SOCIAL NETWORKING

As you probably know, most jobs are found via new (vs. established) acquaintances. The proverbial questions are which acquaintance and at what venue.

Join us on Tuesday, July 13 at 5-7 PM for an evening of establishing contacts at Gateway Community College, located at 106 N. 40^th Street, Phoenix (bordered by Van Buren and Washington Streets).  This Southwest Job Network (SJN) social networking event is open to job seekers, SJN alumni members, business supporters, the college community and the general public. Light refreshments will be provided at no charge. However, donations are greatly appreciated since we are an unfunded nonprofit organization helping members of our community.

We look forward to seeing you and encourage you to bring contacts you want to introduce to SJN. Please forward to friends and colleagues!! We encourage you to meet three people that you may be able to help and three people that may be able to help you. Do this and you will leave with renewed enthusiasm.

Light refreshments provided, no fee, donations appreciated. Park in the 40^th St lot and look for signs to the room at the main entrance

Meeting Details

Registration:                         http://social-networking-07132010.eventbrite.com

Meeting location:                GateWayCommunity College, 108 N. 40 Street,Phoenix,AZ85034

Times:                                    5pm – 7pmProgram Presentation

Fees:                                        Voluntary donations are appreciated to assist in funding ongoing operating costs for the Southwest Job Network.  Customary meeting donation is $5.

Onboarding—Hit the Ground Running in Your New Job!

We are beginning to come out of the Great Recession and your job transition has just ended!  Congratulations, but now what?  In today’s extremely competitive market, you can’t just walk in and start working; you have to have a plan.  Come hear Eric Walton and learn how to “Onboard” and build your 90 day plans.

• Getting a head start (pre-boarding)
• 1^st 30 days
  • Establish your vision for your job
  • Gather your resources
  • Prioritize
• 2^nd 30 days
  • Communicate your goals and milestones
  • Kick into action
  • Rally the troops
• 3^rd 30 days
  • Celebrate early wins
  • Reinforce your end goals
  • Achieve results

 Registration: Click Here 

Fees
Voluntary donations are appreciated to assist in funding ongoing operating costs for the Southwest Job Network.  Customary meeting donation is $5.

Location
Temple Chai
4645 E. Marilyn Road, Phoenix, AZ 85032-4839

Times
8-8:30 AM – New Member Orientation
8:30-9:30 AM - Fast Networking, Resume Reviews
9:30 -12:00 PM – Program Presentation

Guest Speaker:  Dave Sherman

Networking is one of the most effective ways to find a great new employment opportunity. Unfortunately, most people have never been properly training in the fine art of networking. They don’t have the tips, tools, or techniques necessary to make the most of business or social functions.

Dave Sherman, professional speaker, trainer, and best-selling author, will train you to become an amazing networking professional and how to make the most of every event you attend. They will learn:

Why networking is so important ·         The best places to network

·         How to be more comfortable while networking

·         What to do, what to say and what to do next

·         AND SO MUCH MORE!

For  Details Click Here

At yesterday’s SJN meeting, I shared a decision of the Board of Directors to adjust our program offerings. 

Starting in June, SJN will continue to offer bi-monthly meetings at Temple Chai on the first and third Tuesdays.  Those meetings will focus on curriculum-related subjects and other skill development presentations, guest speakers from business and industry.

At the college venues:  Glendale Community College, and Chandler-Gilbert or Mesa in the Southeast, GateWay–we will plan to host special events.  These will be programs like panel discussions, social networking, alumni gatherings, employer nights.   The schedule of those events is the main change.  Rather than bi-monthly meetings, we will plan to host events monthly or every other month, perhaps rotating among the college campuses.  The SJN website events calendar will contain the schedule.

SJN isn’t going away or losing interest in outreach to people around the Valley.  As an all-volunteer organization, we need to find the best way to allocate our resources.  People from around the Valley are, of course, welcome to join us at the regular events at Temple Chai in the North.

We THANK all the volunteers and supporters who make it possible to make SJN available to the community.

Regards,

Christine Vicari, Founder-President

At this morning’s SJN meeting, I had the pleasure to introduce two new board members.  Please join me in welcoming them:

Israel Class serving as SJN’s Corporate Secretary.

Nancy Basinger focusing on raising operating capital for SJN, including sponsorship, grant, fee-for-service, and general donations.

Other board members are:

Raoul Encinas focusing on delivering on SJN’s core programs for 2010.

Lynn Moran working to develop SJN’s executive team and making connections with resources in the community.

Christine Vicari continuing her leadership as President of SJN.

Our thanks to all SJN volunteers who have contributed to the success of our program, enabling SJN to help many individuals redirect their careers.

Christine Vicari, Founder-President

SOUTHWEST JOB NETWORK

The Arizona Governor’s Office issued two CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION – one to me personally and one to SOUTHWEST JOB NETWORK expressing sincere appreciation for services to the community and the State of Arizona.

“Your service has improved the quality of life for the people of Arizona.  .  . thank you and congratulations for your extraordinary leadership.”

