Career Ministry CENTER
Career Ministry Center

About
Schedule
Job Hunting Sites

Dear Parishioners and Community Members:  We are well into the second year of the Career Decisions Workshop, a parish ministry providing the information and strategies to help you find a job. The program contains formal presentations and discussions on important components of finding a job and meets year-round. Equally of value is the participation of other parishioners and community professionals/business leaders in the workshop sessions who are experienced in what it takes to make a good career decision as well as providing practical insight – something very helpful to understand the job market on Cape Cod.

If you are currently in search of a job or have the desire to change your career, this is a program that can benefit you. This program provides a valuable, personally supportive environment for you and others currently going through these decisions. Sessions are open to all parishioners and community members.  Please register by calling Kelley Spodris at (508) 775.5744 x113 or email kjs@olvparish.org.                                        

Fr. Mark Hession, Pastor




Spring/Summer 2010 Schedule
Download the schedule here

Reinventing Yourself schedule (May, June, & July sessions)

All times are 10 am to 12 pm and are held in M1/M2 unless otherwise noted.

Leveraging Technology to Support Your Search 
Friday, April 9
Gain an understanding of the techniques to look for jobs on the internet (including both company and job posting sites). Become aware of your career brand and how important it is to your success.  Understand what hiring managers and recruiters look for, and tips on how to get your resume noticed. Be aware of the Dos and Don’ts of job posting sites. Understand the value of web-based social and professional communities.

Career and Job Opportunities (Held in the Parish Center)
Friday, April 23
Hear business and professional leaders on the Cape discuss specific job and career opportunities. Specific information will be presented and discussed that could lead you to new career decisions.

Invigorating Your Job Search: Refreshing Your Search and Reinventing Yourself
Friday, May 7, 21
Friday June 4, 18
Friday, July 9

If you are: in a job search, currently working but desire to pursue your passion/dream job;  worried about losing your current job; wanting to re-energize yourself; YET you: know the job you want is not there today (may never be); or feel you don’t know how to make a career change on your own. Are you saying, “What is the choice” or “If not now, then when” or “I want to do it, but don’t know how” – This program is for you! These special sessions will help you go through the self-assessment process and then present the essential and practical steps to do the work. Each main component of the workshop will have active discussion on self-assessment, determining work life goals, resume building, job search strategies, research and technology, interviewing, negotiations and job offers, and sustaining the focus/energy though the process.

One-on-One Discussions
Friday, July 23
Benefit from one-on-one meetings with professionals from many areas of business. Bring your resume and your career or job search questions to gain insight, guidance, and personalized suggestions that can help you achieve your goals.

You are Not Alone
Friday, August 6
9 am - 12 pm
Bring your faith along this job search journey, replenishing yourself and reflecting on what is important. Join us for 9 am Mass at Our Lady of Victory, followed by this workshop in M1 at 9:30 am.

Getting a Job is a Job! Building Your Job Search Toolkit
Friday, September 10
Building your skills to organize your search which includes resume writing, cover letters, how to organize your search, personal readiness, networking, and identifying your unique skills.         

Interviewing Skills to Win the Job
Friday, September 24
Having effective interviewing skills makes a major difference in your job search success. Gain insight on the preparation work required, how your presence and attitude count and proper follow up etiquette.  Role play experience included.         


Job Hunting Sites

Local
CapeCodWorks.com
CapeCodEmployer.com
CapeAndIslandsHelpWanted.com
Patriot Ledger/Enterprise
Martha's Vineyard Times
Martha's Vineyard Gazette
Simply Hired

Regional
BostonWorks.com
JobFind.com
CareerBuilder.com
Commonwealth of Masachusetts
JobsInMA.com
BostonSearch.com
BostonHire.com
Boston's Prefered Jobs
LifeSpan (RI Healthcare opportunities)
Massachusetts Job Bank
Massachusetts Division of Employment and Training
Boston Job Bank
NewEnglandEmployer.com
Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission
Rhode Island State Job Opportunities
Rhode Island Job Bank

National
BrainTrack.com
Monster.com
JuJu.com
Plus Jobs.com
HotJobs.com
Headhunter.net
JobBankUsa.com
Community College Jobs Online
CareerJet.com
Jobs.com
Vault.com
TheJobResource.com
JobSniper.com
JobOptions.com
JobLocater.com
CoolJobs.com
BestJobsUsa.com
6FigureJobs.com
CollegeRecruiter,com
CareerCity.com
WetFeet.com
SnagAJob.com

We would like thank Cape Cod Community College's Career Services Center for the above information. For many more links, as well as a wealth of information about interviewing, job searches, and job preparation, please visit their site at
http://www.capecod.edu/web/career/home