Sunday, November 30, 2008

Interviewing Skills Part 2

Scottsdale Job Network Workshop

Improving Your Interviewing Skills Part 2

Scottsdale Jobs Network

Join us on Tuesday, Dec 2, 2008 9-9:30 AM - Open Networking 9:30 AM - Meeting starts

Location: Temple Chai - 4645 East Marilyn Road Phoenix, Arizona 85032

INTERVIEWING, PART II

Facilitator: Jim OHara, President, Kellen James
SJN Board Member, Director of Curriculum Development

In Part II of Interviewing Skills, strategies designed to help you address liabilities, prepare your questions for the interviewer, and send your thank you communications are addressed.

Other helpful hints, including managing the offer, will be shared so that you will be prepared to advance your job search to job acceptance.

Thank you,
Bill Austin

Email: | Scottsdale Job Network | Voice Mail: Phone: (480) 513-1491


Scottsdale Job Network



Brian Dykes

Sunday, November 16, 2008

Improving Your Interviewing Skills at SJN

Scottsdale Job Network Meeting

Interviewing Skills

Scottsdale Jobs Network

Join us on Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008 9-9:30 AM - Open Networking 9:30 AM - Meeting starts

Location: Temple Chai - 4645 East Marilyn Road Phoenix, Arizona 85032

INTERVIEWING, PART I

Facilitator: Jim OHara, President, Kellen James
SJN Board Member, Director of Curriculum Development

In Part I of Interviewing Skills, participants will hear a realistic view of the interview process. The program will address misunderstandings about interviews, de-mystify the interview process and calm your concerns. Interviewing Skills I will include an explanation of the types of interviews you may face and assistance to prepare for answering common interview questions.

Thank you,
Bill Austin

Email: | Scottsdale Job Network | Voice Mail: Phone: (480) 513-1491


Scottsdale Job Network



Fund Raising

Scottsdale Job Network Meeting SJN: Interviewing Skills

Scottsdale Job Network Meeting

Improving Your Interviewing Skills

Scottsdale Jobs Network

Join us on Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008 9-9:30 AM - Open Networking 9:30 AM - Meeting starts

Location: Temple Chai - 4645 East Marilyn Road Phoenix, Arizona 85032

INTERVIEWING, PART I

Facilitator: Jim OHara, President, Kellen James
SJN Board Member, Director of Curriculum Development

In Part I of Interviewing Skills, participants will hear a realistic view of the interview process. The program will address misunderstandings about interviews, de-mystify the interview process and calm your concerns. Interviewing Skills I will include an explanation of the types of interviews you may face and assistance to prepare for answering common interview questions.

Thank you,
Bill Austin

Email: | Scottsdale Job Network | Voice Mail: Phone: (480) 513-1491


Scottsdale Job Network



Virginia Chang

Scottsdale Job Network Meeting SJN: Interviewing Skills

Scottsdale Job Network Meeting

Improving Your Interviewing Skills

Scottsdale Jobs Network

Join us on Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008 9-9:30 AM - Open Networking 9:30 AM - Meeting starts

Location: Temple Chai - 4645 East Marilyn Road Phoenix, Arizona 85032

INTERVIEWING, PART I

Facilitator: Jim OHara, President, Kellen James
SJN Board Member, Director of Curriculum Development

In Part I of Interviewing Skills, participants will hear a realistic view of the interview process. The program will address misunderstandings about interviews, de-mystify the interview process and calm your concerns. Interviewing Skills I will include an explanation of the types of interviews you may face and assistance to prepare for answering common interview questions.

Thank you,
Bill Austin

Email: | Scottsdale Job Network | Voice Mail: Phone: (480) 513-1491


Scottsdale Job Network



John Bomarito

Interviewing Skills at SJN

Scottsdale Job Network Workshop

Improving Your Interviewing Skills

Scottsdale Jobs Network

Join us on Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008 9-9:30 AM - Open Networking 9:30 AM - Meeting starts

Location: Temple Chai - 4645 East Marilyn Road Phoenix, Arizona 85032

INTERVIEWING, PART I

Facilitator: Jim OHara, President, Kellen James
SJN Board Member, Director of Curriculum Development

In Part I of Interviewing Skills, participants will hear a realistic view of the interview process. The program will address misunderstandings about interviews, de-mystify the interview process and calm your concerns. Interviewing Skills I will include an explanation of the types of interviews you may face and assistance to prepare for answering common interview questions.

Thank you,
Bill Austin

Email: | Scottsdale Job Network | Voice Mail: Phone: (480) 513-1491


Scottsdale Job Network



Bill Austin

Improving Your Interviewing Skills at SJN

Scottsdale Job Network Meeting

Interviewing Skills

Scottsdale Jobs Network

Join us on Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008 9-9:30 AM - Open Networking 9:30 AM - Meeting starts

Location: Temple Chai - 4645 East Marilyn Road Phoenix, Arizona 85032

INTERVIEWING, PART I

Facilitator: Jim OHara, President, Kellen James
SJN Board Member, Director of Curriculum Development

In Part I of Interviewing Skills, participants will hear a realistic view of the interview process. The program will address misunderstandings about interviews, de-mystify the interview process and calm your concerns. Interviewing Skills I will include an explanation of the types of interviews you may face and assistance to prepare for answering common interview questions.

