God says, "I know what I'm doing. I have it all planned out—plans to take care of you, not abandon you, plans to give you the future you hope for."
-- Jeremiah 29:11, The Message
These resources are designed to provide encouragement and support in the journey of navigating career transitions, including the journey of unemployment and finding a job that is both fulfilling and sufficient to provide for your financial needs.
These resources, coupled with involvement in community and times alone with God, we hope will be used by Him to bless you and empower you toward spiritual health as you grow closer to Him through this season of life.
Upcoming Events:
Career and Employment Transitions Get-Togethers: For information about free upcoming gatherings and personal consultations at Christ Community, contact one of the team members. Each of these individuals is serving out of a genuine call by God, concern for people and an eagerness to use their skills to bless others ... Jan Crego: janet.crego@unco.edu / Tom Jones: thomas.jones@unco.edu / Rachel Butzine: butzine@q.com Upcoming Gatherings and Conversations ... As we continue to support your job search and career transition efforts, we thought it might be a good idea to gather and engage in dialog. The goal would be to reflect on the last month or so, talking about what is going on with you, discuss topics you have questions about, and celebrate the steps you have made. We will meet on Thursday March 11th at 6:30pm in Room 309 on the 15th Street Campus. The Monfort College of Business at the University of Northern Colorado will be Hosting Entrepreneurial Challenge: Lots of people are talking about the importance of stimulating business growth in northern Colorado, and the Monfort College of Business is doing something about it. The college is sponsoring the Monfort College of Business Entrepreneurial Challenge, designed to help people around the community kick-start their businesses. The day-long event on Thursday, March 25, will include workshops facilitated by regional experts, networking opportunities and business plan presentations by entrepreneurs competing for $18,000 in cash prizes they will use to help them develop their businesses. Finalists will be chosen for two different categories: Start Up Ventures and Stage Two Growth. For more information, visit http://www.mcb-echallenge.com.
Career and Employment Transitions Get-Togethers:
For information about free upcoming gatherings and personal consultations at Christ Community, contact one of the team members. Each of these individuals is serving out of a genuine call by God, concern for people and an eagerness to use their skills to bless others ...
Jan Crego: janet.crego@unco.edu / Tom Jones: thomas.jones@unco.edu / Rachel Butzine: butzine@q.com Upcoming Gatherings and Conversations ... As we continue to support your job search and career transition efforts, we thought it might be a good idea to gather and engage in dialog. The goal would be to reflect on the last month or so, talking about what is going on with you, discuss topics you have questions about, and celebrate the steps you have made. We will meet on Thursday March 11th at 6:30pm in Room 309 on the 15th Street Campus.
Jan Crego: janet.crego@unco.edu / Tom Jones: thomas.jones@unco.edu / Rachel Butzine: butzine@q.com
Upcoming Gatherings and Conversations ... As we continue to support your job search and career transition efforts, we thought it might be a good idea to gather and engage in dialog. The goal would be to reflect on the last month or so, talking about what is going on with you, discuss topics you have questions about, and celebrate the steps you have made. We will meet on Thursday March 11th at 6:30pm in Room 309 on the 15th Street Campus.
Upcoming Gatherings and Conversations ...
As we continue to support your job search and career transition efforts, we thought it might be a good idea to gather and engage in dialog. The goal would be to reflect on the last month or so, talking about what is going on with you, discuss topics you have questions about, and celebrate the steps you have made. We will meet on Thursday March 11th at 6:30pm in Room 309 on the 15th Street Campus.
The Monfort College of Business at the University of Northern Colorado will be Hosting Entrepreneurial Challenge: Lots of people are talking about the importance of stimulating business growth in northern Colorado, and the Monfort College of Business is doing something about it. The college is sponsoring the Monfort College of Business Entrepreneurial Challenge, designed to help people around the community kick-start their businesses. The day-long event on Thursday, March 25, will include workshops facilitated by regional experts, networking opportunities and business plan presentations by entrepreneurs competing for $18,000 in cash prizes they will use to help them develop their businesses. Finalists will be chosen for two different categories: Start Up Ventures and Stage Two Growth. For more information, visit http://www.mcb-echallenge.com.
