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Next Meeting: Monday, June 11th
(we meet every 2nd and 4th Monday but are closed for Memorial Day)

Mini-Job Fair with 10 Employers and Recruiters representing 100+ Jobs

Special Keynote Speaker on Accelerating Your Job Search

 

Join us for afternoon workshops, dinner, Mini-Job Fair, more workshops then keynote. 

1:00 - 5:30 pm Bonus Afternoon Workshops
New! 5:15 - 5:45 pm Orientation Fast Start for first time attendees
5:45 - 7:00 pm Dinner Program
7:00 - 7:50 pm Mini-Job Fair / Workshops / Resume Review / LinkedIn Photographs / More...
7:50 - 9:00 pm Keynote Speaker

 

Mini-Job Fair Confirmed Companies will be listed one week prior to event.

BONUS! Afternoon Workshops listed below. No RSVP is necessary. You can select more than one - time permitting.

#1 - 1:00 to 5:15 pm. Crossroads Career Workshop. Crash Course. Craig Simons / Chris Gilliam. Donation of $5.00 for materials accepted. Dining Room.
#2 - 2:00 to 4:00 pm. How to Juggle: Maintaining Balance During Transition. Led by Phil Sidwell. Room B234-236.
#3 - 3:00 to 5:30 pm. The Art of Buying the Right Business. Bill Williams. Room B229.

#4 - 4:00 to 5:30 pm. Network Your Way to the Top. Steve Beecham. Room B234.
#5 - 3:00 to 4:00 pm. Net Work for Life: The Real Network. Bruce Dreyfus/Al Smith B131.
#6 - 4:00 to 5:00 pm. Get Noticed Thru All the Noise! Bruce Dreyfus/Al Smith B131.


5:45 PM  Dinner Speaker. No RSVP Req.
Free dinner but $3.00 donation accepted. Please arrive on time as our speaker will begin at 6:00 pm.
7:00 - 7:50 PM Choose from the Following

  - Networking Groups by Industry
 - Resume Review (one-on-one)
 - LinkedIn Review (one-on-one bring printout)
 - Multiple Workshops on Key Topics
 - Accountability Small Groups

 - Prayer Time with Pra
yer Ministry Leaders
 - The Original Industry Guide Program connects you with one of our 140+ volunteers to extend your network.

7:50 PM  - Keynote Speaker 


Do You Want Daily Job Leads and Meeting Announcements? Scroll down on the left side to "Getting Connected" to begin!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   Inside RUMC Job Networking ...
Why we want to help.

Watch Windows Media Video  or  Watch video with QuickTime

 


We are a member of the
Crossroads Career Network.

Learn the six steps to your next job at
www.crossroadscareer.org.
Attend our next meeting to get your
free membership to this site.

Meetings are held on 2nd and 4th Monday's

 


 Attire to Hire! by RUMC Job Networking
  Donated “Interview ready” attire for our attendees

Are you in need of Interview Attire at no cost? We can help. All attendees to Job Networking meetings are able to select one outfit or suit. 

Are you able to donate? We are now accepting donations.
Needed: your gently worn, newly dry cleaned, men’s and women’s suits, jackets, ties, dress shirts, slacks, and shoes.

Drop off at RUMC Job Networking Meetings – 2nd and 4th Mondays from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Building B, Fellowship Hall.

All items need to be in “interview ready” condition and professionally cleaned prior to drop off.  Please indicate the garment size if not visible on a tag.
Attendees are able to select attire so they are ready for that most important face to face hiring manager interview. 

We are currently in need of the following items:
- Current styles of women and men’s suits
- Sport coats, blazers, jackets
- Women’s separates: skirts, blouses, jackets, slacks, dresses
- Men’s separates: dress/ oxford shirts, slacks, ties, over coats
- Accessories: belts, handbags, brief cases, portfolios, shoes

 



A Career Ministry at YOUR Church

Are you interesting in starting or growing your own Career Ministry at your own church? We want to help. We will teach you step by step how to help those at your church and in your community prior to each meeting. There is just a $20.00 cost to attend but you must RSVP Katherine Simons - lovingyourneighbor@gmail.com to schedule for our next meeting.

