Exploring Your Passion Workshop 5/27 9A-4P

SJN is hosting a special workshop for job seekers on May 27, 9 A - 4 PM, "Exploring Your Passion and Putting it to Work." The program description and registration link are shown below.

We received this inquiry: Does this workshop identify job titles that fit the strengths, talents and preferences we'll be recognizing?

Please read response from workshop facilitator, Maria Wojtczak:

We have shortened the workshop title and refer to it as the Passions workshop. The actual title is Exploring Your Passion – and Putting it to Work, the key word being exploring. This isn’t something you get done in a day. From the feedback I have received from previous participants, it raises new questions and gets people to think and look at the next phase of their life in a different way. This is work that requires thought, reflection, trial and error and honestly, sometimes, just dumb luck!!

Identifying job titles that fit particular strengths is not the objective for this workshop. The purpose and objectives are to:

• Explore individual desires, strengths, and talents in order to create a vision fueled by passion.
• Identify potential “stuckness”
• Utilize different tools and approaches to identify patterns in our life
• Begin to identify our strengths and talents
• Begin to identify a personal vision

Exploring Your Passion – Putting It To Work
(a special workshop for job seekers)

TUES, MAY 27, 2008 9 AM - 4 PM

Description
"Do you love what you do?" If you're one of those "lucky ones" who can answer a resounding "Yes!" to this question, then this seminar is not for you. But, if you're not, then you've probably asked yourself if there's a job or career out there that's a better match than what you've experienced - one that can be more satisfying and have more meaning in your life - and how you might go about finding it. This workshop is designed to help people who have asked themselves those questions.

Job seekers often limit themselves to what they “have always done” because it was the career that defined them for many years. They tend to lose sight of their many gifts, interests, strengths, and wealth of skills developed through life experience. This workshop utilizes proven tools to help individuals identify their strengths, talents and preferences - what they're basically good at and really enjoy doing, and can prove to be useful in opening up job search options.

Presenter
Maria Wojtczak has 20+ years of organization development (OD) experience and worked with a wide range of organizations. She has worked with Chris Vicari, Executive Director of the Scottsdale Job Network (SJN), offering the Passions workshop and Job Transition workshops for the last five years. Maria currently serves on the SJN Board and is a member of the Curriculum Development Committee. A graduate of the University of Michigan, Maria is the owner of DrivingMBA, a driver tutoring facility here in the Valley http://www.drivingmba.com/

Workshop location
Temple Chai, 4645 E. Marilyn Road, Phoenix, AZ 85032-4839
Click here for a location map on MapQuest

Register via Internet by May 26
Seating is limited to 30 participants and has a minimum enrollment of 12 participants to run the program. Because SJN provides assessment booklets, binder and printed materials, there is a fee of $25 for this event. To register and make payment: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/106918797

Lunch/Snack
Bring a sack lunch and beverages for the day. If possible bring something to share with the group as a breakfast treat in the morning or a snack in the afternoon.

General Inquiries
Contact: David Bell, chicagoman419@yahoo.com

SJN Mixer- Open House 4/29

SJN Mixer-Open House

Tues, April 29, 200
85:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Temple Chai, 4645 E. Marilyn Road, Phoenix, AZ 85032

Join us for social networking after business hours!

If you heard about SJN and haven’t met us, here’s a great opportunity to get together! Active job seekers, business supporters, recruiters and alumni members gather for social networking, after business hours. In addition to offering an open forum for making connections, the committee organizing this event is planning an exercise to facilitate networking effectiveness, and having a couple of alumni members briefly share their success stories.

Light refreshments offered (no alcohol) and some nibbles.

No Fee—donations appreciated (*see tax deduction tip below).

We look forward to seeing you then.
Members and non-members welcome.

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TIP: One of our financial members informed us that if you intend to claim meeting and event donations as tax deductions, you need to write a check. Under the new IRS rules, you can no longer claim cash donations as deductions.

Checks are payable to: Scottsdale Job Network.
All donations add up, so please give within your means. . .it makes a difference to have your support!

SJN Evening Social Mixer, 4/29

SJN Mixer

Tues, April 29, 2008
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Temple Chai, 4645 E. Marilyn Road, Phoenix, AZ 85032

Join us for an evening of social networking when active job seekers, business supporters, recruiters and alumni members gather after-hours at Temple Chai.

In addition to an open forum that encourages connecting, there will be an exercise to facilitate networking effectiveness and success stories from a couple of alumni members.

Light refreshments offered (no alcohol) and some nibbles.

No Fee—donations appreciated.

We look forward to meeting you then.
Members and non-members welcome.

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.