Time To Get A JOB!

Hello All!

Welcome! Unfortunately, Don was unable to continue the East Bay 'Job Hunters' Network; his reasoning is unbeknownst to me. First off, due to our current economic situation, I feel it is unfair to charge for this venue any longer!

Without further adu, let me give you a brief overview of my background. My name is Jil Bailey, and I have been laid off seven-yes you read correctly seven times! And you know what? I’m sure number eight is just around the corner. For five years I worked as a Social Worker and Therapist in the San Francisco County Jail before making a transition to Clinical Research.

So believe me when I say, I know that some of you are scared because you have suddenly found your current sectors have dwindled down to nothing. Why should you attend these meetings? Well as a former Social Worker, and a Laid-Off Professional you will learn how to access the following:

• Community resources which will allow you to access:
Free computer and printing usage
Local non-profits offering “real” assistance for the unemployed
Financial assistance that you can use until you get a JOB

• Would you like to transition to a new field but don’t know how?
Learn:
What important soft skills you have/will need
How to identify the new wave of recession proof jobs
Agencies which will give you financial assistance to retrain at such Universities as UC Berkley and UC Hayward
Access

• Bailout Funds:
Interested in starting your OWN business?
Millions of dollars are being funneled into our counties to start your own business!
Learn exactly what non-profits and cities will receive bailout funds in our area
Other free resources which will help you every step of the way, so you can stop looking for a job and start creating ones for others!

Of course this group includes networking and mental support! In fact, our next meetup will be covered by ABC-7 news! We would like to spread the word that there are real people in our community looking for jobs-stay tuned for this event as well!

I look forward to seeing you all soon!

-Jil