The webinar is free to attend.

Registration is required and seating is limited, so register today: www.walshcollege.edu/webinars

LinkedIn 201 for Employers and Recruiters:

Weds., Feb. 15, 2012 from 12:15 – 1 p.m.

This session is designed for LinkedIn users who have established accounts and are looking to further expand and supercharge your profile and networking efforts. This session will take you beyond the basics to help you further extend your network and tap into the power of LinkedIn.

RECOMMENDED CRITERIA (suggested, but not required to attend)

o 20+ connections

o Profile: 75%+ complete

o 1+ recommendations on your profile

o Familiar with “Answers” section of LinkedIn

o Member of 5+ groups

o Regularly post and read status updates

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· Creative, powerful techniques: recommendations, answers, groups, status updates

· Secrets LinkedIn won’t tell you – but will help you with networking and your LinkedIn efforts

· Profile do’s and don’ts – and why

· Plus: a brief overview of Walsh Career Services for students, alumni, and employers

· Q&A from webinar attendees

March 1st 7pm 1st Congregational Church 1315 Pine St. Rochester this will be part 2 of 2 parts

March 14th 09:30 am (morning seminar) Oak Park Jewish center (JVS) 15110 W. ten Mi RD Oak Park 48237 this will be part 2 of 2 parts

March 20th 6:30 PM 1st reformed Church 1444 Maryland Ave, Grosse Pointe Park, 48230. this will be part 1 of 2 parts

March 21st 7pm St. Therese of Lisieux 48115 Schoenherr Rd. Shelby Township, MI 48315

April 3rd 6:30 PM 1st reformed Church 1444 Maryland Ave, Grosse Pointe Park, 48230. This will be part 2 of 2 parts

Veterans’ presentations

I will be presenting in June at Cobo Hall in Detroit June 26th thru the 29th

Dearborn April 9th and 10th

and to be announced in Taylor MI

If you know of a group or individual who could benefit from these seminars please pass this on. They are all FREE.

If you know of a group who would like to sponsor a free seminar have them contact me

robert.s.jensen24@gmail.com

Robert S Jensen

Dearborn, MI

313-600-7609

Presents

“CONTRACT JOB OPPORTUNITIES” 

With Guest Speaker

Trisha M. Plovie, Regional Vice President

Professional Staffing Services, Robert Half International

At St. Andrew Church, 1400 Inglewood, Rochester

FEBRUARY 9, 2012 FROM 7:00 – 9:00 P.M.

YOU WILL LEARN:

*The Trend Toward Contract Work in the Job Market

*Percentage of Contract Work- Ends as Permanent Employment

*The National and Local Hiring Trends

*What’s Hot: Positions in the Highest Demand

*How to prepare for an interview with a contracting company

*Interviewing and follow-up tips

*Job seeking strategies

BRING YOU RESUME AND DRESS FOR AN INTERVIEW!

Robert Half International is the World’s Largest Specializing Staffing Company! Some of their special areas include: Senior Accountant, Financial Analyst, Financial Services, Auditor, Accounting Manager, Accounts Receivable & Payable, Billing Clerk, Credit & Collections, etc.

EVEN IF YOU ARE NOT SEEKING THE ABOVE POSITIONS, YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT THIS NEW AND FASTEST GROWING TREND IN HIRING. You may find that the opportunities will encourage you to seek a career change!

Trisha Plovie is Regional Vice President for Michigan. She has been with Robert Half for 15 years and in staffing for 19 years. She oversees 3 offices in Michigan, including Troy, Grand Rapids and Lansing.

YOU MUST RESERVE YOUR SEAT: Contact Barbara Erk……….

Barbara.erk@gmail.com or 248-656-8632

Applying for Government Jobs

New 2 Part Series Presented by Matt Paquette

Part 1: How to Navigate the USAJobs Website

Wednesday, February 22, 2012 | 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Part 2: Roundtable Discussion

Bring your questions and discuss your challenges with USAJobs.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012 | 9:30 – 11 a.m.

Jewish Community Center

Jimmy Prentis Morris Building

15110 W. Ten Mile Road

Oak Park, MI 48237

JVS provides support and info

to help get you hired.

Job seekers will receive support, obtain job leads,

make connections and hone networking skills.

No charge. Walk-ins welcome. No RSVP necessary.

Every Wednesday, 9:30 – 11 a.m.

For more information, contact Karen Gutman

at kgutman@jvsdet.org or (248) 233-4248.

“SKILLS FOR GOOD MENTAL HEALTH THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS AND AFTER”

With one of our most valuable workshop guest speakers

ED KAINZ

Licensed Professional Counselor

Assistant Chair, St. Andrew Career Mentoring Ministry

Enjoy the holidays fully and look with new optimism and resilience and fire towards 2011 and your professional future.

Thursday, December 15, 2011 at 7:00p.m.

In the Multi-Purpose Room (map attached)

*NOTE: You must reserve your seat

Yes………the holidays bring on stress! You may need the tools to get through it! And Tonya Ratliff is just the person to provide those tools!