Thank you,
Bill Austin

Email: | Scottsdale Job Network | Voice Mail: Phone: (480) 513-1491


Scottsdale Job Network



SJN

Scottsdale Job Network Meeting SJN: Interviewing Skills

Scottsdale Job Network Meeting

Improving Your Interviewing Skills

Scottsdale Jobs Network

Join us on Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008 9-9:30 AM - Open Networking 9:30 AM - Meeting starts

Location: Temple Chai - 4645 East Marilyn Road Phoenix, Arizona 85032

INTERVIEWING, PART I

Facilitator: Jim OHara, President, Kellen James
SJN Board Member, Director of Curriculum Development

In Part I of Interviewing Skills, participants will hear a realistic view of the interview process. The program will address misunderstandings about interviews, de-mystify the interview process and calm your concerns. Interviewing Skills I will include an explanation of the types of interviews you may face and assistance to prepare for answering common interview questions.

Thank you,
Bill Austin

Email: | Scottsdale Job Network | Voice Mail: Phone: (480) 513-1491


Scottsdale Job Network



Networking Groups

Improving Your Interviewing Skills at SJN

Scottsdale Job Network Meeting

Interviewing Skills

Scottsdale Jobs Network

Join us on Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008 9-9:30 AM - Open Networking 9:30 AM - Meeting starts

Location: Temple Chai - 4645 East Marilyn Road Phoenix, Arizona 85032

INTERVIEWING, PART I

Facilitator: Jim OHara, President, Kellen James
SJN Board Member, Director of Curriculum Development

In Part I of Interviewing Skills, participants will hear a realistic view of the interview process. The program will address misunderstandings about interviews, de-mystify the interview process and calm your concerns. Interviewing Skills I will include an explanation of the types of interviews you may face and assistance to prepare for answering common interview questions.

Thank you,
Bill Austin

Email: | Scottsdale Job Network | Voice Mail: Phone: (480) 513-1491


Scottsdale Job Network



Craig Henning

Improving Your Interviewing Skills at SJN

Scottsdale Job Network Meeting

Interviewing Skills

Scottsdale Jobs Network

Join us on Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008 9-9:30 AM - Open Networking 9:30 AM - Meeting starts

Location: Temple Chai - 4645 East Marilyn Road Phoenix, Arizona 85032

INTERVIEWING, PART I

Facilitator: Jim OHara, President, Kellen James
SJN Board Member, Director of Curriculum Development

In Part I of Interviewing Skills, participants will hear a realistic view of the interview process. The program will address misunderstandings about interviews, de-mystify the interview process and calm your concerns. Interviewing Skills I will include an explanation of the types of interviews you may face and assistance to prepare for answering common interview questions.

Thank you,
Bill Austin

Email: | Scottsdale Job Network | Voice Mail: Phone: (480) 513-1491


Scottsdale Job Network



Alan Walsh

Interviewing Skills at SJN

Scottsdale Job Network Workshop

Improving Your Interviewing Skills

Scottsdale Jobs Network

Join us on Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008 9-9:30 AM - Open Networking 9:30 AM - Meeting starts

Location: Temple Chai - 4645 East Marilyn Road Phoenix, Arizona 85032

INTERVIEWING, PART I

Facilitator: Jim OHara, President, Kellen James
SJN Board Member, Director of Curriculum Development

In Part I of Interviewing Skills, participants will hear a realistic view of the interview process. The program will address misunderstandings about interviews, de-mystify the interview process and calm your concerns. Interviewing Skills I will include an explanation of the types of interviews you may face and assistance to prepare for answering common interview questions.

Thank you,
Bill Austin

Email: | Scottsdale Job Network | Voice Mail: Phone: (480) 513-1491


Scottsdale Job Network



James Volpe

Scottsdale Job Network Meeting SJN: Interviewing Skills

Scottsdale Job Network Meeting

Improving Your Interviewing Skills

Scottsdale Jobs Network

Join us on Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008 9-9:30 AM - Open Networking 9:30 AM - Meeting starts

Location: Temple Chai - 4645 East Marilyn Road Phoenix, Arizona 85032

INTERVIEWING, PART I

Facilitator: Jim OHara, President, Kellen James
SJN Board Member, Director of Curriculum Development

In Part I of Interviewing Skills, participants will hear a realistic view of the interview process. The program will address misunderstandings about interviews, de-mystify the interview process and calm your concerns. Interviewing Skills I will include an explanation of the types of interviews you may face and assistance to prepare for answering common interview questions.

Thank you,
Bill Austin

Email: | Scottsdale Job Network | Voice Mail: Phone: (480) 513-1491


Scottsdale Job Network



Elevator Pitch

Scottsdale Job Network Meeting SJN: Interviewing Skills

Scottsdale Job Network Meeting

Improving Your Interviewing Skills

Scottsdale Jobs Network

Join us on Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008 9-9:30 AM - Open Networking 9:30 AM - Meeting starts

Location: Temple Chai - 4645 East Marilyn Road Phoenix, Arizona 85032

INTERVIEWING, PART I

Facilitator: Jim OHara, President, Kellen James
SJN Board Member, Director of Curriculum Development

In Part I of Interviewing Skills, participants will hear a realistic view of the interview process. The program will address misunderstandings about interviews, de-mystify the interview process and calm your concerns. Interviewing Skills I will include an explanation of the types of interviews you may face and assistance to prepare for answering common interview questions.

Thank you,
Bill Austin

Email: | Scottsdale Job Network | Voice Mail: Phone: (480) 513-1491


Scottsdale Job Network



SJN

Interviewing Skills at SJN

Scottsdale Job Network Workshop

Improving Your Interviewing Skills

Scottsdale Jobs Network

Join us on Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008 9-9:30 AM - Open Networking 9:30 AM - Meeting starts

Location: Temple Chai - 4645 East Marilyn Road Phoenix, Arizona 85032

INTERVIEWING, PART I

Facilitator: Jim OHara, President, Kellen James
SJN Board Member, Director of Curriculum Development

In Part I of Interviewing Skills, participants will hear a realistic view of the interview process. The program will address misunderstandings about interviews, de-mystify the interview process and calm your concerns. Interviewing Skills I will include an explanation of the types of interviews you may face and assistance to prepare for answering common interview questions.

