Membership Information
Volunteer Herb Hayes talks about the Federal Job Application Process during a Weekly Job Club Meeting
1. Membership in the Job Networking Club is open to anyone within the North Alabama community who is unemployed and seeking employment, those wanting to change jobs, those re-entering the workforce from a long absence, or who would like to volunteer to help job seekers develop resume writing, networking, and interviewing skills. There is never a charge for membership or to receive any of our services - all are Free!
2. Meetings start promptly at 12:30 p.m. (Think of coming to the meeting as if you are practicing for an interview.) The first 30 minutes will consist of introductions and announcements; the second 30 minutes will consist of a formal presentation by a guest speaker; and the last 30 minutes will consist of informal networking and socializing, exchanging of business cards, and helping one another. We will try to stay on schedule for the convenience of all.
3. Meetings end promptly at 2:00 p.m. All participants (except those attending one of the two special Groups) are asked by the Church to leave the property at the end of the meeting. The Church School dismisses at 3:00 p.m. and parents’ cars begin to fill the parking lot by 2:30 p.m. Interested parties Networking are encouraged to continue their discussions at a nearby local restaurant, e.g. Applebee’s, Starbucks, Arby’s, Wendy’s, Chick-Fil-A, Ruby Tuesdays, or at the Madison Public Library.
4. Dress is business casual, something that you might wear to a relaxed interview. Someone in the group might be an employer looking to hire you. Dress for success, but be comfortable. There will be hiring employers at some meetings, and you want to make a great impression!
5. Bring current copies of your resume or personal business cards to every meeting to exchange with others. Employers do attend from time to time, often unexpectedly.
6. Please turn off cell phones, and other technical devices for the duration of the meeting, out of consideration to others. If you must take or make a call, please leave the meeting out of respect for others, and then return when you are finished. Likewise, we ask all members to be quietly attentive and show respect to the person who has the floor. We aim to practice good business etiquette and business manners with each other and with our guests.
7. Because of a limited amount of time, each member speaking will be allowed no more than 5 minutes to talk before being asked to relinquish the floor to someone else. We will try to be as positive in our speech as possible, and avoid badmouthing anyone or any employer. Attitude is everything, and our positive attitude affects our approach to the job search positively!
8. There is no cost to participate. Speakers volunteer their time, and they are very appreciative if you thank them personally in an email or letter. We want to give and receive lots of positive feedback.
9. Please understand that this is a networking and support group. Participation in this group does not guarantee that anyone will find employment.
2. Meetings start promptly at 12:30 p.m. (Think of coming to the meeting as if you are practicing for an interview.) The first 30 minutes will consist of introductions and announcements; the second 30 minutes will consist of a formal presentation by a guest speaker; and the last 30 minutes will consist of informal networking and socializing, exchanging of business cards, and helping one another. We will try to stay on schedule for the convenience of all.
3. Meetings end promptly at 2:00 p.m. All participants (except those attending one of the two special Groups) are asked by the Church to leave the property at the end of the meeting. The Church School dismisses at 3:00 p.m. and parents’ cars begin to fill the parking lot by 2:30 p.m. Interested parties Networking are encouraged to continue their discussions at a nearby local restaurant, e.g. Applebee’s, Starbucks, Arby’s, Wendy’s, Chick-Fil-A, Ruby Tuesdays, or at the Madison Public Library.
4. Dress is business casual, something that you might wear to a relaxed interview. Someone in the group might be an employer looking to hire you. Dress for success, but be comfortable. There will be hiring employers at some meetings, and you want to make a great impression!
5. Bring current copies of your resume or personal business cards to every meeting to exchange with others. Employers do attend from time to time, often unexpectedly.
6. Please turn off cell phones, and other technical devices for the duration of the meeting, out of consideration to others. If you must take or make a call, please leave the meeting out of respect for others, and then return when you are finished. Likewise, we ask all members to be quietly attentive and show respect to the person who has the floor. We aim to practice good business etiquette and business manners with each other and with our guests.
7. Because of a limited amount of time, each member speaking will be allowed no more than 5 minutes to talk before being asked to relinquish the floor to someone else. We will try to be as positive in our speech as possible, and avoid badmouthing anyone or any employer. Attitude is everything, and our positive attitude affects our approach to the job search positively!
8. There is no cost to participate. Speakers volunteer their time, and they are very appreciative if you thank them personally in an email or letter. We want to give and receive lots of positive feedback.
9. Please understand that this is a networking and support group. Participation in this group does not guarantee that anyone will find employment.
Volunteer Dud Fagan gives a presentation on "Job Search Tool Kit " at a Club Meeting
10. Ultimately, finding a job is up to you, and the group is here to support you and provide you with information that you may need when searching for opportunities or to prepare for an interview or a job fair. We are here to help ourselves, but we are also here to help each other, so keep your ears open for information that may benefit someone else, and share the information at a meeting, by email or by phone. It’s not so much who you know, but who knows you as a positive leader and contributor.
11. The primary purpose of the Job Networking Club is to reap the benefits of personal interaction and sharing of job information through face-to-face networking. While some communication will take place via email or by phone, the primary means of communicating ideas, information, and contacts is face to face, in person and by attending meetings, whenever possible. We encourage every job seeker to attend weekly meetings whenever possible!
12. This group is a forum for any topic that has to do with finding employment, work, or career satisfaction. This group is not a forum for the sharing of political, social or religious views. Members and volunteers are not permitted to sell goods, property, or services at the meetings or through email.
13. Before the end of the meeting, the speaker for the next week’s meeting will be announced. Our web site (www.sjwjobclub.org) has our calendar for the next month posted to view along with notices of known local Job Fairs and Networking Events. Job Networking Club participants are encouraged to pass along information about interesting and free speakers to the facilitators, and members in the group will take responsibility for securing the speakers and helping to plan and lead the programs.
14. We encourage all members to take responsibility for making the Job Networking Club a supportive environment. Members are encouraged to volunteer in different roles, e.g. bring in refreshments, offer to help a peer with a resume, or send in job announcements to the email list. The more involved you become, the more likely that you will expand your network, and make a positive impression for yourself.
11. The primary purpose of the Job Networking Club is to reap the benefits of personal interaction and sharing of job information through face-to-face networking. While some communication will take place via email or by phone, the primary means of communicating ideas, information, and contacts is face to face, in person and by attending meetings, whenever possible. We encourage every job seeker to attend weekly meetings whenever possible!
12. This group is a forum for any topic that has to do with finding employment, work, or career satisfaction. This group is not a forum for the sharing of political, social or religious views. Members and volunteers are not permitted to sell goods, property, or services at the meetings or through email.
13. Before the end of the meeting, the speaker for the next week’s meeting will be announced. Our web site (www.sjwjobclub.org) has our calendar for the next month posted to view along with notices of known local Job Fairs and Networking Events. Job Networking Club participants are encouraged to pass along information about interesting and free speakers to the facilitators, and members in the group will take responsibility for securing the speakers and helping to plan and lead the programs.
14. We encourage all members to take responsibility for making the Job Networking Club a supportive environment. Members are encouraged to volunteer in different roles, e.g. bring in refreshments, offer to help a peer with a resume, or send in job announcements to the email list. The more involved you become, the more likely that you will expand your network, and make a positive impression for yourself.
