Saturday, February 26, 2011

In all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 . . .Even “failed” interviews.

JOBS! Ministry Classes Tuesday evenings 7-9:30.  Free, Open to all. This week’s focus: Making the Right Impression – the Interview, by Kevin Cole, President, Referral Staffing.  Email jack.dunlap@verizon.net or call (703) 536-9068.

20 Positive Trends - Trend 2: We Use Less Energy


"Despite our increasing standard of living and the greater consumption of energy in the U.S., the average per-person consumption of energy has fallen about 9 percent from its peak during the oil and energy crisis of 1978-1979. Furthermore, the economy as a whole is becoming more energy efficient. From 1970 to 2008 the amount of energy needed to produce a dollar's worth of goods and services dropped 53 percent."

The world is changing while you are job hunting. While most of the media would like us to think things are getting worse, the above has been one of many positive news that may not make the news today these days.

More are coming in the form of positive excerpts from the article 20 Positive Trends in the Good Neighbor Magazine by State Farm Insurance.

Sunday, February 20, 2011

20 Positive Trends - Trend 1: We are Safer

"Crime is down. The number of murders, robberies, rapes and assaults in the United States decreased 3.5 percent in 2008 compared with the previous year, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation's most recent statistics. Property crime levels have dropped as well - 25 percent since the early 1990s. Auto theft volumne in 2008 dropped 39 percent from the year before and 42 percent from a high in 1991. Likewise, burglary rates have declined 43 percent sinc espiking in 1989."

The world is changing while you are job hunting. While most of the media would like us to think things are getting worse, the above has been one of many positive news that may not make the news today these days.

More are coming in the form of positive excerpts from the article 20 Positive Trends in the Good Neighbor Magazine by State Farm Insurance.

Friday, February 18, 2011

Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things [including jobs] shall be added unto you. (After that you can seek a nice salary.)

JOBS! Ministry Classes Tuesday evenings 7-9:30.  Free, Open to all. This week’s focus: Salary Negotiation by Dr. Bob Roop, Vice President for Human Resources, Humane Society of the United States.  See our blog at jobsministryva.blogspot.com/p/welcome.html, (website is under reconstruction) or email jack.dunlap@verizon.net or call (703) 536-9068.

Thursday, February 10, 2011

The JOB SEARCH: A time of spiritual depletion and exhaustion, or a time of incredible spiritual growth?

The JOBS! Ministry Classes and the Career Resource Center are here to help you make the most out of your job search, both professionally and spiritually -- 10:30am - 4:30pm, M-F, 10:00-1:00 Sat.  Southgate (100A).  Jack Dunlap (703) 536-9068. Do you have job openings?  Email them to the JOBS! Ministry at jack.dunlap@verizon.net.

Trying to figure out what you want to do when you grow up.

Over 40/50/60? That's OK.

Winter Semester JOBS! Ministry Classes Tuesday evenings -- 7:00-9:30pm in Southgate 106 (opposite the Historic Church). Tell your friends, neighbors, fellow employees.  Free, Open to all.

This week’s focus: God’s Plan for Your Life and Career by Tom Waite, JOBS! Ministry Director and CFO Humane Society of the United States.  Email jack.dunlap@verizon.net or call (703) 536-9068.

Saturday, February 5, 2011

Want to have passion in your work?

Do what you love – what you’re really good at.  Work in your gift! 

Winter Semester JOBS! Ministry Classes Tuesday evenings -- 7:00-9:30pm in Southgate 106 (opposite the Historic Church). Tell your friends, neighbors, fellow employees.  Free, Open to all.

This week’s focus: Identifying Your Gifts and Talents by Christian Stallsmith, JOBS! Ministry Director and Engineer with large consulting firm. Eemail jack.dunlap@verizon.net or call (703) 536-9068.

Burying your talents instead of investing them in the Lord's work?

Want to help an active and growing ministry? Call Jack Dunlap, JOBS! Ministry Career Resource Center (703 536-9068, email him at jack.dunlap@verizon.net or come to our next JOBS! Ministry Class Tuesday Night at 7:00pm in Southgate 106 across from the Historic Church. Do you have job openings? Email them to the JOBS! Ministry at jack.dunlap@verizon.net.