Thank you,
Bill Austin

Email: | Scottsdale Job Network | Voice Mail: Phone: (480) 513-1491


Scottsdale Job Network



Joyce Brown

Sunday, November 2, 2008

Scottsdale Job Network Meeting SJN: Peace in the Home During Job Transition

Scottsdale Job Network Meeting

Scottsdale Jobs Network

Join us on Monday November 10, 2008 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Date: Monday November 10, 2008
Time: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Location: Temple Chai
SJN has invited a husband and wife team of family counselors, Sandy and Douglas Jardine, who are associated with Temple Chai, to offer a one-time workshop to address and help mitigate the impact of unemployment on couples and families. This is a special one-time workshop and members are encouraged to bring their spouse/significant other. No children please.

Thank you,
Bill Austin

Email: | Scottsdale Job Network | Voice Mail: Phone: (480) 513-1491


Scottsdale Job Network



Joyce Brown

Sunday, October 19, 2008

SJN Curriculum: Creating Leads, Networking

Scottsdale Job Network Meeting

Scottsdale Jobs Network

Join us on Tuesday October 21, 2008 9:00 am - 11:30 am for "Creating Leads, Networking"

Join us for NETWORKING at 9 AM and then for the fourth in a series of six programs developed for the SJN Curriculum on the Job Search Process, "Creating Leads, Networking."

I called a friend of mine, John, and asked him if there was an opening at his company. He said he wasnt sure, but didnt think so. I also called three other friends and told them I was looking for work. I asked them that if they heard of anyone who was hiring, would they please let me know. I spent the whole morning on the phone networking. Sound familiar? Most people know what networking isand dont do it OR some think they are networking, but arent doing it correctly. Did you know that 75-80% of jobs are attained through networking? Believe it or notit is true!

Join us when George Fleming will take you through the steps of the networking process! It is not as difficult as you might think. The best part about networking is that it gives you more control of your job search. Learning to network correctly will change your attitude toward this very important area of the job search process. --- come and find out how!

Thank you,
Bill Austin

Attend our regular meetings to learn more about the Job Search Process and about Phoenix Jobs


Meetings are held on the first and third Tuesday mornings:


9-9:30 Networking, resume reviews, contact with recruiters


9:30 Welcome, announcements, introductions


10:00 Speaker begins


11:15 Speaker ends, feedback collected


Networking continues until 11:30


We meet at and use space provided by Temple Chai, 4645 East Marilyn Road, Phoenix, AZ 85032-4839. Temple Chai is located just east of the Piestawa Freeway (Route 51) and South & West of the loop 101 (PIMA FREEWAY SECTION). Marilyn Road is on the west side of Tatum Blvd. between Thunderbird and Greenway Roads


Scottsdale Job Network (SJN) is a non-profit community group of business leaders and volunteers. We are not a job placement forum, and we do not match candidates to openings nor do we send resumes to employers or recruiters. There is no guarantee of employment either directly through this group or as a result of association with SJN. We do, however, provide education in the job search process and all attendees have the opportunity to meet and work with people who offer support and guidance during employment transition.


The value of SJN lies in the skills, business networks and personal passions of our members. Membership is open to everyone willing to share their skills and anyone interested in local networking or in need of employment transition support.



Email: | Scottsdale Job Network | Voice Mail: Phone: (480) 513-1491


Scottsdale Job Network



Georgia Bond

Monday, September 1, 2008

Job Seekers Workshop - Creating Your Vision and Personal Marketing Plan

Scottsdale Job Network Meeting

Scottsdale Jobs Network

Join us on Tuesday September 16, 2008, 9 AM 11:30 AM for "Creating Your Vision and Personal Marketing Plan"

Having a vision and creating a personal marketing plan is one of the best ways to start a job search or career transition. Assessing your skills inventory, deciding who you want to dance with and considering whether to relocate are addressed in this thought-provoking presentation. This program will offer insights and guide you to develop a personal marketing strategy and a tactical plan for getting visibility.

Thank you,
Bill Austin

Attend our regular meetings to learn more about the Job Search Process and about Phoenix Jobs


Meetings are held on the first and third Tuesday mornings:


9-9:30 Networking, resume reviews, contact with recruiters


9:30 Welcome, announcements, introductions


10:00 Speaker begins


11:15 Speaker ends, feedback collected


Networking continues until 11:30


We meet at and use space provided by Temple Chai, 4645 East Marilyn Road, Phoenix, AZ 85032-4839. Temple Chai is located just east of the Piestawa Freeway (Route 51) and South & West of the loop 101 (PIMA FREEWAY SECTION). Marilyn Road is on the west side of Tatum Blvd. between Thunderbird and Greenway Roads


Scottsdale Job Network (SJN) is a non-profit community group of business leaders and volunteers. We are not a job placement forum, and we do not match candidates to openings nor do we send resumes to employers or recruiters. There is no guarantee of employment either directly through this group or as a result of association with SJN. We do, however, provide education in the job search process and all attendees have the opportunity to meet and work with people who offer support and guidance during employment transition.


The value of SJN lies in the skills, business networks and personal passions of our members. Membership is open to everyone willing to share their skills and anyone interested in local networking or in need of employment transition support.



