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TBS CareerConnections

As part of Temple Beth Shalom’s “Caring/Chesed” activities, TBS CareersConnections (formerly TBS Cares) provides opportunities for temple members to build their professional networks. TBS Careerconnections also offers assistance for Temple members and others in our community who are looking for employment or considering a career/life style change.

Coordinated by TBS members/volunteers Sheryl Hirsch, Sharon Greenholt and Debbie Lipsett, TBS CareerConnections offers:

Programming/Workshops
Confidential personal consultation and networking assistance
Networking Opportunities

For more information, please contact Sheryl Hirsch at sherylhirsch@rcn.com or at 781-799-0614.

Programming/Workshops

Programming for 2012-2013 is in development. See information below regarding previous workshops.

What Color is Your Parachute?”
It's free and no pre-work or advanced reading is required. Just bring your aspirations and an open mind.
Led by Sharon Greenholt, former VP Human Resources, Recruiter and Trainer. Sharon will touch on this famous and useful framework that has helped millions of people clarify their personal preferences and passions for work, and guided them in successful career and lifestyle changes. If you are at a cross-roads with your job search or career, this is the workshop for you.
RSVP to greenholt007@msn.com or sherylhirsch@rcn.com.
“What’s Your Type?” An Introduction to the Myer-Briggs Type Indicator. Sponsored by TBS CareersConnections and Sisterhood of TBS. All temple members welcome.

The MBTI is the world’s most widely used and respected assessment to understand your personality type. Knowing your personality type can help with improving communication, career exploration, leadership development and relationships. Through interactive exercises and discussion, you will gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of the 16 personality types and your personality type.

Instructor: Debbie Lipsett is a certified MBTI practitioner and has 25 years of experience in administering the MBTI and facilitating workshops on personality type.
LinkedIn/Twitter Workshop: Learn how to maximize these social media outlets for your job search or to promote your career. Instructor: Leah Burke, Social Media Specialist, Career Moves@JVS (Jewish Vocational Services).

For suggestions on future workshops, please contact Sheryl Hirsch at sherylhirsch@rcn.com.

Confidential Personal Consultation and Networking Assistance

Temple members can meet with a TBS CareerConnections volunteer or other member to discuss his or her job search or to network. Contact Sheryl Hirsch at sherylhirsch@rcn.com or Sharon Greenholt at greenholt007@msn.com if interested.

Networking Opportunities

Through the TBS LinkedIn Group, you can view and share job leads and communicate with other TBS members on career topics. To join the Temple Beth Shalom LinkedIn group, visit LinkedIn and enter “Temple Beth Shalom, Needham” in the group search field. You can also network at various Temple activities and events, as well as one-on-one with other members.

Other Resources:

JVS, Jewish Vocational Service, through its Career Moves division, offers a wide range of services and programs for the professional level job seeker. They provide one-on-one career counseling, job search coaching, social media tutorials and classes, as well as networking events and career panels. Career Moves @JVS also supports a weekly career networking group at Temple Ohabei Shalom, 1187 Beacon Street in Brookline, MA. The meetings are held Wednesdays at 10:00 AM and are sponsored by the Temple’s Brotherhood. For more information contact networking@ohabei.org.

For more information on JVS, visit www.career-moves.org
Blog: careermovesjvs.blogspot.com
www.transitionsneedham.org. “TransitionsNeedham” is a program located out of the Presbyterian Church at 1458 Great Plain Ave. Visit their website to learn more, you can also join TransitionsNeedham LinkedIn community.
Other helpful organizations include the Needham/Newton Chamber of Commerce at www.nnchamber.com.

How can TBS members help?

Can you spare an hour and network with a TBS member?
(Minimal time commitment and based on your availability)
One of the best ways to support those in the job search process is through networking. You could perform a true “mitzvah” by meeting with a temple member looking for ideas on his or her job search or career change.

Are you an employer, or do you know of job opportunities?
Do you have expertise and or connections with others in a certain field?
Please join our LinkedIn group and let us know about your background. And if you are an employer, or know of job openings, please consider posting them on the TBS LinkedIn web site, or contacting TBS CareerConnections.

If you are interested in TBS CareerConnections for career support, or to help others in the Temple Beth Shalom community, please contact Sharon Greenholt at greenholt007@msn.com or Sheryl Hirsch at sherylhirsch@rcn.com.

Acknowledgements

The predecessor to TBS CareerConnections, TBS C.A.R.E.S, which received an“Innovation Award” from Jewish Vocational Services, was formed to meet the needs of Temple Beth Shalom members who were affected by the 2008/09 recession. Many thanks to the founders of TBS CARES, Richard Atkind, Morris Porter and Ken Spigel. Their hard work provided invaluable support to many during a challenging time. We also wish to acknowledge Rabbi Jay Perlman, Rabbi Todd Markley, Debbie Lipsett, Steve Snyder, Neil Baron and members of the TBS community who have offered their encouragement, support and time.