NEXT MEETING: Monday, August 19th - The Secrets of Saving with Curt Bissell

 

Hi Everyone:

Our next meeting is Monday, August 19th at 7:00pm in Room 201 at Grace Church. Our ministry partner, Curt Bissell - a Christian Financial Advisor with Thrivent Financial - will speak to us on "The Secrets of Saving". Managing your finances during job transition is critical and Curt will show us how we can still save and protect our reserves while looking for our next job opportunity. Please invite anyone you know that would find this topic interesting or are in need of trustworthy financial guidance. 

Please mark you calendars for Monday, September 16th when Marvin Montgomery - author, sales trainer and motivational speaker will get us fired-up to effectively sell ourselves to potential employers. You do not want to miss this meeting. We will all get "Marvinized"!

Keep Pressing on in His Grace,

Jim Jasko

Grace Job Seekers NetWORK   

NEXT MEETING: Monday, July 15th - Susan Nelson - The Job Search Center

Hi Everyone:

Our next meeting is Monday, July 15th at 7:00pm in Room 201 at Grace Church. Our special guest speaker will be Susan Nelson, Founding Director of The Job Search Center in Cleveland. She will host an open Q&A session to address any of your concerns that are Job Search or Career-related. Susan is a leading Career Coach in Cleveland and welcomes your questions and discussion points. This should be a very informative and encouraging meeting. We hope to see you Monday!

Don't take a vacation from your job search!

Keep Pressing on in His Grace,

Jim Jasko

Grace Job Seekers NetWORK

Susan Nelson, The Job Search Center

Helping Professionals in Transition Get Hired Faster | Career Coach

NEXT MEETING: Monday, June 17th - SELECTING - Negotiating Offers & Compensation

Hi Everyone:

Our next meeting is Monday, June 17th at 7:00pm in Room 201 at Grace Church. We will go through Crossroads Step 7 - SELECTING - Negotiating Offers & Compensation. This is perhaps one of the weakest areas facing job seekers. I have an offer on the table so how do I negotiate the offer details and the total compensation package? This is a must session for everyone in our group because you will have to face an offer negotiation for your next position, hopefully very soon! Please bring your Workbooks and come prepared to dive into this critical topic.

Keep Pressing on in His Grace,

Jim Jasko

Grace Job Seekers NetWORK

NEXT MEETING: Monday, May 20th - CANCELED!

Hi Everyone:

Our meeting scheduled for this Monday, May 20th is CANCELED due to the Polaris Senior Awards Ceremony being held at Grace Church that evening resulting in over-crowding and very limited parking. The meeting is re-scheduled for Monday, June 3rd at 7:00pm in Room 201 at Grace Church, when Brad Adamczyk will return to our group and speak on "Effective Communication in Interviews - How to WOW Interviewers!" This is one meeting you do NOT want to miss!

Please share Monday's Meeting Cancellation with anyone you know from our group or who was planning on coming.

Thanks for your understanding.

Keep Pressing on in His Grace,

-Jim

NEXT MEETING: Monday, May 6th - SEARCHING - Networking Best Practices

Hi Everyone:

Our next meeting is Monday, May 6th at 7:00pm in Room 201 at Grace Church. Our topic is Crossroads Step 5 - SEARCHING - Seek to Serve. Fred Major will be leading the meeting and will get everyone involved in Networking Best Practices. Be prepared to share your 30-Second Commercial! We will put into practice all that we have learned so far in the Crossroad Program. Join us for a fun, interactive session!

Don't forget the Resume Realignment sessions being held by Marla Meyers before our meetings from 6:30pm - 7:15pm in the Grace Coffee Shop. Please contact Marla to schedule an appointment: nocomfortzonesforme@gmail.com.

Keep pressing on in His Grace,

-Jim

SPECIAL EVENT MEETING: Monday, April 29th - BE THE STANDOUT

SPECIAL EVENT MEETING: Monday, April 29th - Be The Standout

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Hi Everyone:

There will be a Special Event Meeting this Monday, April 29th at 7:00pm in Room 201 at Grace Church. Our Director of Marketing, Shannon Ketvertes will be presenting the launch of her new Job Seekers Program - "Be The Standout". This promises to be an outstanding resource for anyone in transition who wants to "Stand Out" from the crowd when approaching potential employers. Come and discover how you can "Be The Standout" and feel free to invite anyone you know who could benefit from this revolutionary, new program for job seekers and professionals.