Email: | Scottsdale Job Network | Voice Mail: Phone: (480) 513-1491


Scottsdale Job Network



Kathleen Murray

SJN Meeting - Sharpen Your Interviewing Skills with Phoenix Executives & Recruiters

Scottsdale Job Network Meeting

Scottsdale Jobs Network

Join us on Tuesday September 9, 2008, 8:30 AM 11 AM for "Sharpen Your Interviewing Skills with Phoenix Executives & Recruiters"

Plan to join us for our first Interviewing Workshop! This program is designed to help job seekers practice their interviewing skills and get advice and feedback from local executives and recruiters. NOTE: this is not a job fair, however it is a great networking opportunity.
Bill Austin

Attend our regular meetings to learn more about the Job Search Process and about Phoenix Jobs


Meetings are held on the first and third Tuesday mornings:


9-9:30 Networking, resume reviews, contact with recruiters


9:30 Welcome, announcements, introductions


10:00 Speaker begins


11:15 Speaker ends, feedback collected


Networking continues until 11:30


We meet at and use space provided by Temple Chai, 4645 East Marilyn Road, Phoenix, AZ 85032-4839. Temple Chai is located just east of the Piestawa Freeway (Route 51) and South & West of the loop 101 (PIMA FREEWAY SECTION). Marilyn Road is on the west side of Tatum Blvd. between Thunderbird and Greenway Roads


Scottsdale Job Network (SJN) is a non-profit community group of business leaders and volunteers. We are not a job placement forum, and we do not match candidates to openings nor do we send resumes to employers or recruiters. There is no guarantee of employment either directly through this group or as a result of association with SJN. We do, however, provide education in the job search process and all attendees have the opportunity to meet and work with people who offer support and guidance during employment transition.


The value of SJN lies in the skills, business networks and personal passions of our members. Membership is open to everyone willing to share their skills and anyone interested in local networking or in need of employment transition support.



Email: | Scottsdale Job Network | Voice Mail: Phone: (480) 513-1491


Scottsdale Job Network



Ronald Kingsley

Understanding the Emotions of a Career Change

Scottsdale Job Network Meeting

Scottsdale Jobs Network

Join us on Tuesday September 2, 2008, 9 AM 11:30 AM for "Understanding the Emotions of a Career Change"

Have you been "down-sized," "right sized," "acquired," "merged"? In this time of transition, you will experience a roller coaster of emotions. Join us to understand the emotions that may surface during the job transition period and learn coping strategies. Moving forward, you'll find it easier to focus energies on your job search and next employment opportunity.

Thank you,
Bill Austin

Attend our regular meetings to learn more about the Job Search Process and about Phoenix Jobs


Meetings are held on the first and third Tuesday mornings:


9-9:30 Networking, resume reviews, contact with recruiters


9:30 Welcome, announcements, introductions


10:00 Speaker begins


11:15 Speaker ends, feedback collected


Networking continues until 11:30


We meet at and use space provided by Temple Chai, 4645 East Marilyn Road, Phoenix, AZ 85032-4839. Temple Chai is located just east of the Piestawa Freeway (Route 51) and South & West of the loop 101 (PIMA FREEWAY SECTION). Marilyn Road is on the west side of Tatum Blvd. between Thunderbird and Greenway Roads


Scottsdale Job Network (SJN) is a non-profit community group of business leaders and volunteers. We are not a job placement forum, and we do not match candidates to openings nor do we send resumes to employers or recruiters. There is no guarantee of employment either directly through this group or as a result of association with SJN. We do, however, provide education in the job search process and all attendees have the opportunity to meet and work with people who offer support and guidance during employment transition.


The value of SJN lies in the skills, business networks and personal passions of our members. Membership is open to everyone willing to share their skills and anyone interested in local networking or in need of employment transition support.



Email: | Scottsdale Job Network | Voice Mail: Phone: (480) 513-1491


Scottsdale Job Network



James Barrera
Dan Powell

Monday, June 30, 2008

Robert Van Arlen and 4th of July Celebration at Scottsdale Job Network

Scottsdale Job Network Meeting

Scottsdale Jobs Network

Robert Van Arlen

Join us on Tuesday July 1, 2008 as Motivational Speaker Robert Van Arlen presents. Robert Van Arlen is an expert in transforming organizational culture through a process called "Focused Synergy." Born in Honolulu, the former Fortune 500 executive built a reputation during his 15 year career of changing the culture of his teams from whiners to winners.

Roberts distinction is his ability to use the power of music to ignite his audience in an experiential learning environment that becomes a significant element of personal growth.

At this meeting, SJN is celebrating the Fourth of July! Participants are encouraged to wear shorts, patriotic colors or Hawaiian shirts and stay after the meeting for a lunch of hot dogs, etc. No cost, donations appreciated.

Thank you,
Bill Austin

Attend our regular meetings to learn more about the Job Search Process and about Phoenix Jobs


Meetings are held on the first and third Tuesday mornings:


9-9:30 Networking, resume reviews, contact with recruiters


9:30 Welcome, announcements, introductions


10:00 Speaker begins


11:15 Speaker ends, feedback collected


Networking continues until 11:30


We meet at and use space provided by Temple Chai, 4645 East Marilyn Road, Phoenix, AZ 85032-4839. Temple Chai is located just east of the Piestawa Freeway (Route 51) and South & West of the loop 101 (PIMA FREEWAY SECTION). Marilyn Road is on the west side of Tatum Blvd. between Thunderbird and Greenway Roads


Scottsdale Job Network (SJN) is a non-profit community group of business leaders and volunteers. We are not a job placement forum, and we do not match candidates to openings nor do we send resumes to employers or recruiters. There is no guarantee of employment either directly through this group or as a result of association with SJN. We do, however, provide education in the job search process and all attendees have the opportunity to meet and work with people who offer support and guidance during employment transition.


