Southwest Job Network (SJN) and Mesa Community College are very pleased to announce the next event of SJN Southeast on the evening of December 3, 2009, in Mesa.

SJN greatly appreciates that this event is made possible through the support of and partnership with Mesa Community College.

Module 4:

Interviewing and Managing Offers

Event Details
Develop a realistic view of the interview process and calm your concerns.  Understand the types of interviews you may face and learn how to use your marketing toolkit to answer virtually any question.  Develop strategies to address liabilities, get your own questions answered, and learn how to close the sale!  Other helpful hints, including managing the offer, will be shared so that you will be prepared to advance from job search to job acceptance.

Learning Objectives
1.  Identify interview truths and myths.
2.  Identify preparation needed to succeed in any interview.
3.  Apply rehearsal techniques to increase confidence.
4.  Manage your interview performance to maximize your offers.
5.  Assess the job offer relative to employment quality.

Pre-work for Module 4
If you missed the workshops for Module 1, 2, or 3 you can review the material here:
•Module 1: Emotions and Vision - vision statement

http://www.box.net/shared/y9lq4y01j9
•Module 2: Your Marketing Plan - STARs and elevator speech toolbox items

http://www.box.net/shared/9lnbjg8kcq
•Module 3: Creating Leads and Networking

http://www.box.net/shared/nqvfchcdo2

Please note that there are several exercises that will be completed during the Module 4 presentation.  

It is strongly recommended that you have a copy of the Participant Mini-Workbook. The workbook allows you to follow the presentation, take notes and it provides details on individual and group exercises. 
•Please print a copy of Module 4 Participant Mini-Workbook and bring it with you to the meeting:  http://www.box.net/shared/yy0b1axyy6

Thursday, December 3rd 

3:00-4:30 PM – ** Specialty Support Groups (networking within the same specialty / industry)

4:00-4:30 PM – * New SJN Member Orientation

4:30-5:00 PM – Fast Networking & Resume Reviews 

5:00-7:00 PM – Module 4:  Interviewing and Managing Offers

Mesa Community College

1833 West Southern, Mesa, AZ 85202

Building 35, Kirk Student Center

Navajo Room

NOTE - Kirk Student Center is in the center of the campus.

Phone:  480-461-7590

*New Member Orientation

New Member Orientation provides SJN attendees information on the SJN organization, differences between SJN and other organizations, benefits of being an SJN member, SJN’s philosophy on job search, SJN’s offerings, SJN’s research-based approach to the Job Search Process Curriculum, and guidance in determining your own plan moving forward. 

o        Please print a copy of the New Member Orientation Mini-Workbook to bring with you to the meeting by clicking on the following link:  http://www.box.net/shared/7ikbam61rx/1/30152296/313241686 

**Specialty Support Groups

In an effort to address SJN members' interest in connecting and networking with each other within the same specialty as a means of support, SJN Southeast has implemented SJN Specialty Support Groups.  The specialty group designations are:

#1 - Sales and Marketing (B2B and B2C, Retail, Insurance, Management)

#2 - Human Resources (Generalist, Learning and Development, Senior, Benefits)

#3 - Information Technology (Management, Project)

#4 - Manufacturing / Support (Engineering, Technical, Production, Support, Operations, Management)

#5 - Media and Communications (Business, Print, Electronic)

#6 - Administrative Assistant and Support Personnel

#7 - Education (K-12, College, Adult Learning, Administration, Management)

#8 - Healthcare (Clinical, Non-Clinical)

#9 - Real Estate and Construction (Residential, Commercial, Industrial)

#10 - Finance and Accounting (Internal, Banking, Investing, Management)

#11 - Non-Profit (Grassroots, Management, Administration)

#12 - Business Executive (Director and above)

Registration and Fees
There is no cost for this seminar, courtesy of the support and partnership with Mesa Community College.

Voluntary donations will be much appreciated to assist in funding ongoing operating costs for this group.  Suggested donation amount is $5 per meeting.

Due to limited seating capacity, pre-registration is required.  Walk-ins will be seated on a space available basis.

SJN Southeast meets on the 2^nd and 4^th Thursday evenings of each month.

This meeting is rescheduled from November 26th, Thanksgiving Day holiday.

Dress Code
Dress is business casual for this event.

 Questions?

E-mail:                       info@southwestjobnet.com
SJN voicemail:            480-513-1491