Crossroads Career Network

The Bigger Story of Unemployment with Eric Tejeda

"Being unemployed is a situation that we all hope to avoid. It produces a significant amount of fear, uncertainty and doubt. Fear about how you will pay the bills, uncertainty about how long it will take find your next job and at times doubt about your own abilities. And these fears are amplified when we are in the midst of the job search. But take hope, there are deep and rich blessings that come from our struggles. Eric will share his story of being unemployed and why he is glad that he experienced that situation. During this presentation you will learn how to: ·        Reorient your story into God’s larger story ·        Look beyond your physical need and begin to understand your spiritual need ·        Replace your anxiety with hope"

Understanding the Four Self Employment Pathways. Speaker: Leslie Kuban

"Can I be successful working for myself in my own business?   What are the available options?  What are the potential rewards and risks?"  If you've been asking yourself these questions lately or are simply curious about begin self-employed, this program will be enlightening and worthwhile to attend.  The Four Self-Employment Pathways are: - Project Consulting - Launching your own business - Buying an existing business - Purchasing a franchise Each pathway has unique pros and cons, risks and rewards.  Come learn if one or more of the pathways is a viable option for you to consider. A FranNet consultant since 1999, Leslie Kuban provides education and support to corporate professionals interested in exploring business ownership opportunities. Leslie has helped more than 300 people and families make the transition from corporate life to business and franchise ownership; she credits her personal experience as a franchise owner with giving her the perspective to help clients assess their real opportunities, risks, and timing to make sound decisions.

Unmasking the many myths in today's job market.

John O’Brien, 20 year Executive Search Veteran with Sales Talent Group will host a panel discussion with seasoned professionals in Recruiting, HR and Hiring Management to help you better understand today’s Job Market and Search Process. Topics he'll cover include: use of technology, electronic application process, preparation for a phone screen and interviews, communications with recruiter/hiring managers, handling in-person meetings, and closing the deal.

Crossroads will not meet in December. Our next meeting is January 20, 2020.