The CT Groups Meetings [2011 01 31]

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The CT Groups - Memphis TN Career Transition Group Meetings
Always check the group’s calendar before traveling to a meeting in case of cancellations. Use the “Visit” link below.
Day/Time Where Remarks
1st and 3rd Sundays – Focus: General Drive to NW of building, park near and enter using Everyday Entrance.
Sunday

9:30 Temple Israel Support Group [TISG-CT] Register at Welcome and Information Center desk just inside the doors; receive directions to the Adult Lounge.
1376 East Massey Road
A.M. Memphis, TN 38120-3228 Info: Robert Mann, RobertDMann@gmail.com or David Silberman, DSSilberman@aol.com
Visit: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TISG-CT

7:00 Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church [OLPH-CT] Weekly - Focus: General Drive to western rear of complex, use walk by large windowed room, enter double
8151 Poplar Ave. at Kimbrough glass doors, and veer left – Room 109B on the left.
A.M. Germantown, TN 38138-6199 Info: Pat at 482-6022, Patrick_Hayde74@hotmail.com Visit: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/OLPH-CT

9:30 Memphis Area Career Center’s Career Action Network Irregular Monday meetings (call before going)
[MACC-CAN] 444 North Main St, 2nd Floor of MATA Bldg
A.M. Memphis, TN 38105-1620 Info: 545-2240 T J Duggers, 545-2172 Visit: http://www.MemphisCareerCenter.com
Monday

Memphis Finance and Accounting CT Group [MEMFA-CT] Weekly - Focus: Finance & Accounting McAllister’s Deli on Poplar just west of Forest Hill Irene Road
2:00
McAllister’s Deli – 9091 Poplar Ave, Suite 101 Info: Tom Butas at 854-3579, TButas@aol.com, Richard Faust at 246-1566, RFaust02@bellsouth.net
P.M. Germantown, TN 38138-3936 Visit: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MEMFA-CT
Memphis Ops CT Group [MEMOPS-CT] 1st and 3rd Mondays – Focus: Manufacturing, Distribution, Supply Chain, and other Operations related
6:30
McAllister’s Deli – 9091 Poplar Ave, Suite 101 professions. McAllister’s Deli on Poplar just west of Forest Hill Irene Road in the SW section of the intersection.
PM Germantown, TN 38138-3936 Info: Dave Hamilton, 861-1504, Dave6632@aol.com Visit: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MEMOPS-CT
2nd & 4th Mondays – Focus: General Enter at back of building/SE doors (under drive-thru canopy); walk down
6:30 Germantown Career Transition Group
[GermantownCareerTransitionGroup] hall to Room 120 on the left. A “CT Group” sign will be posted in hallway. Info: Mark at 592-7870, or Rob at
P.M. Germantown Church of Christ, 8723 Poplar Pike 38138-7702 491-3281 Visit: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/GermantownCareerTransitionGroup

6:30 Mullins United Methodist Church CT Group [MUMC-CT] Weekly - Focus: General Use East parking lot on North side of Walnut Grove. Meet in the Graves Gym located
4 North Mendenhall at Walnut Grove on the North side of the church school buildings.
A.M. Memphis, TN 38117-2631. Info: Ray Henley, RHenley301@comcast.net Visit: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MUMC-CT
The Networking Roundtable Group [TNRG-CT] ” 1st & 3rd Tuesdays – Focus: General Parking info & directions available from the TNRG-CT web site below
6:30
Southwest TN Community College, Bert Bornblum Library Info: Paul Phillips: 259-8291, Paul@NetworkingRoundtable.net Visit: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TNRG-CT
Tuesday

P.M. 5983 Macon Cove, Memphis, TN 38134-7642 http://NetworkingRoundtable.net
Hope Presbyterian Church – “Career Link” [HOPE-CT] 2nd & 4th Tuesdays – Focus: General Park in West lot. Enter building through SW doors, Entrance 2. Before
6:30
8500 Walnut Grove crossing foyer and go up stairs. Room 236 is accessed through the first door on the left.
P.M. Cordova, TN 38018-7392 Info: Shirley at Hope Presbyterian Church at 755-7721 Visit: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HOPE-CT
Memphis IT, Sciences, & Engineering CT Group [MEMITSE-CT] 2nd & 4th Tuesdays – Focus: IT, Sciences, and Engineering professions Enter at back of building/SE doors
6:30
Germantown Church of Christ, 8723 Poplar Pike (under drive-thru canopy); walk down hall to Room 120 on the left. A “CT Group” sign will be posted in hallway.
P.M. Germantown, TN 38138-7702 Info: Mike Esposito at MEsposito@email.com Visit: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MEMITSE-CT

