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based on materials provide by: –Marketing Executives Networking GroupSVCC-Saddleback Church Career Coaching

& Counseling Ministry

“8 Steps to a New Job” © John Hazlin 5/19/09

Career Renewal Ministry Sts.

Simon & Jude Church

Scripture added and content adapted for San Clemente Presbyterian Church by Jon Moran2009/07/07

Adopt and maintain God’s perspective, keep yourself on-track and positive

Why transition is such a big opportunity to build relationships

Tools you can use to manage personal finances

Testing resources available to help you decide what you want next

The value of establishing an Accountability Partner to keep you on track

That accountability is not an obligation, but a result of relationship

…. It’s a result of relationship““As iron sharpens iron,As iron sharpens iron,

      so a friend sharpens a       so a friend sharpens a friend.” friend.” Proverbs 27:17Proverbs 27:17

Say WHAT???!!!

You are at a cross road

Do you ask yourself, “What do I want Do you ask yourself, “What do I want to do, what can I do, and where do I to do, what can I do, and where do I

want to be in ten years?”want to be in ten years?”

I’ll sit back and say to myself, “My friend, you have enough stored away for years to come. Now take it easy! Eat, drink, and be merry!” Luke 12:19

I will praise Him and give thanks in every

circumstanceI will humbly ask Him, “Who do You I will humbly ask Him, “Who do You want me to be, and how have you want me to be, and how have you

uniquely gifted me to bring glory to uniquely gifted me to bring glory to You?”You?”

“Whatever happens… rejoice in the Lord. I never get tired of telling you these things, and I do it to safeguard

your faith… I press on to possess that perfection for which Christ Jesus first possessed me.” Philippians 3:1 &

12

We recognize the many talents God gave us and owe it to Him to put

them to the best use

““Don’t you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, Don’t you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? You do not belong to who lives in you and was given to you by God? You do not belong to

yourself, for God bought you with a high price.” yourself, for God bought you with a high price.” I Corinthians 6:19-20aI Corinthians 6:19-20a

To shorten the pain The Parable of the Shrewd Steward Luke 16:1-13The Parable of the Shrewd Steward Luke 16:1-13

To realize sooner, the joy of victory ““I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for

which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us.” Philippians which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us.” Philippians 3:143:14

To recognize that my actions are the primary factor that determine what I will be offered

““Athletes cannot win the prize unless they follow the rules. And hardworking Athletes cannot win the prize unless they follow the rules. And hardworking farmers should be the first to enjoy the fruit of their labor.” 2 Timothy 2:5-6farmers should be the first to enjoy the fruit of their labor.” 2 Timothy 2:5-6

To take pride in knowing that I always do my best, regardless of what adversity I face

““Work hard so you can present yourself to God and receive his approval. Work hard so you can present yourself to God and receive his approval. Be a good worker, one who does not need to be ashamed” 2 Timothy Be a good worker, one who does not need to be ashamed” 2 Timothy 2:152:15

Job…Career…Calling – which of these am I looking for?““But don’t be so concerned about perishable things like food. Spend your energy seeking But don’t be so concerned about perishable things like food. Spend your energy seeking

the eternal life that the Son of Man can give you. For God the Father has given me the seal of his the eternal life that the Son of Man can give you. For God the Father has given me the seal of his approval.” approval.” John 6:27John 6:27

If your answer to “What should I do next?” isn’t where you’re headed, then you owe it to yourself to spend time working this problem out

““What you ought to say is, “If the Lord wants us to, we will live and do this or that.” What you ought to say is, “If the Lord wants us to, we will live and do this or that.” Otherwise you are boasting about your own plans, and all such boasting is evil.” Otherwise you are boasting about your own plans, and all such boasting is evil.”

