Southwest Job Network (SJN) and Mesa Community College are very pleased to announce the next event of SJN Southeast on the evening of December 10, 2009, in Mesa.

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

Kick your job interview preparation into gear by attending this upcoming SJN Southeast workshop! Great interviewees are the ones who prepare for and practice their interview strategy and hone their communication skills.  SJN is providing the opportunity to practice and polish your interview skills in this upcoming workshop.

 Module 4 Workshop:

Mock Interviewing

Event Details
Research shows that the more you practice and rehearse your content, the better your delivery.  Take advantage of this opportunity to practice your interviewing technique in a safe and supportive environment.  This workshop will give you the opportunity to apply learnings from Module 4, Interviewing and Managing Offers, and practice your interviewing repeatedly and receive feedback within small groups.

During this workshop, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in groups with actual recruiters, hiring managers and HR professionals facilitating the mock interviews.  As part of this workshop, interviewees will be exposed to the interview process, learn what types of questions could be asked during an actual interview and have the opportunity to practice, polish, and fine-tune actual interview skills.  A good resume and effective networking will help you get the interview; but a great interview will help you get the JOB!   

Learning Objectives
1.  Practice your interviewing techniques.

2.  Receive feedback.

3.  Observe other interviewees.

4.  Provide feedback.

5.  Develop a plan for improving your interviewing techniques.

Pre-work for Module 4 Workshop
If you missed the workshops for Module 1, 2, 3 or 4 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

•Module 4: Interviewing and Managing Offers 

http://www.box.net/shared/yy0b1axyy6

There is no separate workbook for this workshop.

Please print a copy of Module 4 Participant Mini-Workbook and bring it with you to the meeting: 

http://www.box.net/shared/yy0b1axyy6

To prepare, you should review the Module 4 workbook, concentrating on developing STARs, and answering behavioral questions (see page 22).

You should also be prepared to answer “Why are you in the market?” and “Tell me about yourself” types of questions.

Thursday, December 10th 

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 Workshop:  Mock Interviewing

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)

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

NOTE - This will be the last SJN Southeast meeting of 2009.

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.

Dress Code

We encourage you to dress appropriately for an interview situation. 

Otherwise, dress is business casual for this event.

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