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Day/Time Where Remarks

6:30 The Bob Reilly Group [TBRG-CT] Weekly – Focus: General Enter rear parking lot doors of Batson Center, veer to right, and go to Room 104 on
Church of The Holy Spirit, 2300 Hickory Crest Dr the right (if changed, signs will be provided).
A.M. Memphis, TN 38119-6805 Info: Bob at RReilly@OIPartners.net Visit: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TBRG-CT

9:00 The Lanthier / Cain Group [TLCG-CT] Weekly – Focus: General Park in back, meeting in Life Enrichment Center - Room 200L Enter through glass
Wednesday

Bartlett United Methodist Church, 5675 Stage Rd doors, take hallway to right. Go up stairwell on left to the second floor.
A.M. Bartlett, TN 38134-4552 Info: Michael at 372-1616 or David at 386-8279 Visit: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TLCG-CT
1st Wednesdays – Orientation! See directions for next group on arrival. Whether new or returning to Career
Welcome to Career Transition (Orientation) [SATS-CT]
4:00 Transition, you need a good foundation for your career transition journey in taking those first right steps to your
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 106 Walnut St.
P.M. future!
Collierville, TN 38017-2672
Info: FrankWeightman@yahoo.com Visit: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SATS-CT
St. Andrew’s Training Series [SATS-CT] 3rd Wednesdays – Training Series Parish Hall (Entrance is between buildings in the front – Parish Hall is on
4:00
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 106 Walnut St. the RIGHT). Wide range of weekly topics for those in transition or considering a career change.
P.M. Collierville, TN 38017-2672 Info: FrankWeightman@yahoo.com Visit: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SATS-CT

7:00 Grace Church in Olive Branch CT Group [GCOB-CT] Weekly – Focus: General Watch for water tower on right driving down 305. Church is a short distance beyond
2251 Highway 305 North that also on the right. Enter the basement meeting area through the south side or rear door of the church.
A.M. Olive Branch, MS 38654-7257 Info: Chas Williams at Chas@GraceChurchDeSoto.org Visit: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/GCOB-CT
First Thursday CT Group [1THU-CT] 1st Thursday – Focus: General Park in South lot. Enter building through South doors, Entrance 1. Go up the
1:00
Hope Presbyterian Church, 8500 Walnut Grove stairs to your right and Room 230 is at the top of the stairs. Note any room change in announcements.
P.M. Cordova, TN 38018-7392 Info: Shirley at Hope Presbyterian Church at 755-7721 Visit: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/1THU-CT
Thursday

Memphis Human Resources CT Group [MEMHR-CT] 2nd & 4th Thursdays -. Focus: HR Park in lot adjacent to S Germantown Road. Enter via Sanctuary doors, walk
6:30
St. George’s Episcopal, 2425 South Germantown Road down hallway to the left. Take 1st hallway to the right. Room “C” is at the end of the hallway on the left.
P.M. Germantown, TN 38138-5946 Info: Pat Welsh at Pat.Welsh1994@gmail.com Visit: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MEMHR-CT
Technology Literacy Mentoring Group [TLMG-CT] 1st and 3rd Thursdays - Focus: Technology Mentoring Park near covered entrance; enter through covered
7:00
Trinity Baptist Church, 8899 Trinity Road at North Sanga Rd entrance into foyer; 1st door on left. PCs, Office, The Internet, Yahoo! for CT Groups, others.
P.M. Cordova, TN 38018-2714 Info: Tommy Simons at TSimons@TrinityBaptistChurch.org Visit: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TTBC-CT
Faith Career Support Group (aka, The Carlin Stewart Group)
7:00 4th Thursday – Room 111.
Faith Presbyterian Church, 8816 Poplar Pike
P.M. Info: Carlin Stewart at 355-5019 or CRStuart3118@bellsouth.net Church Phone: 754-4840
Germantown, TN 38138-7704

7:00 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church CT Group [SAEC-CT] Weekly – Focus: General Parish Hall (Entrance is between buildings in the front – Parish Hall is the building on
106 Walnut St. the RIGHT).
Friday

