News from JVS Detroit

JVS Detroit in December

In This Issue

Networking Meetings

Managing Family Inquiries

Workshops

Networking Meetings

No RSVP necessary

Everyone welcome

Mondays

6:30 - 8pm

Leads and Needs Group

JVS Diem Building

29699 Southfield Rd

Southfield, MI 48076

Tuesdays

10:30am - noon

(no meeting 12/25)

Leads and Needs Group

Jewish Family Service

6555 West Maple

West Bloomfield, MI 48323

Thursdays

1:30 - 3pm

J Seekers

JCC - JPM Branch

15110 W 10 Mile Rd

Oak Park, MI 48237

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Managing Family Inquiries

at Holiday Gatherings

Well intentioned relatives can make the holidays hurtful for job seekers. In between requests to pass the mashed potatoes and gravy they feel compelled to ask about the job hunt.

Often, they offer trite advice like "did you check the Internet?" The best response is short and positive: "Yes, I'm still hunting, and my focus is on the retail industry."

This answer lets them know that:

You are not taking a break for the holidays
You have a clear job target

Some really don't want to hear about your troubles. They might want to end the conversation as quickly as you do. Many relatives may sincerely want to help you. Let them! Here are some suggestions:

Clearly and concisely explain your job target: "I'd like to work as a legal assistant."
Wait for their response. More likely than not, they know a lawyer.
Ask them to introduce you to any contacts they mention by email or whatever method is most convenient for them.
Follow up with their suggestions and thank them profusely. They want to know that their efforts produced a result so keep them in the loop. Even if you found a good contact and not a job lead, let them know the outcome.

Job hunting has its own challenges and opportunities during the holidays. JVS is here for you to help ensure you have the tools you need to get the job you want.

Make it easy for JVS to help

and take the first step.

Visit our website at www.jvsdet.org to see our calendar of events or

call us at 248.559.5000

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, December 4, 10 - 11:30am

LinkedIn 102: Getting Connected

Wednesday, December 5, 10 - 11:30am

LinkedIn 103: Building Your Brand

Thursday, December 6, 10 - 11:30am

Get A Job Seminar Series

Learn how to conduct a successful job search.

HermelinORT

(inside the WB JCC)

6600 West Maple, West Bloomfield

Resume Workshop

Wednesday, December 19, 1:00 - 4:00 pm

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

Thursday, December 20, 1:00 - 4:00 pm

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

Friday, December 21, 1:00 - 4:00 pm

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

Wednesday, December 26, 1:00 - 4:00 pm

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.