Please also consider
reading a new book by dozens of RUMC Volunteers (authored by Katherine Simons) “Loving Your Neighbor,” a faith community’s response to the unemployment crisis. To learn more about this newly released book or to order your copy, go to www.lovingyourneighbor.com.

 


 

 

 

Here & Now, on Boston's NPR Radio Station, features
RUMC's Job Networking Program.
Click here for the March 1, 2012 interview
 

 
Wall Street Journal
"Long-Term Unemployment Ripples Through One Town"

Click here for the Jan. 18, 2012 article

 
A multi-part series on RUMC's Job Networking ministry is featured in October-November 2011 on the front page of the United Methodist Church's web site,  www.umc.org. Click HERE to access all videos and articles.
 

The United Methodist Reporter
"Holy counseling - Church goes all out to help unemployed" 
by Kathy Gilbert, United Methodist News Service   
 
 

 
Fox 5's "Churches Helping People Find New Jobs"

Click here for video and article, 9/22/11 


 ABC-TV's "World News with Diane Sawyer"
features RUMC's Job Networking Ministry

 
Click here for video from Aug. 5, 2010


Wall Street Journal article, "Need Job? Try Church."
Read it HERE

May 15, 2011


 Local ABC-TV News Coverage of RUMC's Job Networking Ministry
 
click here for video from Dec. 2008


Atlanta Journal Constitution - Sunday Jan. 24, 2010 - Job Section Front Page
"Use Workshops to Strengthen Your Job Search"

An article about RUMC's Job Networking ministry by Laura Raines that originally ran Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010 in the Atlanta Journal Constitution. The content was formatted for use on the RUMC Job Networking web site with permission by the AJC.

click here


 The Economist - Feb. 18, 2010 Issue
"God help the jobless: Churches are helping the victims of recession"

An article about RUMC's Job Networking ministry appearing Feb. 18, 2010 in The Economist, a weekly news and international affairs publication for business and political leaders worldwide.

click here

At RUMC Job Networking meetings, RUMC volunteers seek to assist both members and non-members of the church community in their efforts to seek employment, change careers or return to the workplace. Job seekers meet with the RUMC volunteers twice each month at the Roswell United Methodist Church. The volunteer team consists of dozens of hiring professionals, HR and recruiting professionals.  We have over 300+ total volunteers that want to help you with over 70 on-site at each meeting. You will learn key methods to successfully find your next job or career. Expect to be motivated as you leverage our volunteers and resources to help you.

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FREE RUMC Job Leads
Every Day via Yahoogroups!

Join our RUMC Yahoogroups email group for daily information. Get job leads, tips, ask questions and learn about upcoming events. More than 4,600 professionals are active subscribers. Leads come directly from Employers, Recruiters, our volunteers and other Job Seekers. You can request a subscription to this free service by going to: Groups.Yahoo.com/group/RUMCJobnet

Employers and Recruiters are encouraged to post their openings.

 
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Join RUMC LinkedIn.com Group
 
Are you interested in joining our LinkedIn group to connect with others in similar industries? Go to www.linkedin.com and search for the group Roswell United Methodist Church (RUMC) - Job Networking Ministry. We look forward to seeing you in person at one of our meetings but your on-line presence is requested too. This gives you the ability to see the profiles and start networking with over 2,700+ people are already in our LinkedIn Group!
 
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SMALL GROUPS
Are you in a small group? Consider the C3G Small Groups www.c3g.org. This is a weekly group of 5-7 men or 5-7 women where everyone stays together until everyone is employed. You'll then spend a couple hours each week helping each other capture job interviews. To learn more about starting your own C3G group ask a volunteer at our next meeting or visit the C3G website today.
  
 
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More than 140+ RUMC volunteers are Industry Guides volunteers.

Why so many? Our unique Industry Guide Program allows you to network with one of our volunteers between our meetings. By attending our next meeting you can select an Industry Guide to help you network in their company or industry. Leave each meeting with a quality follow-up contact. RUMC cares about you!
 