A.M. Collierville, TN 38017-2672 Info: Frank Weightman at 202-3909 Visit: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SAEC-CT
The Bellevue Baptist Church CT Group [TBBC-CT] Weekly – Focus: General South of I-40 East, Exit 15. Park in Sr Parking Area to the right of Appling Entrance.
1:30
2000 Appling Rd. Enter building, turn left (Bookstore to your right). Walk 50 feet down hallway to “Fireside C” Room on the left.
P.M. Cordova, TN 38016-4910 Info: Don Blaz Visit: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TBBC-CT


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Site Type Site Name & Membership Notes

TheCTGroups Group is open to anyone and subject to our Acceptable Use & Membership Agreement Policy.
The front door into all of The CT Groups networks The starting point for anyone new to the organization or seeking additional information on
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TheCTGroups the organization, the community networks, and participating groups in The CT Groups plus the ability to get a
TheCTGroups-MEM current copy of this document and other informational items by members and non-members.
The front door into The CT Groups for Memphis The Firefox browser is not currently supported by Yahoo! Groups.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TheCTGroups-MEM Membership in this group does not automatically entitle you to membership into Memphis-CT or Help-CT.
Virtual
Memphis-CT Membership is automatically granted for The CT Groups members in good standing for job sharing. Means
Groups
Members in good standing can distribute jobs to all members in by which any member in good standing may post jobs for distribution to all members. Requires membership
good standing within the network. in a participating group.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Memphis-CT Info: Memphis-CT-Owner@yahoogroups.com Visit: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Memphis-CT
Help-CT
Membership is automatically granted for The CT Groups members in good standing for job search related
Members in good standing can request things needed during
questions & requests. Requires membership in participating group.
their transition (within legal/ethical/moral bounds)
Info: Help-CT-Owner@yahoogroups.com Visit: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Help-CT
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Help-CT

Links to various NATIONAL groups and all 50 states were created by The CT Groups where “groups”
CT-SupportGroups reported to be operating are listed. Please remember not all groups operate like The CT Groups and may
Groups http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CT-SupportGroups involve membership fees, dues, meeting fees, membership requirements, penalties, or other components
across the that may not be satisfactory to you. Ask detailed specific questions before you join.
USA Entry point for all reported transition support groups found
in the United States Help us to help you! Know of any groups operating out of town?
Send the information to TheCTGroups-Owner@yahoogroups.com and we’ll take it from there.

Map of See a map of the metro Memphis area with a numbered “call out” Accessing this map application will require use of your Yahoo! ID and can be accessed via The CT Groups –
The CT marking the location of each group and information pertaining to Memphis web site from lower area of the left navigation panel or by using the following link:
Groups that group’s location and website. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TheCTGroups-MEM/app/placesmap/view/map

Do a LinkedIn People search for The CT Groups as an alternate The roster is in the SlideShare section of the Profile. Double click on the document then click the Download
location to find this and other documents of potential interest. link to the left of the displayed image. Members of The CT Groups are welcomed to Link with this “person”
Consider adding The CT Groups to your network. for updates and other information. Notices of special events are sent via LinkedIn via this “person”.
LinkedIn and The CT Group members can request membership in: Use “Groups” from the LinkedIn toolbar to access the “Groups Directory” and search for “The CT Groups”.
The CT Groups Click the “Join Group button” to the RIGHT of these groups. Membership in a participating group of The CT
The CT Groups – Memphis Groups on Yahoo! Groups is required for this connection.


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WHAT’S NEW:
1. The Networking Roundtable Group replaces the Sycamore View Church of Christ Group at a NEW NIGHT & NEW PLACE
Now meeting on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 6:30 PM in the Bert Bornblum Library Auditorium (ML-122) on the Macon campus of Southwest
Tennessee Community College. This opportunity brings synergy to the Community College and The CT Groups through the involvement of the
Community College and the strong leadership of Paul Phillips. (Visit http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TNRG-CT)
2. LinkedIn Members now have access to information and announcements from The CT Groups
- The CT Groups – Memphis is now a “Person” you can Link with, receive updates, and obtain a current copy of the Roster.
- The CT Groups – Memphis is also a LinkedIn “Group” you can join
- Both require membership in a participating group of The CT Groups on Yahoo! Groups and a LinkedIn account (free or paid subscription).
3. Orientation for Career Transitioners(Welcome to Career Transition) – NEW OFFERING AND HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
First time in transition? Going through transition again? Confused about transition? Not familiar with The CT Groups network? The Orientation will
introduce you to what you need to be doing for your future. Career transition opens up many doors of opportunity if you plan, you organize, and you
understand what is ahead in this period of your life. Even those who have been down this path before can benefit in knowing what’s changed since their
last transition and to refresh their knowledge for the road to new opportunities ahead. The meeting is the first Wednesday of each month at 4:00 PM held
at St. Andrew’s in Collierville (visit http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SATS-CT for location information).
4. Jobs-CT Renamed CT-SupportGroups and has been expanded to show reported groups in all 50 states
We have included links providing additional information on groups in all 50 states. Remember, not all “CT Groups” groups are like The CT Groups.
Joining may involve a legally binding agreement with fees, dues, penalties for missing meetings, and other requirements and obligations you may not be
prepared for. Always ask what your obligations are before joining! http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CT-SupportGroups
5. The CT Groups Map
A map where all of The CT Groups – Memphis TN locations with information accessible for each shown “push pin” on the map.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TheCTGroups-MEM/app/placesmap/view/map You will need your Yahoo! ID to access this map.

