Presenter – Paula Satow, of Satow Strategies LLC and www.buzzuka.com

 Do you know how to…

 This Personal Positioning Workshop from industry expert, Paula Satow, and owner of successful branding consultancy, Satow Strategies, will guide you through tried and true big business brand techniques and help you apply those techniques to your personal brand for enhanced effectiveness and success.

• Develop your unique value proposition
• Practice your pitch
• Define your logo and tagline
• Build your marketing and networking strategies

Identify your personal and professional strengths, to build your personal brand positioning. 

Join us to create your own Personal Brand Worksheet, along with identifying opportunities to promote yourself. 

Identify that “one thing” about you that is memorable to someone, and create your own title, based on your experiences and what you can bring to an employer from your “laundry list” of skills and abilities.

Paula Satow, Successful branding expert/president of Satow Strategies LLC and co-founder, president & CEO of www.buzzuka.com

 About Paula Satow:

Paula has helped organizations – from the Fortune 500 to fledgling start-ups – enhance their business results through outstanding strategic marketing and brand communications programs.

Paula began her professional career as a video producer, helping companies like Johnson & Johnson and RCA/GE design and implement world-class multimedia programs. In the course of this work, Paula learned that beyond the medium, it’s the message that holds the true power to reach and influence the marketplace. When Intel acquired her group from RCA/GE, Paula found herself happily immersed in the world of high-tech corporate communications and, over the next decade, she served as the Intel’s Group Communications and Group Brand Manager for divisions including Embedded/Applied Computing, Memory, Storage, Digital Imaging and Mobile Communications.

In 2000, Paula founded Satow Strategies so that she could apply her extensive expertise in positioning, branding and communications to help as many companies and organizations as possible achieve market success. Over the years, the company has received numerous awards including Best Integrated Branding Program from the American Marketing Association and Best PR Program from the Public Relations Society of America.   http://www.satowstrategies.com

 Registration & Details  - CLICK HERE

The foundation of great careers is the development of relationships based on trust.  Dave Cooke, Strategic Resource Group www.salescooke.com will share his expertise as a sales coach to illustrate how to build powerful relationships and become a valued business resource. This presentation is for people who are interested in learning how to create business relationships, solve problems, connect with your resources and, along the way, enjoy the successes associated with these activities.

Registration and Fees
There is no cost for this seminar, courtesy of collaboration with the Glendale Community College. Donations are accepted! Donations help defer the costs of materials for these events.

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 SPECIAL ALL-DAY WORKSHOP (fee)

Exploring  Your Passion and Putting it to Work

Description
“Do you love what you do?” If you’re one of those “lucky ones” who can answer a resounding “Yes!” to this question, then this seminar is not for you.  But, if you’re not, then you’ve probably asked yourself if there’s a job or career out there that’s a better match than what you’ve experienced – one that can be more satisfying and have more meaning in your life – and how you might go about finding it. This workshop is designed to help people who have asked themselves those questions.

Job seekers often limit themselves to what they “have always done” because it was the career that defined them for many years. They tend to lose sight of their many gifts, interests, strengths, and wealth of skills developed through life experience. This workshop utilizes proven tools to help individuals identify their strengths, talents and preferences – what they’re basically good at and really enjoy doing, and can prove to be useful in opening up job search options

Presenter
Maria Wojtczak has 25+ years of organization development (OD) experience and worked with a wide range of organizations. She has worked with Chris Vicari, Director of the Southwest Job Network, offering the “Passions” workshop and Job Transition workshops since the inception of the network.  She is an Emeritus SJN Board member and participated in the initial development of the SJN Job Search Process curriculum.  Maria is a graduate of the University of Michigan.  She is also the owner of DrivingMBA, a driver tutoring facility here in the valley http://www.drivingmba.com.

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Seating is limited to 30 participants and has a minimum enrollment of 12 participants to run the program. Because SJN provides assessment booklets, binder and printed materials, there is a fee of $25 for this event.

Lunch/Snack:
Bring a sack lunch and beverages for the day.  If possible bring something to share with the group as a breakfast treat in the morning or a snack in the afternoon.

PHOENIX, January 06, 2010

Christine Vicari, Founder, Corporate President and Executive Director of Southwest Job Network (SJN), today announced the addition of three new directors to its board:

Bob Neckes, Corporate Director of Human Resources, Macayo’s Mexican Kitchen, Phoenix

Jason Bressler, Executive Director, North Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce

Rick Gould, Vice President, Gould Intelligent, LLC

Current Directors are Chris Vicari, David Thompson, former Chief Administrative Officer at Catholic Charities Community Services; Dawn Nowatzki, Business Operations Services and Consulting; Raoul Encinas, Vice President of Preod Corporation; and Lynn Moran, CEO at Sonoran Life Transition & Performance Coaching.

