Searching for Work

This is a brief description of my latest project. It has been an interesting and challenging experience working with a group of people who have been affected by the recession.

Searching for Work is a networking group with a common goal—to assist members in their search for employment. It is an outreach program of The Presbyterian Church in Westfield, NJ that is led by experienced volunteers who serve as advisors to the group.

Its mission is to support people actively searching for work, who want to—

• Develop their job search skills
• Improve their networking techniques
• Share their experiences so that others in the group can benefit and learn
• Participate in a community that encourages spiritual, emotional, and personal growth as part of their search process

The purpose of the program is to provide members with tools and techniques required for a successful job search. We place an emphasis on networking as an integral part of a successful search for employment. We use Linkedin.com as the networking web site of choice.

The program is free, and open to people who are committed to finding employment, and willing to share their search experiences with group members. Meetings are held Tuesday mornings, 9:00 AM–10 AM in the Parish House library of the Presbyterian Church in Westfield.