 Very nice recognition of the work SJN volunteers do for the community.

 THANK YOU for being supporters, volunteers and friends!

See our Monthly calendar for upcoming events. 
Feel welcome to join us and to share information about our program with your contacts.

 Chris

Registration and details:  http://sjn-ne-coxidentityworksho.eventbrite.com

Looking for a job can bring out feelings of stress, worry and even depression.  But, these emotions actually take away our clarity and our ability to move forward.  Although many of us feel that stress and worry may help to motivate us, in reality, they have a negative effect on our success in an interview, our creativity to come up with new job search ideas and our overall productivity.

Wouldn’t we love to let go of our stress?

But, do we know how to do this?

During her presentation, teacher and author Bonnie Moehle will discuss the real causes of stress, along with tools for moving through it, so that your job search and life in general, can be more positive and effective.

Bonnie Moehle is a Self Realization Coach, Certified Hypnotherapist, and author of two books, “Thoughts From Within, A Guide to Inner Peace in a Crazy World” and “What is Happiness and Where can I Get Some?”   She facilitates Life Balancing workshops in and around the Phoenix area, and has a private practice in Phoenix, based on the belief that we are all powerful beyond measure.  Included in her teachings are the how to’s of letting go of fear, stress, worry, depression and anger.

Her Life Balancing program is designed to promote joy, peace, health, prosperity, better relationships and overall well-being. “I teach people to let their light shine.”  Bonnie facilitates private workshops for groups and businesses interested in creating stress-free environments, better relationships and greater financial success.

Registration:  http://sjn-ne-letgostressworry-05042010.eventbrite.com

Fees
Voluntary donations are appreciated to assist in funding ongoing operating costs for the Southwest Job Network.  Customary meeting donation is $5.

Christine Vicari to step down; David Thompson, Corporate Secretary, elected to succeed Christine Vicari as President 

PHOENIX, March 02, 2010 – – Christine Vicari, President and Executive Director of Southwest Job Network (SJN), today announced that after more than seven years she is stepping down as President of the organization she founded. David Thompson, a member for six years and a current Board member, will succeed her in the position of President.

Ms. Vicari intends to stay active in the organization. She will remain on the Board of Directors as a Director at Large.

“After considerable thought, I’ve decided that this is the right time for me to move over and allow someone else to take the helm at SJN,” said Ms. Vicari. “David has made significant contributions to the organization since joining in 2004. He has the knowledge, experience and skills to take SJN to the next level. I am confident that I am leaving SJN’s leadership in very capable hands.”

David Thompson has a long history with SJN     

Mr. Thompson has been involved with Southwest Job Network in a variety of roles during his tenure, most recently serving as Corporate Secretary. His professional background is broad and extensive, including many years’ experience as an information technology executive for multi-billion dollar companies in the retail, distribution and manufacturing industries.  In addition, he has provided consulting services in the telecommunications, financial services and hospitality industries.  He more recently served as the Chief Administrative Officer at Catholic Charities Community Services.

“Following Chris Vicari is an enormous responsibility,” said Mr. Thompson. “Due primarily to her efforts, SJN has become a major job transition resource, a source for job search training, personal contacts and overall support for so many in our community. She leaves a huge legacy, which I plan to continue and build upon. I will do my very best to live up to the high standards she has set.”

 SJN’s roots date back to 2002 

SJN’s roots date back to 2002 when Christine Vicari co-founded a church employment ministry out of compassion for those affected by the 2001 economic downturn. In 2007 the organization had grown so large that Christine moved it to meeting facilities donated by Temple Chai in Northeast Phoenix, changing its name to the Scottsdale Job Network and establishing it as a 501(c)3 organization, a designation pending under the new name. With the severe economic crisis of 2008, membership grew so large that SJN expanded in 2009 under Christine’s direction to serve the Southeast and West Valleys and was renamed Southwest Job Network.

Christine has successfully operated the organization without compensation, planning programs, developing the curriculum, overseeing expansion efforts and developing strategic partnerships. There are no paid employees at SJN, which currently has over 2,600 members, including several hundred supporters and volunteers who perform all training and organizational functions. Membership is free; new supporters and volunteers are always welcome.

In addition to Ms. Vicari and Mr. Thompson, other directors are Dawn Nowatzki, Business Operations Services and Consulting; Raoul Encinas, Vice President of Preod Corporation; Lynn Moran, CEO at Sonoran Life Transition & Performance Coaching; Jason Bressler, Executive Director, North Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce; and Rick Gould, Vice President, Gould Intelligent, LLC.

Photos of Christine Vicari and David Thompson: 

If you are hunting for a job, you are at war! You need all your ducks in a row to compete in today’s market.

Bill Markham, Winnerviewer (www.winnerviewer.com), will lead an interactive session focused on winning the interview and winning the job. Bill has performed over 2000 interviews in his career. He will present material from a hiring manager’s perspective, giving you insight into what they are seeking and expecting from you, and giving you clues to how to present yourself and win the job offer.  The presentation will include job aides, role play and practice, and take home materials.

Registration & Details – CLICK HERE