James 4:15-16James 4:15-16

This takes lots of time and oversight from others““Those who love their life in this world will lose it. Those who care nothing for their life in Those who love their life in this world will lose it. Those who care nothing for their life in

this world will keep it for eternity. Anyone who wants to be my disciplethis world will keep it for eternity. Anyone who wants to be my disciple

must follow me, because my servants must be where I am. And themust follow me, because my servants must be where I am. And the

Father will honor anyone who serves me.” Father will honor anyone who serves me.” John 12:25-26John 12:25-26

Where we prefer to get our energy Extroversion – Introversion

How we prefer to gather information Sensing – Intuition

How we prefer to make decisions Thinking – Feeling

How we prefer to interact with our environment

Judging - PerceivingLet us know if you think testing might help

See Proverbs 24

Keeping my attitude positive◦ Prayerfully ask God to help you adopt the right attitude

Staying on task◦ Set up a routine that ensures you get going early◦ Set up objectives to see if you’re off track◦ The end of the day is a perfect time for a checkpoint

Make networking calls after hours to catch people when less rushed Doing the most productive thing

◦ Are you spending 2/3 rds of your time networking?◦ Are you on the phone most of the day, as you should be?

Doing the right thing, even if you hate it! Rewarding yourself for good effort—more prayer!!!—more prayer!!!Another said, “Yes, Lord, I will follow you, but first let me say Another said, “Yes, Lord, I will follow you, but first let me say goodgood-bye to my -bye to my

family.” But Jesus told him, “Anyone who puts a family.” But Jesus told him, “Anyone who puts a hand to the plohand to the plow and then looks w and then looks back is not fit for the Kingdom back is not fit for the Kingdom of God.” of God.” Luke 9:61-62Luke 9:61-62

Everyone has bad days;Recognize the reality and

make yourself move on!

““For he gives his sunlight to both the evil and the For he gives his sunlight to both the evil and the good, and he sends rain on the just and the good, and he sends rain on the just and the unjust alike.” unjust alike.” Matthew 5:45Matthew 5:45

“One day JesusJesus told his disciples a story to show that they should

ALWAYS PRAY AND ALWAYS PRAY AND NEVER GIVE UP…”NEVER GIVE UP…”

LUKE 18:1-8 LUKE 18:1-8

Don’t lose a day because of your attitude!◦ YouYou are the only one who can control your attitude!◦ Set up practicespractices to get yourself BACK on track

Plan Your Day◦ Set and measuremeasure daily objectives◦ Establish a Routine –Job search is a full-timefull-time job!

Manage Your Time Effectively ◦ You can’t kid yourselfyourself when you aren’t really doing your best

Balance Your Life◦ HelpHelp others; planplan when to spend some time with God◦ RewardReward yourself with a break (like you would at work)◦ ScheduleSchedule time for things you can’t do when punching a clock

Luke 14:28-29Luke 14:28-29

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Do things you just can’t do when you’re employed

Get a better understanding of who you are

Look forward to meeting new people and networking progress

Example: Deuteronomy 24:5Example: Deuteronomy 24:5

You owe it to yourself!

Conduct an honest appraisal regarding God’s work through you during that

day. Is it too much to ask yourself the

following…Did God use me to advance Did God use me to advance

His Kingdom?His Kingdom?Did God show Mercy and Grace providing for me Did God show Mercy and Grace providing for me

or my family?or my family?Did God reveal how you are accomplishing Did God reveal how you are accomplishing

His mission?His mission?Acts 28:11-16Acts 28:11-16

We recognize all those who have helped us get to where we are today, and,

especially, those who have reached out through

networking to make this transition smoother

Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise. Let us think of ways to motivate one another to trusted to keep his promise. Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect our meeting together, as acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near. Hebrews 10:23-25his return is drawing near. Hebrews 10:23-25

To recognize that I can not do it alone◦ ““My help comes from the LORD…” PSALM 121:2My help comes from the LORD…” PSALM 121:2

To acknowledge all the help I have received along the way◦ TeachersTeachers◦ ChurchChurch◦ Business AssociatesBusiness Associates Hebrews 12:1-3Hebrews 12:1-3

