by cjxpadmin | Sep 25, 2012 | Job Club Heart of Texas, Job Search
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Hi, this is Sheena with CampusJobXpress and this is Discussion #11. In response to our discussion last week, we got a letter and I am going to read it to you now. It is called My Past, My Future. Actually, the title of it is It Is Not Over. It comes with a quote that says “Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly.”
The other day I was talking with a very good friend. We had not spoken in a while and so we covered a multitude of subjects to include family, common friends, health, work, abundance and various combinations of these.
As we talked about our journeys through this road called “life,” we recalled those events that we had planned or expected. Over the 30 plus years that we have been friends, our families have had many mountaintop experiences. But just as mountains have tops, they have their corresponding valleys. So we acknowledged also the valleys of our lives, the times when we experienced events in our lives that we did not expect and/or did not want.
Then, in my friend’s usual witty and humorous fashion, he said, these events were just “course adjustments,” not failures or defeats.
Life unfolds as it does. In spite of our best plans, wishes and prayers, events happen that are not of our liking. If we had the control over life as we would want, these events, these happenings would not exist. But we do not.
Sometimes these “course adjustments” are small and go almost unnoticed by us. But there are those “course adjustments” that when they happen, we are shaken to the very core of our being. We think that this is the end, that we cannot overcome this “course adjustment.”
Everything happens for a reason. I deeply believe this. About a day after my conversation with my dear friend, I read this anonymous quotation:
“Just when the caterpillar thought
the world was over, it became a butterfly.”
Here is a demonstration by nature of a “course adjustment.” As it is in nature, so is in our reality. When life unfolds, as it does, it does not mean that it is the end. It just means that we are, just like the caterpillar, experiencing a “course adjustment” — a transition to a different level in our human experience.
Our challenge is to accept the change and believe that it will lead to something much better, that the Divine of the Universe does all out of love for us.
Keep Your Hope Alive!
Here are some things that we want you to remember as you are going through your own course.
- Wednesday, there is a Showcase, appointments only, you know who you are. On Thursday, at Richland Mall, it is completely open to the public. It is a Retail Job Fair so if you are looking for something over the holidays, this is probably for you.
- Next Wednesday, there is a major announcement about the Workforce Center.
- Keep posting your jobs. There have been so many people who have been helped through you all posting your own jobs. Some of you have moved due to job opportunities that you have found on the Posting Board that we have.
- Last, but not least, if you don’t have a resume posted, please post it soon. It is hard to match you to an employer without it.
by cjxpadmin | Sep 12, 2012 | Job Club Heart of Texas, September 2012 Magazine
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Video Update!
(Note: Being that this is our first video post, please bear with us and give us feedback so that we can improve.)
Good morning everyone, this is our first video post so let us know if you are able to view it and hear it okay.
Our discussion question for you today is do you have any questions that the Workforce Center has not answered for you. Let us know what they are.
We also want to make a few quick points.
We want to introduce Silvia Seelig. She will be our Job Club Moderator. She will be answering your questions if we are unavailable or letting us know if there are any important questions that we haven’t seen yet so that we can get to those as quickly as possible.
Also, we have a couple of job events coming up. On the 26th, we will have a Showcase Event for professional jobs and on the 27th, we will have a Job Fair Event for retail jobs. We will give you more information on the locations and times at a later date.
We also want to make sure that you keep posting your job search findings. These have been really encouraging and really exciting to see how many that have actually been found out in the workforce.
So, again, let us know: Do you have any questions that the Workforce Center has not answered and Get Ready For The Showcase Event.
Thanks and have a great day!
by cjxpadmin | Sep 5, 2012 | Job Club Heart of Texas, Job Search, September 2012 Magazine
OPEN DISCUSSION
This week is an open discussion about what’s own your mind? I would like to start the discussion with a few general statements.
- The Job Club is a place where each one of us can share job search experiences and opportunities. Each week, I would like for you to post one job you have found that you would like to share.
It is as simple as this example posting:
This is Melvin, I would like the group to know there is a job in Accounting at A to Z Office Supply on Washington Avenue.
Our discussions have been so good; however, the overall purpose is to share job information, even though the topics we are sharing are critical in finding and keeping a job.
