Rules for references. Get your references ready!

Chris Wodke

http://www.summittrainingpublications.com/

References are an essential part of any job search.  References are as important as a good resume and cover letter. Before you will be offered a job, your potential employer will check your references.  You won’t be offered the job unless you get good feedback from your references.  Follow these rules for references:

Be Prepared

References should be presented when asked for, usually during your interview.  Have the list ready and bring it with you to the interview.  HR will typically ask you to fill out an employment application. You would present your references as part of the application process.

Choose your references

Choose someone familiar with your work. This can be both paid and volunteer work. It may be necessary to list someone from a volunteer organization if you are making a career change.  The person should have day to day knowledge over your work. Try to have supervisors as well as peers. If supervisors are not listed, you may be seen as someone who is difficult to manage.

Tailor your list

You may want to tailor your reference list. For instance if you know someone at the company you are interviewing and they will give you good feedback, put them on your reference list. But don’t just drop names. The reference should be familiar with your work and give you good feedback.

Ask Permission

Never put anyone on your reference list without asking them.  Ask them when you begin your job search or when you are contacted for an interview.  Find out how your references would like to be contacted. Do they prefer email or phone?  Is there a preferred phone number or time?  List this information on your reference sheet.

Prepare your references

It is a good idea to make contact with the people on  your list if you think they will be contacted. If you have had an interview and it went well, call or email the names on your list and let them know they may expect a call soon. Let them know the company that will be calling so they are not surprised.  This is also a good time to remind your references of your good qualities and successful projects completed. Remind them of your strengths and success that are relevant to the position.

Referrals

The HR person checking your references may ask your references if there is another person who is familiar with your work. The HR person may then contact them.  You may want to ask your references this same question so you can help guide them to make a favorable choice for you.

The last step is to check back with your references after a few days to see if they have been contacted. If they have been contacted you may be close to a job offer. References and background checks are usually the last bits of information a company needs before making a decision. Do well with your references and the job may be yours.

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Titles: Product Safety and Liability, Aftermarket Product Safety,Hazard Analysis, Product Safety Meetings, Warnings, Instructions and Manuals, Product Liability European Union, Obtaining the CE Mark, Risk Assessment, European Union, Product Safety Management Product Safety Audit, Workplace Violence, Substance Abuse, Sexual Harassment, Manager as Coach, Hiring, Firing, Performance Appraisals, Diversity, Americans With Disabilities, Business Etiquette, Security Abroad, International Business Manners, Customer Service, Customer Communication, Terrific Teams, The Manager as Trainer, Coping With Difficult People, Managing Your Boss- Problem Bosses, Malcolm Baldridge Award, Presentations/Public Speaking, Discrimination, Listening Skills, Negotiation, Conflict Resolution, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Total Quality Management, Motivation, High Achievers, Time Management, ISO 9000 Introduction, ISO 9000 Implementation, Quality Audit, Introduction to the Internet, Stress Management, Telecommuting, Flexible Work Schedules, Creativity and Innovation, Benchmarking, Effective Business Writing, Customer Letters, Motivating Self and Others, Project Management, Managing Multiple Projects, Brainstorming, PERT Diagrams, Train the Trainer, Train the Trainer-Delivery, Train the Trainer-Writing Presentations, Train the Trainer-On the Job Training, Train the Trainer-Using Visual Aids, Project Management, Peer to Peer Feedback, Surviving Unemployment, Interview Preparation

Titles: Product Safety and Liability, Aftermarket Product Safety,Hazard Analysis, Product Safety Meetings, Warnings, Instructions and Manuals, Product Liability European Union, Obtaining the CE Mark, Risk Assessment, European Union, Product Safety Management Product Safety Audit, Workplace Violence, Substance Abuse, Sexual Harassment, Manager as Coach, Hiring, Firing, Performance Appraisals, Diversity, Americans With Disabilities, Business Etiquette, Security Abroad, International Business Manners, Customer Service, Customer Communication, Terrific Teams, The Manager as Trainer, Coping With Difficult People, Managing Your Boss- Problem Bosses, Malcolm Baldridge Award, Presentations/Public Speaking, Discrimination, Listening Skills, Negotiation, Conflict Resolution, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Total Quality Management, Motivation, High Achievers, Time Management, ISO 9000 Introduction, ISO 9000 Implementation, Quality Audit, Introduction to the Internet, Stress Management, Telecommuting, Flexible Work Schedules, Creativity and Innovation, Benchmarking, Effective Business Writing, Customer Letters, Motivating Self and Others, Project Management, Managing Multiple Projects, Brainstorming, PERT Diagrams, Train the Trainer, Train the Trainer-Delivery, Train the Trainer-Writing Presentations, Train the Trainer-On the Job Training, Train the Trainer-Using Visual Aids, Project Management, Peer to Peer Feedback, Surviving Unemployment, Interview Preparation

