Connect! November CCNewsletter

Connect! In this Issue Orlando Conference Connect with Employers Connect through Velop New Resources Special Offers Quick Links Printable Employer Note Video Overview CCN Blog CCN Website What's your favorite ministry environment?   New Resources Here's a look at two ways we are stepping up: Ebooks: digital versions of our Workbook in English and Spanish, as well as our two new resources, New Job Jumpstart and Real Success at Work, will be available in December. New Online Store: we are creating an online store where you can view and order all of our resources in one place. Join us at our Career Ministry Conference in sunny Orlando, FL November 14-15! This free event is a fantastic opportunity to connect with other career ministries and our Crossroads Career Network leadership team.  Click here for more information. Connect with your Employers Help employers in your area connect with your career ministry and future employees through the Crossroads Career Network.  Our website provides a free forum for Employers to post job openings and search resumes to find the perfect fit for their organization. Use this printable handout to engage employers. Need a refresher on how to post jobs and search resumes?  Watch this video overview to review some key points on using the website. Engaging employers provides your career ministry with a level of expertise and opportunity that is not possible to reach without them.  They can contribute as presenters or allow you to host your own career fair.  Job fairs bring employers and explorers in from your community to extend the reach of your ministry as you help more people find jobs, careers and God's calling.    Connect through Velop I was the guest facilitator on Velop last week.  Our topic was "How to Wow Interviewers." It turned out to be a fun time with lots of laughter and learning.  What made it great was the group interacting, working together, and helping each other.  I also appreciated that everything we needed was right at hand:  * The workbook  * Worksheets  * Power point slides  * Passing notes to group members  * Watching videos and being videoed  This morning I reviewed the video of our meeting.  As I watched everyone interact and even myself, I started laughing and learning all over again!  What a cool meeting, especially since I could sit in the comfort of my home office and not have to travel anywhere as I met with a group spread from one end of the country to the other.  --Brian Ray, Founder of Crossroads Career Ministry Questions?  Contact Cory at:  support(at)crossroadscareer.org (800) 941-3566 Free shipping on cases of 50!  $3.95/book Use this promo codes for free shipping on our new books, New Job Jump Start and Real Success at Work: I4OI3JI2T26E Expires November 30.  Price per book for case of 50 only.

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6 Million Young Adults Are Not Working

Here is a link to a Newsnet5 Article on a new crisis in the workforce - 6 Million Young Adults are Not Working!

http://www.newsnet5.com/dpp/news/national/Study-6-million-lazy-young-adults-a-drain-on-Americas-economy

If you are in this category or know someone who is PLEASE invite them to join our Grace Job Seekers NetWORK and attend our monthly meetings! It could mean the difference in their careers and lead them to meaningful work!

Grace and Peace,
-Jim

Great PD Article on LinkedIn Etiquette (Sunday, March 24, 2013)

Polaris Westshore Career Fair

Did anyone attend the Polaris Westshore Career Fair on the 27th? Was it worthwhile and would you recommend it as a MUST event for our Job Seekers?

Thanks,
-Jim

Polaris Westshore Career Fair

 

Hi Everyone:

Please see the announcement below on the Polaris Westshore Career Fair on March 27, 2013:

 

 

 

Take Networking for a New Job to a New Level

FYI - good information from Dan Toussant who has spoken to our group several times. Feel free to reach out to Dan with any questions or help on your job search.

 

Grace and peace,

-Jim

February 22, 2013   The Interview Doctor, Inc.

Take Networking for a New Job to a New Level   Networking is the center of The Interview Doctor approach to finding a new job. It is by far the best source of a new job.   According to a poll of nearly 600 U.S. and Canadian employees conducted by Right Management, 50% of people surveyed think they will find their next position through networking. "These findings track well with actual outcomes," said Monika Morrow, Senior Vice President of Career Management at right Management.   It is easy to say. We recommend networking all the time but many clients find it more difficult to manage. They find it difficult to reach out. They are not comfortable with what to say and how to act while networking, as if networking were something unusual.   Actually networking is a strategic extension of talking to people...read more

How we can help   We hope this article struck a chord. If you or someone you know is, wants to, or will be changing jobs in the future, ask yourself,    Do you often come in second in interviews?  Are you having trouble getting anyone to notice you?  Are you unsure how to change jobs?  Do you hate your current position and  wish there was something better out there for you?    Changing jobs is a touch experience requiring stamina and creativity. It helps to have The Interview Doctor in your corner.  Use our corporate recruiting and human resource experience to help you understand what companies want to hear. Find the job you love. Contact us today to find out how we can jump start your job search.    Good luck!   Dan Toussant and Katherine Burik     The Interview Doctor, Inc.   Katherine@InterviewDoc.com  Dan@InterviewDoc.com 1-800-914-7349         About Us                                                          Dan Toussant and Katherine Burik help candidates quickly identify what they are doing wrong in interviews, create a solid resume and LinkedIn profile, and organize their job search with a Personal Job Search Marketing Plan.     Dan and Katherine have over 60 years of corporate human resource experience with special expertise in recruiting. They know what companies are looking for. Use their experience to gain an advantage in the job market.    Both Katherine and Dan frequently speak with groups about careers and leadership. They offer webinars on interviewing and finding a job.    How can we help you find the job you love? Contact The Interview Doctor today.      www.InterviewDoc.com  Katherine@InterviewDoc.com Dan@InterviewDoc.com 1-800-914-7349

Save 25% Save 25% on personal job search or interview coaching services. This coupon is transferable and makes a great February gift. Share this offer with friends and family.   Visit our website at www.InterviewDoc.com for more information or call us directly at (800) 914-7349    Offer Expires: February 28, 2013

 

NEXT MEETING: Monday, February 18th: Crossroads Step 3 - APTITUDE - Discover Your Best

Our next meeting is Monday, February 18th at 7PM in Room 22 (Chapel) at Grace Church. Our topic will be Crossroads Step 3 - APTITUDE - Discover Your Best! This is a key session in the Crossroads program. You will learn how to determine your God-given Strengths and Spiritual Gifts, which will be critical to your successful interviewing and selection with prospective employers.

