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ProNet Meetings
Monthly Meeting:
February 27th, 2012
Central Branch Library
215 N. Oxford Rd.
Casselberry, FL 32707
407-924-7545
Our Guest Speaker will be: Mike Mailman, CSI, will be discussing interviewing skills. Mike has spoken to our groups before and he was totally awesome. His knowledge of interviewing skills is beyond compare.
ALSO Mock Interview Sessions ----Interviewing several volunteers from the attendees! Be Prepared...Resume Tips....Elevator Speeches.....Strategy by a former Corporate Recruiter.
WHO: ProNet Career Resources invites the under employed and the unemployed to come meet and work together to network and strategize in order to obtain gainful employment. These free meetings are open to all professionals. All ages are welcome to attend. Our typical attendee has either a 2 or 4 year degree and/or 10 years experience in their field.
We are quickly becoming known as a group of professionals who are proactively helping our peers find positions.
WHAT: During each meeting attendees will be able to network, have their resume reviewed, join in discussions regarding strategies to land that next great opportunity, learn interviewing tips, and so much more.
WHERE: Meetings are held at the Central Branch Library, which is located at 215 North Oxford Road, Casselberry, Florida 32707. Oxford Road is one half mile east of the intersection of SR 436 and 17/92. Take a left at Denny's and the library is 1/4 mile on the right. Once you arrive, simply go around the stairway on the left. Our meeting room is on the right.
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WHEN: ProNet Career Resources meets from 4:00 to 6:00. Please note: The following schedule and agenda is tentative. Be sure to check back for updates.
We are seeking a new venue! Know of a place where we can meet? Must be within 2-4 miles east or west of the library and 2-4 miles north or south of the library. Contact Howie if you have ideas.
Your Steering Committee: We have several subcommittees:
Experience Plus (dedicated to helping those 55+)
Speakers (dedicated to bringing in highly qualified speakers)
Operations (dedicated to bringing ProNet to the "next level")
Marketing & Publicity (dedicated to getting the word out to all Central Floridian Unemployed)
Operation Employer Awareness (dedicated to finding the jobs and posting
Meeting Operations (set up and administer the meetings)
Grants & Funding (dedicated to acquiring credentials)
and several others
Each is chaired by an Associate Director. These are professionals who have opted to, unselfishly, give a few hours of their time during the month to help you find that "perfect position". We have 5 Directors who lead the organization....they also can help YOU!! Look elsewhere on this site for their names and their specialties. They need YOUR help.
Need Gas Money? At each meeting, attendees are asked to contribute one dollar to the gas raffle which is held during the meeting. This is not a requirement. In these trying times, ProNet recognizes that not everyone can spare even one dollar; however, even if you do not contribute to the raffle, you will still receive a ticket with a chance to win some gas money. Nobody will be left out of the raffle.
Let's Work Together! Many unemployed professionals attend the ProNet meetings each month until they secure employment. The meetings tend to energize, inform, and provide a major networking forum for unemployed and under employed professionals. ProNet's goal is that you will visit us only once, then secure employment. However, you are welcome to attend as long as it is necessary to secure gainful employment. You'll find each visit will be both different as well as invigorating.
Become a Member! Go to "Contact Us" and fill in the form on that page. Join our LinkedIn site. We are on there as "ProNet Career Resources"
Upcoming topics, requested by members include:
- Volunteerism & How it May get you a job.
- Focused session on interviewing skills and resumes
- The Incubator System and how it may help you find a job.
- Representatives from corporations will be invited to talk about their openings
- Panel discussion on agencies in the Orlando area
- How to use LinkedIn for your job search
- How to use Twitter in your job search
- How the over 50 age group is affected by the recession....how do you survive? We can help!!
- How to handle your finances while unemployed
Additional Information - ProNet Career Resources is here to help you put that extra vitality and effectiveness into your job search strategy. Our slogan is "Keeping Local Professionals Local".
Dress is business casual for the networking meetings (no shorts or flip-flops please).
Please bring a notebook and business cards (if you have them) and several resumes.
RSVP - Although ProNet does not require RSVP's if you would please call the Executive Director, Howie Appel at 407.924.7545 or email him at howie.appel@pronetcareerresources.org or hra246@gmail.com.
The need to fill these volunteer positions is critical. ProNet is in a major growth mode and is determined to help all of its members. For more information about becoming an Associate Director volunteer for ProNet, be sure to ask someone at the registration table at the next meeting. Why not showcase your skills and help those helping you to land your next career opportunity? This is an opportunity to "pay forward", add a distinguishing title to your resume and LinkedIn profile!
