Career Assistance Ministry

Standard Monthly Schedule

The changes in the economy have affected us all in one way or another. If you have been impacted by the changes or think that you might be impacted, then this ministry is for you. The Career Assistance Ministry (CAM) at Scottsdale Bible Church is designed for the person in career transition. If you are currently in or anticipate a job search, this ministry will help you gain support, learn top-notch search techniques, and network with other attendees.

CAM meets the first and third Monday nights of each month from 6-8 p.m., except on holidays. Each month the topics will repeat, however the discussions topics change at each session based on the needs of the attendees. You do not need to wait until the first of the month to start; you will benefit from coming to any session. There are many resources to help you get started on the website: http://scottsdalebible.com/CAM

No reservations are required, just come and be prepared to participate. There is no charge or fees associated with this ministry. The meetings will take place at Scottsdale Bible Church in room E214. If you have questions, please contact Kathy Mersbach at 480-824-7273 or email at kmersbach@sbcaz.org

A new and improved Job Board for the website, check it out at the top of the website homepage: https://scottsdalebible.com/jobs

The Career Assistance Ministry (CAM) at Scottsdale Bible Church is designed for the person in career transition. If you are currently in or anticipate a job search, this ministry will help you gain support, learn top-notch search techniques, and network with other attendees.

Composed of two sessions, CAM can help you with the following critical areas:

  • Handling change
  • Self assessment
  • Resume writing
  • Job search methods
  • Networking techniques
  • Interviewing skills

First Monday of the month

Assessment – Preparing Yourself

  • Acceptance of Your Situation
  • Self Assessment
  • Preparing Resume and References
  • Networking
  • Hot Topics – What are your challenges or issues? Get answers and solutions you can use

Third Monday of the month

Planning, Preparing and Managing Your Job Search Campaign

  • Assessing the Job Market
  • Developing Job Search Strategies and Tools
  • Preparing for the Interview
  • Delivering an over the top Interview
  • Negotiating
  • Hot Topics – What are your challenges or issues? Get answers and solutions you can use now

Additional Resources

NetworkingPhoenix.com Signature Event

Free Career Assessment This free behavior assessment that will help you evaluate if your gifts and match your current job to your target career. This system is designed to identify your talents and match them to your ideal job.

Jackie Das is the owner of a local résumé writing business and will be on hand at the Monday night sessions to offer free advice and guidelines on writing a compelling résumé. If you wish to engage Jackie’s full consultation and résumé writing services, please feel free to do this but note that this is outside the scope of the free support that we offer through CAM. Jackie may be contacted at 480.241.0451.

Testimonies from some who have attended CAM

The Career Assistance Ministry was a Godsend to me. The timeliness of this ministry could not have been better. …. I believe that God answered my prayer in bringing the Career Assistance Ministry to me at the right time. Without them, I may not have found this wonderful permanent position. – Randi Cheek

It became like a support group for a situation you typically can’t find support for but definitely need it… From reading the information packet, the self-assessment in one of the first sections was crucial in helping me realize I needed to make some career changes. – Janie Starnes

It changed me from fear & uncertainty to opportunity & action. It gave me direction & provided the spiritual and emotional support that things will work out. – Ron Hawke

I just wanted to follow-up with you to let you know that God has incredibly blessed me with a job. I was offered a CFO position with a manufacturing company, Simply Bread. I started about a week and a half ago and feel so incredibly grateful for the opportunity. I also wanted to let you know that CAM’s key resources were instrumental and very helpful in landing this position. Thank you once again for your leadership, encouragement and resources made available. – Gary Brown

I’m sending you this e-mail to express my appreciation for the work you’ve done to provide people like me with a very valuable resource–the Career Assistance Ministry (CAM) at Scottsdale Bible Church. I’m certain that the tools and advice I obtained by attending several of your CAM meetings contributed to my success in landing a terrific job at one of the Valley’s top employers in the healthcare industry. Your practical tips based on real-life experiences prepared me for a series of interviews where I felt very comfortable and confident. Whether a person is changing jobs or changing careers, I would highly recommend that he/she participate in your career assistance ministry program. Thanks again, Fred, for your unselfish dedication to helping so many people.

BJ Jensen, FACHE, Paradise Valley, AZ

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