Local Resources:
Government Jobs: Federal Government: http://www.usajobs.com/ State Government: http://www.colorado.gov/ Weld County: http://www.co.weld.co.us/ Larimer County: http://www.co.larimer.co.us/ Greeley: http://www.greeleygov.com/default.aspx Loveland: http://www.ci.loveland.co.us/ Ft. Collins: http://www.fcgov.com/ Aims Community College: http://www.aims.edu/about/hr/index.php University of Northern Colorado: http://www.unco.edu/hr/ Colorado State University: http://www.colostate.edu/jobs.aspx Front Range Community College: http://frcc.cc.co.us/ Aims Job Search Website: http://www.aims.edu/student/career/students/jobsearch.htm Aims Regional Websites: http://www.aims.edu/student/career/students/regionalClassifiedAds.htm Aims General Sites: http://www.aims.edu/student/career/students/jobsearchSites.htm UNC Job Search Tools and Resources: http://www.unco.edu/careers/students/jobSearch/JobSearchToolsResources.html Nation Jobs / Chamber of Commerce Member Postings: http://www.nationjobs.com/ Greeley Chamber of Commerce: http://www.greeleychamber.com/ Employment Services of Weld County: http://www.eswc.org/
Government Jobs:
Federal Government: http://www.usajobs.com/ State Government: http://www.colorado.gov/ Weld County: http://www.co.weld.co.us/ Larimer County: http://www.co.larimer.co.us/ Greeley: http://www.greeleygov.com/default.aspx Loveland: http://www.ci.loveland.co.us/ Ft. Collins: http://www.fcgov.com/
Federal Government: http://www.usajobs.com/
State Government: http://www.colorado.gov/
Weld County: http://www.co.weld.co.us/
Larimer County: http://www.co.larimer.co.us/
Greeley: http://www.greeleygov.com/default.aspx
Loveland: http://www.ci.loveland.co.us/
Ft. Collins: http://www.fcgov.com/
Aims Community College: http://www.aims.edu/about/hr/index.php
University of Northern Colorado: http://www.unco.edu/hr/
Colorado State University: http://www.colostate.edu/jobs.aspx
Front Range Community College: http://frcc.cc.co.us/
Aims Job Search Website: http://www.aims.edu/student/career/students/jobsearch.htm
Aims Regional Websites: http://www.aims.edu/student/career/students/regionalClassifiedAds.htm
Aims General Sites: http://www.aims.edu/student/career/students/jobsearchSites.htm
UNC Job Search Tools and Resources: http://www.unco.edu/careers/students/jobSearch/JobSearchToolsResources.html
Nation Jobs / Chamber of Commerce Member Postings: http://www.nationjobs.com/
Greeley Chamber of Commerce: http://www.greeleychamber.com/
Employment Services of Weld County: http://www.eswc.org/
Career Exploration Websites*:
www.careerbuilder.com www.monster.com www.theladders.com (Charges a Fee for Membership) www.mrinetwork.com (Recruiters From Various Fields) www.usajobs.gov (Federal Government Jobs) www.constructionexecutive.com (Construction Jobs) www.topbuildingjobs.com (Construction Jobs)
www.careerbuilder.com
www.monster.com
www.theladders.com (Charges a Fee for Membership)
www.mrinetwork.com (Recruiters From Various Fields)
www.usajobs.gov (Federal Government Jobs)
www.constructionexecutive.com (Construction Jobs)
www.topbuildingjobs.com (Construction Jobs)
Articles and Written Materials*:
Listed Alphabetically
12 Daily Practices to Boost Your Hire-ability, by Scott Ginsburg 12 Strategies for Job Market Re-Entry, by Deborah Dib A Boastful Resume From a Modest Example, by Jan Balden A CMO's Guide to Brand Management Through Social Media, by Dan Schawbel A Follow-up Call Wins the Interview, by Joe Turner A New Deciding Factor in Interviews: Showing Off Your Soft Skills, by Mark Bartz After 35 Years, a Change of Gears, by Patty Orsini Are There Skeletons In Your Closet?: Background Checks Explained, by Don Straits Battening Down the Hatches, Kevin Fogarty Best of the Best Business Books for the Ages, by Dan Coughlin Bringing Your Value Proposition to Life Through Design, by