Fabulous Phone Interviews

 Chris Wodke

http://www.summittrainingpublications.com/

Phone interviews have become the first step for companies evaluating job candidates. You want to be successful during the phone interview so you can move to the next step of the process. There are some simple steps you can take to have a fabulous phone interview:

Do Your Research

Do your research on every organization where you apply for a job. Pay attention to awards the company has won or to the accomplishment’s listed on the company website.  If they brag about quality awards you can be sure they will ask questions about your experience with quality issues.  If you know someone working at an organization where you have applied, quiz them on what is currently going on in the company. If there is a big push for customer service, be ready to talk about your success with customers.

Practice

Practice phone interviews so you get used to the experience. Have a friend phone you and ask some of the typical screening questions. If the friend has human resources experience, get them to give you an interview and provide feedback.  Record the interview so you can improve how you answer questions.  How does your voice sound? Are you easy to understand?  Do you answer the questions in a clear and concise way? Have the practice interviewer provide you some feedback on your voice quality and content of your answers. A few practice sessions will help you to be relaxed and confident in phone interviews.

Set a Staging Area

Set aside a quiet place in your home for the interview.  It should be away from kids, traffic noise and the TV. The best place is a home office or guest room.  Have a folder for each job you have applied for within easy reach. Have a comfortable place where you can sit during the interview. Let your family know if you have a phone interview so they can make plans to be elsewhere or at least keep the noise level down. Put a do not disturb sign on the door.

Communication

Never take a phone interview while driving or doing errands.  Arrange a time with the interviewer when you can be in your staging area.  Use a land based line if possible and do not use the speaker phone feature. If possible disable the call waiting feature. Cell phones and speaker phones can have distracting background noise.  Have you ever talked to someone driving in a car on the cell phone?  The sound of wind in the background is distracting. It is also hard to concentrate on the interview if you are driving and running errands.  It is best to do the interview when you can concentrate on the experience.

Get Organized

Start a job search folder with the company name of every organization where you apply for a job.  Place the job posting and any research information you have gathered about the company into the job search folder.  Have another folder with your resume.  Keep both within easy reach.  Have a pen handy so you can jot notes or questions down right on the folder.  If you have time to prepare before the interview, jot down any questions you want to ask and place them in the job search folder.  Before you hang up, ask about timing for interviews and jot this on the folder.  You will have an idea when to expect a follow up call for an interview.

Promote Yourself

Be prepared with your 30 second elevator speech or a short listing of your accomplishments that apply to this job opening. Your research will tell you the accomplishments you need to highlight. Highlight your strengths in relation to the job posting and the facts you uncovered in your research.

Closing
Ask the interviewer when they will make a decision about interviews. Note this date on  your job search folder so you know when to follow up with HR. Thank the interviewer for their time, state your interest in the position and that you look forward to discussing the position in person. No thank you note is required.  If you are not interested in the position thank the interviewer for their time and tell them you do not want to go forward.

If you take these steps you will impress the interviewer with your knowledge and confidence. Following these steps gives you the best chance of progressing to the next step of a face to face interview.

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• PowerPoint Presentation
• Instructor Guide & handouts
• Student Guide
• Quiz
• Feedback Form

Subject areas include; Communication Skills, Employee Development, Human Resources, Quality, Product Safety, Safety and Supervisor Training.

