CareerConnection, Too!
Our Evening General Sessions are held every Tuesday Night starting at 7PM*
starting at 7pm in fellowship hall.
The program is facilitated by SCOTT PEEK, MODERATOR.
The two hour meeting attracts 50+ members interested in networking with professionals representing a diverse people of Disciplines and Industry. Our signature item: POPCORN. Thank you, Kernel Popcorn (Ron Keck)
EDUCATIONAL SEGMENT ( 7:30p -8:30p)
CareerConnection has established regular and special workshops on a variety of topics relevant to both Associate and Sustaining members:
- Effective Internet Job Search Strategies
- Resume Reviews & TIPS
- Overcoming Call Reluctance
- Establishing Targets for a Successful Job Search
- COBRA Workshop
- CareerConnection WebSchool
- Networking
- Interviewing: Behavioral and Informational
- Marketing Collateral: Verbal and Written
- Recruiters' Perspectives
- The FISH! Philosphy
- Special Interest Speakers
- ....and many other topics
Calendar Click here to find out what's on tap!
NETWORKING SEGMENT (8:30-9PM)
Networking is an essential part of the Sessions. The Networking Segment is focused on both functional disciplines as well as industry segments. "Hidden job openings" are announced at the Sessions (and sometimes even before they are placed on Public Job Boards). Additionally, participants are afforded the opportunity to share contacts to assist in their personal career searches. Members are empowered and motivated after attending these meetings.
*Are You A New Member? JOIN US AT 6:30 PM...
All new members are strongly encouraged to attend the new member orientation class. New member orientation is held in a 2-part class. NO RESERVATION REQUIRED! Just bring some business cards (if available), possibly a copy of your resume, a notepad, writing utensil and yourself.
Part 1: Tuesday's from 6:30 PM overview to learn about the programs and BENEFITS of CareerConnection.
Part 2: Thursday's from 9am to Noon at the Preston Hollow Presby Church campus. 3-one hour segments:
- Website EFFECTIVENESS and SHORT CUTS.
- Written Collateral: resumes, business cards, cover letters, virtual profiles, Thank You notes,
- Verbal Collateral: 30-second commercials, 2-minute drills, Phone/Voice messaging, Informational Interviewing, Telephone answering and more!
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