Tuesday Evening Networking

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Job Search Networking Group
Time: Second, third, and fourth Tuesday of every month: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Guest speakers are present on the second and fourth Tuesdays
see our calendar
Location: The Career Place
Price: $15 for Lifetime Membership
Registration: Stop by the center, or call 781.932.5518.
networking
Stay focused and motivated.
    Network with other job seekers.
        Guest speakers present new job search topics.

February 23: Tools & Techniques in Your Job Search

Finding a job can take months of time and effort. But you can speed the process by using many methods to find job openings. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics suggest that people who use many job search methods find jobs faster than people who use only one or two.

Join guest speaker Doug Horbal as he will present a Summary of Tools & Techniques to consider in your job search and learn what job search tools can help find the right job for you.


Who should attend:
  • Anyone looking for new employment opportunities
  • People currently working but 'under-employed'
  • Managers
  • Support Staff
  • Entry-Level
Why should you join the group:
  • Employment experts estimate 60% to 75% of ALL jobs are found by networking
  • Meet and hear from local industry representatives
  • Get on-going job search advice from staff and members
  • According to a Career Transition Study done by Drake Beam Morin, 64% of the almost 7,500 people surveyed said they found their new jobs through networking
Past speakers:
  • Lahey Clinic
  • Bank of America representatives
  • Fresenius Medical Care
  • John Galt Staffing
  • Mettler-Toledo
  • Raytheon
  • Monster.com
  • Internal Revenue Service
Previous topics:
  • Overcoming the Deadly Dozen Obstacles to Effective Job Hunting, presented by Dr. Paul Powers, author of "Winning Job Interviews" (Career Press) and "Love Your Job!" (O'Reilly Media)
  • Selling Yourself - What Makes You Stand Out
  • What Recruiters/HR Look for in a Candidate
  • How to Prepare for Phone Interviews
  • Stay Motivated in a Job Search
  • Making a Career Change
To register as a member: Stop by the center, or call 781.932.5518.