Employment - March 2009

We certainly live in challenging times. Some who still have jobs say that we are having an economic downturn or a slump in the economy, those who face the reality of unemployment, loss of benefits, reduction in hours, or forced time off without pay would say we are in an economic collapse or recession. Whatever your individual circumstances maybe there are those within our Ward boundaries who need assistance in finding a full or part-time job or in upgrading their current employment.

When faced with the loneliness and frustration of unemployment it is important to utilize all the resources that can be mustered. In times such as these we turn to the words of a Prophet of God, President Gordon B. Hinckley:
"I am satisfied, my brethren, that there is enough of expertise, of knowledge, of strength, of concern in every priesthood quorum to assist the troubled members of that quorum if these resources are properly administered."
Our good Bishop also believes that we have many outstanding resources within the Ward to assist those in need and encourages each individual to watch and listen for job opportunities that may be available now or in the future. One of the most important keys to finding a job is networking with people who learn of companies who may be hiring and seeing that that information is quickly disseminated to those needing jobs. We are currently looking at practical methods to accomplish this within the ward and hope to announce a plan soon.
In the mean time if you are aware of employment opportunities, please call Carl Mackay at 224-4885 and leave a message if he is not able to answer your call at the time. If you are in need of a job call him and also consider the following aids:
Big Business & Technology Expo
UVU: March 11-12; 11am – 5 pm, McKay Center
Job Fair
UVU: March 25, McKay Center
LDS Provo Employment Center: 801-818-6161 -- 1415
North State Street, Provo – located at the Provo DI
Basic Employment Services Training
Career Workshop – learn to find and land a job
Career Counseling to Explore Options
Coaching on Resumes, Interviewing &
Networking
Monthly Employment Training
Professional Placement Program
Personalized Coaching
Also consider reviewing the wealth of information available on lds.org (click on Home & Family – then click on Employment and review all that is of interest or help) you may also check ldsjobs.org