Networking – defined as the cultivation of productive business or personal relationships – accounts for 70-85% of connections that lead to landing a job.  Yet, for all its benefits, there are many job seekers who are not comfortable – or who may even avoid – using networking as a job-search tool. Purpose-driven networking is a unique way to focus in on your networking goals and land a job that’s the right fit for you.  Discover ways to reduce the anxiety sometimes associated with networking and learn specific tools, activities, and strategies to make your networking efforts successful.

What is Kick-Off Monday? Kick-Off Monday is a motivational, educational, and networking program designed to help you prepare for the week ahead, sharing conversation, contacts, and job-search information in a relaxed, friendly environment. It is a “place to go” to focus on your job search or career transition and network with others. Sessions are free and LIVE in-person at the TampaBay-Job-Links office of Gulf Coast JFCS. Registration is required.

Goals:

• Kick-start your week with renewed energy and focus
• Learn job-search and career transition skills and strategies from experts
• Practice your 30-second commercial in a relaxed, safe environment
• Exchange ideas, information, and experiences with others
• Ask job-search questions
• Create an action plan for the week

 Agenda:

• 30-Second commercials
• The topic of the week
• Candidate successes and challenges
• Individual action plans for the week

Materials Needed: No materials are needed.

Program Length:  1½ hours   1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.  Participants should plan to arrive 15 minutes early. The program will begin and end on time.

Who Should Attend: Unemployed and underemployed individuals who want to prepare and focus their job-search plan for the week in a welcoming environment.

Cost to Attend: Free

Dress: Business casual

Where:
TampaBay-Job-Links
Jack Roth Center for Career Development
1211 N. West Shore Blvd.  Suite 300
Tampa, FL 33607

Register HERE.