- Any of you that have attended the Job Club meetings at the Workforce Center have heard me say that all of you are adults and we will not force you to do anything. You participate at will and we will give you credit for that. We are approaching 300 people who have gotten jobs and with your continued cooperation, we can do even more.
- Now, please share your jobs, your questions and your opinions.
- Two Quick Reminders! We have another Job Event coming up in September and we want you all to be prepared. This event will concentrate on Retail positions, which does not limit itself to clothing stores. Be sure that your resume is at its best and have the appearance to match it. Also, the articles on Grammar and Punctuation are now posted for your viewing in the September Issue.
CjxpAdmin: Hello, the Job Club tab has changed location to make it easier for everyone to find. Any questions please ask below. Thank you!
by cjxpadmin | Aug 28, 2012 | Job Club Heart of Texas, Job Search
Punctuation, what is it good for? Absolutely everything!
This is true; punctuation is important in many situations, especially when the situation is your employment. Intelligence is a necessary tool at every place of business and knowing how to use punctuation/grammar correctly is a sure sign of this. For those who have not received a formal education, good grammar and knowledge of correct punctuation can be perceived as such. Many have made the point that their supervisors make grammatical errors daily. Grammar does not guarantee you a position, but using it properly can enhance your chances of a better paying position within the company or possibility for advancement.
In September, we will be having another Showcase Event, possibly two. These events will have a certain type of industry concentration, Retail and Sales. Grammar is of huge importance in these fields. Sales is all about the way you speak and present yourself, your company, and your product. This is why we want you to be prepared in every way when we place you in front of an employer for an interview. The more confident you are in the way you present yourself, the more confident the employer will be when hiring you to do the job.
On September 1st, two full-length, in-depth articles will be posted with regard to Grammar and Punctuation. Punctuation has shown to be tough for many, as well as Grammar. So, today, we want to know “What part of punctuation stumps you the most?”
As observed from last week’s Grammar Income Test, it appears that many of the questions that were answered incorrectly had to do with punctuation. We have created another small test for you to complete to allow you to practice your punctuation rules. In addition to correcting the punctuation, also be mindful of anything that is missing.
As before, mark your answers as Correct or Incorrect. In instances where you see a multiple choice answer, write down the letter for that. Okay, here we go:
Period.
- Chloe tried to buy the $9.99 CD at the store on Memphis St but someone had given her only 9.45
- Nine-tenths is written out as: (a) .09 (b) 9 (c) .9 (d) .90
Comma.
- Alec, brother to Baby Joshua, has the best toys in the playroom.
- Margie began her new employment on Wednesday October 1 2012.
Colon:
- The classroom consisted of four things, desks, chairs, computers and books.
- We had to cancel our trip: Rachel and her sister were sick.
Semicolon
- Melvin was very upset; the question for Job Club was not ready.
- Andrea answered the question correctly, therefore, she received the prize.
Apostrophe
- We wanted to use Sheenas’ computer, but its security code was missing.
- Back in the 50s, we used to see a lot of Rock and Roll.
Dash
- The office crew decided to send 1-2 displays for the conference.
- James and Louise the two top sales persons received awards.
Question Mark
- May we please take your jacket.
- Your jacket was left where?
Exclamation Point
- Hurry, the sale is on.
- Stop! Your purse is on top of your car.
Parenthesis
17. The child will (one day) learn his own schedule.
18. The report is due within, 10, ten days.
Quotation Marks
19. “Sarah, asked Stacy, do you really want to use the software?”
20. Yolanda “Yoli” went to the party with the group.
To review your answers, please refer to the article in the upcoming September Issue entitled “Punctuation.” There you will not only see the answers as well as a few tips with regard to punctuation. Good Luck! And as always, thanks for participating.
If anyone is interested in Retail and Customer Service positions, please email rachel@campusjobxpress.com. We are having a Job Event the last part of September.
by cjxpadmin | Aug 15, 2012 | Job Club Heart of Texas, Job Search
What IS the big idea, we ask. So far Job Club has been a hit, but we want Opinions. What do you think would improve Job Club? What would you like to see added or talked about. Tell us Your Big Idea.
Just another serious reminder, many of you are not making at least one comment. This comment is critical as it documents you as participating in Job Club. You must say something in job club to be marked as present. Your participation in job club is one job search!
We welcome your comments.
Rachel Rudd Job Placement Specialist Campusjobxpress.com
