Tues. June 28th, “Seven Obstacles to a Successful Job Search” June 28, 2011

Our June 28th speaker, James F. Fitzgerald, will focus on identifying and overcoming the seven stumbling blocks that frustrate job seekers. His directness and candor is pleasantly refreshing. Mr. Fitzgerald was one of the founders of the Career Transitions Center (CTC), at Old St. Patrick’s in Chicago and served as the Chairman of the Board for CTC for five years.

He has given hundreds of presentations and written over 150 articles about the job transition process. He is President of James F. Fitzgerald & Associates, Inc., an Oak Brook based senior executive coaching firm. To connect, email jamesffitz@sbcglobal.net.

We meet in the St. Mary Immaculate Parish Stewardship Room. We’re located at 15629 South Rt 59 in Plainfield.

If you are new to networking, come at 6:30 pm for an introduction to networking tools like the Handbill and the Elevator Speech. Mr. Fitzgerald will speak shortly after 7:00 pm.

You can also meet with our volunteer coaches (each an experienced hiring manager) for a one-on-one "Work Session" to get your resume and handbill reviewed, develop networking & interviewing skills, or talk with a coach about spiritual/emotional/financial help needs.

There is no cost to attend, pre-registration is not required, and everyone is welcome. Dress is casual.

Our future programs include:
July 12 Networking / Work Session
July 26 Kevin Crews / “Is Your Resume a Frequent Flyer in the Circular File?”
Aug 9 Networking / Work Session
Aug 23 Lauren Milligan, ResuMAYDAY / “How to Craft Your Job Search Campaign.”
Sept 13 Networking / Work Session
Sept 27 Becky Brillon - Community Career Center / “Federal Job Application Tips”

Email EmploymentMinistry@smip.org or call 815-436-2651 ext 815 for more information or to join our team of coaches.

Official Website: http://www.smip.org