Volunteers of the Week: SJN Marketing Innovation Council

It is a pleasure to recognize the efforts and initiative of the SJN Marketing Innovation Council (IC).

This group of professionals has committed to working on several short-term and long-term projects, including: jump-starting a PR program, updating web content, writing up award applications and re-designing the logo, marketing brochures and signage to reflect SJN’s name change, the renovated curriculum and this year’s expansion. The team continues to develop SJN’s strategic marketing plan.

Comprised of talented individuals with a variety of marketing backgrounds, SJN marketing volunteers are happy to share that several of their members have landed jobs since the Innovation Council formed.

Marketing Innovation Council Members include: Ellen DeDominico, Lori Kocmich-Stang, Paula Masiulewicz, June Meitz, Deborah Pace, Lynn Riley, Sam Rosen, Lisa Sorg-Friedman, Rhonda Wrenn, and Alex Zarazua.

Members who have landed are: Maribeth Brady, Kevin Dumcum and Jerry Kaster.

Interested in volunteering with SJN’s marketing professionals? Join them immediately after SJN North Tuesday morning meetings. In advance of the next Marketing IC meeting, you can reach out to this group via email to: info@southwestjobnet.com

MANY THANKS TO OUR MARKETERS!


For more information about SJN and to see our upcoming events offered at three locations: Phoenix, Southeast and West Valley, see our website.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST AND SUPPORT!

Christine Vicari
Founder-Executive Director

Sharpen Your Interview Skills in April

In April 2008, SJN will present two sessions from the SJN Curriculum on the Job Search Process covering strategies for successful interviewing. Both Interviewing Skills programs will be facilitated by Jim O’Hara, SJN Board Member and Director of Curriculum Development at regular SJN meetings. See our EVENTS CALENDAR for dates, programs, location and driving directions.


TUES, APR 1, 2008

INTERVIEWING, Part I

In Part I of Interviewing Skills, facilitator, Jim O’Hara, will offer participants a realistic view of interviews. He will address common misunderstandings about interviews de-mystifying the interview process and calming your concerns. Jim will explain the types of interviews you may face and help you prepare to answer questions the interviewer will ask.

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TUES, APR 15, 2008

INTERVIEWING, Part II

In Part II of Interviewing Skills, Jim O’Hara will present strategies designed to help you address liabilities, prepare your questions for the interviewer, and send your thank you communications. Other helpful hints will be shared that will arm you with a strong preparation and presentation.

After both Interviewing presentations, Jim will be available for Q&A.

Jim O'Hara is one of the founding partners and principal officers of Kellen James http://www.kellenjames.com/ and is responsible for the strategic direction of the firm and the management of significant consulting assignments. Recognized as an authority on sales and marketing management, Jim has held executive level assignments for both national and international firms encompassing a twenty-five year corporate career.

Jim earned his undergraduate degree from the The Citadel and his MBA from Pepperdine University. He has been involved in reengineering, restructuring and merging several national sales organizations and has been recognized for his leadership and professionalism.