Jennifer Rue is leaving after serving six months on the board. Among her accomplishments, Jennifer opened up the West Valley location with the support of Al Walsh, site events coordinator.

“I am so pleased to add Bob, Jason and Rick to our Board,” said Ms. Vicari. “I am sure they will make substantial contributions to our organization,” she added.

“Our all-volunteer Board is the lynchpin of our success. We are fortunate to have the help and support of these knowledgeable, experienced business people, who selflessly volunteer their time and energy to support us and I’m sure that Bob, Jason and Rick have much to contribute.”

The SJN mission

The mission of the Southwest Job Network, previously known as the Scottsdale Job Network, is to provide job transition training, personal connection, access to resources and moral support for job seekers through a Valley-wide network of passionate volunteers. (The Scottsdale Job Network is a 501(c)3 organization, a designation pending under the new name.)

The organization now has more than 2,400 members. Professional volunteers have developed a state-of-the-art training curriculum which is presented in six meetings periodically at its three locations: the northeast Valley at Temple Chai, Phoenix; the Southeast Valley at Mesa Community College or Chandler/Gilbert Community College; and the West Valley at Glendale Community College.

There are no membership dues to join SJN. The organization is operated by volunteer professionals and donations fund necessary operating costs.

For more information about SJN, contact Christine Vicari, 480-513-1491, or email chris.vicari@southwestjobnet.com . The website is www.southwestjobnet.com

Volunteer of the Week – Aidan Foley
Submitted by Dawn Nowatzki – SJN Board Member, and SJN Southeast Program Director

Aidan Foley has been a key volunteer contributor to the post-launch and continued success of SJN events in the Southeast.

Aidan originally joined SJN in November 2006, then landed at Orbital Sciences and moved to alumni status, and returned to SJN as an active job seeker in June 2009.

For those of you who attended an SJN Southeast event over the summer, when Eric Walton was our presenter, you know that Eric assigned “homework” to-dos for everyone to work on in preparation for the next meeting.  The first to-do, from the “Emotions” session, was to journal where you were with each of the 10 emotions listed on the Emotional Roller Coaster.

In the earliest SJN Southeast meetings, we had quite a few new members joining us at each meeting, and I would remind everyone before the next session what the homework to-do was, so that first-timers would be prepared.

My introduction to Aidan was his email response to me, the day after receiving this reminder, as follows:

“Hi Dawn, concerning the action item, I did a self assessment (my wife helped too), and I’ve only seen Denial that my last employer could let me go with so much on my plate, Apprehension in that have I done everything possible to prep for my interview, Accepting that this ‘stuff’ happens, and Growth that I’m able to offer comfort and humor to others going thru this transition as well as me….”

Since our SJN Southeast group was still very new, and everyone was still getting to know each other, Eric and I asked Aidan at that second meeting if he would mind sharing his response with the group, and he immediately agreed.  He was an icebreaker for the other SJN members, and encouraged them to also share their situations.

Before the next meeting, Aidan offered to be an SJN volunteer.  When I asked him what he would like to do, he replied that he would do whatever we needed help with, that he typically never got to pick and choose his assignments, and that it seemed that he always got the ones that were in distress and needed a “smokejumper” mentality to solve.

Aidan offered to coordinate with Jerry Holtzclaw and Meridith Sullivan, and he led the creation and roll-out of the Specialty Support Groups (SSGs) in SJN Southeast in early August, and has been the SSG coordinator since then for SJN Southeast.

He also recognized the importance of re-offering the Get Wired to Get Hired workshop and LinkedIn demo at SJN Southeast, and since he was very familiar with LinkedIn, offered to be involved in the hands-on LinkedIn demo presentation that we provided in November.

Aidan was also a Wandering Greeter at all events, and made a point of making sure that no one was sitting alone at a table from the time that they arrived – including Laurie Katapski, the SJN North Site Event Coordinator, who I had invited to sit in and observe an SJN Southeast event!

Beyond that, I could tell that Aidan was always thinking about SJN and its needs as he was going through his daily and weekly job search and networking:

• He would advise as he identified several potential locations for SJN meetings and computer labs.
• At my request, Aidan sought out SJN members with examples of experiences with Maricopa and Phoenix Workforce Connection in advance of an SJN meeting with them to explore opportunities for SJN members.
• He made a valiant effort in trying to convince a retired Lt. Col from another Southeast Valley networking group to drive down to an SJN Southeast event to take digital photos of SJN members for their LinkedIn profiles.
• Aidan was an SJN ambassador as he attended other networking groups, and he referred many first-timers to SJN events both in the North and Southeast, and encouraged them to also volunteer.
• And he followed up with me multiple times after SJN Southeast meetings when he heard about potential opportunities that might be a fit for an SJN member that he had talked to at a previous meeting, but didn’t quite remember who they were.

