The document summarizes a weekly meeting for professionals in transition held on Thursdays at Second Baptist Church in Houston. Attendees are encouraged to sign in each week and notify the leaders of any job updates. Basic logistics like parking and facilities are outlined. The meeting covers job search strategies over multiple sessions, addressing topics like exiting a job, creating a search plan, using tools like resumes and interviews, and following up after interviews. Attendees are provided recommendations for activities while job hunting like networking, taking training, volunteering, and finding a career buddy. Employment updates and upcoming events are also announced.

1. Professionals In-Transition Training
9:00 – 11:30 AM Thursdays, at Second Baptist Church
Multi-Purpose Room; 6400 Woodway Drive, Houston, TX 77057
Eric@TexasHRPros.com
http://www.linkedin.com/groups/Texas-HR-Pros-INTransition
@TXHRPros
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Texas-HR-Pros/296659050433158

2. Meeting Leaders- Houston
Houston’s Human Resources Leaders
Marvin Martin
Eric Griesel Group Manager Ana T.
Founder CEO of Angela Stauder Olive Gatling Social Media
HR Executive Recruitment Manager Manager Manager
Attorney Firm
Second Baptist
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3. Meeting Particulars
Housekeeping Items
Please sign in. Every week, Marvin will email you news, job openings, and
a list of contacts for networking purposes.
Marvin also announces job landings on LinkedIn at the beginning of
meetings. Please notify him when you find your awesome job. Keep in
contact with Marvin and Eric and notify them of any status updates.
Restrooms are out the door to your left, down the hall. Men need to
make a left at the end of the hall, and it's the second door on the left.
Gourmet coffee bar is to the right. Small cup is $1 (includes free refills).
We are guests here. Respect the facilities, workers, students, and church
goers. Drive slowly, watch school zone, and park correctly.
Please go to www.TexasHRPros.com.
Join us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest (on the right panel).
Check out our “Houston” tab.
Join us on LinkedIn Groups (see following slides).
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4. HR and Recruitment Professionals: Please join us on 2 LinkedIn sites – Texas HR
Main HR LinkedIn Group
Pros and Texas HR Pros In-Transition
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5. Job Search Trainees: Join Us on Texas HR Pros In-Transition
In-Transition Meeting Attendees
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6. Vision Statement
Texas HR Pros envisions
using our job knowledge
and employer
connections to get
Texans back to work.
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7. Ultimate Mission
The mission of our in-transition group is to share
job search tools and strategies, so you can reduce
stress and land your next job quickly.
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8. Values and Passion Statements
We value
Servant Leadership,
HR Expertise, and
Paying It Forward.
Texas HR Pros
combines a passion for
Team development,
Meaningful, in-person networking, and
Interactive social media such as LinkedIn.
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9. Job Search Strategy Program
Session Topics 1-3
Our course curriculum includes the following:
1. Planning or Impacting Your Exit
a. No Wisdom in Bad Decisions
b. Orchestrating Your Departure
c. Should I Negotiate?
d. Securing Supporting References
2. The Job Search Plan
a. Descriptors – using marketing as a strength
b. Creating Your Job Search Mission or Goals
c. Identifying Your Strengths and Competencies
d. Preparing for Potential Challenges
3. Job Search Tools
a. Attitude – it’s all about focus
b. The Resume – the primary marketing tool
c. The 30-Second Elevator Speech -- your networking introduction
d. Cover Letters – the ugly truth: gotta have ‘em
e. Business Cards – what’s the real alternative
f. Your Support Group – choose very wisely
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10. Job Search Strategy Program
Session Topics 4-6
4. The Hunt
a. Posting Resumes – on the rise, or the decline
b. Resume Blasting – mass distribution
c. Job Boards – love ‘em, hate ‘em, need ‘em
d. Web Crawlers – don’t confuse ‘em with job boards
e. Miscellaneous Options - where else to hunt
f. Actual Networking – getting out of the house
g. Virtual Networking – what’s it really all about
h. Improvisation – distancing YOU from the herd
i. What’s Missing – NOT on the list & won’t be again
5. The Interview
a. Mindset and Approach
b. Mistakes to Avoid
c. What NOT to Say
d. Types of Interviews
e. Types of Interviewers
f. Questions to Ask
g. Preparation
h. What to Bring
i. The Interviewer Is NOT Your Friend
j. Asking for the Job
6. Post Interview Activity
a. Leaving the Interview b. Mistakes to Avoid
c. Thank-You Notes d. Follow-Up Opportunity
e. The Offer and Negotiations f. Getting It In Writing
g. References h. Another Offer, Now What?
i. FIRST Days on the Job
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11. Learn how to brand yourself and differentiate yourself from the pack.
Get your branded business cards at VistaPrint.
Follow your job search plan and track your progress.
Practice your going-to-work routine every morning before performing your job search
tasks to keep up the momentum.
Use extra time to network. See TexasHRPros.com’s “Houston” tab and read Marvin’s
emails. Connect with the community.
Take free webinars and attend free training in Houston. See “Houston” tab on our blog.
Volunteer your expertise. Speak to people every day. Serve on a board.
Find a career buddy to commit to rather than bringing the job search woes home.
Read current and industry news, so you can bring something to the table at events.
Practice your 30-second elevator speech.
While Job Hunting We Recommend
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12. LANDINGS! Amen, woo hoo, congrats, pRaise the roof, pay it forward!
COMMERCIAL TIME
TRAINING EVENTS
See TexasHRPros.com under the Houston tab
See HoustonJobsHelp.blogspot.com for free training, upcoming job fairs, job hunting tips, etc.
NETWORKING EVENTS
See TexasHRPros.com
See Marvin’s weekly email
Let’s Start the Show!
TEXAS HR PROS’ QUARTERLY MIXER
5:00 to 8:00 PM
Sam’s Boat on Richmond Avenue
Upcoming: Thursday; January 31, 2013
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