Don’t miss this workshop…..YOU WILL FIND WAYS TO……..

*Accept What Is

*Manage Your Thoughts

*Avoid Depression

*Resolve Anger and Practice Forgiveness

*Maintain Supportive Relationships

You will learn how to apply the principles and techniques of good mental health to deal with the loss of your previous job so that you can effectively work to find a new job.

Ed is an experienced trainer and motivational speaker. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has been practicing as a therapist and personal/career coach for over 15 years. He has helped thousands of individual clients in overcoming the obstacles in their life that are holding them back from accomplishing their life’s goals. He has worked with individuals who have battled substance abuse, low self-esteem, chronic anxiety and depression.

Ed has been an Assistant Chair with the St. Andrew Mentoring Ministry from its start, more than 6 years ago.

You must reserve your seat by contacting Barbara Erk , Assistant Chair at barbara.erk@gmail.com or 248-656-8632

(Christian Action Response to the Economy)

Revive Your Spirit

on Monday, December 12:

Mass for Job Seekers @ 7:00 pm

followed by

Networking @ 7:45 pm to 9:00 pm

Step aside from the holiday hustle and spend an evening with the career ministry and fellow Christians for a Mass geared toward those in job transitions.

Immediately following mass, we will form small groups to share employment needs, challenges and goals. Networking continues to be one of the leading tools in finding employment.

Please bring your spouse or a friend to join in this vital prayerful and skill building session.

Please RSVP to: http://dec12smoth.eventbrite.com/

For information, call (248) 853-5390 ext. 245

St. Mary of the Hills Catholic Church is located at:

2675 John R Rd (Between Auburn and Hamlin Roads)

Rochester Hills, MI 48307

“SKILLS FOR GOOD MENTAL HEALTH THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS AND AFTER”

With one of our most valuable workshop guest speakers

TONYA RATLIFF

Licensed Professional Counselor

Enjoy the holidays fully and look with new optimism and resilience and fire towards 2011 and your professional future.

Thursday, December 15, 2011 at 7:00p.m.

In the Multi-Purpose Room (map attached)

*NOTE: You must reserve your seat

Yes………the holidays bring on stress! You may need the tools to get through it! And Tonya Ratliff is just the person to provide those tools!

Don’t miss this workshop…..YOU WILL FIND WAYS TO……..

*Accept What Is

*Manage Your Thoughts

*Avoid Depression

*Resolve Anger and Practice Forgiveness

*Maintain Supportive Relationships

You will learn how to apply the principles and techniques of good mental health to deal with the loss of your previous job so that you can effectively work to find a new job.

Tonya graduated from Oakland University and is a Master of Arts Counselor. She also facilitates the “Walk with Me Grief Group”. She is currently a Counselor at the Trinity Family Counseling Center in Utica, Michigan.

You must reserve your seat by contacting Barbara Erk , Assistant Chair at barbara.erk@gmail.com or 248-656-8632

LiveWorkDetroit! showcases Detroit as the place for Michigan’s college graduates and young professionals to live and work. Detroit is one of the hottest and hippest places in the country and LiveWorkDetroit! gives participants the opportunity to see it in person and to hear it directly from employers eager to hire the best and brightest. LiveWorkDetroit! Detroit Emerging November 18th focuses on fast growth companies, social entrepreneurs, government, nonprofits, and volunteerism. Employer networking is scheduled from 1pm-3:30pm at the Masonic Temple. Your $50 registration includes lunch, electronic access to student resumes, and a table at the career networking segment of our program. Tentative agenda is attached. Register at www.michiganadvantage.org/LWD

FYI – for nonprofits/volunteer orgs, LWD will be comping their registration. Please let them know that this is an option but they need to contact Michelle Elder directly for a comp code – elderm@michigan.org

5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Walsh College Troy Campus, Barry Center Auditorium

Walsh College invites you to attend Careers in Finance and Accounting brought to you by the Healthcare Financial Management Association and the Financial Executives International. Learn the secrets of how successful professionals forged their careers and became leaders in their field.

To register email careerservices@walshcollege.edu

The U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) invite all Veterans and people with disabilities who are interested in applying for federal jobs to register and participate in this Virtual Hiring Event on November 3, 2011. Participants will have an opportunity to not only apply for positions open at FDA and HHS, but they can also have their resumes forwarded to all HHS Operating Divisions.

This information was recently added to Disability.gov. To learn more visit http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=bWFpbGluZ2lkPTE0ODkwMTgmbWVzc2FnZWlkPVBSRC1CVUwtMTQ4OTAxOCZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTEyNzY2ODM5MzMmZW1haWxpZD1tanBhcXU3MTRAaG90bWFpbC5jb20mdXNlcmlkPW1qcGFxdTcxNEBob3RtYWlsLmNvbSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&101&&&https://www.disability.gov/employment/finding_a_job/federal_employment