STM Career Network

CAREER NETWORK

CAREER NETWORK SURVEY

St. Thomas More Parish is in the preliminary stages of forming a Career Network to help the unemployed and those seeking a new job. The results of this survey will be used to identify the particular topics of interest to you.

If you are seeking work please complete items 1 to 5. If you can assist persons finding work please go to item 6.

1. Select the answer that best describes the present phase of your career. (Check only one)

	I am unemployed, seeking full-time employment.
	I am seeking part-time work.
	I am a recent graduate seeking my first permanent job.
	I left the workforce some time ago and now want to return to work.
	I have a job, but want to change careers.
	My career is in full progress, I want to move up the ladder.

2. Indicate below the ways in which the Career Network could help you. (Check as many as apply)

	Setting An Objective – Create an action plan.
	Writing a Resume – What’s working now? What are the latest techniques?
	Networking – Where do I find the hidden jobs? How do they find me?
	Creating Affordable Material – Business cards, resumes, letters, “Position Wanted” ads.
	nterviewing Skills – Preparation, Communication and Follow-Up
	Staying Positive and Focused – Tapping your spiritual strength
Other

3. So that we may be sure to cover techniques and methods appropriate for various career paths, please identify the type of work that best fits your background and experience: (Check only one)

	Skilled Trades / Technical
	Accounting / Finance
	Clerical
	Medical / Health Care
	Administrative / Managerial
	Education
	Executive
	Professional
	Entrepreneurial
Other

4. Apart from career help itself, are your circumstances such that the Career Network can advise you about Diocesan or other organizations that can assist you with: (Check as many as apply)

	Economic assistance
	Educational assistance – including language
	Assistance with medical expenses or services
	Marital/Relationship counseling
	Stress management counseling
Other

5. Participation Interests:

	I would attend a Career Network Session
	I am interested in joining the Career Network Committee
I could contribute material and/or ideas on

6. I can assist participants in finding work or can help participants with resume preparation, job interview skills, etc. I have expertise/knowledge/advice/ideas on any of the topics covered under Question (2) above. I have knowledge of sources for the assistance referenced in Question (4) above.

Or if you own a company or are responsible for hiring at your company we invite you to list below how you can be helpful.

Name
Home Phone		Work Phone
Email Address		Cell Phone

Thank for your participation in this survey. We expect to announce the first meeting of the Career Network soon.