On Monday, December 7^th, Aidan will be transitioning back into SJN Alumni status as he starts at Honeywell Aerospace, through Manpower, as a Senior Advanced Engineer.

I am very grateful for the volunteer contributions and ongoing support that Aidan has provided to me and to SJN Southeast, we will miss him at our upcoming meetings, and we wish him the best in his new opportunity.  afoley1@cox.net

Christine Vicari
SJN Founder-Executive Director

SJN has been blessed with many volunteers and business supporters to lead, plan and deliver our program to the community.  The stories of their contributions have been shared for the last several months. However, we have not been able to name all of our volunteers. Instead, we send a year-end message of acknowledgment.

Whether you volunteered your service on an Innovation Council, facilitating a meeting or workshop, reviewing resumes, serving on the board of directors, working on the website, LinkedIn or Yahoo Group, purchasing bagels, answering e-mail inquiries or telephone calls, supporting SJN as a sponsor, facilitating a meeting, developing training content, speaking at a meeting, orienting new members, working on expansion efforts—or offering time and talent in any way–your contribution has been significant and has enabled SJN to offer our program to the community in a year of great challenge and demand for our services.

Speaking of volunteers, SJN can’t let the year end without a special THANK YOU to devoted volunteers, Bill Markham and Diane Raml.

Bill Markham started attending SJN North meetings early in the year.  He was always very polite and kind and continued to ask how he could help.  Finally, when we were planning a mock interview workshop, I thought of Bill’s offer to coach people on interviewing.

From there, Bill was hooked on SJN and we found numerous ways to involve him.  Bill became a resume reviewer and trained to deliver SJN Curriculum.  He also worked with SJN Board member, Raoul Encinas, to deliver an all-day Boot Camp.

It was at the Boot Camp that Diane Raml came into the picture.  She sat in the front row of the class. When the workshop was over, Bill and Diane discussed the finer points of answering every interviewers’ favorite question, “So tell me about yourself.”  They proceeded to compare resumes, exchanged elevator speeches, discussed their mutual visions and of course scheduled a “networking cup of coffee.” Diane and Bill have been collaborating ever since.

When SJN expanded its services to the Southeast and West Valley, both Bill and Diane could be found reviewing resumes, offering presentations and generally being upbeat and encouraging to our job seekers and volunteers.

Bill and Diane came through in the fall when I needed to be away for a month helping a family member who was dealing with a health issue.  They planned events, facilitated meetings, offered New Member Orientation and they were often tasked with setting up the A/V equipment at North meetings. Bill and Diane are exceptional and passionate resources for SJN members and we thank them for their contributions in 2009.

SJN looks forward to a new year of passionate support for our organization, community and the individuals who come to us for care and support in their career and life transitions. 

May all your needs come to you in abundant ways in the new year!

Chris

This is the first in a series of stories about SJN’s Community Partners. These are the individuals and organizations enabling our work.

The Start of a Meaningful Relationship

SJN has hosted its regular meetings and some special events at Temple Chai in North Phoenix since early 2007. Our connection to the temple originated through the efforts of SJN Alum Marcia Finberg, a Temple Chai congregant, who now co-leads the Tempe Career Network.

After meeting at Mountain Valley Church in North Scottsdale for a year, the church could no longer accommodate SJN’s schedule and we began looking for a new home. Because Temple Chai had previously sponsored an employment support program, Marcia thought that they might want to know about SJN’s need for regular meeting space.

Marcia and I met with Sharona Silverman, Director of the Deutsch Family Shalom Center at Temple Chai, on Dec. 26, 2006. We had a warm, friendly conversation, and Sharona was enthusiastic about welcoming SJN to Temple Chai. She viewed the connection as a way to continue the work the temple had offered through its earlier program, Job Transitions and Education for the Changing Workplace. I believed that SJN had found a sponsor who appreciated our mission and was eager to support it. I knew that the collaboration would provide SJN with a haven where our program could thrive.

A Valued Community Partnership

Since that day in December 2006, I have been overwhelmed and touched by how open and easy the Temple Chai community has made it to bring SJN to their campus. Their goodwill and empathy for our cause have enabled our program to prosper. SJN’s earliest meetings, held in the temple’s library, had an average attendance of 30. After two years, we have seen up to 200+ per event, and Temple Chai has adapted, making an adjoining room available.

In addition to SJN’s bi-monthly meetings, we have held workshops like an all-day “Exploring Your Passion and Putting it to Work” where SJN participants could be seen working in pairs in the courtyard. We’ve offered evening events and curriculum workshops, and even a photo shoot. When necessary, we have been able to linger after regular meetings, and the staff has helped with issues around the A/V equipment we own and use there. Other behind-the-scenes gatherings, like SJN planning sessions and volunteer group meetings, have been held at the temple as well.