Titles: Product Safety and Liability, Aftermarket Product Safety,Hazard Analysis, Product Safety Meetings, Warnings, Instructions and Manuals, Product Liability European Union, Obtaining the CE Mark, Risk Assessment, European Union, Product Safety Management Product Safety Audit, Workplace Violence, Substance Abuse, Sexual Harassment, Manager as Coach, Hiring, Firing, Performance Appraisals, Diversity, Americans With Disabilities, Business Etiquette, Security Abroad, International Business Manners, Customer Service, Customer Communication, Terrific Teams, The Manager as Trainer, Coping With Difficult People, Managing Your Boss- Problem Bosses, Malcolm Baldridge Award, Presentations/Public Speaking, Discrimination, Listening Skills, Negotiation, Conflict Resolution, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Total Quality Management, Motivation, High Achievers, Time Management, ISO 9000 Introduction, ISO 9000 Implementation, Quality Audit, Introduction to the Internet, Stress Management, Telecommuting, Flexible Work Schedules, Creativity and Innovation, Benchmarking, Effective Business Writing, Customer Letters, Motivating Self and Others, Project Management, Managing Multiple Projects, Brainstorming, PERT Diagrams, Train the Trainer, Train the Trainer-Delivery, Train the Trainer-Writing Presentations, Train the Trainer-On the Job Training, Train the Trainer-Using Visual Aids, Project Management, Peer to Peer Feedback, Surviving Unemployment, Interview Preparation

Sample Cover Letters

 Chris Wodke

http://www.summittrainingpublications.com/

Free Help from Monster Web Site

Check out a great site for help with cover letters from the Monster job site.

 Access the site at:  http://career-advice.monster.com/resumes-cover-letters/Cover-Letter-Samples/jobs.apx

They have a number of articles on cover letters.

Titles include:

Cover Letter Tips for Finance Professionals

Ten Cover Letter Don’t

Channel Your Cover Letter Feedback

Top 9 Cover Letter Tips for Technology Professionals

Cover Letter Tips for Sales Professionals

Avoid these 7 Killer Cover Letter Mistakes

Audio: How to Write a Cover Letter for Your Career Change

Cover Letters that Sell

New Beginnings for Your Cover Letter

Monster Cover Letters

Sample Cover Letters

Take a look at the cover letters for a variety of occupations.  You can cut and paste for your use.  Titles include:

Sales Cover Letter

Sample Cover Letter for an Investment Banker

Sample Cover Letter for an Office Manager

Early Career Change Cover Letter

Mid-Career Cover Letter

Sample Cover Letter for an IT Professional

College Grad Cover Letter

Career Change Cover Letter

Sample Cover Letter for a nurse

Sample Cover Letter

The site for cover letters is:

http://career-advice.monster.com/resumes-cover-letters/Cover-Letter-Samples/jobs.aspx

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Titles: Product Safety and Liability, Aftermarket Product Safety,Hazard Analysis, Product Safety Meetings, Warnings, Instructions and Manuals, Product Liability European Union, Obtaining the CE Mark, Risk Assessment, European Union, Product Safety Management Product Safety Audit, Workplace Violence, Substance Abuse, Sexual Harassment, Manager as Coach, Hiring, Firing, Performance Appraisals, Diversity, Americans With Disabilities, Business Etiquette, Security Abroad, International Business Manners, Customer Service, Customer Communication, Terrific Teams, The Manager as Trainer, Coping With Difficult People, Managing Your Boss- Problem Bosses, Malcolm Baldridge Award, Presentations/Public Speaking, Discrimination, Listening Skills, Negotiation, Conflict Resolution, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Total Quality Management, Motivation, High Achievers, Time Management, ISO 9000 Introduction, ISO 9000 Implementation, Quality Audit, Introduction to the Internet, Stress Management, Telecommuting, Flexible Work Schedules, Creativity and Innovation, Benchmarking, Effective Business Writing, Customer Letters, Motivating Self and Others, Project Management, Managing Multiple Projects, Brainstorming, PERT Diagrams, Train the Trainer, Train the Trainer-Delivery, Train the Trainer-Writing Presentations, Train the Trainer-On the Job Training, Train the Trainer-Using Visual Aids, Project Management, Peer to Peer Feedback, Surviving Unemployment, Interview Preparation

Stop bothering the hiring manager

Chris Wodke

http://www.summittrainingpublications.com/

I have seen the advise in several articles lately about following up the interview by calling the hiring manager, sending articles to the hiring manager, arranging to meet the manager at networking events, inviting the hiring manager to join your network on Linkin and so on.  I have also seen advice about calling the hiring manager to see if your resume has been received, and where you are in the hiring process, etc. Enough already!  I am going to tell  you why this is really bad advise.
   