Meetings
Every 2nd and 4th Monday
5:45 - 9:10 PM
 
 - plus lookout for Afternoon Workshops -
   


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Meetings are held in Building B on the church campus at 814 Mimosa Boulevard. 

The best places to park are the parking lots at Building A or Building D. We are a very short walk from either parking lot. 

Click on the Directions link at the top of this page for a map of the entire campus to view all the parking and buildings. For meeting dates refer to
Meeting Page.

  
Upcoming 2012 Speakers in addition to our own hosted events/programs!

May 13 - Daniel Guelzo on Social Media and your Job Search.


Previous Guest Speakers

Apr 23 - Chuck Russell, Author of "Right Person, Right Job"

Apr
9 - Ricky Steele, Author of the book "The Heart of Networking"

Mar
 26 - Most Popular Event - 10 Speakers, Pick 3!

Mar 12 - Brian Hilliard - Keynote Speaker!


Feb 27  - Keynote Speaker Richard Kirby, Author of Fast Track Your Job Search!


Feb 13  - Adam Karwoski on "Branding U"

Jan 23rd - Molly Wendell. The NEW Job Search

Jan 9th - Peter Bourke! "10 Years of Lessons Learned in 50 Minutes."

Dec 26th - Closed for Christmas break.

Dec 12th - 10 Speakers/Pick 3! Event

Nov 28th -  Jim Browning. Making LinkedIn Work for You!

Nov 14th -  Breakthrough Your Job Search with Art Eyzaguirre. Fascinating Speaker!

Oct 24th -  Exciting Keynote Speaker Mike Wien on Standing Out by Finding Your Specific Edge.

Oct 10 -  Keynote Speaker, Bruce Dreyfus on "Get That Job."

Sept 26 - 11 Speakers, Pick 3! program. Not to miss event!

Sept 12 - How to Find the Hidden Jobs with Jim Stroud!

Aug 22 - Julius Pryor III on Extending Ourselves to Complete Our Mission.

Aug 8 - Hal Coleman

July 25 - Jim Cichanski, FlexHR - Bypassing HR in your job search.

July 11 - Roger Blackstock. "What are You and the Interviewer Thinking?" 

June 27 - 11 Speakers, Pick 3!

June 13 - Chuck Russell on bringing out your best.

May 23 - Leveraging Social Networking and Web 2.0 with Dan Guelzo

May 9 - The "Energized Job Search" with Dan Jourdan.

Apr
 25 - Join us for our afternoon workshops, dinner and keynote speaker, Steve Beecham.

Apr 11 - Join us for 11 Speakers, Pick 3!

Mar 28 - Ricky Steele author of "The Heart of Networking."

Mar 14 - Richard Kirby author of "Fast Track Your Job Search."

Feb 28 - Tom Darrow, CEO of Career Spa on Rejuvenating Your Career!

Feb 14 - Special Valentine's Program for job seekers and their spouses

Jan 24 - Al Simon on a Successful Start to 2011

Dec 13 - Special Guest Speaker Jim Browning for Advanced LinkedIn Training

Nov 22 - Mike Esposito - Dir of Employee Relations at Home Depot. Learn

Nov 8 - 11 Speakers, Pick 3!

Oct 25 - Chuck Russell, Author and Work Assessment Expert

Oct 11 - Debbie Rodkin - Boot Camp for Job Seekers. Refine your approach.

Sept 27th - Art Eyzaguirre is back. He will put your job search into high gear

Sept 13th - Entertainer Hal Coleman on how to think differently about your job search.

Aug 23 - 11 Speakers, Pick 3! One of our most popular programs is back.

Aug 9 - Bill Hickman "Talk Your Way into the Interview".

July 26th - Special Speed Networking Event to increase your Networking Effectiveness.

July 12th - Julius Pryor - "Extend Yourself to Complete Your Mission."

June 28 - The Intentional Job Search with Roger Blackstock. You will learn key strategies to win that are unique to you.

June 14 - Eleven Powerful Speakers - Pick 3! One of our most dynamic programs. 

May 24 - Speed Networking Event with Spouses, Significant Other or Friend to Double your Effectiveness

May 10 - Dan Jourdan - Selling Youself to Hiring Managers. Dynamic Program!

