The Prophets Speak!

The Bretheren have given specific and sound counsel over many decades relating the responsibility of the Priesthood to be concerned and care for the temporal welfare of the members.

Leaders should be aware of the needs of each member, active or otherwise and utilize the Priesthood for their rescue.  Selected quotes on the subject available here.

V.I.P. Job Posting Web Sites!

While networking is the most effective source of job leads, the web can also be of value.  Search sites come in two varieties, one for employers to post opportunities and one for candidates to post resumes.  Both allow candidates to search based on personal criteria and on key words. The following sites are a place to start for finding opportunities and get a sense of what employers are looking for:

1. www.ldsjobs.org  The Church web site for employment
2. www.indeed.com    General site with good search features
3. www.dice.com    Hub for high tech professions
4. www.denver.craigslist.org    Denver Blue Collar Jobs
5. www.monster.com    Comprehensive job postings
6. www.usajobs.gov    Source for Federal Government jobs

Your Six Seconds!

So you have worked for weeks on the resume, had it reviewed by others, run the spell checker twice and confirmed proper use of words and grammar. Now it is ready for a thorough review by the hiring manager. You are hoping for a two or three minute detailed analysis - think again.

You will have about six seconds to get the attention of the reviewer and make the first cut ... to read again, or to wastebasket. It is of critical importance to be seen as a seriously qualified candidate in the top one third of the page and within six seconds.

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Get The Hiring Manager's Attention

Your resume’s cover letter needs to make a strong first impression that will entice employers to want to know you better. Researching the organization and demonstrating why you would make an excellent candidate for this particular job will set you apart.

• State why you like the company
• Use the job description as guidelines
• Bring your specific experiences to life
• The last paragraph should say you're eager to learn more about the position
• Add an individual touch by saying what your next steps will be

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Advice for Making the Right Job Move

Whether you find yourself out of work and needing to find a new career path, or whether you're just ready to make a career change for personal reasons, now is the perfect time to figure out what sort of new position would truly fulfill you and make you happy, not just pay the bills. 
Consider the following exploratory steps:

1. Evaluate what you truly enjoy doing.
2. Determine your career goals.
3. Explore your preferred work style.
4. Analyze your preferred work environment.

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How to Keep Your Job!

Top 10 Tips for Keeping Your Job

If you have a job you're not thrilled with, before you turn in your resignation, take a look at these tips on how to keep your job. And, if you've successfully kept your job, share your advice on how you made your job work.

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Where To Begin

Employment is a serious concern in the Church. The Church expects priesthood leaders to address this issue at the local level. Leaders need to seek out those with financial or employment challenges and act with compassion consistent in finding improved opportunities. Unemployment of 8.5% is a concern, but if you are THE ONE in the tragedy, it is a significant personal challenge!

The following article can be a catalyst for those persons who want a job, need a new job, or know of  someone needing help searching for employment. It contains a myriad of resources that can help you look for employment and get you thinking about what you want in a job. This is a place to begin.

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