CareerFocus, St. Jude Career Ministry
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Our Mission:
To provide practical job search guidance and networking opportunities to those in career transition (unemployed, underemployed, seeking job change). As a faith-based ministry, we strive to promote a positive, supportive and spiritual environment for individuals to learn, share and ultimately gain meaningful employment.
Our Approach:
This outreach ministry provides job seekers with the opportunity to learn/improve their skills, receive individual consultation as well as network with other individuals and company representatives to exchange information and ideas. Meetings will be held on the SECOND Monday of each month from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Workshops will be presented by experienced professionals to include: Resume Preparation & Review, Interviewing Strategies, Developing a Personal Marketing Plan, Career Assessment/Guidance, Networking Tips, Company Research & Target Lists, Dealing With Change/Stress Management, Navigating the Internet, etc.
careerministry@stjudeatlanta.net
Next Meeting
“Energizing Your Job Search: Get Ready to “Shake the Trees!”
Please join us on Monday evening, January 11th from 7-9PM in the Ministry Hall for a presentation by Elaine Metzger, Ph.D., Senior Career Management consultant with Career Management International, Inc. Elaine is recognized as a leader in career coaching in the Atlanta area. She has led career transition projects for Fortune 500 companies in the Southeast, coached all levels of clients in conducting effective job search campaigns, directed corporate career centers, and designed change management programs for organizations experiencing restructuring.
The new year is a great time for a new start - for refocusing your energies to jump start your job search. Elaine’s presentation will focus on developing your action plan, setting appropriate goals, and identifying strategies to “shake the trees.” She is the right person to get you on track, or back on track, with your career transition.
Don’t miss this opportunity!
Meeting Agenda:
7:00 – 7:30 Networking and Resume Review
7:30 – 8:30 Presentation
8:30
– 9:00 Q&A and Close
We hope to see you for plenty of networking - bring your business cards – and we will again offer resume review time. Feel free to contact us with any questions at careerministry@stjudeatlanta.net.
Volunteers are needed to help with this
ministry! Whether you are a career
subject-matter-expert and able to present to our group, an individual
representing your company, or can assist with
general administrative matters to serve the Ministry, feel free to contact
Patti Connolly at 678-481-6265 or e-mail our CareerFocus Ministry at careerministry@stjudeatlanta.