• The CT Groups “front door” site has been created at:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TheCTGroups
This front door provides a list of hyperlinks to all of the participating networks. The links do not require an individual have a Yahoo! ID. A copy of this
document is kept in the Files section of the site. Access to the document does require a Yahoo! ID. This is regarded as a “public site” in that anyone
may join this group at any time using a Yahoo! ID. Member information is not displayed; member e-mails are not distributed.
• CT-SupportGroups (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CT-SupportGroups) is now a gateway into other career support groups in other cities and states.
Be aware not all groups listed are free and may charge membership fees or have membership requirements. This was the Jobs-CT site.
Do you know of any groups not listed here? Send them to the group owner (CT-SupportGroups-Owner@yahoogroups.com) with ALL the details.

This document in its most recent version may be distributed for non-commercial purposes to support individuals who are in career transition provided the
document remains unaltered. Document updates are automatically e-mailed to members of http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TheCTGroups-MEM.


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OVERVIEW OF PARTICIPATING GROUPS
First Thursday CT Group [1THU-CT] deal with your job loss, reason for hope, and resources that may be open to you for training for
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/1THU-CT your next job. Our congregation is a great source of unadvertised job opportunities. Hope is a
Meeting on the first Thursday of each month, we bring in experts to share their knowledge, long time and strong supporter of The CT Groups. We encourage attending all of The CT Groups
experience, and insight plus answer your questions; learn from those in the know. Whether a meetings to increase your knowledge of how to land your next job.
panel of local advisors and counselors, recruiters sharing their stories, financial or tax experts on
transition, or those with new job search tools knowledge, we bring you and them together in one Memphis Finance and Accounting CT Group [MEMFA-CT]
room to help you in your job search efforts. Knowledge is power … learning something powerful! http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MEMFA-CT
An organization focused on the special networking needs of Finance and Accounting
Germantown Career Transition Group [GermantownCareerTransitionGroup] professionals. We welcome the addition of others who wish to expand their knowledge and/or
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/GermantownCareerTransitionGroup their network. We Finance and Accounting positions within our Group which are not distributed
Operating since 1998 this group is frequented by the Sales & Marketing professionals but is through Memphis-CT with a vast majority of our Group e-mails being opportunities. Our local
attended by a strong cross section or professionals. Everyone in transition is now in sales, which success underscores the program with landings for entry level through the Chief Financial Officer
provides incremental value to attendees and from their positive energy meetings. In addition to levels within the Memphis area. We encourage people to attend the other meetings, but if you are
offering traditional topics and support, group differentiators include: a Finance and Accounting person you also need to know what is happening in your industry.
• holding evening meetings to support those unemployed and underemployed
• offering support for the special needs and opportunities of the underemployed Memphis Human Resources CT Group [MEMHR-CT]
• the moderators both having sales experience; one has recruitment experience http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MEMHR-CT
Our focus is to support networking, relationship building, and sharing information with attendees at
• active promotion on building and using a personal “Brag Book”
our 2 meetings each month. We promote our separate weekly PHR/SPHR Certification Study
At the meeting a brief prayer before and after the meeting is offered; coffee is served. Attendee
Group held at a different date/time/place. Of the 4 members taking exams after our first class, we
introductions use the 30 Second Elevator Speech and any needs. Presentations by the
had a 100% PASS RATE. With Hope-CT we co-sponsor First Thursday (a monthly meeting listed
moderators, other members, and external resources are part of the part of the regular program to
above) by engaging recognized Memphis companies to discuss their company and application
support transitioners in all lines of work.
processes along with the great and no so great things applicants do. We focus on Human
Grace Church in Olive Branch CT Group [GCOB-CT] Resources but welcome others seeking to expand their network or knowledge. We post HR
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/GCOB-CT positions which are not distributed through Memphis-CT.
The Grace Church career transition group seeks to teach networking, job search strategies, with
recognized strength in our resume building and interviewing skills areas. You will always leave
Memphis IT, Sciences, & Engineering CT Group [MEMITSE-CT]
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MEMITSE-CT
with some take away that you can apply to your job search. We serve the whole person by
Despite our name, the membership is a cross section of professions and industries and all are
offering emotional and spiritual support in a casual friendly environment and promote the use of
welcomed. Attendee introductions involve our 30 Second Elevator Speech. Our moderator
mutual aid, networking, and regular attendance at The CT Group meetings. And we serve the
shares his research and insight into transition topics not frequently discussed such as age and
best coffee in town.
relocation issues, filling gaps, negotiations, and other key topics. We invite speakers, external
and internal, to present topics of interest with the insight of the presenter. We promote knowledge
Hope Presbyterian Church - Career Link [HOPE-CT] in the basics: resumes, networking, interviewing, negotiating, tools like LinkedIn, and others. As
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Hope-CT
part of our networking we exchange information and ideas thus building stronger networking
Also known as “Career Link”, we welcome those in career transition from all professions in all stages
relationships. We enjoy the food celebrations brought by those who have landed. We post
and challenges of their career transition. We discuss whatever you want to discuss related to job
positions for IT, Sciences, and Engineering which are not distributed on Memphis-CT.
search topics and encourage networking and mutual aid between our members. We offer help to


