera
HR PROFESSIONAL, SUSAN LUNDEEN, will be sharing her expertise on interviewing - from the point of view of the HR pro and hiring manager - particularly regarding how to respond to behavioral-based questions.
She'll tell us how to present answers in a way that best showcases one's talents, skills, and achievements. She'll share with us some possible questions that may come up and how to listen for cues that will prompt your best CAR (Challenge Action Result) responses.
We'll discuss ways that will help you leave an interview knowing that you did your best and that you provided the most pertinent and impactful details about yourself and your career. You'll leave the discussion knowing the reason why recruiters and hiring managers use behavioral-based questions and how to best use them to your advantage.
About Susan:
Susan Lundeen brings more than 20 years of experience in generalist and specialist human resource functions. Prior to joining KYTHERA, Susan was Vice President of Human Resources and Administration at Activus Healthcare Solutions, Inc., where she designed people systems and decision-making processes in support of a differentiated sales model and technology-focused healthcare distributor.
Before Activus, Susan spent more than 12 years at Amgen where she advanced rapidly through human resource management positions in the U.S. and Europe. Most recently, she served as Senior Director of Human Resources responsible for Strategic Sourcing and Staffing. Susan has a BA in Psychology and Business Administration from California Lutheran University and currently sits on the Board of Regents for the University.
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CAREER CORNER - Job Search Tools & Ideas
Job Seekers:
Three quick job search tips
Kevin Donlin, President of Guaranteed Resumes
MINNEAPOLIS, MN -
First: Create your own momentum, "The Big Mo" -- you hear about it all the time in sports. Teams with momentum get on a roll, score-more often and win more games than teams without it. If your job search is stuck, you can create your own momentum and move toward the position you want by starting each day with a victory of some sort, no matter how small.
Second: Ask for help, listen -- and act! Question: How many people have you asked this month for advice about your job search? If you're absolutely honest in your answer, the number will be small. Too small. Why put all the pressure on yourself to find all the employment answers? Why not ask and discover what's worked for other people? Stop trying to figure it all out on your own. Instead, start multiplying your brainpower by asking others for advice.
Third: Know that change is your friend. According to the US Bureau of Labor, voluntary employee turnover across America was 20.20% in 2004, the most recent year available. This means that on average about one in five employees quit their jobs every 12 months. What does that mean for you? In a company with 100 employees, approximately 20 of them will quit within the next year. So, don't despair. Keep in regular touch with the companies you want to work for, because it's only a matter of time until something opens up for you.
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Happy Thanksgiving to You and Yours! |
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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!
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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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Nov 30
Bethlehem Room
Ascension Lutheran
Church @ 7PM
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Please share this communication with your family members, friends, or colleagues who are unemployed and looking for new career search options and support.
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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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