The value of SJN lies in the skills, business networks and personal passions of our members. Membership is open to everyone willing to share their skills and anyone interested in local networking or in need of employment transition support.



Email: | Scottsdale Job Network | Voice Mail: Phone: (480) 513-1491


Scottsdale Job Network



Virginia Chang
Bonnie Napier

Thursday, May 8, 2008

Sample Interview Questions

Interviewing Skills are critical to the job search process and Scottsdale Job Nework members are encouraged to practice informational interviews, networking interviews, telephone interviews and face to face interviews including individual interviews, panel interviews and behavioral interviews.

Sample Interview Questions for practice by job seekers, hiring managers, employers and recruiters.

Use these examples of common questions used during interviews to practice your interviewing skills. You can write out your answer, leave it here as a comment, or practice with a friend or colleague.

What do you look for in a job?

Keep your answer oriented to opportunities at this organization. Talk about your desire to perform and be recognized for your contributions. Make your answer oriented toward opportunity rather than personal security.



Dale Sobol

Interview Questions

Interviewing Skills are critical to the job search process and Scottsdale Job Nework members are encouraged to practice informational interviews, networking interviews, telephone interviews and face to face interviews including individual interviews, panel interviews and behavioral interviews.

Sample Interview Questions for practice by job seekers, hiring managers, employers and recruiters.

Use these examples of common questions used during interviews to practice your interviewing skills. You can write out your answer, leave it here as a comment, or practice with a friend or colleague.

Tell me about a suggestion you have made.Have a good one ready. Be sure and use a suggestion that was accepted and was then considered successful. One related to the type of work applied for is a real plus.



Mike Gannon

Interview Questions

Interviewing Skills are critical to the job search process and Scottsdale Job Nework members are encouraged to practice informational interviews, networking interviews, telephone interviews and face to face interviews including individual interviews, panel interviews and behavioral interviews.

Sample Interview Questions for practice by job seekers, hiring managers, employers and recruiters.

Use these examples of common questions used during interviews to practice your interviewing skills. You can write out your answer, leave it here as a comment, or practice with a friend or colleague.

If you were hiring a person for this job, what would you look for?



Be careful to mention traits that are needed and that you have.



Eric Kagan

Interview Questions

Interviewing Skills are critical to the job search process and Scottsdale Job Nework members are encouraged to practice informational interviews, networking interviews, telephone interviews and face to face interviews including individual interviews, panel interviews and behavioral interviews.

Sample Interview Questions for practice by job seekers, hiring managers, employers and recruiters.

Use these examples of common questions used during interviews to practice your interviewing skills. You can write out your answer, leave it here as a comment, or practice with a friend or colleague.

Have you ever been asked to leave a position?



If you have not, say no. If you have, be honest, brief, and avoid saying negative things about the people or organization involved.



Donna Tucker

Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Interview Questions - Job Performance

Interviewing Skills are critical to the career transition process and Scottsdale Job Network members are encouraged to practice informational interviews, networking interviews, telephone interviews and face to face interviews including individual interviews, panel interviews and behavioral interviews.

Interview Questions for practice by job seekers, hiring managers, employers and recruiters.

Use these examples of common questions used during interviews to practice responding to a variety of Interview Questions. You can write out your answer, leave it here as a comment, or practice with a friend or colleague.

Job Performance Related Interview Questions

What proactive steps did you have to take to increase the output of your position?



Scottsdale Jobs
Wolfgang Wiemer

Behavioral Interview Questions

Practicing your Interviewing Skills is critical to the job search process and SJN members are encouraged to practice informational interviews, networking interviews, telephone interviews and face to face interviews including individual interviews, panel interviews and behavioral interviews.

Interviewing Skills for practice by job seekers, hiring managers, employers and recruiters.

Use these examples of common questions used during interviews to practice your interviewing skills. You can write out your answer, leave it here as a comment, or practice with a friend or colleague.

Interview Questions Related to Personal Motivation and Traits

What do you find most frustrating at work?



211 Infoline
Elevator Speech

Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Interview Questions

Interviewing Skills are critical to the career transition process and Scottsdale Job Network members are encouraged to practice informational interviews, networking interviews, telephone interviews and face to face interviews including individual interviews, panel interviews and behavioral interviews.

Interview Questions for practice by job seekers, hiring managers, employers and recruiters.

Use these examples of common questions used during interviews to practice responding to a variety of Interview Questions. You can write out your answer, leave it here as a comment, or practice with a friend or colleague.

Interview Questions Related to Flexibility

How important is communication and interaction with others on your job? How many departments did you deal with? What problems occurred?



Ronald Kingsley

Interview Questions - Job Performance

Interviewing Skills are critical to the career transition process and Scottsdale Job Network members are encouraged to practice informational interviews, networking interviews, telephone interviews and face to face interviews including individual interviews, panel interviews and behavioral interviews.

Interview Questions for practice by job seekers, hiring managers, employers and recruiters.

Use these examples of common questions used during interviews to practice responding to a variety of Interview Questions. You can write out your answer, leave it here as a comment, or practice with a friend or colleague.

Job Performance Related Interview Questions

Describe how you have progressed through the ranks and landed in your current position at ABC Company?