To respond in gratitude for all the help I have received, including help from perfect strangers◦ ““And give thanks for everything to God…” Ephesians 5:20And give thanks for everything to God…” Ephesians 5:20

◦ CoachesCoaches◦ NeighborsNeighbors◦ ReferencesReferences

◦ CustomersCustomers◦ SubordinatesSubordinates◦ NetworkersNetworkers

Keeping in touch with friends◦ Hebrews 10:24-25Hebrews 10:24-25

Making new friends◦ Luke 16:9; Matthew 5:46-47Luke 16:9; Matthew 5:46-47

Being open to accept help◦ Matthew 5:5Matthew 5:5

Using our gifts to serve others◦ I Corinthians 12I Corinthians 12

Sounds a lot like networking, doesn’t it!

Friends (from years ago) Schoolmates (look them up on the internet) Neighbors (including those who have moved away) Fellow organization members Church members Bosses Fellow workers Subordinates Customers Suppliers Networkers (you’ve just met)

Luke 10:30-37Luke 10:30-37

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Be open to help◦ From God◦ From friends◦ From family◦ From networking contacts◦ From COMPLETE STRANGERS!

Ask for help◦ It’s a reality; tell everyone you know that you are

looking for a new job◦ Recognize that this is an act of honesty and meekness◦ Break down the barriers; people don’t want to be

cornered, but they do like to “help”! Let others help you

◦ This is not a time to act with false bravado◦ Take leaps of faith

Proverbs 24: 23-34

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DON’T LET YOUREGO

GET IN THE WAY OFYOUR

OBJECTIVE

Proverbs 24:1-9, 11, Proverbs 24:1-9, 11, 16-23, 25-26, 32-33

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Find joy in re-contacting old friends and work associates Rebuild relationships, catch up on their families Get connected on the internet (LinkedIn)

Consider people who have helped you in the past How could you help them now?

Make new friends and acquaintances Reach out to those in need Reach out in humility to those who can help you

Do it because you have the time and because it’s a good use of your

time

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Do this out of gratitude for gifts you have been given, not out of obligation

Use your time wisely: Don’t let volunteer work reduce the effectiveness of your search process; however, be open to possibilities—if a volunteer activity connects you with a passion, prayerfully consider adjusting your priorities!!!

We make a Life by what we Give!!

Matthew 16:25; Mark 8:35; Luke 9:24 Matthew 16:25; Mark 8:35; Luke 9:24

We recognize the support we get from family and the importance of fulfilling their trust in

us;

Your family is a vital ingredient of your dialogue with God to determine Your family is a vital ingredient of your dialogue with God to determine your role in bringing glory to Him; leaving them out of the discussion, your role in bringing glory to Him; leaving them out of the discussion, based on Mark 10:28-30, would not appear to be the best course of actionbased on Mark 10:28-30, would not appear to be the best course of action

To help them have a positive attitude

To recognize the pain that they feel for you

To lift the burden of transition from their shoulders

To help them experience the joy of seeing the burden of transition lifted from your shoulders

Taking advantage of the opportunity to spend more time together

Keeping communication open (maybe better than before)

Being responsible in financial matters (even if it isn’t popular)

Being understanding of feelings (even if it isn’t spoken)

Forgiving and asking forgiveness

CHOICE B Honest communication Sharing of feelings Openness Living in the present Offering support and

extra consideration Apologizing when it

gets to you Forgiveness

CHOICE A No communication Emotional response Withdrawal Dwelling in the past Placing blame

Anger & frustration

Holding a grudgeIt may be even harder for your spouse who has less control of the situation than you do!

Cut back to “Must haves” RIGHT NOW!◦ Nothing is sacred in the short-term

Movies, DVD Rentals, Subscriptions, Memberships, dining out◦ Gives flexibility if this takes longer than expected◦ Do it even if you have severance payments

Prepare or revise a family budget◦ How much do you need to cut to make up for the salary loss?

