Here's what some participants have to say about the tune-up program:

"Great way to practice your interview skills so you are prepared when it really matters."     --- Michelle Maas

"Helpful information and feedback.     --- Deborah B.

"The small size of the group allowed me to interact with, and get to know and benefit from the job seeking experiences of the other participants.     --- Dave

"This session gives those in job transition a chance to practice interviewing and networking.     --- Mark Karraker

Details of the tune-up program:

In the introductory portion of the meeting the participants talk about how their week has gone with special attention to victories or challenges in the interviewing and networking spheres.

In dealing with interviewing we will do such things as:

-         Pair up for practice interviews

-         Do sample interviews in front of the group, sometimes using audio tape or video tape

-         Have participants report on what they learned about interviewing from specific readings

-         Have brief talks about interviewing by the group leader or a guest

In dealing with networking we will do such things as:

-         Have reviews and leader led discussions about networking techniques and the challenges one faces in networking

-         Practice among the group doing networking exercises (role playing)

-         Discussions and instruction about LinkedIn and other social media tools and how they can be applied (and   

             misapplied) in networking

-         Have participants report on networking techniques recommended by specific sources

-         Suggest the participants set weekly goals for networking

As participants will get to know each other well, this should be a good context for networking amongst the group.  

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Christ Presbyterian Church, Rom 108

Location: Christ Presbyterian Church, 6901 Normandale Road, Edina, MN 55435  (70th St. at Highway 100)

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Facilitator:  Stan Brown, a Job Search Coach who is also the founder and board chair of the Minneapolis Job Search Workshop.

Stan Brown has has helped hundreds of job seekers with their campaign and made hundreds of group presentations about job search. He strives to be helpful in any aspect of job search: assessmeant, strategy, resume building, interviewing, networking, cover letters, etc..

Stan has also worked as a Marketing Consultant where his clients include 3M, Allina, Hartford Life, Health Partners, Jostens, Honeywell, Miracle-Ear, Parker Hannifin, RBC Wealth Management, Wagner Spray Tech, and Xcel Energy.  His corporate experience includes work at General Mills, Honeywell, Toro, Litton Microve, Group Health (now Health Partners), General Motors and Polaroid. This variety of experience along with his engineering and MBA degrees help him to relate to a wide span of job seekers.

 No reservation required. Workshop is FREE, but a donation of $3 is suggested. Your donation is tax deductible.