  I am currently the hiring manager for my department. Hiring is only a small part of my job.  I currently have 20 resumes sitting on my desk for a position currently on hold for economic reasons.  No amount of calling or contact is going to get any one of those candidates an interview or even hired. I have lots to do to keep me busy without getting calls from candidates.  Calling may even hurt you becasue you may be annoying the people you will be working with or even for.
Calling does not help you during any part of the process. It only annoys one of the people (me), who will be making the selection on who will be interviewed.  Any candidate chosen has to pass an HR phone screen, take a skills related exam, a psychological inventory, go through interviewing and a job shadow.  The candidate chosen for the position is the one that does the best in this process. No amount of phone calls or other contact with me the hiring manager is going to influence the hiring decision. It may in fact work against you if you are too persistent.  The exception here is checking through your network. Maybe you have a friend or a neighbor who knows the hiring manager (me) and they can casually inquire where we are in the process. This a good way to use your network, since your contact may also be a friend of mine.  While I welcome recommendations from people I know, I don't enjoy getting phone calls from total strangers.

After we choose a candidate HR must check credit, references and do a background and security check. Our HR department does this for the entire 4000 -person company so the process takes time.  No amount of calling is going to speed that process along. All you will do is irritate me the hiring manager and I am going to be your future boss. So do you really want to irritate me before you ever start with the company.  I have even had candidates send emails offering to work for free for 3 months while we try them out.  We didn't make an offer to the candidate because they were not qualified. Offering to work for free was not going to change that.  So think twice about calling. The one exception would be if you have another offer pending. Then it is ok, to inquire of HR where you are in the process. That is fair to you so you can make a decision.
There is one other time it is ok to call. You should call HR if you send your resume electronically to be sure it was received.  Do this only if you do not get an email confirmation.  Then ...I know this is hard, you have to wait until you are called for a phone screen and then wait for the interview. After the interview send a thank you note to everyone involved in the interview then, yes you wait again. Hopefully you were the candidate that we feel is the best fit and will be joining our organization.

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• Instructor Guide & handouts
• Student Guide
• Quiz
• Feedback Form

Subject areas include; Communication Skills, Employee Development, Human Resources, Quality, Product Safety, Safety and Supervisor Training.

Titles: Product Safety and Liability, Aftermarket Product Safety,Hazard Analysis, Product Safety Meetings, Warnings, Instructions and Manuals, Product Liability European Union, Obtaining the CE Mark, Risk Assessment, European Union, Product Safety Management Product Safety Audit, Workplace Violence, Substance Abuse, Sexual Harassment, Manager as Coach, Hiring, Firing, Performance Appraisals, Diversity, Americans With Disabilities, Business Etiquette, Security Abroad, International Business Manners, Customer Service, Customer Communication, Terrific Teams, The Manager as Trainer, Coping With Difficult People, Managing Your Boss- Problem Bosses, Malcolm Baldridge Award, Presentations/Public Speaking, Discrimination, Listening Skills, Negotiation, Conflict Resolution, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Total Quality Management, Motivation, High Achievers, Time Management, ISO 9000 Introduction, ISO 9000 Implementation, Quality Audit, Introduction to the Internet, Stress Management, Telecommuting, Flexible Work Schedules, Creativity and Innovation, Benchmarking, Effective Business Writing, Customer Letters, Motivating Self and Others, Project Management, Managing Multiple Projects, Brainstorming, PERT Diagrams, Train the Trainer, Train the Trainer-Delivery, Train the Trainer-Writing Presentations, Train the Trainer-On the Job Training, Train the Trainer-Using Visual Aids, Project Management, Peer to Peer Feedback, Surviving Unemployment, Interview Preparation

Unemployment benefits-How much will you get and how to apply

Chris Wodke

www.summittrainingpublications.com

  average unemployment weekly check in the U.S. is just under $300.  The maximum in the State of Wisconsin is $363.  The recent stimulus bill increases the weekly benefit by $25 a week and pays for 65% of COBRA health insurance premiums for the first nine months of unemployment. The Department of Workforce Development Unemployment Insurance Division administers benefits in the State of Wisconsin.

When to Apply

-You are totally unemployed.

