Module 1:

Manage the Emotions of a Career Transition and

Develop Your Vision

Are you “underemployed”? “Downsized or rightsized?” Plain old “Laid off”? In this time of transition, you experience a roller coaster of emotions. Learn how to manage these emotions and discover opportunities to increase your confidence and develop a winning attitude for job search success.

Finally, develop your own short-term and long-term career vision based on your situation.

Thursday, September 10th

3:00-4:30 PM – ** Specialty Support Groups (networking within the same specialty / industry)

4:00-4:30 PM – * New SJN Member Orientation

4:30-5:00 PM – Fast Networking & Resume Reviews 

5:00-7:00 PM – Module 1:  EMOTIONS AND VISION

Mesa Community College

1833 West Southern, Mesa, AZ 85202

Building 35, Kirk Student Center

Navajo Room

 NOTE - Kirk Student Center is in the center of the campus.

Phone:  480-461-7590

SJN is proud to announce the roll-out of its new Curriculum for the Job Search Process, a culmination of hundreds of hours of volunteer effort by more than 40 individual SJN members this year. 

Among other things, this new Curriculum incorporates adult learning theory, instructional design concepts and attendee exercises and self-help tools with the goal of dramatically increasing effectiveness and retention by participants. 

All SJN trainers and presenters are certified volunteers who are offering their time and expertise.

 Learning Objectives for Module 1: Emotions/Vision

1.       Recognize that job loss is emotional

2.       Assess reality of the job loss

3.       Identify people and tools to help cope with loss

4.       Recognize how to manage emotions, attitude and confidence

5.       Plan for a short-term and long-term vision

Prework for Module 1: Emotions/Vision

There is no prework for this module

Participant MiniWorkbook for Module 1: Emotions/Vision

Please note that there are several exercises that will be completed during the Module presentation, and it is strongly recommended that you have a copy of the Participant Mini-Workbook, both to follow / take notes during the presentation and also to provide details on the individual and group exercises.  You may download and print a copy of the Participant Workbook from the below link:

http://www.box.net/shared/y9lq4y01j9

Please note that copies of the Participant Mini-Workbook will not be provided at the event.

New Member Orientation provides SJN attendees information on the SJN organization, differences between SJN and other organizations, benefits of being an SJN member, SJN’s philosophy on job search, SJN’s offerings, SJN’s research-based approach to the Job Search Process Curriculum, and guidance in determining your own plan moving forward. 

Information provided in this New Member Orientation will be helpful to all SJN Southeast attendees, regardless of whether this will be your first SJN Southeast meeting.

**Specialty Support Groups

In an effort to address SJN members' interest in connecting and networking with each other within the same specialty as a means of support, SJN SEV has implemented SJN Specialty Support Groups, as introduced by SJN North in July and SJN Southeast on August 13th.  The specialty group designations are:

#1 - Sales and Marketing (B2B and B2C, Retail, Insurance, Management)

#2 - Human Resources (Generalist, Learning and Development, Senior, Benefits)

#3 - Information Technology (Management, Project)

#4 - Manufacturing / Support (Engineering, Technical, Production, Support, Operations, Management)

#5 - Media and Communications (Business, Print, Electronic)

#6 - Administrative Assistant and Support Personnel

#7 - Education (K-12, College, Adult Learning, Administration, Management)

#8 - Healthcare (Clinical, Non-Clinical)

#9 - Real Estate and Construction (Residential, Commercial, Industrial)

#10 - Finance and Accounting (Internal, Banking, Investing, Management)

#11 - Non-Profit (Grassroots, Management, Administration)

#12 - Business Executive (Director and above)

Registration and Fees
There is no cost for this seminar, courtesy of collaboration with the Mesa Community College.

Voluntary donations will be much appreciated to assist in funding ongoing operating costs for this group.

Due to limited seating capacity, pre-registration is required.  Walk-ins will be seated on a space available basis.

Dress Code
Dress is business casual for this event.

Questions?

E-mail:                       info@southwestjobnet.com
SJN voicemail:         480-513-1491

Mesa Community College
1833 West Southern
Building 35, Kirk Student Center, Navajo Room
Mesa, 85202

Thursday, September 10, 2009 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM (PT)

Southwest Job Network (SJN)

Southwest Job Network (SJN)
is a 501c3 nonprofit organization providing career transition support, networking, resources and training.

SJN has offered services to the Phoenix area since 2002, and helped thousands of professionals in transition. Our volunteer program is made possible through the passionate service of our members and community supporters, and through their financial donations which cover necessary expenses. We THANK all who share their time and talent to enable us to make a difference for job seekers and the community.

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Read about SJN at: http://www.southwestjobnet.org/