Blog Post: Social Networking Workshop for Job Seekers

Social Networking Workshop for Job Seekers 

Social Networking Workshop Aims to Help Build Contacts and Generate Leads for Job Seekers 

SCOTTSDALE (Aug. 18, 2008) – Social networks are rapidly becoming the number one way to build contacts, look for new jobs or search for quality employees. This is especially true in a down economy where workers across a variety of industries are finding themselves out of a job. On Tuesday, Aug. 19, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Temple Chai, 4645 E. Marilyn Rd. in Phoenix, the Scottsdale Job Network Inc. will lead a Social Networking Platforms workshop to demonstrate how these networks can be used as effective lead generators.

At the workshop, social media expert Bill Austin, one of the most-connected networkers in the Phoenix area, will teach attendees how to use social networks to cultivate contacts, establish relationships with potential employers, build profiles to become more “findable,” and hone search techniques and strategies.

What: Social Networking Platforms Workshop for Job Seekers and Others

When: Tuesday, Aug. 19

            1 – 3 p.m.

Where: Temple Chai

  4645 E. Marilyn Rd., Phoenix

Cost: $25 for members, $35 for non-members. No pre-registration is required.

Contact: Call (480) 513-1491 or email info@scottsdalejobnet.com for more information

Scottsdale Job Network Inc.

Scottsdale Job Network Inc. (SJN) is an Arizona-based charitable corporation that provides job transition training, personal connections, access to resources and moral support for job seekers through a Valley-wide network of passionate volunteers. SJN utilizes speakers from various industries including, technology, government, finance, coaching and recruiting to discuss job search fundamentals and present the SJN Curriculum in the job search process. For more information, visit http://www.scottsdalejobnet.com/

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