Christmas Group Social

We will have a group Christmas Coffee get together Monday, December 27th at Perkins Restaurant on Bagley Road in Middleburg Hts at 7:00PM. Please join us to relax, network and share some Christmas cheer. I will be happy to answer any job search questions and to discuss your strategy for 2011.

May you and your families have a Blessed Christmas and a Prosperous New Year!

Keep Pressing on in His Grace,
-Jim

NEXT MEETING: Monday, December 20th

Our next meeting is Monday, December 20th at 7PM in The Chapel at Grace Church. Our topic will be "How to Start an Effective Job Search" and David Baloga will conclude his FEARLESS series with "The Fear of What's Next".

I look forward to seeing you at this key meeting.

In Christ our Hope,
-Jim

Thanksgiving Blessings!

I want to take this opportunity to wish you and your family a blessed and joyful Thanksgiving holiday. We all have much to be thankful for, regardless of our job situations. God has indeed blessed us in many ways and continues to keep loving us right were we are. I am going to praise Him for those answered prayers, friendly encouragements, financial blessings, and the many ways He has remained faithful to us and our families during the past year. I hope this is your prayer too.

Please keep all our members in your prayers and I look forward to seeing you at our next meeting on Monday, December 6th.

In Christ our Hope,
-Jim Jasko

FREE GO DEEP! Tickets

If you would like to attend the Go Deep! event with Colt McCoy and his
Cleveland Browns team mates, including the indoor tailgate party with
food provided, please let me know today! We have a limited number of
FREE TICKETS for our Job Seekers NetWORK members. Just reply back to me via email at jjjasko@gmail.com and let me know if you would like tickets. I will have
them waiting for you at the door.

URGENT: Meeting for Monday, November 15th has been CANCELED

Due to the Go Deep/Browns event at Grace with an anticipated attendance of over 2,000 people I have CANCELED our Job Seekers NetWORK meeting for that night. Our next meeting will be Monday, December 6th at 7PM in the Chapel at Grace Church.

You are all welcome to attend the Go Deep event...Colt McCoy will be there and share his testimony along with several other Cleveland Browns players! For information on the event see the Grace website: www.gracecma.org.

Keep Pressing on in His Grace,
-Jim

NEXT MEETING: Monday, November 1st

Our next meeting is Monday, November 1st in the Chapel at Grace Church at 7PM. Our topic will be Max Lucado's FEARLESS - Imagine Your Life Without Fear "Fear of Not Mattering" presented by David Baloga. Todd Linderman will also spend some time doing LinkedIn training and answering your LinkedIn questions.

Please plan on attending and invite some who could benefit from our group.

In Christ our Hope,
Jim

NEXT MEETING: Monday, October 18th

Sorry for the late posting, but we are meeting tonight at 7PM in the Chapel at Grace Church. Todd Linderman will be doing LinkedIn training and David Beloga will continue our series on FEARLESS and the topic will be "Why are we afraid?"

I hope to see you at the meeting tonight!

Keep Pressing on in His Grace,
-Jim

NEXT MEETING: Monday, October 4th

Our next meeting is Monday, October 4th at 7PM in The Chapel at Grace Church. Our topic will be the introduction to Max Lucado's "Fearless - Imagine Your Life Without Fear" led by Dave Baloga. This book and our discussions will help you deal with the fears that can overcome us during unemployment and when life's struggles are overwhelming. Please invite anyone and everyone you know who is dealing with difficult life issues to come and join us. We will all be encouraged to find out that God has a plan for us not to live in Fear.

Keep Pressing on in His Grace,
-Jim

Competitive Interviewing Seminar

Sharpen your interviewing skills:

"COMPETITIVE INTERVIEWING" seminar Sat. Sept 18th 9:00 - 11:00am 

Fairmount Church

“Interviewing”
for a career
isn’t enough anymore.
If you want the job bad enough,
you’ve got to
COMPETE.
The job market is changing and
the old “techniques” just don’t seem to work anymore.
You’ve got to compete for every job.
Hear Tom Johnston, a recognized leader
in the search and recruiting industry,
talk about new techniques that really work!
And, “competitive interviewing” is at the top of our list.
It’s helping candidates to take on all challenges
and winning them lot’s of opportunities in the market.
Will competition work for you?
Find out at this free seminar!

