Industry Guide Program & Guidelines

INDUSTRY GUIDE PROGRAM & GUIDELINES -40 PLUS TRANSFIGURATION VOLUNTEERS TO HELP YOU


1. Only one Industry Guide per person per meeting.

2. If a name is already taken, please choose someone else. This is about networking so consider selecting someone that has many contacts like commercial real estate agents.

3. Introduce yourself via e-mail with Transfiguration CareerCare Ministry Industry Guide as your subject header. If calling mention you selected their name from the Transfiguration CareerCare Ministry Industry Guide.

4. Have a goal for your conversation. Be specific. This is more than just whom they know. Ask about:

• Networking groups you should attend.
• Companies that are hiring they know about.
• Contacts they think may help you.
• Anyone else in his or her company that could help you.
• Events or trade shows you may attend.
• Trade publications that could help.
• Mutual friends that they may have in common with you.

5. 15 minutes. I have asked the volunteers to give you 15 minutes of time. If it goes over tat please ask if they have a few more minutes. Some Industry Guides may not know exactly how to help you unless you are specific. Remember, even if they don’t know how to help you this is about networking —not just getting job leads. Also, be aware that they may be resistant to giving out all their contacts every time so think of alternative objectives of the call so you can benefit.

6. Give it 10 days. Many of our volunteers travel, take vacations and doing the work of two people. Our recommendations is to contact them once every 3-4 days with an alternative form of communication. For example, tomorrow leave a voice mail. Day 4 leave an e-mail and so forth.
7. After 10 days and no reply. Please let me know at mike@lang.net or John Berry at jaberry@bellsouth.net. It is important that we only provide you with active and able Transfiguration CareerCare Ministry Industry Guide volunteers.

Networking Meeting Agenda & Guides

Networking Meeting Agenda

WELCOME This group is a forum for those in career transition to share leads, information, successes, and support others in their search.

1. INDIVIDUAL INTRODUCTIONS

Following the outline below, individuals will be given 2 minutes to introduce themselves:

• Name
• First Time Attendee
• Area of expertise/industry
• Target Position and Industry (i.e. I am looking for a Vice President of Finance position in a hi-tech firm) S to 5 keywords
• What can you bring to the group?
• What do you want to receive from the group?
• Name and phone number/email

2. SPECIFIC JOB LEADS

Individuals bring information about bona fide job leads. A bona fide job lead is one in which you have personal knowledge a “real” job exists and you personally have a contact at the place of employment. We will also share job leads produced by the research group within the ministry.

3. TARGET COMPANIES


4. PRESENTATION, SPEAKERS, OR BREAKOUT SESSIONS (as scheduled)


5. ISSUES, topics and/or experiences in your job search for group discussion.


6. CLOSING AND JOB SEARCH AFFIRMATION



I KNOW that I am qualified. I HAVE the experience needed by top companies within and outside of my industry. I AM committed to putting forth the effort necessary to find a challenging job. I KNOW opportunities exist. I WILL find a fUlfilling, monetarily rewarding position that will allow me to maintain balance in my life. I do NOT have to compromise. I WILL SUCCEED in finding a company, position, and work environment that meets my goals. I WILL NOT be denied!

Copyright 1996 JAWS Group

JOB NETWORKING CHECKLIST FOR NEW JOB SEEKERS

1. www.godel.com, job aides, at the opening screen click on job aides on the right. You will see a calendar for this month and next for all job networking and jaws groups in all metro Atlanta. There is a link to the yahoo groups for joining.


2. Business cards, - a must. Design your own or order from www.vistaprint.com.


3. Yahoo groups , join one or more to advertise yourselt request contacts in your focus companies and job leads. Some of the metro Atlanta groups are: Job Seekers Perimeter, Job Seekers Cobb, RUMC Jobnet, Career Mavens, Cobb Works.


4. Randal Kirkpatrick List — send an e-mail to rkirkya2@bellsouth.net and ask to be added to his list. Randal sends out job leads and knows all goings on in metro Atlanta. Mention my name and Transfiguration Job Networking.


5. Other Job Networking Groups — attend as many as possible, like one or two a day. Pick the one or ones you like best and attend them regularly.
   
   • Career Quest: A series of facilitator led workshops designed to provide job seekers with the basic tools to locate jobs and have a heads up when applying for jobs. In the Religions Ed Rooms. Call 770-552-6400 ext. 6104 for more information. Every Tuesday. Newcomer sessions are at 7:30 PM, regular sessions begin at 7:45 PM. St Ann’s Catholic Church, 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta Ga. 30062. FREE. Call 770-552-6400 ext. 6104 for more information or see their web site for additional details: www.st-ann.org/careerquest.
   
   
   • Career Transition Mavens: Support group offering networking, job leads, referrals, search tips and guest speakers. Meets 7:14-9 pm on Tuesdays @Temple Kol Emeth, 1415 Old Canton Road, Marietta, GA FREE, 770-649-7892
   
   
   • Executive Job Club: Mentoring group for executives. Focuses on change, growth, and performance. Meets weekly at the Northside Branch Library, 3295 Northside Parkway, Atlanta, FREE, for meeting times and dates, call 770-434-1957.
   
   
   • Job Networking: A resource for job seekers and career changers who want to talk to others in the same situation. Includes job listings, resume reviews, referrals, search tips, and guest speakers. 7:30 Second and Fourth Mondays, Roswell United Methodist Church, Building B, Room 335, 814 Mimosa Blvd, Roswell, FREE, 770-642-7943
   
   
   • Job Search Training: Program helps anyone experiencing a job change prepare for the job search with resume writing, interviewing, presentation and organization. One-on-one counseling available. By appointment only. All Saints Catholic Church, 2443 Mount Vernon Road, Dunwoody, 770-671-1176
   
   
   • JobSeekers Cobb County Chapter: Business professionals volunteer to help the unemployed or those in career transition. Speakers, networking job leads, bible study, and workshops. 7-9 am Tuesdays, The Varsity 2790 Town Center Drive, Kennesaw, FREE. 770-420-9808, ext 470.
   
   
   • RUMC Counseling Center: Career assessments and counseling for adolescents and adults, offered at the Roswell United Methodist Counseling Center 814 Mimosa Blvd. Roswell, Sliding scale available. For appointment information, call 770-998-0424.


6. Professional Groups/Associations — attend as many as possible with employed people for great networking. The working people will know of new jobs first.


7. www.littonaroup.com - this Jay Litton ‘s company webb site. Go there and sign up for his every two-week e-zine. Jay heads up the Jobnet Ministry at RUMC. They meet every 2nd and 4th Monday 7:30 PM each month. Jay is also the author and owner of the WOW interviewing technique for job seekers.


8. AJC Sunday Job Networking List — every Sunday page 2 of the Jobs Section.


9. www.techlinks.net - check it out and sign up for their newsletters on what is happening in Atlanta, business and meeting wise for companies and organizations.