Networking Groups

Interview Questions - Cooperation

Interviewing Skills are critical to the Job Seekers and Scottsdale Job Network members are encouraged to practice informational interviews, networking interviews, telephone interviews and face to face interviews including individual interviews, panel interviews and behavioral interviews.

Interview Questions for practice by job seekers, hiring managers, employers and recruiters.

Use these examples of common questions used during interviews to practice responding to a variety of Interview Questions. You can write out your answer, leave it here as a comment, or practice with a friend or colleague.

Interview Questions Related to Cooperation with Co-workers

How do you build consensus?



Elevator Pitch

Monday, April 28, 2008

Exploring Your Passion Workshop

Scottsdale Job Network

Passions Workshop Rescheduled

Job seeker Seminar - Finding Your Passion

Putting it to Work.

Join us on Tuesday May 27, 2008 for a special workshop for job seekers titled "Exploring Your Passion Putting It To Work"

NOTE: THE DATE FOR THIS WORKSHOP WAS RECENTLY CHANGED FROM TUES, APR 29, 2008.

NEW DATE: TUES, MAY 27

9 AM - 4 PM at Temple Chai

4645 E. Marilyn Road

Phoenix, AZ 85032-4839

Description

Do you love what you do? If youre one of those lucky ones who can answer a resounding Yes! to this question, then this seminar is not for you. But, if youre not, then youve probably asked yourself if theres a job or career out there thats a better match than what youve 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 theyre 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, Director of the Scottsdale Job Network, offering the Passions workshop and Job Transition workshops for the last five years. She currently serves on the SJN Board and is a member of the Curriculum Development committee. Maria is a graduate of the University of Michigan. She is also the owner of DrivingMBA, a driver tutoring facility here in the valley http://www.drivingmba.com

Register via Internet by May 26

Seating is limited to 30 participants and there is a minimum enrollment of 12 participants to run the workshop. 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

Attend our regular meetings to learn more about the Job Search Process and about Phoenix Arizona Jobs

We do not require membership dues or meeting fees to allow everyone who is in job transition to be able to participate. Since our program is unfunded, we suggest that participants make a voluntary donation of $5 per meeting. When we have an all-day workshop, we do need to pass the costs along to participants.

Meetings are held on the first and third Tuesday mornings:

9-9:30 Networking, resume reviews, contact with recruiters

9:30 Welcome, announcements, introductions

10:00 Speaker begins

11:15 Speaker ends, feedback collected

Networking continues until 11:30

We meet at and use space provided by Temple Chai, 4645 East Marilyn Road, Phoenix, AZ 85032-4839. Temple Chai is located just east of the Piestawa Freeway (Route 51) and South & West of the loop 101 (PIMA FREEWAY SECTION). Marilyn Road is on the west side of Tatum Blvd. between Thunderbird and Greenway Roads

Scottsdale Job Network (SJN) is a non-profit community group of business leaders and volunteers. We are not a job placement forum, and we do not match candidates to openings nor do we send resumes to employers or recruiters. There is no guarantee of employment either directly through this group or as a result of association with SJN. We do, however, provide education in the job search process and all attendees have the opportunity to meet and work with people who offer support and guidance during employment transition.

The value of SJN lies in the skills, business networks and personal passions of our members. Membership is open to everyone willing to share their skills and anyone interested in local networking or in need of employment transition support.

Email: | Scottsdale Job Network | Voice Mail: Phone: (480) 513-1491



Alan Walsh
Elevator Pitch

Matt Moran at Scottsdale Job Network

Scottsdale Job Network Meeting

Phoenix Jobs

Interviewing Skills - Part 2:

Join us on Tuesday May 6, 2008 as as Matt Moran, Business Consultant with http://www.KreativeKnowledge.com offers proactive career ideas that cross industry boundaries - taken from his book, The IT Career Builders Toolkit. Matts presentation will address the attitudes and aptitudes to help you have maximum impact on your job. Learn pragmatics like simple organization and time management, how to self-promote without hype, and how to position yourself as the go-to resource for ideas and projects.

Matt will also share a simple flow chart to deal with criticism - even when delivered unconstructively; why your job title is not your role, and how to verbalize and identify your value to the organization.

Attend our regular meetings to learn more about the Job Search Process and about Phoenix Arizona Jobs

We do not require membership dues or meeting fees to allow everyone who is in job transition to be able to participate. Since our program is unfunded, we suggest that participants make a voluntary donation of $5 per meeting. When we have an all-day workshop, we do need to pass the costs along to participants.


Meetings are held on the first and third Tuesday mornings:


9-9:30 Networking, resume reviews, contact with recruiters


9:30 Welcome, announcements, introductions


10:00 Speaker begins


11:15 Speaker ends, feedback collected


Networking continues until 11:30


We meet at and use space provided by Temple Chai, 4645 East Marilyn Road, Phoenix, AZ 85032-4839. Temple Chai is located just east of the Piestawa Freeway (Route 51) and South & West of the loop 101 (PIMA FREEWAY SECTION). Marilyn Road is on the west side of Tatum Blvd. between Thunderbird and Greenway Roads


Scottsdale Job Network (SJN) is a non-profit community group of business leaders and volunteers. We are not a job placement forum, and we do not match candidates to openings nor do we send resumes to employers or recruiters. There is no guarantee of employment either directly through this group or as a result of association with SJN. We do, however, provide education in the job search process and all attendees have the opportunity to meet and work with people who offer support and guidance during employment transition.


The value of SJN lies in the skills, business networks and personal passions of our members. Membership is open to everyone willing to share their skills and anyone interested in local networking or in need of employment transition support.