Date: Saturday, September 18, 2010
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Fairmount Presbyterian Church (Chapel)
2757 Fairmount Blvd., Cleveland Heights
216-321-5800

Intrigued? Call Tom Jonston at 216-789-9850
or send him an e-mail at tj@searchpath.com.
Careers in Transition is a volunteer group that provides advice, guidance and council to anyone
needing help with their work-life balance.

NEXT MEETING: Monday, September 20th

As the days of summer are getting shorter it is time to get re-focused and re-energized in your job search!

Our next meeting is Monday, September 20th at 7PM in The Chapel at Grace Church. Our special guest speaker will be Dan Toussant, lead career coach with The Interview Doctor. Dan's interactive talk "What's Your Story?" will show you how to take a look at your work experiences in a fresh light, and either weave or fine tuned a story that is your most critical tool in finding professional work or your next job.

This is a meeting you will not want to miss, so bring a friend and let's get back to the business of finding your next job!

Keep Pressing on in His Grace,
-Jim

Grace Church Ministry Fair

Our Grace Job Seekers NetWORK will have a table at the Grace Ministry Fair tomorrow, Sunday the 22nd  in the lobby of Grace Church before and after all the services. Please stop by and share how with us how God is working in your life and in your job search!

Keep Pressing on in His Grace,
-Jim

NEXT MEETING: Monday, August 16th

Our next meeting is Monday, August 16th at 7:00PM in The Chapel at Grace Church. Our topic will be:
"Branding and Marketing Yourself for Successful Job Placement" with Michelle Kinder of Just Resumes.

Due to the Labor Day holiday this will be our last meeting until Monday, September 20th so please plan on attending and stay connected!

Keep Pressing on in His Grace,
-Jim

Free LinkedIn Workshop on Professional Image & Branding

Event: Professional Image and Branding using LinkedIn

Sonya Weiland, PHR found Professional Image and Branding using LinkedIn on LinkedIn Events and thought you might be interested in going!

http://events.linkedin.com/Professional-Image-Branding-using/pub/376401

Image and Branding using LinkedIn Tue, Aug 10 MidPoint Campus, Brunswick, OH, US

A "working session" to ensure your position on the web. Making the right statement, sharing your profile and value using LinkedIn to network and spread the message. There are only 15 seats available with computers, so please confirm intentions ASAP by choosing the "Attending" box

NEXT MEETING: Monday, August 2nd

Our next meeting is Monday, August 2nd at 7:00PM in The Chapel at Grace Church. Our guest speaker will be Nicole Pearch, a Career Placement Coordinator for New Horizons Cleveland. Her topic will be:

"Insider Secrets to Supercharge Your Job Search"

Everyone wonders what goes on behind closed doors of HR or a hiring manager.  I share secrets to take job seekers behind closed doors of hiring managers, providing a true, uncensored and shocking look at their techniques. After this presentation job seekers will look at their job search from the employers point of view and not a job seekers to land their next job.

Please plan to attend this important meeting.

Keep Pressing on in His Grace,

-Jim

NEXT MEETING: Monday, July 19th

Our next meeting is Monday, July 19th in the Activity Center at Grace Church. Come hear Sam Lombardo conclude his presentation on Effective Networking and Job Hunting from the Crossroads Career Network series. You are welcome to join us for this exciting session!

Keep Pressing on in His Grace,
-Jim

Prayer Support

Struggling with your prayer life during your job search?

Please join us at our next meeting to hear Barb Karayan speak on Effective Prayer and how to stay connected to God when times are tough. We will also be concluding our Crossroads Career Network series, so please plan on attending this critical meeting.

See you at Grace next Monday, June 21st at 7PM!

