Southwest Job Network (SJN) and Mesa Community College are very pleased to announce the next event of SJN Southeast on the evening of November 12, 2009, in Mesa.

SJN greatly appreciates that this event is made possible through the support of and partnership with Mesa Community College.

SJN's Get Wired to Get Hired!

Smart Ways to Use the Internet During Your Search

Learn how to make maximum use of the powerful tools available through the internet, with the understanding that the goal is to get you hired.

Among other things, you will:

• Understand how internet tools fit into each phase of SJN's Curriculum for the Job Search Process,
• Discover free resources that help you reach hiring decision makers, and
• Learn how to tap into the power of LinkedIn to further your job search.

Intended Audience

This intermediate-level workshop provides additional information from Module 2, and is best for those with basic understanding of, and familiarity with, LinkedIn and other internet tools such as Google. 

If you have never used LinkedIn, start with this link: http://computer.howstuffworks.com/linkedin.html

Disclaimer

SJN representatives are not certified or accredited LinkedIn trainers and are not associated with LinkedIn. 

LinkedIn is a registered trademark of LinkedIn Corporation.

Learning Objectives for Get Wired to Get Hired Workshop

o        Develop a strategy for integrating online tools into your career planning

o        Discover online tools to use during each phase of SJN's Curriculum

o        Measure how effectively you are using LinkedIn

Prework for Get Wired to Get Hired Workshop

o        Participant MiniWorkbook for Module 2:  Your Marketing Plan: Resumes, LinkedIn and Other Tools

 http://www.box.net/shared/9lnbjg8kcq

Participant MiniWorkbook for Workshop:  Get Wired to Get Hired

Please note that there are several exercises that will be completed during the workshop presentation, and it is strongly recommended that you have a copy of the Participant Mini-Workbook, both to follow / take notes during the presentation and also to provide details on the individual and group exercises.  You may download and print a copy of the workshop Participant Workbook from the below link:

 http://www.box.net/shared/7ikbam61rx/1/30152296/313241584

NOTE - Please print out a copy of your current LinkedIn profile, and bring with you to the workshop on November 12th. 

Thursday, November 12th 

3:00-4:00 PM – ** Specialty Support Groups (networking within the same specialty / industry)

4:00-4:30 PM – * New SJN Member Orientation

4:00-5:00 PM – Fast Networking & Resume Reviews 

5:00-7:00 PM – Workshop - Get Wired to Get Hired

Mesa Community College

1833 West Southern, Mesa, AZ 85202

Building 35, Kirk Student Center

Navajo Room

NOTE - Kirk Student Center is in the center of the campus.

Phone:  480-461-7590

*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. 

**Specialty Support Groups

In an effort to address SJN members' interest in connecting and networking with each other within the same specialty as a means of support, SJN Southeast has implemented SJN Specialty Support Groups.  The specialty group designations are:

#1 - Sales and Marketing (B2B and B2C, Retail, Insurance, Management)

#2 - Human Resources (Generalist, Learning and Development, Senior, Benefits)

#3 - Information Technology (Management, Project)

#4 - Manufacturing / Support (Engineering, Technical, Production, Support, Operations, Management)

#5 - Media and Communications (Business, Print, Electronic)

#6 - Administrative Assistant and Support Personnel

#7 - Education (K-12, College, Adult Learning, Administration, Management)

#8 - Healthcare (Clinical, Non-Clinical)

#9 - Real Estate and Construction (Residential, Commercial, Industrial)

#10 - Finance and Accounting (Internal, Banking, Investing, Management)

#11 - Non-Profit (Grassroots, Management, Administration)

#12 - Business Executive (Director and above)

Registration and Fees
There is no cost for this seminar, courtesy of the support and partnership with Mesa Community College.

Voluntary donations will be much appreciated to assist in funding ongoing operating costs for this group.  Suggested donation amount is $5 per meeting.

Due to limited seating capacity, pre-registration is required.  Walk-ins will be seated on a space available basis.

SJN Southeast meets on the 2^nd and 4^th Thursday evenings of each month.

Dress Code
Dress is business casual for this event.

 Questions?

E-mail:                       info@southwestjobnet.com
SJN voicemail:            480-513-1491