About Us
MISSION
Our mission as the Employment Coaching Ministry is to assist and equip job seekers in transition while encouraging them to grow as disciples of Christ.
Our goals are:
To coach by listening to understand needs, helping participants determine their goals and praying with them for God’s wisdom.
To educate and coach participants in technical aspects of job search or career transition – including assessment, resume preparation, online resources, interviewing, offer/wage negotiation, etc.
To encourage and promote networking opportunities, including the effective use of LinkedIn.
To refer those with limited education or those needing to upgrade their skills to local career development partners.
To refer those who desire to explore becoming their own boss or an independent contractor to specialists who can assist them.
NOTE: ECM is not a job bank or placement organization but we can equip you and point you to recruiters
COACHING TEAM
Employment coaches come from a variety of business and professional backgrounds. All have been through job loss or career transition and are available to assist you by telephone, email or in-person meeting. We do not endorse any one method, organization, agency, or recruiting firm. All coaches are volunteers and give their services without desire for professional gain or compensation.
WHAT TO EXPECT
To apply for enrollment in the Employment Coaching Ministry, please go to the registration link below. For more information you may email one of the contacts and provide a phone number and the best times to reach you. After discussing your situation we will determine how to best help you. We aim to assign coaches based on best match and coach availability. Typically you will have the same coach for 2-3 meetings arranged at a mutually convenient time and location.
Five requirements that we ask of all participants are:
Own your job search and apply what you learn
Support fellow seekers
Respect the confidentiality of fellow job seekers and what you may hear. Some are still working for other employers so ask before sharing.
Be professional and courteous when making referrals. We strongly encourage networking but please do so based on an understanding of each person’s goals and others who may be able to help them.
Tell your coach when you get work and share your good news on LinkedIn. Others need the encouragement of your success.
HOW TO REGISTER
CONTACT
For more information please email either of these leaders
Paul Barber, Team Leader paul-barber@att.net
Kathy Dority, Minister of Connections for Love Taylors and ECM Sponsor. lovetaylors@taylorsfbc.org
SPONSOR
Employment Coaching is a Love Taylors ministry of Taylors First Baptist Church and is open to both members and non-members across the greater Greenville/Greer/Simpsonville area who are in a job or career transition. To learn more about Taylors visit http://www.taylorsfbc.org