Email: | Scottsdale Job Network | Voice Mail: Phone: (480) 513-1491


Scottsdale Job Network



Scottsdale Job Network
Greg Novak

Monday, April 14, 2008

Interview Skills

Scottsdale Job Network Meeting

Arizona Jobs

Interviewing Skills - Part 2:

Join us on Tuesday April 15, 2008 as we roll out the sixth session of the SJN CURRICULUM on the Job Search Process.

NEXT MEETING: TUES, APRIL 15, 2008

9AM - 11:30AM

INTERVIEWING SKILLS

In Part II of Interviewing Skills, Jim OHara 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. It you didnt attend Part I of this program, you can still benefit from attending Part II.

Facilitator

Jim OHara 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.


Meetings are held on the first and third Tuesday mornings:


9-9:30 Networking, resume reviews, contact with recruiters


9:30 Welcome, announcements, introductions


10:00 Speaker begins


11:15 Speaker ends, feedback collected


Networking continues until 11:30


We meet at and use space provided by Temple Chai, 4645 East Marilyn Road, Phoenix, AZ 85032-4839. Temple Chai is located just east of the Piestawa Freeway (Route 51) and South & West of the loop 101 (PIMA FREEWAY SECTION). Marilyn Road is on the west side of Tatum Blvd. between Thunderbird and Greenway Roads


Scottsdale Job Network (SJN) is a non-profit community group of business leaders and volunteers. We are not a job placement forum, and we do not match candidates to openings nor do we send resumes to employers or recruiters. There is no guarantee of employment either directly through this group or as a result of association with SJN. We do, however, provide education in the job search process and all attendees have the opportunity to meet and work with people who offer support and guidance during employment transition.


The value of SJN lies in the skills, business networks and personal passions of our members. Membership is open to everyone willing to share their skills and anyone interested in local networking or in need of employment transition support.


Email: | Scottsdale Job Network | Voice Mail: Phone: (480) 513-1491





Anders Berg
Bill Austin

Saturday, March 29, 2008

Passions Workshop - Finding Your Passion - Putting it to Work

Register Online

Scottsdale Job Network Workshop

Scottsdale Job Network

Exploring Your Passion--and Putting it to Work

Passions Workshop

SJN will be offering a special workshop for job seekers, Exploring Your Passion--and Putting it to Work, on Tues, April 29 at Temple Chai. The program runs from 9 AM-4 PM and has a limited enrollment of 30 participants.

"Passions," as we often refer to it, was created and has been presented to job seekers for several years by SJN Board Member and Facilitator, Maria Wojtczak. Read about the focus of the workshop:

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 they developed through their 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.

Because of the need to purchase booklets, binders and printed materials, this workshop has a fee of $25.

For now, the need is for admin support to:

set up a system for taking reservations and payments (We are looking into the internet tools to take reservations and payments via PayPal.)

respond to inquiries about the program

help Maria set up the room on the day of the event (Putting out books, props, materials, flyers--NOT setting up the tables)

Upcoming Programs from the SJN Curriculum:

Interviewing Skills, Part I

April 1, 2008 Facilitator: Jim OHara

Interviewing Skills, Part II

April 15, 2008 Facilitator: Jim OHara

Managing the Offer

May 6, 2008 Facilitator: TBA

What does it cost to participate?

We do not require membership dues or meeting fees to allow everyone who is in job transition to be able to participate. Since our program is unfunded, we suggest that participants make a voluntary donation of $5 per meeting. When we have an all-day workshop, we do need to pass the costs along to participants.


Meetings are held on the first and third Tuesday mornings:


9-9:30 Networking, resume reviews, contact with recruiters


9:30 Welcome, announcements, introductions


10:00 Speaker begins


11:15 Speaker ends, feedback collected


Networking continues until 11:30


We meet at and use space provided by Temple Chai, 4645 East Marilyn Road, Phoenix, AZ 85032-4839. Temple Chai is located just east of the Piestawa Freeway (Route 51) and South & West of the loop 101 (PIMA FREEWAY SECTION). Marilyn Road is on the west side of Tatum Blvd. between Thunderbird and Greenway Roads


Scottsdale Job Network (SJN) is a non-profit community group of business leaders and volunteers. We are not a job placement forum, and we do not match candidates to openings nor do we send resumes to employers or recruiters. There is no guarantee of employment either directly through this group or as a result of association with SJN. We do, however, provide education in the job search process and all attendees have the opportunity to meet and work with people who offer support and guidance during employment transition.


The value of SJN lies in the skills, business networks and personal passions of our members. Membership is open to everyone willing to share their skills and anyone interested in local networking or in need of employment transition support.


Email: | Finding your Passion | Voice Mail: Phone: (480) 513-1491



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Chris Vicari
Jeanette Lombardi

Sunday, March 16, 2008

William Campbell

William Campbell


William Campbell is a Project Manager / Project Lead in the Information Technology and Services Industry located in the Greater Phoenix Arizona Area

LinkedIn Profile can be found here:


William Campbell

Saturday, March 15, 2008

Job Search Process Workshops - CREATING LEADS and NETWORKING

Scottsdale Job Network Meeting

SJN MEETING: TUES, March 18, 2008


Time: 9:00 am - 11:30 am
Repeats: This event repeats every month on the third Tuesday.
Location: Temple Chai
645 East Marilyn Road Phoenix,AZ
Notes: Scottsdale Job Network (SJN) is a non-profit community group of business leaders and volunteers who provide education in the job search process. SJN is open to job seekers in the metro Phoenix area.

