How to Make Job Clubs and Coaching Clubs Work for You (Audio)

This was a great master class, which covered definitions, benefits, logistics, format/structure, and marketing of job clubs. Topics:

DEFINITION

1. “What exactly is a job club?
2. Are there different types of clubs?

BENEFITS

1. Why would a job seeker want to participate in a job club? What’s the benefit?
2. What about for the facilitator? What could a coach expect to get out of it?

LOGISTICS

1. What types of locations work best for an in-person Job Club?
2. What about online locations?
3. What are some Ground Rules for optimum efficiency and effectiveness?
4. Should a job club be paid or free? If paid, what are typical fees? Per meeting? For the entire program?

FORMAT / STRUCTURE

1. Would someone like to share ideas for a typical agenda?
2. How long would a typical Job Club session last?
3. What about topics?
4. How are topics selected? Are there featured speakers? Panels?

MARKETING & PROMOTION

1. What are some techniques to gain visibility for the Job Club?
2. Should the Job Club have a sponsor or sponsors?
3. How do you get a sponsor?
4. How can you turn Job Club members into evangelists for the Job Club?

Presenters:

• Chandlee Bryan of Best Fit Forward
• Laura Labovich of Aspire! Empower! Career Strategy Group
• Susan Guarneri of Assessment Goddess