April 26 - Dan Guelzo Guest Speaker on Leveraging Advanced Google and LinkedIn Searches.

April 12 - Ricky Steele, Author of "The Heart of Networking."

Mar 22 - Richard Kirby, Guest Speaker and Author of Fast Track Your Job Search. Exciting but practical content on what really works today.

Mar 8 - Eleven Powerful Speakers - Pick 3! One of our most dynamic programs.

Feb
 22 - Jim Cichanski - "How to Bypass HR" and Founder of FlexHR

Feb 8 - Rick Page, Nationally known Author of the book "Hope is Not a Strategy"   

Jan 25 - Bob Littell, creator and author on the Art of NetWeaving - an advanced form of Networking. www.NetWeaving.com.    

Jan 11 - Lori Davila, Featured Speaker! Top Seven Ways to Achieve Career Success in 2010.  www.loridavila.com.

Dec 14 - Ten Speakers - Pick 3 Event. One of our most popular. You'll have time to listen to three subject matter experts from our roster of ten.

Nov 23 - Speed Networking Event. Master the skill of letting others know how they can help you and put it to practice.

Nov 9 - Bruce Dreyfus - Author and Marketing Expert for Job Seekers to Snag Great Job Interviews!

Oct 26 - Chuck Russell, Author and Work Assessment Expert on "It's Who You Are...Not What You Did." Very Engaging and Entertaining Speaker

Oct 12 - Susan Knox. Networking that Works!

Sept 28 - 10 Speakers, Pick 3! Most interactive meeting we have.

Sept 14 - Ruthie Powell, Guest Speaker.  Atlanta's Favorite Recruiter for Job Seekers.

Aug 24 - Art Eyzaguirre Guest Speaker. Breakthrough your job search with Art!

Aug 10 - Roger Blackstock Guest Speaker. Propel your job search into high gear with Roger.

July 27 - Peter Bourke, Author of "A Better Way to Make a Living...and a Life.July 13 - Eleven Guest Speakers! You get to pick three

June 22 - Jim Villwock, Author of "Whacked Again!" Learn How to Compete for Jobs.

June 8 - Richard and Robin Kirby team up to "Fast Track Your Search"

May 11 - Eleven Guest Speakers! You get to pick three during the main program.

April 27 - Networking Boot Camp by Debbie Rodkin of RE:Focus on Careers.
www.refocusoncareers.com

April 13 - Georgia Dept of Labor Commissioner, Michael Thurmond. Special Program!

March 23 - Jim Browning on How to Leverage LinkedIn for your job search!

March 9 Recruiter Panel Q&A. Gary Shaar, Dutch Earle, Barbara Marks and Nancy Schrempp will help us in today's market.

Feb 23 - Rick Lackey will discuss his proven methods for accelerating your relationships

Feb 9 - Roundtable Experts - 17 great speakers in one meeting -  you get to pick 3!

Jan 26 - Ricky Steele returns to RUMC! Author of "The Heart of Networking."

Jan 12 - Daniel Guelzo, Director of Talent Strategy at Technisource.

Dec 8th - Speed Networking is back! End the year with some great connections to opportunities that you want.

Nov 24th - Guest Speaker Gary O'Malley - Are You Missing Something? Find Your Career Essentials.

Nov 10 - Do people respond well to what you are looking for? Join speaker Tim Morrison to create an "Elevator Pitch" that works.

Oct 27 - Fifteen Roundtables with Fifteen Subject Matter Experts. Pick Three!

Oct 13 - Bob Littell, Author of "The Heart and Art of  NetWeaving" will bring his tremendous ideas to us. This is a not-to-miss event.
www.netweaving.com

Sept 22 - HR/Recruiter Panel that will share what's working today and take your questions. Hard hitting advice from three top Atlanta based professionals.

Sept 8 - Tom Darrow and his Talent Connections team have put together an exciting event to propel your job search. www.talentconnections.net

August 25 - SPEED NETWORKING EVENT. Need to make connections? This is the place to be.

August 11 - Al Simon on "Selling Yourself." Al is CEO of sales training company www.simonsayssell.net. This is a one of a kind event!