Marla Meyers on our Team will also offer Resume Best Practices as part of this Special Grace Jobs Seekers NetWORK Event.

Hope to see you this Monday!

All God's Best,

-Jim

NEXT MEETING: April 15th - Crossroads Step 4 - ALTITUDE - Target Opportunities

Hi Everyone:

Our next meeting is Monday, April 15th at 7:00pm in Room 201 at Grace Church. Our next stop on the Crossroads journey is Step 4 - ALTITUDE - Target Opportunities. How high are you aiming in your career? Let's talk about expanding your horizons and exploring new, great opportunities!

Looking forward to seeing you at this critical meeting! Please bring your Workbook.

All God's Best,

-Jim

NEXT MEETING: Monday, April 1st - Discover Your Spiritual Gifts & Work Style Preferences

Hi Everyone:

Our next meeting is Monday, April 1st at 7:00pm in Room 201 at Grace Church. We complete our final two Assessments in the Step 3/Discover Your Strengths section of Crossroads: 1) Spiritual Gifts Assessment and, 2) Work Style Preference Assessment. Now is the time to learn what gifts God has bless you with, and also what work environments you work best in and the people you work best with. This is a fun and insightful session that you do not want to miss!

Please bring your Summary of My Discovery handout to add these assessment results so you can use it when you interview!

Looking forward to seeing you all at this critical meeting!

All God's Best,

-Jim 

NEXT MEETING: Monday, March 18th - Discover Your Strengths - Passions!

Hi Everyone:

Our next meeting is Monday, March 18th at 7:00pm in Room 201 at Grace Church. Out topic will be Discover Your Strengths (Part 2) - Passions Assessment. Many people work (and get paid) for what they are passionate about! Come discover your true passions and continue to build your Summary of Strengths. Please bring your Crossroads Workbook and have Step 3 completed for our table discussions.

Thanks and enjoy this last week of Winter - Spring is just around the corner!

Happy St. Patty's Day!

-Jim

NEW! Resume Realignment

Hi Everyone:

Is your resume is need of a tune-up or an oil change? Is your resume not getting you the Interviews you need with those key employers on your target list?

Welcome to our Grace Job Seekers NetWORK Resume Realignment!

Marla Meyers, Talent Resource Manager at Meyers Consulting Group, and a member of our Job Seekers NetWORK group has agreed to conduct one-on-one “Resume Realignment” meetings to briefly review member resumes and make recommendations for improvements on form and content. She will schedule appointments from 6:30pm – 7:15pm on our Monday meeting nights down in the Global Grounds Coffee Shop area at Grace Church. Resume Realignments will be scheduled on a first-come basis for our members only. Group Members can reach her at nocomfortzonesforme@gmail.com to set up an appointment. She can also be reached by Message at her LinkedIn Profile:

linkedin.com/in/marla-meyers-6116353.

NOW is the time to get a competitive edge with an impactful, current resume that will get noticed by employers! Contact Marla Meyers for your Resume Realignment TODAY! We start this new resource at our Monday, February 18th meeting. Hope to see you there!

All God's Best,

-Jim 

NEXT MEETING: Monday, February 18th - Crossroads Step 2 - ATTITUDE

Hi Everyone:

Our next meeting is Monday, February 18th at 7:00pm in Room 201 at Grace Church. We will continue the Crossroads Career Program with Step 2 - ATTITUDE - Reach Forward. We will practice three ways to: 1) Improve your Attitude, 2) Overcome Anger, Fear and Depression, and 3) Plan for Your Future and Hope! Please complete Step 2 in your Workbooks in preparation for this critical meeting.

LOOKING FOR HELP TO IMPROVE YOUR RESUME? 

Watch this blog, our Google Group, our LinkedIn Group Page and our Facebook Page (Grace Job Seekers NetWORK) for an exciting announcement to help you get your resume back on track so you can land More Interviews!

All God's Best,

-Jim

NEXT MEETING: Monday, February 4th - Crossroads Step 1 - UPWARD - Hear God Calling

Hi Everyone:

Now that the Polar Vortex has left town we can get back on schedule. Our next meeting is Monday, February 4th at 7:00pm in Room 201 at Grace Church. We will begin the Crossroads Journey with Step 1 - UPWARD - Hear God Calling. Please complete this chapter in the Workbook or purchase the new Workbook at the meeting to begin the Journey. Cost is $10.

This is the critical first step to dealing with a Crossroads in your Career. You are created for Good Works and God is Calling you to the right job today. Come find out how to hear his call and experience what he has waiting for you!