Steven Diebold Connect Your Way to Your Next Job, by Brandon Gutman Create Your Next Job, by Brandon Gutman Credibility With Your Recruiter, by Dean Tracy Differentiating Your Skills in a Downturn, by Cyrus Afzali Does My Resume Stink?, by Peter Newfield Executive Resume Strategies: Competitively Positioning Your Resume, by Wendy S. Enelow Five Tips on How to Ask For More, by Barbara Safani Four Ways to Negotiate Through This Economy Give a Speech, Get a Job, by Don Straits How to Conserve Credit for a Job Search, by John Hazard How to Pass the Hiring Manager's 30-Second Test How to Prepare for the Second Interview, by Irene Marshall Is It Time to Update Your Resume?, by Peter Newfield Is Your Resume the Right Resume? Job Search Checklist, by Kevin Fogarty Job Search Strategies for Professionals Over 40 Jump Into a New Career With a Brand New Resume, by Abby Locke Lessons Learned From Success Stories, by Kevin Fogarty Negotiating a Bigger Sales Package, by Jack Chapman Procrastination: Tips to Avoid Its Subtle Sabotage, by Rob Sullivan Raising a Mid-Level Resume to a VP Level, by Certified Professional Resume Writer, Ken Moore Recessionary Salary Questions, by Jack Chapman Resume Writing 101, by Peter Newfield Retired Salesman Returns to the Job-Search Fray, by Sharon Linsenbach Severance: Start With the End in Mind, by Jack Chapman Should Marketing Executives Blog?, by Dan Schawbel Show You the Money, by Brandon Gutman Synching Your Talk and Your Walk, by Steven Diebold Test Your Networking Skills, by Don Straits The Credit Crunch Hits Home, by Kevin Fogarty Top 10 Ways to Use Social Media to Give Back to Your Network, by William Arruda Top Secrets of Combination Resumes, by Steven Provenzano What's Missing In Your Job Search, by Kimberly Schneiderman With a New Business, Focus for Growth, by Cyrus Afzali You Have More Friends Than You Think: Expand Your Networking Circle, by Darrell Gurney * A huge thanks to Eric Umholtz for assembling these links and resources for us during the period of his own unemployment and job search. He's since found a job in his career field and loves it! If there are links and/or resources that you've found helpful that you'd like to share, e-mail them to Jenny Hooten, Adult Ministries Administrative Assistant, at jennyh@cccgreeley.org. A bound booklet of all of these resources and a few others is also available by contacting Jenny at the above e-mail address or at 353-1159, x215.
12 Daily Practices to Boost Your Hire-ability, by Scott Ginsburg
12 Strategies for Job Market Re-Entry, by Deborah Dib
A Boastful Resume From a Modest Example, by Jan Balden
A CMO's Guide to Brand Management Through Social Media, by Dan Schawbel
A Follow-up Call Wins the Interview, by Joe Turner
A New Deciding Factor in Interviews: Showing Off Your Soft Skills, by Mark Bartz
After 35 Years, a Change of Gears, by Patty Orsini
Are There Skeletons In Your Closet?: Background Checks Explained, by Don Straits
Battening Down the Hatches, Kevin Fogarty
Best of the Best Business Books for the Ages, by Dan Coughlin
Bringing Your Value Proposition to Life Through Design, by Steven Diebold
Connect Your Way to Your Next Job, by Brandon Gutman
Create Your Next Job, by Brandon Gutman
Credibility With Your Recruiter, by Dean Tracy
Differentiating Your Skills in a Downturn, by Cyrus Afzali
Does My Resume Stink?, by Peter Newfield
Executive Resume Strategies: Competitively Positioning Your Resume, by Wendy S. Enelow
Five Tips on How to Ask For More, by Barbara Safani
Four Ways to Negotiate Through This Economy
Give a Speech, Get a Job, by Don Straits
How to Conserve Credit for a Job Search, by John Hazard
How to Pass the Hiring Manager's 30-Second Test
How to Prepare for the Second Interview, by Irene Marshall
Is It Time to Update Your Resume?, by Peter Newfield
Is Your Resume the Right Resume?
