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I've been laid off twice and I know how hard it can be - mentally, emotionally, spiritually and financially.  Therefore, I want to do my part to help others in the same boat.
 
Below you will find a few job search tools I've created for my friends, family, and clients and some other helpful information for job seekers.  Please pass this FREE information onto whoever needs it! 

WORKSHEET Career Exploration

Designed for those who want to explore what they want to be when they grow up OR who want to expand their career options.

 WORKSHEET Career Exploration.pdf
WORKSHEET Career Tasks & Responsibilities Designed to help you really hone in on what you love, like and hate to do to help you identify your next steps.  Also helpful for entrepreneurs to narrow their services and know what to delegate.WORKSHEET Career Tasks and Responsibilities.pdf 

WORKSHEET Networking with 100 People I Know

Did you know that over 80% of all jobs are filled through networking?  That means you need to identify who is in your network (you know more people than you think you do) which is what this is all about!  People want to help they just need to know you need help and specific ways they can do that!

 NETWORKING 100 People I Know.pdf

WORKSHEET Ideal Job

Designed to help those who know WHAT they want to do... but need to figure out the rest... the type of company, industry, boss, benefits, pay, etc.

 WORKSHEET Ideal Job.pdf 

98 Things To Do During Tough Times

Designed to keep your spirits up.  Staying positive is key to job search success -- so I hope this helps you do that!  (I created this when I was a co-leader for a Christian Career Transition group, therefore it includes faith-based suggestions.)

98 Things to do during Tough Times.pdf
 
Books:
  • Strenthsfinder 2.0 by Tom Rath (Or the original Now, Discover Your Strengths by Marcus Buckingham)
  • Even Eagles Need a Push by David McNally
  • Life Skills by Richard Leider
  • Repacking Your Bags by Richard Leider & David Shapiro
  • Claiming Your Place at the Fire: Living the Second Half of Your Life on Purpose by Richard Leider & David Shapiro
 
Video Training:
LinkedIn For Job Seekers Seminar at the Science Museum of Minnesota (Speaker:  Caroline Melberg)  http://www.comped2smm.org/LinkedIn/
Websites:
 
For people in Minnesota --Classes & Support:
  • Minnesota Work Force Centers (FREE):  www.mnworkforcecenter.org
  • Women Venture:  www.womenventure.org
  • Woodbury Lutheran's Career Transition Connection -- http://www.woodburylutheran.org/ministries/careertransition/ This is a job club where I was a co-leader for a few years.  Tom Colosimo, the leader, sends out many job leads every week via email.  Get on the list!  If you go to a meeting tell Tom I said hi!
  • Soar 4 Jobs by Saint Odilia's http://www.soar4jobs.org-- This is just one many Job Clubs in the Twin Cities.  Check out what they have to offer AND the JOB CLUBS tab.  There you can see all the 65+ active job clubs in the Twin Cities.  Job clubs are great places to gain tools and insights from speakers, gain support, ideas and leads from other job seekers (imagine someone getting a job at a company and then calling you to tell you they have an opening that is just what you are looking for!  Yep, networking works!)
 
Other:
  1. If you want a Career Coach let me know what you are looking for (take assessments, interview prep help, etc.) and I will recommend one to you.
  2. If you want a little Monday morning motivation -- subscribe to my Everyday Success Ezine.  It is FREE!  Each weekly issue includes a quote, a question, quick tips and a challenge on topics relevant to success in business and/or life!  Click on link above to learn more!