-You are partially unemployed (your weekly earnings have been reduced)

-You expect to be laid off within the next 13 weeks and would like to start your benefits early.

Provide This Information

-Your social security number

-A personal identification number (PIN)  Make it up before you apply.

-Your Wisconsin Drivers license if you have one.

-The name of every company you worked for in the last 18 months.

-Address including zip code and phone number of companies.

-Reason you are no longer working.

-Your first and last dates of work.

How to Apply

Your claim does not begin until the week you apply. To avoid loss of benefits, apply the first week you are without a job.

On-line at

www.ucclaim-wi.org

or by Telephone

Madison                       (608)  232-0678

Milwaukee                   (414)  438-7700

Toll Free                      (800)  822-5246

You may start your application or file a claim for the week during the following hours:

Sunday             9:00 AM-5:00 PM

Monday-Friday            6:00 AM-7:00 PM

Saturday                       9:00 AM-2:30 PM

Hearing or speech impaired claimants may call the TTY number during the hours claims specialist are available or apply on-line

TTY Toll Free Number

1-888-393-8914

Need Help

Call a Claims Specialist    Monday-Friday 7:45 AM- 4:40 PM

Madison                       608 232-0824

Milwaukee                   414 438-7713

Toll Free                      800 494-4944

For more phone numbers and more information about unemployment insurance visit the department web site at: www.dwd.state.wi.us/uiben

Copyright 2011@ Summit Training Publications

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• Student Guide
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Subject areas include; Communication Skills, Employee Development, Human Resources, Quality, Product Safety, Safety and Supervisor Training.

Titles: Product Safety and Liability, Aftermarket Product Safety,Hazard Analysis, Product Safety Meetings, Warnings, Instructions and Manuals, Product Liability European Union, Obtaining the CE Mark, Risk Assessment, European Union, Product Safety Management Product Safety Audit, Workplace Violence, Substance Abuse, Sexual Harassment, Manager as Coach, Hiring, Firing, Performance Appraisals, Diversity, Americans With Disabilities, Business Etiquette, Security Abroad, International Business Manners, Customer Service, Customer Communication, Terrific Teams, The Manager as Trainer, Coping With Difficult People, Managing Your Boss- Problem Bosses, Malcolm Baldridge Award, Presentations/Public Speaking, Discrimination, Listening Skills, Negotiation, Conflict Resolution, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Total Quality Management, Motivation, High Achievers, Time Management, ISO 9000 Introduction, ISO 9000 Implementation, Quality Audit, Introduction to the Internet, Stress Management, Telecommuting, Flexible Work Schedules, Creativity and Innovation, Benchmarking, Effective Business Writing, Customer Letters, Motivating Self and Others, Project Management, Managing Multiple Projects, Brainstorming, PERT Diagrams, Train the Trainer, Train the Trainer-Delivery, Train the Trainer-Writing Presentations, Train the Trainer-On the Job Training, Train the Trainer-Using Visual Aids, Project Management, Peer to Peer Feedback, Surviving Unemployment, Interview Preparation

Networking in Milwaukee

Chris Wodke

http://www.summittrainingpublications.com/

There are many opportunities for formal networking. You can find opportunities with an internet search or look in the Business Journal or local newspaper for a listing of networking events. Also check with local professional societies and the placement office of your college. Most schools have an active network of loyal alumni.
     The  listing provided here  will give you an idea of some of the opportunities in the Milwaukee area. Networking events can be a great way to meet other professionals in the area. Some groups are set up especially for job seekers. Try one out to help you find contacts for your marketing plan and letter.
40+ Networking
http://www.40pluswi.org/
Every Wednesday 7 PM-9PM. See web site for locations.
Also offer small support groups. Check web site for details.
Archdiocese of Milwaukee
Employment Networking
1st Monday of the Month 7:00 p.m.
Marian Hall Meeting Room
http://archmil.org/Events/ShowEvent.asp?ID=3640&date=7/6/2009
Brookfield 40+ Job Networking Support group
Sat, Mar 28, 2009 8:00 AM - Sat, Mar 28, 2009 9:00 AM
18255 W. Capitol Dr Brookfield, Wi
40+ Brookfield Job Networking Support Group Saturdays 8:00 AM St. Dominic Parish, Harry Hawthorne Marcy Center, 18255 W. Capitol Dr Brookfield, WI (Take Mountain around to the back of the Church, enter under overhang right hand door, go down to basement, open door at foot of stairs) Arnot Heron 414-915-0866 arnotheron@mail.com