Job Search Checklist, by Kevin Fogarty
Job Search Strategies for Professionals Over 40
Jump Into a New Career With a Brand New Resume, by Abby Locke
Lessons Learned From Success Stories, by Kevin Fogarty
Negotiating a Bigger Sales Package, by Jack Chapman
Procrastination: Tips to Avoid Its Subtle Sabotage, by Rob Sullivan
Raising a Mid-Level Resume to a VP Level, by Certified Professional Resume Writer, Ken Moore
Recessionary Salary Questions, by Jack Chapman
Resume Writing 101, by Peter Newfield
Retired Salesman Returns to the Job-Search Fray, by Sharon Linsenbach
Severance: Start With the End in Mind, by Jack Chapman
Should Marketing Executives Blog?, by Dan Schawbel
Show You the Money, by Brandon Gutman
Synching Your Talk and Your Walk, by Steven Diebold
Test Your Networking Skills, by Don Straits
The Credit Crunch Hits Home, by Kevin Fogarty
Top 10 Ways to Use Social Media to Give Back to Your Network, by William Arruda
Top Secrets of Combination Resumes, by Steven Provenzano
What's Missing In Your Job Search, by Kimberly Schneiderman
With a New Business, Focus for Growth, by Cyrus Afzali
You Have More Friends Than You Think: Expand Your Networking Circle, by Darrell Gurney
* A huge thanks to Eric Umholtz for assembling these links and resources for us during the period of his own unemployment and job search. He's since found a job in his career field and loves it! If there are links and/or resources that you've found helpful that you'd like to share, e-mail them to Jenny Hooten, Adult Ministries Administrative Assistant, at jennyh@cccgreeley.org. A bound booklet of all of these resources and a few others is also available by contacting Jenny at the above e-mail address or at 353-1159, x215.
* A huge thanks to Eric Umholtz for assembling these links and resources for us during the period of his own unemployment and job search. He's since found a job in his career field and loves it!
If there are links and/or resources that you've found helpful that you'd like to share, e-mail them to Jenny Hooten, Adult Ministries Administrative Assistant, at jennyh@cccgreeley.org. A bound booklet of all of these resources and a few others is also available by contacting Jenny at the above e-mail address or at 353-1159, x215.
Unemployment and Financial Management Support:
Unemployment Resources From the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment: Unemployment Insurance Handbook for Claimants Unemployment Insurance Claim Self-Service Resource Guide Benefit Estimator File On-Line for Unemployment Benefits Questions About Unemployment Insurance? 303.318.9000 or 1.800.388.5515 Online Financial Management Tools: For a variety of articles, worksheets and online tools for financial management and debt reduction, go to www.daveramsey.com. Christ Community Financial Freedom Team: Through our Financial Freedom Team, Christ Community offers free, confidential, grace-filled counsel to people seeking to achieve Financial Freedom and work through a myriad of financial challenges. Click here to e-mail the team leader, find out more or to set up an appointment with a member of this team. Some team members are professionals in the financial services industry, and yet donate their time and gifts to serving people through this team, with no expectation of benefit. All are deeply committed to Christ and His work through this team. Click here to learn more about the Financial Freedom Workshop this team leads throughout the year at Christ Community, and to sign up.
Unemployment Resources From the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment:
Unemployment Insurance Handbook for Claimants Unemployment Insurance Claim Self-Service Resource Guide Benefit Estimator File On-Line for Unemployment Benefits Questions About Unemployment Insurance? 303.318.9000 or 1.800.388.5515
Unemployment Insurance Handbook for Claimants
Unemployment Insurance Claim Self-Service Resource Guide
Benefit Estimator
File On-Line for Unemployment Benefits
Questions About Unemployment Insurance? 303.318.9000 or 1.800.388.5515
Online Financial Management Tools: For a variety of articles, worksheets and online tools for financial management and debt reduction, go to www.daveramsey.com.
Christ Community Financial Freedom Team: Through our Financial Freedom Team, Christ Community offers free, confidential, grace-filled counsel to people seeking to achieve Financial Freedom and work through a myriad of financial challenges.
