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Monday, January 18, 2010

Three unemployed men lead job network group
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Three unemployed Findlay men are working with JOBsolutions of Hancock County to assist and connect unemployed people in the Hancock County area.

Randy Buck of McComb, Steven Leopold of Arlington and Bryan Little of Findlay are leading the Blanchard Valley Independent Networking Group.

Its first meeting will be at 9 a.m. Friday at JOBsolutions, 7746 Hancock County 140, Suite B. The group plans to meet on a biweekly basis.

Topics of discussion for the meeting include a review of job openings, training of attendees, questions, and a 30-minute presentation by a guest speaker. For reservations call Monica Wittenmyer at JOBsolutions, 419-422-3679.

The three men leading the group bring a range of professional experience. Buck has experience as a controller/comptroller for several companies. Leopold's experience is in the sales/marketing area and Little has been employed as a quality engineer/manager.

“These meetings are a grassroots approach. Individuals will network with other job seekers, human resource personnel, recruiters and be connected with numerous tools for their job-seeking toolbox,” said Carolyn Rodenhauser, workforce development administrator for JOBsolutions. “We are very excited to have these meetings coordinated by men with impressive resumes who truly understand the needs of our dislocated residents. Peer, family and professional support are key.”

“We feel that this networking team will help our area job seekers in a very competitive economy,” Rodenhauser said.

For more information on the biweekly networking group, call Wittenmyer at JOBsolutions at 419-422-3679 or search BVING under groups on the LinkedIn Web site.


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Janine Moon wrote:
BVING Networking Group
“ Congratulations to the folks who have organized this group...they clearly recognize that networking is about building relationships and learning enough about others to be of help to them so that they can be of help to you.

Believe it or not, "unemployed" people have at least as many contacts as anyone else, and the smart ones have more because that's how they've been spending their time--making connections and developing the relationships that will serve them well into the future. Just because someone you meet today doesn't have a contact in one of your target companies doesn't mean that they won't meet your perfect contact in the next days or weeks. That's how business is done. I would expect that many "unemployed"--especially those who are spending their time wisely-- know more hiring managers than most and care a lot more about connecting others into organizations that are hiring.

Well over 70% of all positions are found through people you know; some experts put the number at over 80%. Either way, networkers get a bigger return on their investment of time than in any other search approach. Activity is what makes things happen; 'waiting to be picked' is a 20th century approach and it doesn't work any more.

I hope that people in the area take advantage of this opportunity, and volunteer to be a part of the group's success by suggesting speakers and programs that will make the meetings valuable to all attendees. There is no magic or "right" answer as to how to find a job, but there are definitely activities that have a higher payoff. Networking is #1. ”
Monday, January 18, 2010 11:01:42 PM
j wrote:
They Do
“ I have done exactly what I said previously, and is how I started my first two businesses. And managers and owners of business will get back with you if you actually have something to offer them that will make them money. But the catch is you have to bring something to the game. ”
Monday, January 18, 2010 8:37:58 PM
Professional wrote:
serious?
“ The primary focus of the group is 'networking' (as evidenced by the title), there are other agencies you can seek out for direct employement opportunities. It appears the secondary benefits of the group are training and education. Networking, training and education for FREE? Sounds like a deal to me - and beats sitting around waiting for a job to fall in your lap! I would encourage 'nothing new' to give a call to a manager at any local employment giant a call and see if he/she will get right back with you to honor your request for coffee. Their primary job function is NOT hiring... Use the group for it's intended purpose -- networking, training and education, never hurts! ”
Monday, January 18, 2010 11:32:49 AM
Karen wrote:
JOB NETWORK GROUP
“ Kudos to these three men for taking the incentive to organize this! ”
Monday, January 18, 2010 8:19:28 AM
bt wrote:
unemployment
“ ?????3 men who are unable to get a job are going to show other people how to get a job???Are you kidding? ”
Monday, January 18, 2010 6:21:41 AM
j wrote:
Nothing New
“ We had these kind of meetings in New York, but called them Networking Parties. They are good for getting out and talking about work, but they seldom do little to find you a job. Why, because most of the attendees are unemployed individuals, who have been out of work for months and are desperate, not hiring managers with jobs to fill in the immediate future. Before you waste your time be sure find out how many company (what companies) representative will actually be attending, and if there is any cost to attend. As for the other things, they can all be done at a local coffee shop with a laptop and free wifi, for the price of a beverage. On the cynical side, why would you want advice from three people who can't find jobs for them self. Find someone who is currently working in the field you are looking to find a position in , and invite them out for lunch and a talk, this would be time and money much better spent. This is how you make the contacts that are necessary to find a new position in the current economic climate. ”
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