Looking forward to seeing you at Monday's meeting!

All God's Best,

-Jim Jasko

NEXT MEETING: Monday, January 21st - CANCELED!

Hi Everyone:

Due to the severe winter weather I am canceling our Meeting on Monday January 21st. Our next meeting is Monday, February 4th when we will begin Crossroads Step 1 - UPWARD - Hear God's Calling. Please mark your calendars accordingly and let anyone you know who was planning to attend this Monday that our meeting is CANCELED. If you have the new Workbook then please complete Step 1 to prepare for our meeting on February 4th. Thanks!

Stay warm and travel safely!

All God's Best,

-Jim

NEXT MEETING: Monday, January 7th - New Year, New Job?

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Happy New Year Everyone!

Our next meeting is Monday, January 7th at 7:00pm in Room 201 at Grace Church. If your job search is stalled or you need a new approach to your career in 2019 then plan on attending our kick-off meeting for the New Year! We will introduce the 2019 Crossroads Career Program, complete with a new Workbook and many added resources to help anyone in transition be successful in their job search.

Now is the time make the changes you need to land your next job. Come join us and bring a friend!

All God's Best,

Jim Jasko

Grace Job Seekers NetWORK

Team NEO Report on Skilled Workers Needed to Fill Looming Jobs Gap

This is the future of the NEO Job Market...Skilled Workers!

https://www.crainscleveland.com/finance/team-neo-report-thousands-skilled-workers-needed-fill-looming-job-gaps

Merry Christmas from all of us at Grace Job Seekers NetWORK!

He is Immanuel, God with us!
-Jim

NEXT MEETING: Monday, December 3rd - Maximizing Your Financial Position in the New Year

Hi Everyone:

Our next meeting is Monday, December 3rd at 7:00pm in Room 201 at Grace Church. Our Ministry Partner Curt Bissell, Financial Professional with Thrivent Financial will speak to us on "Maximizing Your Financial Position in the New Year". As 2018 comes to a close, NOW is the time to get your finances in order for the New Year. Curt will answer your money questions and also shed light on productive strategies for your financial well-being. Please come and bring a friend to this very information session!

All God's Best,

-Jim

NEXT MEETING: Monday, November 19th - Leveraging LinkedIn for Professional Development with Susie Sharp

NEXT MEETING: Monday, November 19th - Leveraging LinkedIn for Professional Development with Susie Sharp

Hi Everyone:

Our next meeting is Monday, November 19th at 7:00pm in Room 201 at Grace Church. Come and sharpen your LinkedIn Skills, and don't forget to bring your laptop!

Grace and peace,

-Jim

NEXT MEETING: Monday, November 5th - Gary Gardiner - Overcoming Mature Worker Challenges in Today's Job Market

Hi Everyone:

Our next meeting is Monday, November 5th at 7:00pm in Room 201 at Grace Church. Our special guest speaker will be Gary Gardiner from Encore NEO. Have you been working for 8-10 years or more? Then you are considered a "Mature Worker"! Job search challenges are considerably different for Mature Workers than those for workers just starting their careers. Gary will address some of the key factors and resources you need to know to be success in your job search as your career matures.

Please come and bring a Mature Friend who may also be struggling. This meeting will be a big help to all of us!

Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow!

All God's Best,

-Jim

                                                                  Gary Gardiner, Encore NEO

Hi Everyone:

Our next meeting is Monday, October 15th at 7:00pm in Room 201 at Grace Church. Our special guest speaker is Cyndi McCabe who is a Career Coach and Job Search Strategist. She will speak to us on "Career Management in Changing Times". Are you actively managing your career or are you just jumping from job to job? Learn how to create a plan for your career to maximize your value to employers and keep you on track with your work goals.

Please join us for the great session and come with questions for Cyndi!

Keep Pressing on in His Grace,

-Jim

                                                                  Cyndi McCabe

                                        Career Coach and Job Search Strategist

NEXT MEETING: Monday, October 1st - Creating Your Vision-When Your Purpose Meets Your Passion

Hi Everyone:

Our next meeting is this Monday, October 1st at 7:00pm in Room 201 at Grace Church. Our special guest speaker is Katrice Jones, Founder with Network Notions. She will inspire us to "Create Your Vision - When Your Purpose Meets Your Passion". We all need to have a clear vision of our careers and where we are headed. Come learn how to create YOUR VISION for your work and your life! 

Keep Pressing on in His Grace,

-Jim

                                                         KATRICE JONES