Elmbrook Crossroad Career Network
Third Thursday of every month 6:30-9:30
http://www.elmbrook.org/resources/crossroads.asp
First Business Network
Sponsors speakers with an opportunity for networking
Check web site for events.
http://www.firstbusiness.com/milwaukee_banking/events/latest/
Hales Corners Lutheran Crossroads Career Ministry
Second Monday of the month 6:30-9:00 in Fellowship Hall
Speaker then breakout sessions on employment topics.
http://www.hcl.org/crossroads
Hispanic Professionals of Greater Milwaukee
http://www.hpgm.org/
$50 fee to join. Members are notified bi-weekly by email of upcoming events.
Lumen Christi
11300

N St. James Lane Mequon

Every Wednesday 7:30-9:00 Church Library.
Mayfair 40 Plus Job Networking Support Group
Mon, Mar 23, 2009 - Tue, Mar 24, 2009
2500 N. Mayfair Rd., Wauwatosa, WI
40+ Mayfair Job Networking Support Group Mondays at 9:00am Business Dress Attire Requested Mayfair Mall 2500 N. Mayfair Rd., Wauwatosa, WI 2nd & 4th Monday 2nd Floor Center Food Court (near Cinnabon) 1st, 3rd & 5th Monday Lower Level Room G150 (access in hall near Williams Sonoma) Bill Hufschmidt 262-789-9190 Bill.Hufschmidt@FunctionPoints.com
Milwaukee Urban League Young Professionals
http://www.tmulyp.org/
The website lists upcoming networking events.
National Association of Women Business Owners
Must be a member to get notice of meetings.
Every meeting has a networking table for exchange of business information.
http://www.nawbo-gm.org/network.htm
North Shore 40+ Job Networking Group
Fri, Mar 27, 2009 10:00 AM - Fri, Mar 27, 2009 11:00 AM
8737 N Port Washington Rd, Fox Point WI 53217
40+ North Shore Job Networking Support Group Fridays at 10:00am Business Attire Requested Chase Bank River Point Village Shopping Center (just east of I-43 and Brown Deer Rd) 8737 N Port Washington Rd, Fox Point WI 53217 (go in the front door, turn right down the hall, turn right again, open the door, we are in the basement) Ellie Mixter-Keller 414-801-8883 e-mix-keller@sbcglobal.net
Lisa’s List
Gets professionals together for fun and networking.
Member ship is $99 and is on sale right now for $50.
Membership gets you into events free or at a discount.
http://www.lisaslist.org/
Fuel Milwaukee
Supported by the Milwaukee Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce.
Member ship is $50 a year or free if your company has a corporate membership.
4500 members on the mailing list, around 250 to 300 for an event.
Mostly young professionals in 25-35 range.
Events are on the second Thursday of the month at a local bar or restaurant.
http://www.fuelmilwaukee.org/

UWM Alumni Association
Sponsors networking events for alumni.
http://www4.uwm.edu/alumni/events/networking_events.cfm
Next event:
April 16 6:00-8:30
UWM Union Ballroom East
There will also be a session prior to the event to brush up on networking skills.
Register on line.
http://www4.uwm.edu/alumni/events/networking_events.cfm
 
     Give some of these meetings a try. It is important to establish a network even if not unemployed.  Start building while you are still working. If you are unemployed it is important not to get too isolated.  Social contact is important to help you keep a positive attitude during your job search. In my next article I will talk about some informal whays you can network.
Copyright 2009 @ Summit Training Publications