Identify back-up strategies with a financial advisor ◦ 401K, IRAs, College Plans, Savings, Profit Sharing Plans, etc.

Take Advantage of What’s Available◦ SUI, COBRA, Food Stamps, One-Stop Programs,

Outplacement Services, etc.Make saving money a family project!

Early morning religious group

Kids’ 11:00 AM school assembly

Lunch with your spouse (bag lunch in the park)

2:00 PM webinar on professional growth

3:00 PM game after school

We don’t mean all on the same day!

We love each other because He loved us firstWe love each other because He loved us firstI John 4:18-20I John 4:18-20

• God loves us and is always there to support us

• Everything we have is a gift of GodThis is real love—not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son This is real love—not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as a sacrifice to take away our sins. 1 John 4:10as a sacrifice to take away our sins. 1 John 4:10

Whatever is good and perfect comes down to us from God our Father, who Whatever is good and perfect comes down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens. He never changes or casts a shifting created all the lights in the heavens. He never changes or casts a shifting shadow. James 1:17shadow. James 1:17

Turning over your anxiety to God and letting God help you?◦ 1 Peter 5:71 Peter 5:7 

Following the teachings of your faith in everyday life◦ I Timothy 4:7-14I Timothy 4:7-14

Using this time to build your personal relationship with God◦ James 4:7-8James 4:7-8

We see that we are more than what we produce; our dignity comes from God

We seek more than a job(How does our career serve God’s purpose?)

We see life as a journey with God and toward God(Through the ups and the downs)

We become aware of the real gifts God has given to us

We recognize that we are not alone in the support we get from others

Be centered emotionally ◦ Fears/Desires/Hopes – each rest in calm of your soul

Develop disciplines of personal reflection◦ Reflect to deepen insights and perspectives

Seek deeper meanings◦ Move beyond superficial to depth

Identify regular quiet time for daily “Listening”

This is for the purpose of accountability, but it is generally not helpful to think of

it this way

Fellow Disciple is probably closer to the Fellow Disciple is probably closer to the truthtruth

Because we all need someone to talk to candidly◦ Someone whose opinion you value and who you trustSomeone whose opinion you value and who you trust◦ Someone who is spiritually matureSomeone who is spiritually mature◦ Available to listen, Same sexAvailable to listen, Same sex

And we all need someone to give us candid answers that are really in our best interest◦ Someone who can and will be honest with youSomeone who can and will be honest with you◦ Someone who will challenge your thinkingSomeone who will challenge your thinking◦ Can provide their independent analysis of YOUCan provide their independent analysis of YOU

Someone who can relate to your current situation◦ This is the person who will listen to your problems, but then get you back on trackThis is the person who will listen to your problems, but then get you back on track

Someone Someone who can and will be honest with youwho can and will be honest with you

Networking Groups (where I feel comfortable)

Church groups

Outplacement Office

Past work associates

Take some time now to write down 2 or 3 names who might be appropriate Discipleship Partners

Establish a regular schedule to check back (so things don’t go too long without discussion)

Provide sufficient information so your partner knows what you are really doing (or not doing)◦ Share your daily tracking log

Share your honest concerns and feelings◦ Do NOT use them as a daily “shoulder to cry on”

Follow-up with everyone you know◦ Sent a general note to everyoneSent a general note to everyone◦ Update your LinkedIn profileUpdate your LinkedIn profile

Send personal messages to key people in your network

Keep your networking going◦ Don’t lose this valuable asset that you have built upDon’t lose this valuable asset that you have built up

Make time to reach out and help those in transition

Identify regular quiet time for daily “Listening”

Establish a daily / weekly schedule

Create a “Transition Budget”◦ Identify expenses that you can “Let Go”Identify expenses that you can “Let Go”

Find a Discipleship Partner and schedule regular meetings

If you haven’t completed all the exercises in the “8 Steps to a New Job” course, do it!

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