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BBJ Schedule (Meetings are held at 9:00 a.m. on Mondays at St. Mark,
with the exception of some holidays and/or scheduling difficulties.)
 
Activities in "RED" are not at St. Mark Church
DATE PRESENTER/
ACTIVITY
TOPIC PRESENTER
 NOTES
July 5 INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY - NO BBJ MEETING    
July 8 Financial Fitness Seminar at First Evangelical Free Church (EFREE) 6:30 PM "Financial Fitness During Times of Job Loss or Career Transition" Click here for more info (PDF File)
July 12 David Hults



Entrepreneurial Workshop (following main speaker)
"From Roadkill to Roadmap" - 8 steps to put your career in drive without taking costly detours. http://www.activ8careers.com
July 19 Dale Furtwengler, Furtwengler & Associates, P. C.

Vicky Wors
"Personal Branding"


"Marketing Plan Module I:  Defining Your Skillset"
Click here for more info (PDF File)
July 26 NOTE: ALTERNATE LOCATION
St. Louis County Library, Daniel Boone Branch, located on Clarkson Road near the intersection of Clayton & Clarkson (adjacent to Dierberg's) - Paul Steensland, Presenter, St. Louis County Library

*** No Brownbag Meetings will be
     able to meet at St. Mark July  
     26-30

"How to Use the Library Resources on Your Job Search"  

 

August 2 Mike Hoffey, VP Marketing, Protective Life Corporation, Asset Protection Division

Mike McCarty
"Don't Buy the Champagne Too Early!"


"Marketing Plan Module II:  Positioning "
Click here for more info (PDF File)
August 9 David Hults




Entrepreneurial Workshop (following main speaker)

"From Desperation to Deal" - Learn the key to hidden income and unlock your true earning potential.
 
http://www.activ8careers.com
August 16 Robert Phillips, Marketing Manager, Clarity Micro
 
 
August 19 BBJ Networking Success "Happy Hour" will be at Helen Fitzgeralds, Lindbergh and Watson, Sunset Hills, 63127, 5:30-8:00 PM    
August 23 Samantha Naes


Entrepreneurial Workshop (following main speaker)

"Marketing Plan Module III:  Promotional Tools"

 

 
August 30 Frank Danzo, Career Networking Pro "How to Effectively Network During Your Job Search"

 
 
September 6 LABOR DAY HOLIDAY - NO BBJ MEETING    
September 13 David Hults


Entrepreneurial Workshop (following main speaker)
"From Frustrated to Focused" - Crafting a resume for fit and focus. http://www.activ8careers.com
September 20 John Schweitzer, CEO

 
"Networking Can Be Fun"

 
 
September 27 Panel Discussion, Vicky Wors, Moderator, followed by a picnic lunch

Entrepreneurial Workshop (following main speaker)
   
       
       
BBJ PERSONAL MARKETING PLANNING GUIDE
INTRODUCTION





 
Mike McCarty & Vicky Wors, Presenters




 
"Introduction of the Marketing Plan to our Members" - Click here for more info (PDF File)

Handout Materials:  Click on handout for PDF File
Career Plan Outline
Weekly Goals Tracking Sheet

 
Module 1 - The Product




 
Vicky Wors, Presenter





 
"Learning the Product You are Selling - YOU" - Click here for more info (PDF File)

Handout Materials: Click on handout for PDF File
I Like Working Exercise
People Skills
Where to Work
Module 2 - Your Communication Strategy Samantha Naes, Presenter

 
"Developing Your Elevator Speech"

 
Module 3 - Your Marketing Strategy Mike McCarty & Mike Clutts, Presenters "Define your Target Market" - Click here for more info (PDF File)
 
Module 4 - The Sales Process


 
Rick Rea & Patrick Dorsey, Presenters


 
"Target Resumes and Cover Letters" - Click here for more info (PDF File)

Handout Materials:  Click on handout for PDF File
Power Words

 

Networking Calendars (These links will open in a new browser window.)
Missouri Career Center (developed by Joel Reinert,)
    August Networking Calendar
- PDF File
    Extra Help Recruitment Event - July 20 -
PDF File
    Convergys Job Fair - July 21 -
PDF File
    Convergys Job Fair - July 28 - PDF File
    Convergys Job Fair - August 4 - PDF File
    Emerging Economy Careers - PDF File
    State of the St. Louis Workforce (PP presentation)
    Job Seeker Services - PDF File
    WIA Dislocated Adult Services - PDF File   
Courage to Change Enterprises
St. Louis Business Journal
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