-Jim

NEXT MEETING: Monday, June 21st

Our next meeting is Monday, June 21st at 7PM in the Activity Center at Grace Church. Our topic will be "Crossroads Career Network Step 6: SELECTING - Walking in Work Prepared for You". This will be the last session on our Crossroads series. We will be presenting Crossroads again later this year for all those who may have missed sessions or need to benefit from the valuable job search resources found in this great, Christ-centered program.

Please try to attend our next meeting, especially if you have experienced Crossroads with us. It will be a key wrap-up and a time to network with new and old friends.

Keep Pressing on in His Grace,
-Jim

CEOGC Job Postings - May 25, 2010

Here is the latest CEOGC Jobs Post for your reference. Just click the title of this blog post to access the list after you login to your Google Account. If you are interested in any job opening then please contact them as directed.

Grace to you,
-Jim

NEXT MEETING: Monday, June 7th

Our next meeting is Monday, June 7th at 7PM in The Activity Center at Grace Church. Our topic will be "Crossroads Career Network Step 5: Interviewing and Evaluation" with Mark Gonska. Mark introduced us to this key discussion during our Crossroads Workshop back in February. You will not want to miss this expanded session.

Keep Pressing on in His Grace,
-Jim

NEXT MEETING: Monday, May 3rd

Out next meeting is Monday, May 3rd at 7PM in the Activity Center at Grace Church. Our topic will be: "Crossroads Step 3: Altitude - Focus on the Marketplace". Please complete the assessments from Crossroads Step 2 as they are the foundation for all the Crossroads follow-up.

Keep Pressing on in His Grace,
-Jim

NEXT MEETING: Monday, April 19th

Our next meeting is Monday, April 19th at 7PM in the Activity Center at Grace Church. Our topic will be Crossroads Career Network Step 2: Aptitude - Know Your Strengths. It is not too late to jump in. Please visit the Crossroads website www.crossroadscareer.org and take the assessments found in the Workbook under this chapter. We will be reviewing them at the meeting. To log in to Crossroads as a new Explorer please use the Grace Church key: grace4livinghope.

Thanks and we hope to see you at out next meeting.

In Christ our Hope,
-Jim

CEOGC Job Leads List - March 15, 2010

Here is the latest CEOGC Job Leads List. Please click on this posting title after you login to your Google Account to access the list, and if you are interested in any position please respond as directed.

In Christ our Hope,
-Jim

Job Opportunities: Jennings Center

Attached are several job opportunities sent at the Jennings Center in Garfield Heights sent to us by Nicole Pearch at New Horizons. Click on the title of this blog posting to access the attachment after you are signed on to your Google account.

Keep Pressing on in His Grace,
-Jim

Job Opportunity: Airgas/Cash Application Processor

There are openings at Airgas for Cash Application Processors. Please click on the this posting title for the job description after you are signed on to your Google account, and if you are interested, respond as directed.

Good Hunting!
-Jim

Job Opportunity: PWB Systems/VB6 Developer

Jim:

Hello there. I am a member at Grace Church and my father owns a company and is looking to post a job. I saw that you were the contact for Job Seekers and wondered if there is somewhere I could post this job at Grace? I have included the posting below.

Thanks and many blessings,

Stefanie Sizemore

 

POSTING:

PWB Systems: Part-Time

We are looking for an individual that is proficient in Visual Basis 6 using a SQL 2000 backend.  Applicants should be comfortable solving problems and familiar with using the debug tools in VB6.  You will need full time access to a high speed Internet connection and be able to work in a remote environment.  This is a part-time support position. 

Please e-mail your resume to rlsizemore@pwbsystems.com with a subject of VB6 Developer. 

We will contact applicants based on resume information, so do not contact us directly.

March Job Fairs

There are two big Job Fairs coming up in March, one at Polaris in Middleburg
Heights and the other at the I-X Center. Here are the links to register:


http://employment.cuyahogacounty.us/en-US/03312010-Polaris-Westshore-...
Fair-JOB.aspx


http://cleveland.employmentguide.com/jobfairdetails.html?JobfairID=3283


Good Hunting!
-Jim

NEXT MEETING: Monday, March 15th

Our next meeting is Monday, March 15th at 7:00pm at Grace Church. We will begin our Workshop follow-up with Crossroads Career Network Step1: ATTITUDE - Accept Loss & Opportunity. All are welcome to attend, especially if you were not able to attend the Workshop.