Click here to e-mail the team leader, find out more or to set up an appointment with a member of this team. Some team members are professionals in the financial services industry, and yet donate their time and gifts to serving people through this team, with no expectation of benefit. All are deeply committed to Christ and His work through this team. Click here to learn more about the Financial Freedom Workshop this team leads throughout the year at Christ Community, and to sign up.
Click here to e-mail the team leader, find out more or to set up an appointment with a member of this team. Some team members are professionals in the financial services industry, and yet donate their time and gifts to serving people through this team, with no expectation of benefit. All are deeply committed to Christ and His work through this team.
Click here to learn more about the Financial Freedom Workshop this team leads throughout the year at Christ Community, and to sign up.
Spiritual and Personal Support:
Shattered Dreams: God's Unexpected Pathway to Joy, by Larry Crabb. If God loves me, why is life so painful? The truth is, heartache happens. Hopes are dashed. But they're not mere accidents of fate---they're opportunities for the Spirit to awaken us to even higher visions. Larry Crabb's best-selling guide and 8-session workbook will help you move beyond pain and disappointment to where you'll encounter God amidst loss and disappointment to embrace the joy of Christ. Resources and Job Openings: "The List" can quickly and easily meet needs that folks have at Christ Community. Here's how it works ... If you have needs, you can post them on the site and wait for someone to respond. There are also postings of goods, services and job openings that you can take a look at. Click here to find out more and to take a look at "The List". Community: If you're not currently involved in community with others, click here to learn more about small groups at Christ Community and how to get involved. Prayer: If you would like to have someone or a team of people pray with you and for you, click here to learn more about the various prayer ministries at Christ Community, and how to receive intercessory prayer. Spiritual Mentoring: If you would welcome having someone journey with you in a one-on-one intentional relationship during this season of life, contact Deanne Helmboldt, Director of Soul Care, at 353-1159 or deanneh@cccgreeley.org. Counseling: If you are wrestling with personal, emotional and spiritual issues in a way that you believe you might benefit from speaking with one of our counselors, click here to learn more and how to set up an appointment. Worship: Certainly one of the hardest, and most counter-intuitive things to do when we're seeking a job and feel like our leads are exhausted is to praise God. And yet that's exactly what He longs for us to do. If you're struggling, you're not alone. If you're not a part of a local church family in the Greeley area, we invite you to join us on the weekend for one of our worship services. But we also invite you to close your eyes, turn up the audio on your computer, and connect with God right now, right where you are. He loves you, and He longs to meet you there ...
Shattered Dreams: God's Unexpected Pathway to Joy, by Larry Crabb.
If God loves me, why is life so painful? The truth is, heartache happens. Hopes are dashed. But they're not mere accidents of fate---they're opportunities for the Spirit to awaken us to even higher visions. Larry Crabb's best-selling guide and 8-session workbook will help you move beyond pain and disappointment to where you'll encounter God amidst loss and disappointment to embrace the joy of Christ.
Resources and Job Openings: "The List" can quickly and easily meet needs that folks have at Christ Community. Here's how it works ... If you have needs, you can post them on the site and wait for someone to respond. There are also postings of goods, services and job openings that you can take a look at. Click here to find out more and to take a look at "The List".
Community: If you're not currently involved in community with others, click here to learn more about small groups at Christ Community and how to get involved.
Prayer: If you would like to have someone or a team of people pray with you and for you, click here to learn more about the various prayer ministries at Christ Community, and how to receive intercessory prayer.
Spiritual Mentoring: If you would welcome having someone journey with you in a one-on-one intentional relationship during this season of life, contact Deanne Helmboldt, Director of Soul Care, at 353-1159 or deanneh@cccgreeley.org.
Counseling: If you are wrestling with personal, emotional and spiritual issues in a way that you believe you might benefit from speaking with one of our counselors, click here to learn more and how to set up an appointment.
Worship: Certainly one of the hardest, and most counter-intuitive things to do when we're seeking a job and feel like our leads are exhausted is to praise God. And yet that's exactly what He longs for us to do. If you're struggling, you're not alone. If you're not a part of a local church family in the Greeley area, we invite you to join us on the weekend for one of our worship services. But we also invite you to close your eyes, turn up the audio on your computer, and connect with God right now, right where you are. He loves you, and He longs to meet you there ...