Please bring your Crossroads Workbook with Step 3 completed, along with your current Weekly Review/Goals Sheet for review.

Keep Pressing on in His Grace,
-Jim

Grace JSN Roundtable tomorrow - Mon, 2/11 @ 7:00pm

Hi everyone,

The next Roundtable Discussion time is Monday, February 11^th  (tomorrow), 7:00 - 8:00pm, in Room 66 at Grace Church led by Todd Linderman on the JSN Ministry Team. We will continue to hold these open discussions on the Mondays between our formal meeting nights, especially during the Crossroads Career Network training schedule. The purpose of these Roundtable Discussions is to offer a time for us to come together and informally just TALK about our job search successes, challenges or to further explore the Crossroads topics as they relate to our job search and career transition experiences.

For your information, it’s a lot easier to get to Room 66 via the back entrance (it should be open). Enter through the back entrance and go straight until the hallway dead-ends. Turn right and follow the new hallway until you get to Room 66.

See you Monday!

Wishing you many blessing in your job search,

Todd Linderman, Ministry Technical Support

Grace Job Seekers NetWORK

tlinderman@gmail.com

Biz Expo Today at the Middleburg Hts. Crowne Plaza

My good friend Bob Kovacevic will be from Minuteman Press in Middleburg will be at tonight's Biz Expo at the Crowne Plaza. See his announcement below:

Biz Expo is TONIGHT, presented by the Berea, Brook Park and Middleburg Hts Chambers of Commerce. Networking at its best.

What? A business expo with more than 80 exhibitors
Where? The Crowne Plaza Airport Hotel at 7230 Engle Road, corner of Bagley Road
When? Tonight 5-7

Stop at my booth, number 63 and take a chance at winning free letterhead, envelope and buisness cards.

Bob Kovacevic's Minuteman Press

Grace JSN Roundtable tomorrow - Mon, 1/28 @ 7:00pm

Hi everyone,

The next Roundtable Discussion time is Monday, January 28^th  (tomorrow), 7:00 - 8:00pm, in Room 66 at Grace Church led by Todd Linderman on the JSN Ministry Team. We will continue to hold these open discussions on the Mondays between our formal meeting nights, especially during the Crossroads Career Network training schedule. The purpose of these Roundtable Discussions is to offer a time for us to come together and informally just TALK about our job search successes, challenges or to further explore the Crossroads topics as they relate to our job search and career transition experiences.

For your information, it’s a lot easier to get to Room 66 via the back entrance (it should be open). Enter through the back entrance and go straight until the hallway dead-ends. Turn right and follow the new hallway until you get to Room 66.

See you Monday!

Wishing you many blessing in your job search,

Todd Linderman, Ministry Technical Support

Grace Job Seekers NetWORK

tlinderman@gmail.com

NEXT MEETING: Monday, January 21st - Crossroads Step 2 - Attitude

Hi Everyone:
Our next meeting is Monday, January 21st at 7pm in Room 22 (Chapel) at Grace Church. Our topic is "Crossroads Step 2: ATTITUDE - Reach Forward". Please complete this chapter in your Workbook and bring your Weekly Review Sheets.

Please invite anyone you may know that could use help and support in their career transition.

Grace and peace,
-Jim

Grace JSN Roundtable today - Mon, 1/14 @ 7:00pm

Hi everyone,

Sorry for the late notice.

The next Roundtable Discussion time is Monday, January 14^th  (today), 7:00 - 8:00pm, in Room 66 at Grace Church led by Todd Linderman on the JSN Ministry Team. We will continue to hold these open discussions on the Mondays between our formal meeting nights, especially during the Crossroads Career Network training schedule. The purpose of these Roundtable Discussions is to offer a time for us to come together and informally just TALK about our job search successes, challenges or to further explore the Crossroads topics as they relate to our job search and career transition experiences.

For your information, it’s a lot easier to get to Room 66 via the back entrance (it should be open). Enter through the back entrance and go straight until the hallway dead-ends. Turn right and follow the new hallway until you get to Room 66.

Wishing you many blessing in your job search,

Todd Linderman, Ministry Technical Support

Grace Job Seekers NetWORK

tlinderman@gmail.com

NEW YEAR - NEW JOB? Come to our next meeting and see how...

Hi Everyone:

 

Come join us for the launch of Crossroads Career Network for 2013. We are beginning a new curriculum starting with "Step 1 - Upward - Knowing God's Calling". We will have all the information on the 2013 Workbook and details of upcoming Crossroads meetings.

Our first meeting of the New Year is Monday, January 7th at 7:00pm in Room 22 (Chapel) at Grace Church.

If you or anyone you know is in career transition and needs to know the "how to's" as well as God's Calling for your work then this successful program can help you meet your goals for 2013 and beyond.

I and the JSN Team look forward to seeing you tomorrow night to help you take the first step toward your next new job!

Grace and peace,

-Jim

 

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