Volunteer of the Week: Al Walsh

SJN Volunteer of the Week: AL WALSH
Events Coordinator, SJN Programs in the West Valley
alwalsh@aol.com

Meet Al Walsh, an affable guy who joined SJN as a recruiter-resource in 2007. This year, Al partnered with SJN Board Members to lead the strategic planning to launch SJN in the West Valley.

To support this expansion, Al established a relationship and formed a partnership with the Glendale Community College Director of Career Services. Working with college representatives, he coordinated room availability, equipment and other logistical tasks to execute successful events at the school.

To staff the expansion, Al recruited, trained and managed a team of 25 volunteers to provide support before, during and after events. He cross-trained volunteers to fulfill complex assignments. This ensured consistent delivery and provided for succession planning. He also coordinated with SJN Board members and other event coordinators to maintain consistent processes at all three SJN locations.

SJN is very proud of Al’s contribution—and throughout all our encounters with him he has been professional, upbeat, dedicated and committed to the success of the endeavors he undertakes and the members he serves.

Many thanks, Al.

Call for Volunteer Trainers, Presenters

Call for Volunteers!

Are you a Training Expert, Skilled Presenter or Public Speaker?

SJN needs you and your capabilities! As we look to increase the value and benefits we offer to job seekers in the community, one way you can help is by delivering SJN-approved content.

One of the first things we are doing is developing our “Train the Trainer” sessions so that we can equip more people to deliver the SJN curriculum.

We’re collecting information over the next few weeks and building our database. Even if you cannot volunteer right now, please submit your information so that we can keep you informed of our opportunities down the road. If you’re interested, please click this link. http://www.surveyshare.com/survey/take/?sid=87671

If you know someone who might find this an interesting volunteer opportunity, please send them this email.

THANK YOU,

Chris Vicari, Founder-Ex. Director
Scottsdale Job Network

8/19 Workshop: Social Networking Platforms

Social networking is a business networking phenomenon that is used by employers, recruiters and job seekers for making connections. Many job seekers now use multiple social media platforms to find contacts at their target companies to help educate them about a company, to get an inside look at particular positions or to perform due diligence and follow-up on negotiating job offers. Social networks also provide employers and recruiters with the ability to post jobs, and job seekers with the ability to search for jobs.

Don’t miss the August 19 workshop if you want to learn how to:

· Effectively use social networks to grow your network.
· Build your profiles to become findable
· Import contacts to improve your online social network using people you already know.
· Invite group members.
· Identify hiring managers at target companies.

Use your networks to:

· Reach recruiters.
· Establish relationships to help you land that job.
· Hone Search techniques and strategies.
· Hone Interaction techniques and strategies.

Workshop facilitator, Bill Austin is:

~ One of the top three most connected networkers in the Greater Phoenix Arizona area.

~ Expert in Social Media Marketing.

~ Vice President and Board Member of SJN.

~ Vice President of Business Development for AZhttp, Inc.

Optional (not required): Bring a laptop with a wireless card to do the things Bill explains and to get immediate real value.

Workshop fee: This event is a fund raising activity to support SJN activities. Cost is $25 for SJN members, $35 for non members. No pre-registration required.Pay at the door via cash or check to Scottsdale Job Network.

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