Networking Opportunities

Chris Wodke

http://www.summittrainingpublications.com/

There are many opportunities for formal networking. You can find opportunities with an internet search or look in the Business Journal or local newspaper for a listing of networking events. Also check with local professional societies and the placement office of your college. Most schools have an active network of loyal alumni.
     The  listing provided here  will give you an idea of some of the opportunities in the Milwaukee area. Networking events can be a great way to meet other professionals in the area. Some groups are set up especially for job seekers. Try one out to help you find contacts for your marketing plan and letter.
40+ Networking
http://www.40pluswi.org/
Every Wednesday 7 PM-9PM. See web site for locations.
Also offer small support groups. Check web site for details.
Archdiocese of Milwaukee
Employment Networking
1st Monday of the Month 7:00 p.m.
Marian Hall Meeting Room
http://archmil.org/Events/ShowEvent.asp?ID=3640&date=7/6/2009
Brookfield 40+ Job Networking Support group
Sat, Mar 28, 2009 8:00 AM - Sat, Mar 28, 2009 9:00 AM
18255 W. Capitol Dr Brookfield, Wi
40+ Brookfield Job Networking Support Group Saturdays 8:00 AM St. Dominic Parish, Harry Hawthorne Marcy Center, 18255 W. Capitol Dr Brookfield, WI (Take Mountain around to the back of the Church, enter under overhang right hand door, go down to basement, open door at foot of stairs) Arnot Heron 414-915-0866 arnotheron@mail.com

Elmbrook Crossroad Career Network
Third Thursday of every month 6:30-9:30
http://www.elmbrook.org/resources/crossroads.asp
First Business Network
Sponsors speakers with an opportunity for networking
Check web site for events.
http://www.firstbusiness.com/milwaukee_banking/events/latest/
Hales Corners Lutheran Crossroads Career Ministry
Second Monday of the month 6:30-9:00 in Fellowship Hall
Speaker then breakout sessions on employment topics.
http://www.hcl.org/crossroads
Hispanic Professionals of Greater Milwaukee
http://www.hpgm.org/
$50 fee to join. Members are notified bi-weekly by email of upcoming events.
Lumen Christi
11300

N St. James Lane Mequon

Every Wednesday 7:30-9:00 Church Library.
Mayfair 40 Plus Job Networking Support Group
Mon, Mar 23, 2009 - Tue, Mar 24, 2009
2500 N. Mayfair Rd., Wauwatosa, WI
40+ Mayfair Job Networking Support Group Mondays at 9:00am Business Dress Attire Requested Mayfair Mall 2500 N. Mayfair Rd., Wauwatosa, WI 2nd & 4th Monday 2nd Floor Center Food Court (near Cinnabon) 1st, 3rd & 5th Monday Lower Level Room G150 (access in hall near Williams Sonoma) Bill Hufschmidt 262-789-9190 Bill.Hufschmidt@FunctionPoints.com
Milwaukee Urban League Young Professionals
http://www.tmulyp.org/
The website lists upcoming networking events.
National Association of Women Business Owners
Must be a member to get notice of meetings.
Every meeting has a networking table for exchange of business information.
http://www.nawbo-gm.org/network.htm
North Shore 40+ Job Networking Group
Fri, Mar 27, 2009 10:00 AM - Fri, Mar 27, 2009 11:00 AM
8737 N Port Washington Rd, Fox Point WI 53217
40+ North Shore Job Networking Support Group Fridays at 10:00am Business Attire Requested Chase Bank River Point Village Shopping Center (just east of I-43 and Brown Deer Rd) 8737 N Port Washington Rd, Fox Point WI 53217 (go in the front door, turn right down the hall, turn right again, open the door, we are in the basement) Ellie Mixter-Keller 414-801-8883 e-mix-keller@sbcglobal.net
Lisa’s List
Gets professionals together for fun and networking.
Member ship is $99 and is on sale right now for $50.
Membership gets you into events free or at a discount.
http://www.lisaslist.org/
Fuel Milwaukee
Supported by the Milwaukee Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce.
Member ship is $50 a year or free if your company has a corporate membership.
4500 members on the mailing list, around 250 to 300 for an event.
Mostly young professionals in 25-35 range.
Events are on the second Thursday of the month at a local bar or restaurant.
http://www.fuelmilwaukee.org/

UWM Alumni Association
Sponsors networking events for alumni.
http://www4.uwm.edu/alumni/events/networking_events.cfm
Next event:
April 16 6:00-8:30
UWM Union Ballroom East
There will also be a session prior to the event to brush up on networking skills.
Register on line.
http://www4.uwm.edu/alumni/events/networking_events.cfm
 
     Give some of these meetings a try. It is important to establish a network even if not unemployed.  Start building while you are still working. If you are unemployed it is important not to get too isolated.  Social contact is important to help you keep a positive attitude during your job search. In my next article I will talk about some informal whays you can network.
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