Membership Benefits
The Professional Resource Network (PRN) provides no-fee workshops, access to computers, copiers, and other resources to help with your professional job search. Members meet in an office-like atmosphere allowing each person to stay connected and active during what can otherwise be a lonely and difficult time. Members are able to share job leads, contacts, and contribute to the direction of the group. Each member volunteers a minimum of 16 hours per month with credit given for attending the weekly general and departmental meeting. Member also receive a free listing in the PRN on-line database which employer can search when looking for new employees.
Members who become employed are asked to complete a Status Change Form that allows them to become informational contacts and job referrals for current PRN members.
Through no-fee workshops members are able to:
- update and improve their skills in writing resumes and cover letters
- participate in practice interview sessions to gain confidence for the real thing
- create and practice 30 second and 60 second introductions of themselves
- learn the art of salary negotiation
- learn about effective and economical self care
Volunteer Opportunities
- front desk and telephone coverage
- making presentations to local organizations
- meeting with other members to provide peer coaching and resume reviews
- facilitating workshops
- running PRN departments.