The New England Job Show recently held a training session… Shown below are photos of that event. Watch for upcoming volunteer orientation and training sessions.
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NEJS New Volunteer Training Session
October 3rd, 2009New England Job Show Joins Forces With Harbor Homes Inc.
October 1st, 2009Chelmsford, MA – September 29, 2009 – New England Job Show announces that later this Fall, they will join forces with Harbor Homes Inc. of Nashua NH.
In support of Harbor Homes’ commitment to empower individuals towards self-sufficiency and integration into the community, the New England Job Show will conduct a recording session at the Harbor Homes headquarters in downtown Nashua. During this recording session, individuals that are working with Harbor Homes to find employment will have the opportunity to showcase their job skills in a 30 second personalized E-Pitch video. Once edited, the 30 second personalized E-Pitch video can be used as a tool during their job search.
Harbor Homes, Inc. of 45 High Street in Nashua NH has been providing quality residential and supportive services for persons (and their families) living with a variety of challenges often leading to homelessness. For nearly thirty years the agency has provided housing, as well as helping individuals in the community learn skills such as resume writing and computer training. Since 2004, Harbor Homes has been providing programs to enable honorably discharged homeless veterans to become self-sufficient and update their skills to find employment. During the past year Harbor Homes created a supportive employment program to provide more opportunities for the unemployed to find a strong work match. This collaboration with New England Job Show will provide another tool for those seeking employment in these challenging economic times. Harbor Homes is a member of the Partnership for Successful Living. For more information about Harbor Homes Inc. or the Partnership, call 603-882-3616 or visit www.harborhomes.org
or www.partnershipforsuccessfulliving.org
New England Job Show is an innovative grassroots project engaged in supporting and helping job seekers succeed in their job search. We produce and disseminate quality educational information and services to help unemployed individuals in the New England Region. Our television programs are aired bi-monthly on cable access television, Comcast’s On Demand and on our website, www.NEJS.org.
For more information about the New England Job Show, visit www.NEJS.org.
NEJS Host Tells Job Seekers To “Make Use Of Your Time Now”
September 26th, 2009
“Throw yourself out there, do something that your always wanted to do …use your time now.”
That was the advice that NEJS host Ajita Perera, shared with a group of job seekers during a recent presentation entitled: “Making Yourself Visible in a Networked World. “ She was the keynote speaker at the Acton Networkers weekly meeting.
“Getting involved looks good on your resume, shows breath of character, gives you the opportunity to share your skills and expertise plus you enjoy a sense of community spirit,” Ajita said. “When you volunteer, you do get something back; but it is more of the giving than getting.”
Ajita’s list of lessons learned during her year-long job search:
- Don’t stagnate in your work environment – attend (free) seminars, workshops, webinars
- Check your company’s policy on training & development activities – make use of them
- Embrace the new, keep learning, stay sharp
- Learn how to “sell” yourself – update resume regularly, have an elevator pitch
- Step outside your comfort zone, revisit old interests and talents
- Find at least one non work related activity you enjoy – find your “Inner Flow”
- Realize importance of networking, everyone you meet is a potential contact
- Build and maintain your networks of contacts even if you are employed
- Volunteer work is rewarding and can open doors
- Whether employed or not keep expanding your social networks
- Believe that you can create your ideal job opportunity!
- Unemployment is not the worst thing that can happen – it can be a blessing in disguise
