“This is an ‘unconference’ for the unemployed and underemployed,” says Steve Sherlock, lead organizer. “The event’s organizers and session facilitators all have experience dealing with the challenges of layoffs and unemployment, and they are enthusiastic about sharing what they’ve learned in a peer-to-peer setting.”

“Job Search Jam Sessions participants will share experiences and ideas with their peers, make potentially valuable new contacts and refine their job search skills. And at the end of the day they’ll return home more confident and motivated to pursue new opportunities.” 

The Job Search Jam Sessions will feature both seminar-like sessions and informal opportunities to network in small groups. There will be sessions devoted to job interviews and the use of social media sites such as LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.  The agenda will be adapted to reflect the needs and interests of participants.

Event timeline

• Registration desk will open at 12:30 PM
• Welcome and orientation will begin at 1:00 PM. The session schedule will be reviewed.
• First session will run from 1:30 - 2:15
• Second session will run from 2:30 - 3:15
• Third session will run from 3:30 - 4:15.
• The group will gather to for the closing and to provide feedback to end the day at 4:30.

Event website

For more information on Job Search Jam Session visit the event website

http://jobsearchjamsessions.blogspot.com/

Social media tag = #js2hop

This event is coordinated with the Hopkinton Networking Group (part of the Acton Networking Group).