Attendees have the opportunity to meet and work with people who offer support and guidance during employment transition. Meetings are held on the first and third TUESDAY mornings, from 9:00-11:30 AM.

More info at: http://www.scottsdalejobnet.com/

CREATING LEADS and NETWORKING:

What does AIR have to do with it?

Join us on Tuesday March 18, 2008 as we roll out the fourth session of the SJN CURRICULUM on the Job Search Process.

I called a friend of mine, John, and asked him if there was an opening at his company. He said he wasnt sure, but didnt think so. I also called three other friends and told them I was looking for work. I asked them that if they heard of anyone who was hiring, would they please let me know. I spent the whole morning on the phone networking. Sound familiar? Most people know what networking isand dont do it OR some think they are networking, but arent doing it correctly. Did you know that 75-80% of jobs are attained through networking? Believe it or notit is true!

Join us when Martha Rockwell, career coach and member of the SJN Curriculum Development Committee, delivers a presentation that will take you through the steps of the networking process! It is not as difficult as you might think. The best part about networking is that it gives you more control of your job search. Learning to network correctly will change your attitude toward this very important area of the job search process. Martha will give you a way to put some AIR into your search come and find out how!

Having graduated from Arizona State University, Marthas background includes career advisement, education, and sales. Certified by the PARWCC (Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches) and licensed by the State of Arizona as a career coach, she is owner of A+ Resumes & Career Coaching.

Upcoming Programs from the SJN Curriculum:

Interviewing Skills, Part I

April 1, 2008 Facilitator: Jim OHara

Interviewing Skills, Part II

April 15, 2008 Facilitator: Jim OHara

Managing the Offer

May 6, 2008 Facilitator: TBA

What does it cost to participate?

We do not require membership dues or meeting fees to allow everyone who is in job transition to be able to participate. Since our program is unfunded, we suggest that participants make a voluntary donation of $5 per meeting. When we have an all-day workshop, we do need to pass the costs along to participants.


Meetings are held on the first and third Tuesday mornings:


9-9:30 Networking, resume reviews, contact with recruiters


9:30 Welcome, announcements, introductions


10:00 Speaker begins


11:15 Speaker ends, feedback collected


Networking continues until 11:30


We meet at and use space provided by Temple Chai, 4645 East Marilyn Road, Phoenix, AZ 85032-4839. Temple Chai is located just east of the Piestawa Freeway (Route 51) and South & West of the loop 101 (PIMA FREEWAY SECTION). Marilyn Road is on the west side of Tatum Blvd. between Thunderbird and Greenway Roads


Scottsdale Job Network (SJN) is a non-profit community group of business leaders and volunteers. We are not a job placement forum, and we do not match candidates to openings nor do we send resumes to employers or recruiters. There is no guarantee of employment either directly through this group or as a result of association with SJN. We do, however, provide education in the job search process and all attendees have the opportunity to meet and work with people who offer support and guidance during employment transition.


The value of SJN lies in the skills, business networks and personal passions of our members. Membership is open to everyone willing to share their skills and anyone interested in local networking or in need of employment transition support.


Email: | Scottsdale Jobs | Voice Mail: Phone: (480) 513-1491

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Jim O'Hara

Passion Workshop

Finding Your Passion - Putting it to Work

Scottsdale Job Network Workshop

Scottsdale Job Network

Exploring Your Passion--and Putting it to Work

Passions Workshop

SJN will be offering a special workshop for job seekers, Exploring Your Passion--and Putting it to Work, on Tues, April 29 at Temple Chai. The program runs from 9 AM-4 PM and has a limited enrollment of 30 participants.

"Passions," as we often refer to it, was created and has been presented to job seekers for several years by SJN Board Member and Facilitator, Maria Wojtczak. Read about the focus of the workshop:

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 they developed through their 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.

Because of the need to purchase booklets, binders and printed materials, this workshop has a fee of $25.

Upcoming Programs from the SJN Curriculum:

Interviewing Skills, Part I

April 1, 2008 Facilitator: Jim OHara

Interviewing Skills, Part II

April 15, 2008 Facilitator: Jim OHara

Managing the Offer

May 6, 2008 Facilitator: TBA

What does it cost to participate?

We do not require membership dues or meeting fees to allow everyone who is in job transition to be able to participate. Since our program is unfunded, we suggest that participants make a voluntary donation of $5 per meeting. When we have an all-day workshop, we do need to pass the costs along to participants.


Meetings are held on the first and third Tuesday mornings:


9-9:30 Networking, resume reviews, contact with recruiters


9:30 Welcome, announcements, introductions


10:00 Speaker begins


11:15 Speaker ends, feedback collected


Networking continues until 11:30


We meet at and use space provided by Temple Chai, 4645 East Marilyn Road, Phoenix, AZ 85032-4839. Temple Chai is located just east of the Piestawa Freeway (Route 51) and South & West of the loop 101 (PIMA FREEWAY SECTION). Marilyn Road is on the west side of Tatum Blvd. between Thunderbird and Greenway Roads


Scottsdale Job Network (SJN) is a non-profit community group of business leaders and volunteers. We are not a job placement forum, and we do not match candidates to openings nor do we send resumes to employers or recruiters. There is no guarantee of employment either directly through this group or as a result of association with SJN. We do, however, provide education in the job search process and all attendees have the opportunity to meet and work with people who offer support and guidance during employment transition.


The value of SJN lies in the skills, business networks and personal passions of our members. Membership is open to everyone willing to share their skills and anyone interested in local networking or in need of employment transition support.


Email: | Passion Workshop | Voice Mail: Phone: (480) 513-1491



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