July 28 - Fifteen Roundtables with Fifteen Experts. Pick Three! Highly interactive event. One of our most popular.

July 14 - Executive Panel of Dutch Earle, Chris Gilliam and Barbara Marks.

June 23 - Art Eyzaguirre, firstPro. How to get your phone calls returned.

June 9 - Speed Networking Event. Not to miss program!

May 12 - Bruce Dreyfus - Marketing You. Author of Get That Next Job.

April 28 - Roundtables with Ten Experts. Pick Three! Highly interactive event. One of our most popular.

April 14 - Jim Cichanski - President, FlexHR (www.FlexHR.com) "How to Bypass HR."

March 24 - Interactive Speed Networking Session.

 March 10 - Recruiter Panel Q&A - Not to miss event.

Feb 25 - Roger Blackstock - Leveraging Who You Are. www.peersynergygroup.com

Feb 11 - Ten Roundtables with Ten Experts. Pick Three! Highly interactive event. One of our most popular.

Jan 28 - Debbie Rodkin from RE:FOCUS ON CAREERS. Debbie's topic is "Networking for those that don't like to Network."

Jan 14 - Major Topic & Event to kick off new year - Michael Scher of www.frontlineselling.com to speak on "How to Get Hiring Mangers to Return Your Call".

Nov 26 - Bill Hickman, President of www.gystgroup.com will speak on the top ideas that are working in 2007 for a successful job search.

Nov 12 - How to Build Your Network. Michael Levine, Principle of www.AdvantageTalent.com. This is a how to presentation from one of Atlanta's top recruiters. 

Oct 22 - Gayle Oliver, President of www.execume.com will disclose how to write your personal stories when creating your professional resume.

Sept 10 - Richard and Robin Kirby of Executive Impact and two of the hosts on Saturday afternoon's at 920am WGKA for RightontheMoneyLive. You will be impacted! Visit www.executive-impact.com

August 13 - Jim Browning. LinkedIn Expert! Learn the secrets for using LinkedIn for your career search. Learn more via our email Yahoogroups under "Getting Connected" on the left side of this page.

July 23 - Peter Bourke, Volunteer CEO at Crossroads Career. Finding the "Right" Job.

July 9 - Randy Walton, Partner, Ron Young International. "Strategies to Win." Learn more via Yahoogroups. Subscribe today under Getting Connected on the left side of this page.

June 25 - Art Eyzaguirre - "Getting Calls Returned with the Right Message" aceconsultinggroup.net.

May 14 - Waldo Waldman of www.yourwingman.com. As a F-16 Fighter Pilot Waldo shows you how to find your wingman for your job search.

April 23 - John Schreitmueller, Resolute Consulting. "Your Authentic Message."

March 26 - - Panel of Top Recruiters will take your questions.  Bring your top concerns and learn about new ways to break through for success.

Feb 12 - - Jay Litton on WoW! Interviewing. Full 45 minute Mini-WoW! Workshop.

Jan 22 - - Brian Hilliard, Agito Consulting. Author of How to Network Like a Pro! Brian's website is: www.agitoconsulting.com

Jan 8 - - Bruce Dreyfus, Partner of Dialogue Consulting Group will share with us one of the most potent tools to get interviews...the Candidate Narrative. Bruce's website:
www.getthatnextjob.com

Nov. 27 - - Gary Shaar, Director of Talent Connections. Learn Gary's "Five Steps" for an Effective Job Search.
www.talentconnections.net.

Nov. 13 - - Jane Gentry - Creator of "Dare to be Remarkable" programs. Learn how to make key business connections. www.janegentry.com.

Oct. 9 -- Jim Cichanski, President of FlexHR. Learn How to Bypass HR! www.flexhr.com

Sept.25 - - Larry Benet, www.larrybenet.com. Learn magic questions to open doors to make connections with anyone.

Sept. 11 - - Roger Blackstock, President of www.peersynergygroup.com 

August 13 -- Tom Darrow, President, Talent Connections.  Recently featured in the Sunday AJC Jobs Section - Tom leads the HR Community in Metro Atlanta as the President of SHRM Atlanta. www.talentconnections.net