We are fortunate to work with Temple Chai’s supportive staff including Sheana Abrams, facilities coordinator, who reserves space for our events; Jose Sanchez, maintenance worker, who sets up the double room to meet our requirements; and Marci Beliak, assistant to Sharona Silverman, a valuable resource and contact to others at the temple. Joe Miller joined the temple staff as Executive Director about a year ago and has been a pleasure to know. He has gone out of his way to ensure that SJN has access to double space to accommodate our growing numbers.

The Cost of Operating

The temple has donated meeting space to SJN for three years. In 2009, thanks to member and meeting sponsor donations, we were able to reimburse the temple for some operational expenses.

SJN is grateful to Temple Chai and our friends in the Jewish community for their passionate support of our members and neighbors in career transition. God bless your work as well!

(See the link to all SJN’s Community Partners on our website.)

Christine Vicari-SJN
Founder-Executive Director

There are three SJN meetings left on the SJN December calendar.  Be sure to see our website for programs scheduled and plan to join us at one or all:

Thursday evening, Dec 10 – Southeast (Mesa Community College)

Monday evening, Dec 14 – West (Glendale Community College)

Tuesday morning, Dec 15 – North (Temple Chai, Phoenix)

Members, guests, recruiters, employers and first timers are always welcome to attend meetings at any location.

At the Dec 15 meeting in the North, during the 8:30-9:30 AM open networking hour, we are having a light breakfast to celebrate the holidays.  Consider wearing your holiday ties and gay apparel.  Donations given in the past will cover the food expenses.  Donations are always welcome.

If we don’t see you at one of the next three meetings, thank you for your participation this year.

Members can look forward to great offerings and support from SJN in the new year.  Watch the SJN website for January events scheduled.

 Blessings to you and your families!

 Christine Vicari

Founder-Executive Director
SOUTHWEST JOB NETWORK
P.O. Box 25674 ~ Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(v) 480 513-1491 – (e) info@southwestjobnet.com 
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Important Notice to Recipients:  The information contained in this email has been obtained from sources which we believe to be reliable, but we do not guarantee its accuracy or completeness. The information transmitted by this e-mail is intended only for the addressee and may contain confidential and/or privileged material.  If you received this communication in error, please contact us immediately at (480) 513-1491, and delete the communication from any computer or network system. Southwest Job Network (SJN) is not a job placement forum. We do not match candidates to openings nor do we send resumes to employers or recruiters. There is no guarantee of employment either directly through this group or as a result of association with SJN. BE ADVISED:  All incoming correspondence should be business related and respect our User Agreement. All e-mail sent to or from this address will be received or otherwise recorded by the corporate e-mail system and is subject to archival, monitoring or review by, and/or disclosure to any other party as required by law.  Although this email and any attachments are believed to be free of any virus or other defect that might negatively affect any computer system into which it is received and opened, it is the responsibility of the recipient to ensure that it is virus free and no responsibility is accepted by the sender for any loss or damage arising in any way in the event that such a virus or defect exist.

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12/03 – Module 4: Interviewing and Managing Offers

Develop a realistic view of the interview process and calm your concerns.  Understand the types of interviews you may face and learn how to use your marketing toolkit to answer virtually any question.  Develop strategies to address liabilities, get your own questions answered, and learn how to close the sale!  Other helpful hints, including managing the offer, will be shared so that you will be prepared to advance from job search to job acceptance.

*New Member Orientation

New Member Orientation provides SJN attendees information on the SJN organization, differences between SJN and other organizations, benefits of being an SJN member, SJN’s philosophy on job search, SJN’s offerings, SJN’s research-based approach to the Job Search Process Curriculum, and guidance in determining your own plan moving forward

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Meeting Schedule: 1^st & 3^rd Tues. of each month

Times:    8-8:30 AM – New Member Orientation
8:30-9:30 AM - Fast Networking, Resume Reviews
9:30 -11:45 AM – Program Presentation

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Dec, 1  (Tues.) – Get Ready to Enjoy the Holidays and “Ramp Up” for the New Year!

Come join us as you learn at least a dozen ways to enjoy the holidays and hit the ground running in the New Year, even though we live in more difficult times than we could ever have imagined!

Join Patricia Duryea, PhD, from Scottsdale Healthcare, as she gives tips on coping with the holidays during these trying times! Work in small groups to come up with your personal plan to be prepared for the holidays and get ready for the New Year – physically, emotionally, spiritually, and socially.

Watch as you see how learning a few, yet insightful, techniques will help your health and improve your sense of well being!

Pat draws on her own life journey while offering revealing insights into strategies for success when roadblocks seem to be present in every turn.  Her powerful message, with a genuine and heartfelt acknowledgement of having traveled some of the same paths we see before us, helps create a deeper sense of how we can persevere on the road to success going forward.

Don’t miss this unique and highly instructive session – it could truly change your life!

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

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