St. Hubert’s Parish Ministry Center

    SAINT HUBERT JOB AND NETWORKING MINISTRY

Events are non-denominational, free and open to all occupations. Bring your handbills or resumes and Network into your next position. Learn the fundamentals of careering and get the depth of knowledge provided through seminars and career topics offered. Refreshments are available.

FOR THE NEWCOMER***; If you are new to Networking and/or the job search, join us at St. Hubert, 6:00pm, prior to our regular meetings (on the second Monday of the month only). We’ll offer a one hour program on how to use a networking meeting effectively, the tools you’ll need such as; The Elevator Speech; How to do a Handbill, and how to generate the contacts you need.

June 6, 2009 – “Resume Review” – 9:00am to 11:00am, St. Raymond’s Church, 301 S. I-Oka, (Elmhurst road at the ‘S’ curve) Mount Prospect, IL. Bring your resume for a personal evaluation by one of six HR, Search, or Career Counselors who will be on hand to give you their thoughts and suggestions. Bring a friend – This is for all occupations and levels.

June 8, 2009*** – “Taking Care of You, in a Job Search” – 7:00pm to 9:15pm. St. Hubert Ministry Center, 729 Grand Canyon, Hoffman Estates. We are pleased to bring you Elene Cafasso, an executive and personal coach will  provide us the opportunity to understand how we can stay alert, in shape and positively active as we search for that next job opportunity. Our health is as important as our attitude – join us for an important topic we all need to pay attention to.

June 13, 2009 – “Employment Opportunities in Not-For-Profit Sector” – Our Lady of the Wayside Church, 432 W. Park, Arlington Heights, IL. Join us for a Panel discussion on Employment Opportunities in the Not-For-Profit sector. We will be joined by a Search Representative and several Not-For-Profit executives who will talk about what qualities are sought after and how to connect with the Not-For-Profit sector. 9:00am to Noon.

June 20, 2009 – “A Career Over Age 50” – St. Matthew’s Church, 1001 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, IL. We will feature a panel of individuals who successfully transitioned into new career paths after age 50 and even after age 60. Join us as we explore how these individuals made their transitions and re-invented themselves for their encore careers. 9:00am to Noon.

June 22, 2009 – “Ten Things That Will Make Yourself More Marketable” – St. Hubert Ministry Center, 729 Grand Canyon, Hoffman Estates, IL.  7:00pm to 9:15pm. Our Coordinator Bob Podgorski will present a seminar on ten things that can make you more marketable and valuable to an employer in todays environment. Times change and so to do the needs of employers. Business shifts require new or different talents. Learn what the current ten top talents are, sought after by employers.

June 27, 2009 – “Creating a Dynamic Resume” – St. Juliana’s Church (Ahern Activity Center), 7200 N. Oketo Ave., Chicago, IL. We have been asked to provide a resume workshop that discusses the various elements of a resume, their importance and how to best present your talents to an employer. Bob Podgorski, Coordinator of the ST. Hubert Job and Networking Ministry will conduct the presentation. 9:00am to 10:30am. Formal networking will follow till noon.

July 11, 2009  – “Resume Review” – 9:00am to 11:00am, St. John the Evangelist Church, 513 Parkside Circle, Streamwood, IL. Bring your resume for a personal evaluation by one of six HR, Search, or Career Counselors who will be on hand to give you their thoughts and suggestions. Bring a friend – This is for all occupations and levels.

July 13, 2009*** – “Effective Networking – the art of  People-itizing”  Chad Coe, best known for his work with the Gray Hair Management networking group will present his popular seminar on Networking. Expect to hear and have reinforced many of the fundamental processes of Networking, but be sure to keep your pencils sharp for notes on the people part of Networking effectiveness. St. Hubert Ministry Center, 729 Grand Canyon, Hoffman Estates, 7:00pm to 9:00pm.

July 25, 2009 – “What Must Be Said in an Interview”  There are certain things we need to get out on the table to impress the interviewer and hiring manager. These areas of qualification are important to cover since most candidates miss at least half of them in their quest for the position. Join our Coordinator Bob Podgorski for an eye opening presentation.  Orchard Evangelical Church, 1330 Douglas, Arlington Hts. 9:00am to 12 Noon.

July 27, 2009 – “How To Talk About Your Last Employer” -  Interviewers frequently ask about your perspectives on your former employers. Obviously, they are interested in not only facts, but also your emotional response. Our Coordinator, Bob Podgorski will share some insights into how to handle this question effectively. St. Hubert Ministry Center, 729 Grand Canyon, Hoffman Estates. 7:00pm to 9:15pm.

August 6, 2009 (Thursday Evening)  – “Resume Review” - 7:00pm to 9:00pm, Village Presbyterian Church, 1300 Shermer Rd. Northbrook, IL. Bring your resume for a personal evaluation by one of six HR, Search, or Career Counselors who will be on hand to give you their thoughts and suggestions. Bring a friend – This is for all occupations and levels. Parking- Sunset Grocery lot across the street from church.

August 10, 2009 – “Organizing Your Job Search” – Ralph Young from the Tricity Tug Group will present on how to organize your job search to get the most from it’s effectiveness. St. Hubert Ministry Center 729 Grand Canyon, Hoffman Estates, IL. 7:00pm to 9:15pm.

August 22, 2009 –  “Resume Review”  – 9:00am to 11:00am, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 930 West Higgins Rd., Schaumburg, IL. Bring your resume for a personal evaluation by one of six HR, Search, or Career Counselors who will be on hand to give you their thoughts and suggestions. Bring a friend – This is for all occupations and levels.

August 24, 2009 – “Getting Your Job Search Unstuck” – We are pleased to have Wendy McCormack at our regular meeting presenting her popular seminar on moving past the hurdles and stumbling block we sometimes face. St. Hubert Ministry Center, 729 Grand Canyon, Hoffman Estates, IL. 7:00pm to 9:00pm.

August 29, 2009 – “Networking – How to Work a Room” – Joining us will be Eric Needles a well known marketing professional and sales trainer. Eric will present techniques and methods we can use to develop our casual and professional networking skills as we target key business meetings and gatherings to expand our contacts. – St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Route 176 and Oak Street, Crystal Lake, IL. 9:00am to 10:15am Casual networking will follow the presentation.

September 12, 2009 – “Resume Review” – 9:00am to 11:00am. St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Route 176 and Oak Street, Crystal Lake, IL. Bring your resume for a personal evaluation by one of six HR, Search, or Career Counselors who will be on hand to give you their thoughts and suggestions. Bring a friend – This is for all occupations and levels.

Questions regarding the St. Hubert Job Ministry Events, call: Bob Podgorski at 847-925-6005