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Jobseekers Ministry at The Heights
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Job Seekers Ministry
What the Ministry can do for you:

  • Post your name on the prayer list at THBC
  • Post your resume in the Job Seekers book located in the administration building on the south end of the church. (Your resume will remain in the book for 90 days from the date of posting. It is your responsibility to inform us if your resume is still valid before the 90-day period has expired).
  • Provide you with a "survival kit" to help you identify how to successfully search for a new position.
  • Provide encouragement and prayer. Each team member is available to help you if you have questions or just need someone to talk to regarding your search.
  • Provide ongoing communication regarding events (not jobs) in the community that can also help in your search.
  • Maintain a Job Opportunities Book, which is located in the administration building on the south end of the church.

What you can do for yourself:

  • Review the survival kit. There are places listed were you could join networking groups, learn interview techniques and review resume samples among other things. It is a very valuable guide.
  • Review the Job Posting book located in the administration building. This book will have many current openings that have been forwarded to THBC along with a description of the position, requirements and application procedures provided by the hiring company.
  • Review the website weekly. There will be new positions posted to the website as well as upcoming events.
  • Tell us how you’re doing. As this is a new ministry, we want to know if we have helped you find a new position as well as any other feedback you may provide.

Tools and Resources

Crossroads Career
The church is now part of Crossroads Career Network [Read More]

www.careerdfw.org - This website lists all available resources and tools for your job search, including weekly netowrking groups for the DFW area.

www.theheights.org/library.htm - Visit the library at The Heights.

Resume Tips:

  • Keep the length of your resume to one page.
  • Avoid unnecessary personal information.
  • Organize your information.
  • Center and balance your resume on the page.
  • Highlight skills and capabilities.
  • Use action words.
  • Name marketable skills.
  • Avoid overemphasizing dates and places.
  • Place the information in rank order from standpoint of the employer.
  • Emphasize by underlining, capitalizing, and using bullets.
  • Incorporate “white space” into your resume design.
  • Use 8 1/2" x 11" white or off-white bond paper.
  • Proofread to eliminate all errors.
  • Include relevant data only.
  • Avoid the use of the pronoun “I.”
  • Reproduce copies of your resume professionally.
  • Cite numbers and other specifics.
  • Stress accomplishments.
  • Cite examples to illustrate skills/traits.
  • Have a CS professional review your final draft.
  • Select the format that best highlights your skills and experience.
  • Design your resume for easy skimming.
  • Include “buzz” words only if you are sure of their meaning.
  • Tailor separate resumes to fit each type of job for which you are applying.
  • Be sure to mention honors and activities.

 

The Heights Baptist Church - 201 West Renner Road - Richardson, Texas 75080 - 972.238.7243
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