Resume and Job Search Secrets

I have been advising people that are searching for that new job opportunity to think outside the box and get involved in the community.  Networking is a huge part of that and one of the organizations that I am involved with is Junior Achievement (JA).

 

What can you expect by getting involved with JA?  I started by attending a social networking event. These networking socials take place every 2^nd Wednesday of the month.  I have met so many people including CEO’s, politicians, college students, and of course many professionals in various industries.  You too can meet these people!  Just imagine, that one person you meet can change your life.  The socials take you to the many venues in South Florida. The Board members, volunteers, and staff of JA welcome you to the event in a professional and friendly manner. You can have some appetizers, a drink, and talk to a new person. Many professionals have done business at these events, found jobs, and even encountered a social aspect. Once you are hooked on the socials, the desire to volunteer is natural. I was so impressed with the mission of JA that I became a volunteer in the Broward County Public Schools. To give you some background… 

Junior Achievement is the world’s largest organization dedicated to educating students about workforce readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy through experiential, hands-on programs.
Junior Achievement programs help prepare young people for the real world by showing them how to generate wealth and effectively manage it, how to create jobs which make their communities more robust, and how to apply entrepreneurial thinking to the workplace. Students put these lessons into action and learn the value of contributing to their communities.
JA’s unique approach allows volunteers from the community to deliver our curriculum while sharing their experiences with students.

 

I have taught Success Skills in the high schools and many programs to elementary students.  To say I had fun is an understatement!  All of the students and teachers are so appreciative of your time, experience and dedication that you feel great when you leave, and are excited to be there next time.  When I taught the 2^nd graders, there were really cute, very attentive, and they even sent me thank you letters and drew me pictures! 

So, for me JA is a great organization where I have met new people, shared good times with friends, volunteered, made business contacts, and most of all MADE A DIFFERNECE! Oh, and most importantly, I met my husband at a JA event five years ago and now we have a beautiful baby boy named James Alexander (JA).

 

Come see what JA is about at our next social and for information on volunteering. www.jasouthflorida.com  Make sure you find me and say hi! 

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