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September 2008
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8th

Mon.

10:15 am

RESUME PREPARATION & PRESENTATION
Melissa Jensen, CRC Advisor & former Grainger Director of Employee Development
Resumes that get results in today’s economic market are different from those that were generally accepted only a few years ago. Melissa will highlight the essential content of an effective resume and will offer you a framework for discovering your personal strengths.

10th

 

Wed.

11:45-1:30 pm

BROWN BAG NETWORKING
Betsy Smith
Here’s an opportunity to expand your network and gather information on potential employers. Bring your energy, along with resumes, handbills, business cards and your lunch.

16th

 

Tues.

7:00 pm

“INTERACTIVE/PROACTIVE”
Cathleen Faerber, Principal of Wellesley Group
Cathy believes a successful job search requires a “holistic” approach; one that depends on attitude and execution to achieve results: A+E=R. She will discuss strategies on how to more successfully execute a job search, from dealing with recruiters, “getting around” on-line job applications, building a successful network, and offer tips on resumes and interviewing.

18th

Thurs.

10:00-11:30 am

“FINANCIAL SURVIVAL DURING CAREER TRANSITION”
Mar Sue Durrbeck, RFC, Regal Financial Group
Job transition triggers a number of stresses including how to address your immediate and long term financial needs. Mar Sue will address – how you can s t r e t c h your cash flow, answer questions about COBRA, outline how to put your financial house in order, and talk about strategies for surviving a volatile market.

23rd

Tues.

7:00 pm

“IT’S REINVENTION™”
Bonnie Price, Silver Vixen Enterprises –Pre-registration required
Now is the time to take stock and create what will truly be the best life for the rest of our lives. Looking at the canvas of your life, what would you like to add, enhance or even subtract from your picture? This workshop for MEN leads the participants through a pocket sized booklet whose size belies its’ strength! Explore who you are, were, dreamed of being, and want to be. Then start planning the future. For Men ONLY.

24th Wed. 2:15-4:15 pm

INTRODUCTION TO POWER POINT
Sherri Peterson, Oasis provides the Trainer for this class. $10 fee
Learn the most popular presentation software in this hands-on learning environment. Knowledge of Windows and CRC membership are required. Call to reserve a space!

25th Thurs. 2:00 pm

“HOW CAN I GET THERE,
IF I DON’T KNOW WHERE I AM GOING?”
Jill MacFadyen,, SPHR, Consultant for Right Management
This very introspective presentation will be useful to those who are looking for a new direction. In the words of Yogi Berra: “You got to be careful if you don’t know where you’re going, because you might not get there.” We are going to talk about strengths and values and do a visioning exercise. Pre-Registration is required a week in advance. Pre-work will be distributed prior to the session.

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