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Memphis Ops CT Group [MEMOPS-CT] Series Group below. The focus of this interactive series is to broaden the education and
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MEMOPS-CT marketability of the transitioner by offering training in topics such as negotiation, relocation,
Focusing on all aspects of Operations in business today but all are invited. Disciplines associated creating your board of advisors, networking, interviewing skills, and many useful skill set additions.
with Manufacturing, Distribution & Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering, IT, Quality, and
Procurement are just the tip of the iceberg as the cross functional group truly cuts across all lines St. Andrew’s Training Series [SATS-CT]
and functions. A typical meeting also includes persons steeped in Sales, Marketing, Accounting http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SATS-CT
and Finance, and Human Resources which leads to a comfortable environment and discussion In addition to the support above, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church’s offers additional support
truly representative of real world business. The comradery appeals to most where an open through two different programs each starting at 4:00 PM:
sharing of contacts, leads and insight is encouraged. Attendees gain a broad perspective helping • The 1st Wednesday of each month, the group hosts “Welcome to Career Transition,” an
them be better prepared for their job search, resume writing, networking, interviewing and other orientation for those new to the CT process (as well as those seeking a review of “the
aspects of career transition. Special guest speakers are regular attendees and a specialty of the basics”). This is a special offering of the Training Series program.
group! • The 3rd Wednesday of each month, the group hosts the “St. Andrew’s CT Training Series”
with experts presenting on topics of value to transitioners and their family.
Mullins United Methodist Church CT Group [MUMC-CT]
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MUMC-CT Technology Literacy Mentoring Group [TLMG-CT]
The Mullins meetings are smaller focusing more on the specific problems of our members. The http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TLMG-CT
general job search topics are covered, mostly through questions and answers, advice is offered, Offering free mentoring in core computer skill areas such as Windows, Microsoft Office, Internet
and networking is emphasized. Our smaller size affords members a more relaxed setting offering use, and other technologies known by our volunteers. Have you wondered why things work at the
a supportive environment to openly discuss other topics important to them; examples include speed of light but it took 4 minutes to receive your own e-mail? Do you understand the power and
family relationships, finances, foreclosures, unemployment insurance advice, and interim living structure of the Internet and how to use it and the available tools? Do you need to use word
arrangements. processing but can not afford the Microsoft price? We can help you build basic knowledge or get
over that “technology bump” to build your skills and confidence up to be ready for formal training
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church [OLPH-CT] from any number of providers. Technology is an enabler. Never let technology keep you from
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/OLPH-CT achieving your dreams.
The Ministry seeks to honor Christ and the mission of OLPH parish by providing community wide
emotional and spiritual support and practical assistance to those in job search. Through outside Temple Israel Support Group CT Group [TISG-CT]
expert speakers or regular meetings, we focus on the importance of understanding the career http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TISG-CT
transition process, networking, and assisting each other by exchanging information and ideas to To support a need within the Temple and community, this group started March 28, 2010 with Sr.
support the needs of each other. We practice our “Elevator Speech” at each meeting through our Rabbi Micah Greenstein speaking and offering documents available to all new members. The
introductions to the attending members and discuss information needed by each member and program offers a wide range of community speakers addressing relevant topics for the
their activities of the prior week. Join us and our regular support members each week. membership and includes: resume writing, cover letters, networking techniques, recruiters,
entrepreneurship, and others. We actively seek to place members by contacting them as job
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church CT Group [SAEC-CT] opportunities arise. Temple Israel members are asked to direct job openings into the group.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SAEC-CT Meetings begin with introductions using the 30 Second Elevator Speech and any needs from the
Building on a Christ-centered base of tradition, the St. Andrew’s Career Transition Group members. Our co-moderators have sales and merchandising experience to help members
addresses the needs of the transitioner in three ways. The weekly meeting actively focuses on understand the fine points of selling yourself. We have a diverse membership representation of
how each member’s search is advancing. During the interactive discussion, others transitioners skills, professions, industries, and religions.
often can offer new networking contacts, experience-based insights or pose questions that can
help clarify or solve a particular issue. The second and third ways are provided by our Training


