1130 SW Morrison
Portland, OR 97205
503/226-7079

Vocational Action Network

 

This drop-in group focuses on how to stay motivated, handle rejection, and keep your self-esteem up while engaging in the job-search process. It will help participants implement the job search tools from Pam Gross' "Job Searching in Tough Times" workshop.

There will be opportunities to share resources, contacts, and support with each other.  We will also explore techniques and strategies that have been shown to help participants get jobs. 

This is a drop-in group, so that you can join at anytime.  There is no charge for participating in the group, but space is limited.  Please be sure to call if you know that you are coming to ensure adequate space. Contact Douglass Ruth at douglassruth@jfcs-portland.org or 503-226-7079 x124 to sign up or if you have any questions.

The group will meet at JFCS, 1130 SW Morrison, Suite 316 every Wednesday at 11:00 am. When you arrive, please sign in at the front desk.

 

 

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"Job Searching in
Tough Times"

A 4-day job search intensive workshop with Pam Gross, founder of CareerMakers

Open to unemployed individuals
of all ages

Conventional job search philosophies and methods are many times not in sync with the reality of how people actually get jobs. This four-session intensive explores alternative methods that will enhance what you are currently doing to find work.

Specifically we will deal with:

  • Getting ready to conduct a job search
  • Marketing yourself effectively
  • Articulating skills for interviews & resumes
  • Researching what’s ‘out there’ & wrap-up

Instructor: Pam Gross
Pam founded CareerMakers in 1983 and has taught job/career transition skills to literally thousands of people. It was not a happy time in 1983, and it’s not happy now. She has dusted off her skills and knowledge to help during this recession.

Workshop fee: only $35 for a comprehensive workbook of materials & all 4 sessions

Please call or email Doug at JFCS to register. Space is limited and will fill on a first-come basis, so please sign up asap.

To register or learn more, call
503-226-7079 x124 or email douglassruth@jfcs-portland.org