Job Search Support Group

Does This Sound Like You?

• I’m not getting many interviews.

• I keep sending out resumes without hearing back.

• My network isn’t very relevant to the job I want

• I don’t know which keywords and job boards are best for me.

• The jobs I see don’t match my values and interests.
  If so, then Move Ahead Mondays might be just what you’re looking for.

  Why This Group?

  For over twenty years, Vicki Lind, (MS in Counseling: Certificate in HRM) has helped hundreds of professionals move towards their career goals. With support from her and others, you can count on forward motion in your job search.

  Our group of 6-9 job-seekers will help us focus on your individual needs. You can’t beat the combination of Vicki’s expertise and the valuable feedback from other professionals on the same journey.

  What Can I Expect?

  Each week we’ll eliminate your job search obstacles through:

  1. 15-minute talks on job search topics, focusing on best practices and overcoming common mistakes.

  2. Peer break-out rooms (2 to 3 others) to address several questions to identify ways that you can improve this aspect of your search. 

  3. Problem-solving for people who have a time-sensitive job search need. I’ll give my professional opinion on how to go forward and solicit input from the group.

  4. Free support during salary negotiations.

  What we will cover?

  1. Establish or re-evaluate criteria (pay, location, type of employer) while meeting your core values and financial needs

  2. Find more position openings and job titles/keywords on job boards

  3. Customize resumes to effectively use keywords that mirror requirements in the position announcement 

  4. Improve cover letters by expressing how your values and experience match their mission backed up with relevant success stories.

  5. Enhance your LinkedIn Profile and expand your network

  6. Gain confidence in your Interviewing to highlight your genuine strengths that will benefit the employer