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905 Careers in Transition
905 Careers in Transition
Our Mission:
Our Mission:
The 905 Network is a pay-it-forward group whose primary function is to foster purposeful networking among experienced business professionals and executives of integrity who's careers are in transition. We are a "pay it forward" group based in the Denver Metro area.
Our mission is to help members find jobs by:
- Learning how to navigate the job search process
- Helping other members connect with someone who works at a targeted company
905 South Meet Up:
905 South Meet Up:
Thursdays 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Arapahoe/Douglas Works!
Pay-it-forward means bypassing the "black hole" related to job applications. Instead of applying for a job online, we prefer to go through the back door. This means having a connection with someone at a company that will hand walk your resume to either the proper HR person or preferably to the hiring manager directly. Because you are referred by an employee of the company the odds of you getting an interview, and hopefully a job have increased dramatically.
The 905 group has over 1,500 "pay-it-forward" current and past members, the majority of whom have moved on to new positions or careers in Denver. All our members are committed to the pay-it-forward philosophy. In order to join this group you will need to accept and adhere to this philosophy.
905 Group Rules
905 Group Rules
Entry to the 905 Group is contingent upon meeting the pay it forward requirements, as well as attending at least one of the 905 meetings.
Current rules include the following:
- Agree to “pay it forward”, by sharing information about companies, jobs, interviewing techniques, recruiters, other networking opportunities, etc.; and, when deemed appropriate, with introductions to those in your network.
- Actively participate in a positive manner during the networking meeting—all are expected to help each other.
- Look forward, not backward—each of us has a horror story or two (or more) to relate—save it for Halloween. The culture within the 905 organization focuses on the positive. As part of that culture, we try to have a sense of humor and some fun at our meetings, and tend not to be excessively PC.
- Bring sufficient business cards. Also bring paper/pen to make notes about referred contacts, and to jot down information about other members so you can remember what they are seeking and thoughts you may have to help them.
- Actively participate in a positive manner on the 905 LinkedIn Group, including appropriate postings—politically-related or other unapproved postings will be removed.
- Have fun, learn something and give back.
- Perform a “Victory Lap” after you get a job. Typically this means you attend a meeting or meetings after being hired, announcing your new position and provide any insight into your success.
905 LinkedIn Rules
905 LinkedIn Rules
We are a "pay-it-forward" group and would love to have you take advantage. after physically attending a meeting - either 905 North or South, join our private LinkedIn Group (or go to LinkedIn Search Bar (Upper right corner from LinkedIn home page) <905> <groups>, <905>. This IS our main source of contact and information!
Once included into the 905 group, feel free to post a brief paragraph about yourself and what you're looking for, include any target companies if you have them. (You DO need to physically attend a meeting to be vetted into the LinkedIn based group.)
Best practice would be to use this group (905) and search the members for introductions into your 'target' companies as we are a pay-it-forward group and the members are there to assist.
New 905 members should do an introductory post, describing their background, desired title, and what targets they are looking for introductions into . . . (most of our post are thru LinkedIn and not MeetUp)
Welcome to 905! (Roadmap, Recommendations, and Guidelines)
Welcome to 905! (Roadmap, Recommendations, and Guidelines)
- I pay it forward; I will give as much as I take
- I share leads and tips with other 905’ers, I have a commitment to other 905’ers
- I take care of myself mentally, physically and spiritually
- I prepare and stick to my “Action Plan” as I am now running my own business of ‘selling myself’
- I grieve my old job, but then move forward, seeking assistance if needed
- I network both on line more importantly in person; I will meet ____contacts / week (as 70+% of all jobs are “hidden” or not advertised)
- I attend outside functions
- I post jobs, questions, articles and suggestions to 905’s LinkedIn group
- I ask for referrals, search and use the LinkedIn group as a resource
- I attend 905 and other networking groups
- I have generic business cards made (Vistaprint.com)
- I volunteer in the community and volunteer to guest moderate a 905 meeting
- I have narrowed down what I am looking for and I am specific, not a generalist (vague is the plague, specific is terrific)
- I seek training, education and possible government jobs assistance
- Funding timeline: I will consider a “C”(cash) job and work into a ‘B” or my “A” job
- I keep a current list of 5 -15 appropriate targets that I have researched and followed up with
- I practice and prepare for telephone, Skype (video conference) and in person interviews
- I dress professional when networking and interviewing (one step above the norm)
- I use “best practices” for constructing my resumes and cover letters and they are proofed
- I have an ‘accountability partner’ (probably not my spouse), possibly a networking partner
- I keep my LinkedIn profile complete, current proofed and continue to update
- My contact information, including telephone number, is complete and shows in at least two(2) places on my LinkedIn profile (In both ‘contact information’ top of ‘summary’)
- I learn and become proficient in STAR to answer interview questions, and tell ‘stories’
- I know hot to “quantify” my resume “Accomplished [X] as measured by [Y] by doing [Z]”
- I prepare a list of questions to ask my interviewer and try to schedule when to follow up (How do I help YOU get a gold star on your next review?)
- I post appropriately to social networks
- I always include a Cover Letter (or pain letter) as an attachment, the body of the email, or integrated (attached) to the top of my resume (with a P.S. asking for the interview w/contact info)
- I compile a 30 – 60 - 90 Day Plan, for on-going interviews to set myself apart
- I use the most effective databases: LinkedIn, Indeed, Career builder, Ladders, Glass Door, Local: Andrew Hudson, Lukes List, Lew’s List, and industry specific databases – make contact with industry specific recruiters
- I write thank-you’s first online then also hand deliver or send via snail mail – ALWAYS!
- After I am employed I will continue to ‘pay-it-forward’ and assist both others and 905’ers
- I will keep my LinkedIn and my network up to date after I have ‘landed’ as the average job last 3 years
Dave Martinez: Resumes (3) and LinkedIn profile for 905’ers $99, (303)807-3430 resumeassociates@gmail.com
Elaine Lint-Scott: Funding available for education, classes and career moves, State of Colorado, has greatly helped 905!!!
720)913-1998, (303)907-1407, Elaine.lint-scott@denvergov.ord
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