Jump in, get involved and get back to work in 2010!

JSN WORKshop is a Huge Success!

Our Grace Job Seekers NetWORK Workshop was a huge success! Over 120 attended the event and left with a renewed purpose and motivation to seek God's direction for their job search and their lives. Many prayers were answered and God was indeed glorified.

If you attended the Workshop, please let us know and post your comments. We would love to hear from you!

Keep Pressing on in His Grace,
-Jim

PRAISE REPORT - David Dodge

Jim, thank you again for your ministry.  

On Monday night I shared the possibility of a yes or no for a career opportunity was due this week.  Well the opportunity was extended to me this morning.  My career resumes March 1. 

I am grateful and blessed...God is good all the time, and all the time God is good.

Dave

CONGRATULATIONS Dave! May God truly bless you in your new position! -Jim

Deadline for WORKshop Registration Extended

The Registration deadline for the WORKshop this Saturday the 20th at 10:00am has been extended to Wednesday, February 17th.

You can still register and save a place at: www.gracecma.org/jsn.

See you at the WORKshop!

Keep Pressing on in His Grace,
-Jim

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Halo Sales Associates

The following job opportunity was provided by Lisa Walkush at Grace Church. Her husband's company is looking to fill 2 positions. Please contace them directly if you are interested and mention you are from Grace Job Seekers NetWORK:

 

Halo Sales Associate Job Description

 

Basics

Sales Associate will find distressed homeowners by referral and prospecting.  The Sales Associate will work to enroll homeowners into our program and foster relationships to continue referral business with existing and previous customers.

 

Selling

1.                  A Sales Associate talks with prospects and determines if selling fits the situation. The Associate demonstrates advantages and characteristics of a suitable selling plan and educates the potential seller on alternatives.

Closing Sales

2.                  Closing sales is a vital skill for Sales Associates. They must be able to overcome objections, negotiate apprehension and convince hesitant sellers to make difficult decisions.

Considerations

3.                  A high-energy and likable personality is advantageous for sales associates, who should be outgoing and friendly, with excellent communication skills. They also need a professional appearance. Halo Properties requires a high school diploma or equivalent, and prefers prior sales experience.

Standards

4.                  Sales Associates must achieve quotas and can increase their sales prospects by networking, meeting new people and out of the box thinking.

Potential

5.                  High achieving Sales Associate have unlimited growth potential as Management, Coaching and Franchise opportunities.

If interested or if you have any questions please call Kelly Burns at 440-669-9237

REMINDER: Grace Job Seekers WORKshop Registration

Register for our upcoming Job Seekers WORKshop at Grace Church Saturday, February 20, 2010 from 10:00am - 3:00pm at www.gracecma.org/jsn to save your place.

Bring a friend and find where God is calling you to your next job!

See you at the WORKshop!
-Jim

JOB OPPORTUNITY - Part Time Office Help

Jim:

I am looking for someone with office skills. Preferably with someone with accounting and/or payroll background.

This position is for 2 or 3 weeks.

The work will consist of filing, data entry, solving some minor payroll problems, and maybe some basic data entry (or research) with the accounting personnel.

Please have them contact: VP of Finance, Ed Keifer at ekeifer@fsspeople.com

Thank you

Elizabeth Brenenstuhl, CPP

Payroll Manager

Flight Services & Systems, Inc.

6100 Rockside Woods Blvd., Suite 355

Cleveland, OH 44131

PH: 216.328.0900 Ext. 1021

FAX: 216.328.0091

ebrenenstuhl@fsspeople.com

www.fsspeople.com

Exceeding the Standards with People & Technology….

NEXT MEETING: Monday, February 15th

Our next meeting is Monday, February 15th at 7PM at Grace Church. Our topic will be "Navigate Job Boards Successfully" with Shannon Cross form Careerboard.com.

