News from JVS Detroit

JVS Detroit in April

In This Issue

Networking Meetings

Job Search Tips

Workshops

Networking Meetings

No RSVP necessary

Everyone welcome

Two J Seekers Networking Meetings every week.

Tuesdays

10:30am - noon

(no meeting 3/26)

Jewish Family Service

6555 West Maple

West Bloomfield, MI

48323

Thursdays

1:30 - 3pm

JCC - JPM Branch

15110 W 10 Mile Rd

Oak Park, MI 48237

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10 Job Getting Tips
from the People Who Hire

On March 1, 2013, JVS held its twice yearly Employer Forum event. Job seekers heard a panel of area employers share insights from their side of the interviewing table.

Here are ten solid tips from the many helpful suggestions offered.

Treat everyone, including the gatekeeper, politely and professionally - always strive to be likable, enthusiastic and involved

Show the right attitude for the job - how you behave is more important than what you say - act as you would in the position

Research the company - know about the company's products, services, mission and even their involvement in the community

Have a career focus and clear job targets - do not apply for everything at the company - you will likely be eliminated as a candidate

Demonstrate a service mentality - show how you resolve problems, deliver exceptional customer service and make things easy for others

Show and tell how you interact in groups and as a team player

Be patiently persistent - tenacity is an asset - if at first you don't get hired, apply, apply again

Prepare, prepare, prepare - in addition to knowing about the company and the job, be ready to answer questions about how you will help the company succeed through your own success

Customize your resume to specific positions and the company - state you can do the job by describing how you have done what they require

Give them your undivided attention - turn off your cell phone, maintain eye contact and do not chew gum

Employers hire

people with whom they get along,

who fit the team,

and who are of benefit to all.

JVS is here for you

to help ensure you have the

tools you need to get

the job you want.

Contact JVS at 248.233.4245 or www.jvsdet.org.

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, April 9, 10 - 11:30am

LinkedIn 102: Getting Connected

Wednesday, April 10, 10 - 11:30am

LinkedIn 103: Building Your Brand

Thursday, April 11, 10 - 11:30am

Blog Basics: Getting Started
Friday, April 12, 10 - 11:30am

Get A Job Seminar Series

Learn how to conduct a successful job search.

David B. Hermelin ORT Resource Center

6600 West Maple Road

(inside the JCC Campus)

West Bloomfield, MI 48322

Resume Workshop

Tuesday, April 23, 1 - 4 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

Wednesday, April 24, 1 - 4 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

Thursday, April 25, 1 - 4 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

Friday, April 26, 1 - 4 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.