Job Seekers Group

Supporting individuals in pursuit of employment through support & encouragement, networking, job search training & tips and weekly guest speakers.

For anyone in the Dayton area who is unemployed or underemployed and seeking employment. No registration necessary – just show up!

1st and 3rd Thursday Mornings
8:15 am New Member Orientation
9:00-11:30 am General Meeting

Questions? Contact , Director of Connecting Ministries, in the church office (937-434-8627 ext. 154) for more information.

"The Job Seekers Group has helped me regain confidence, networking, and cultivate a better understanding of how computers and the internet work in today's job market." ~ Lori Skinner

"The resume assistance has been invaluable to me and the networking has been great! However, the best part is the PRAYER support of my prayer partner." ~ Marilyn Deaton

"The information provided by the group has been instrumental to my success since the methods needed for today's economy are so much different than the past. I feel very blessed to be back to work so quickly – less than five weeks! God is good! ~ Kathy Frazier

Future Topics & Programs:

Multiple Topics
September 16, 2010

9:00-11:30 am: “Developing a Professional Image to Expedite Your Job Search” with Leah Hawthorn, Certified Business Image & Business Etiquette Coach

12:00-2:00 pm: Lunch & Workshop (Box lunch donated by Kroger Fresh Fare, Town & Country Shopping Center)
For Women Only: “Enhance Your Professional Image: Hair, Makeup/Colors, Business Attire”

Presenters: Leah Hawthorn, Stephanie Sutterlin, Joy Martin
• Individual analysis provided
• Door prize: Complete makeover: Make up, hair & business outfit
• Limited to the first 50 women who register
• Register by emailing (provide your name, email & phone #)

Job Search Suggestions

  1. Apply for unemployment IMMEDIATELY upon losing a job. The weekly subsidy is small, but can keep you afloat until you find a job.
  2. Get your resume professionally done or at least reviewed by a professional. Accomplishments are vital in writing a good resume. Same with a cover letter.
  3. AFTER your resume is complete, Let EVERYONE know you're job searching. And always check out every job tip you get!
  4. Get access to local business publications---Dayton Business Journal, government pubs, newspapers, etc so you can keep track of new businesses coming into the area. These are called Spot Opportunities. Call on them before they post jobs and ask if they could use you in their companies.
  5. Register at Manpower temp agency for temporary jobs. They also offer free computer and business related training at their Dorothy Lane office. Good chance to brush up on computer skills or a new skill.
  6. Check with your alma maters for job placement even if you've been out of college or school for a long period of time.
  7. Watch for job fairs---even if the jobs seem menial, you should take your resume and make contact with the companies who are obviously hiring.
  8. Join or attend professional groups that are connected with your career. It's a great place to network. Make business cards on your computer and pass them out at the meeting.
  9. Network via Facebook and Linkedin. Jobs are listed as well as people who work at various locations that can help you get in the door.
  10. Keep the faith. Tell yourself everyday that there is a better job out there than the one you lost and God has a plan for you. Pray, pray, pray!