Don't forget to register for our Job Seekers NetWORK - WORKshop on Saturday, February 20th from 10AM - 3PM at Grace Church. You can register at www.gracecma.org/jsn. Bring a friend and get the help you need to get back to work in 2010!

In Christ our Hope,
-Jim

JOB OPPORTUNITY - Full Time Office Assistant

Here is a great job opportunity from Tom Ziegler at Grace Church. It is a full-time position with benefits after 90 days. Please respond to Tom directly and tell him you heard of the opportunity from Grace Job Seekers NetWORK:

Hi Jim - I am currently looking for entry level office help. The ideal candidate should be proficient with MS Word and Excel, be detail oriented, organized, good administrative skills. Our plan is to have them assist our Project Managers, be back-up to Sales Administration, Back up Receptionist, and assist with other administrative duties. I appreciate any referrals you can give me. We will probably pay between $10 and $12 per hour. Thanks.

Tom

Tom Ziegler| HR Manager | Dorn Color Inc.
11555 Berea Road | Cleveland, OH 44102 | ( (216-634-2257)| 6 216-634-2827 | tziegler@dorncolor.com

Grace Job Seekers NetWORK - WORKshop

I am pleased to announce our upcoming Grace Job Seekers NetWORK - WORKshop on Saturday, February 20, 2010 at Grace Church. The Workshop will be led by Brian Ray, Founder and Volunteer CEO of Crossroads Career Network.

For event details please go to: http://events.linkedin.com/Maximize-Career-New-World-Work/pub/216256.

For registration please go to: www.gracecma.org/jsn

This promises to be a worthwhile event for all job seekers in the Greater Cleveland Area, so register soon to save your place!

In Christ our Hope,
-Jim Jasko

NEXT MEETING: Monday, February 1st

Our next meeting will be Monday, February 1st at 7PM in the Jr. High Room at Grace Church. Our topic will be "Skills for the 21st Century Job Market" with Nicole Pearch of New Horizons.

Keep Pressing on in His Grace,
-Jim

NEXT MEETING: Monday, January 18th

Our next meeting is Monday, January 18th at 7PM in ROOM 8 (please note room change for this meeting). Our topic will be "How to Use LinkedIn to Land Your Next Job" with Mary Kay Wagner and Todd Linderman.

Please mark February 20th on your calendars for our upcoming GJSN Job Seekers Conference. More details to follow.

In Christ our Hope,
-Jim

Grace Church Part-time Help Needed

Grace Church is looking for 5 able-bodied men to help with snow removal on Sundays and Wednesday evenings during the winter. Pay is $10/hour on a 1099 basis. You must be willing to work early Sunday mornings (4 – 5am) before the first Service. The church has one snow blower and lots of shovels! Snow removal areas will include sidewalks, steps and paths to parking areas and facility buildings.

If you (or someone you know) are interested please call Harley Miller at (440) 821-6171.

Thanks,

-Jim

JOB OPPORTUNITIY: Part-time Seasonal

Below is a Part-time Job Opp for seasonal office help from Ginny Niemec at Grace Church. Please contact her directly if you are interested and please mention that you are from Grace Job Seekers NetWORK.
________________________________________________________

If you know of anyone who is interested in working as an office assistant at Holland Paving Company please have them
call me at 330-225-5540. The hours vary from 25-32 hours per week, depending on the work load. Holland is a seasonal
company because we service in concrete/asphalt removing and replacing. The season runs from about April to November with unemployment benefits in the winter months. Starting salary will be $10.00/hr.

Duties include:

• Scheduling driveways for sealcoating
• Answering phones
• Taking leads
• Filing
• Some excel & word

Ginny

MEETING UPDATE

Our meeting tonight is ON. Grace Church is open and we are ready meet with you and help get your job search off to a great start in 2010.

Please drive carefully and safely!

In Christ our Hope,
-Jim

TONIGHT'S MEETING Update

As of 9:30am today (Monday, January 4th) our meeting tonight is still ON. If the weather situation further deteriorates or the church closes I will let everyone know via our Google email group and with another announcement here on the blog.

Thanks and I am looking forward to seeing you all tonight!

Have a Blessed New Year!
-Jim