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The Bellevue Baptist Church CT Group [TBBC-CT] The Lanthier / Cain Group [TLCG-CT]
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TBBC-CT http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TLCG-CT
Since 2000, Bellevue begins their sessions with a short devotional and prayer. We seek to A continuous TEACHING PROGRAM based on Christian principles lead by David Lanthier and
provide spiritual and emotional support to our participants and offer a Bellevue outplacement Mike Cain both with over 30 years of Human Resources experience. Through detailed study and
workbook that attempts to cover all facets of the job search. Our normal session includes group instruction on each topic participants will learn how to:
networking and allows for an announced different topic to be discussed each week such as: • develop a plan for your job search and manage it
interviewing, writing resumes, networking, cover letters, thank-you letters, salary negotiations and • write a resume that markets your experience, skills, and accomplishments
much more. Don Blaz, Bellevue’s CT Group Coordinator and Career Counselor, offers free one • find jobs by utilizing all sources available
hour meetings at the church Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon to counsel • network – from getting a meeting to tracking results
with people on an individual basis. Appointments can be made starting at the end of the weekly • interview and receive recommended answers to tough questions
meeting for the following week. • find out the salary range for a vacant job
• negotiate salary and benefits
The Bob Reilly Group [TBRG-CT]
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TBRG-CT The Networking Roundtable Group [TNRG-CT]
Since 1988 Bob brings his considerable and recognized professional career management skills, http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TNRG-CT http://NetworkingRoundtable.net
and those of his respected support group team, to help transitioners build their skills for transition,
for subsequent employment, and to understand the roadblocks and obstacles faced. The support We are meeting at Southwest Tennessee Community College’s Macon Campus as part of a new
organization brings a wide range of professional experience all valuable to those during transition relationship with the Community College. We do not focus on any particular industry or job sector
and afterwards. We promote mutual aid, applying the proper tools and techniques in a full-time but offer a great deal of information that can be incorporated into any job-search. Visual
job search including the “Elevator Speech”, and providing encouragement during the difficult times presentations are made at each meeting covering a specific topic relating to the job search,
in their lives. One support member is a licensed psychiatric social worker available for special materials and handouts are often available and the presentation, along with the notes, are sent to
assistance, outside of the meeting, where there are signs of depression, anger, etc. Reilly has each participant following the meeting. Additionally, all attendees receive job tips and helps
brought many of the tools and techniques discussed with the job candidates from the professional regularly via email between meetings. Periodically, panels of job-search experts are assembled
career management practices he has managed over the past 21 years; including: to address job-search issues from various perspectives (the hiring manager, the company HR
department, the recruiter, etc.). There is also a “behind the scenes” support group that will offer
• Resume formatting • Job Search Networking • Job Interview Preparation
assistance into resume preparation, interviewing, etc. Paul has over 20 years experience in
• Job Offer Follow-up • Dealing with Age Issues • Half-time in Your Career running transition support groups in cities where he has lived.
• Focus (including spiritual) • Roadblocks & Obstacles • Career Change Issues
• Entrepreneurial Considerations • Personal Financial • LinkedIn for visibility and
including Franchising Planning in Job Search research
• “30 Second Elevator Speech” • Resume Reviews • Outside Speakers
Over the course of three months, we discuss most of the topics of interest to a job seeker. In
addition to support, we offer coffee and have those who land celebrate with us by bringing donuts
or a light breakfast for the attending members.


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