JSN IS MEETING ON ZOOM!
Friday, December 3
1:30 PM - Considering Owning Your Own Business?
Statistics say that 90% of Americans are open to considering these options! NOW might be the right time for you to explore this option.
- This article outlines important factors to weigh in your decision-making, including risk taking, motivation and financial considerations.
- This article gives some encouraging updated stats on the franchise insights and small business confidence.
- We highly recommend franchise expert, CFE David Omholt. He hosts a weekly webinar on the pros and cons of all ownership options, when it works and when it doesn’t, industry categories and choices, and much more. Take this eQuiz to find out if franchising might be a fit for you.
Monday, December 6 - FINAL JSN MEETING OF THE YEAR (Zoom Only)
JSN will meet via Zoom only. No in-person meeting.
9:30 AM - Options to Leverage Retirement Accounts to Help with Christmas Expenses by Jeff Sauer from Thrivent
The holiday season can be stressful on our finances. Learn best practice tips from a financial advisor to ensure smart financial choices for both your long-term and short-term goals!
9:45 AM - Negotiating Compensation Packages by Craig Foster, Founder & Executive Director, Job Seekers Network
At long last, an offer is close at hand. Are you ready? Join Craig as he shares resources for determining salary ranges, other compensation options & negotiating tips. As JSN Alum Daniel shared with us, "By following the negotiating training at JSN, I negotiated a $7,500 signing bonus. Without the training I would have been fearful of putting the offer in jeopardy.”
10:30 AM - JSN Recruiter Connection with Balance Staffing
Learn tips and insights from the recruiters at Balance Staffing specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Engineering, Human Resources, IT, Light Industrial, Manufacturing/Production, Professional, And More.
Thursday, December 9
Career Networking Group Meeting, A JSN Partner
Monday, December 13 + Tuesday, December 14
8:50 AM - 12 PM Serve with JSN at Reveal Resource Center to help with the set up and distribution of food to 500 local families. Please note, there will NOT be at JSN meeting on Monday, December 13.
JSN Meetings will return on January 10 on Zoom!
Virtual Training
Available Any Time (Past JSN Speakers)
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Job, Career, Calling
- Watch "Job, Career, Calling" by Becky Terry video on YouTube.
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Career Direction
- Watch “Leading Yourself: An Absolute Necessity In Charting A New Path” by Gary Runn video on our Guest Speaker Website.
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LinkedIn
- Watch "PowerUp LinkedIn: Energize Your Profile & Attract the People Who Need You on Their Team" by Kara Bell video on our Guest Speaker Website.
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Marketing Plan
- Watch "Developing a Marketing Plan for Your Job Search" by Glenn Burchard on our Guest Speaker Website.
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Networking
- Watch “Making an Impact by Networking” by Ed Gillispie video on our Guest Speaker Website.
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Dealing with Fear
- Watch “From Fear To Freedom Through The Filter of H.O.P.E.” by Mary Dunn video on our Guest Speaker Website
More Resources
- Looking for a church home? Check out this list of churches that have partnered with JSN in the past!
- Prayer points for deliverance from the coronavirus, wisdom for doctors and leaders, healing, favor for the economy and more.
- More spiritual resources here!
- HiredTX virtual plans.
- LaunchPadJobClub virtual plans.
- Check out the list of companies that are currently hiring here. We've compiled these from other job seekers, postings, articles, etc. If you know of some not listed, please let us know here.
- Need a mock interview? Email us!
- Connect with Will Thomson, President & Founder of Bulls Eye Recruiting. He has graciously offered to connect you to anyone in his network, look at resumes, give advice or words of encouragement. Send him an email here.
- Check out Peak Performers and register for an upcoming webinar. In this hour-long webinar, they will do a deep dive into Austin’s job seeking resources available to job seekers discussing Workforce Solutions, job posting websites, job clubs, and additional community resources. They also talk about who’s hiring right now.
- Food & Clothing: Check out Reveal Resource Center
- FREE Testing Preparation / Training Resources - If you know of more not listed, please email us and let us know!
- CARES Act Information
- Allyson Cline shared her presentation How to Prepare for the Job Market During a Pandemic
- Unemployed Over 50: Turning Adversity Into Advantage
- Austin Business Journal’s Best Places to Work 2020!
- Catherine Jewell shared her slide deck with JSN. Check it out here!
- 3 Major Changes to Job Interviews You Need To Prepare For
- Check out this article The Muse published about hiring during COVID-19!
- The Muse updated their list of Companies Hiring During the Coronavirus
- Bryan Chaney of Indeed, Director of Global Brand and Talent Attraction shared his slide deck with us from his presentation!