Noted author and career consultant Jane Barrett can help you navigate your new career transition

You can purchase this book at www.amazon.com

To find out about the author go to her website http://www.workmaze.com/

*** Free San Francisco Job Resources***

1. Jewish Vocational Services (JVS) located in downtown San Francisco offers a variety of services for Bay Area job seekers from basic resume workshops to employer spotlight series that puts you in touch with employers who are hiring for more information go to  www.jvs.org
**note you do not have to be Jewish to use this service

2.  The San Francisco Chamber of Commerce - has a program called Job Forum. It's every Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:30 PM.  This service will provide you with useful feedback on your resume. Your resume will be critiqued by a panel of experts. For more information go to http://www.thejobforum.org/

3. Graceworks - is a weekly group that meets at Grace Cathedral every Monday morning at 8:30 am. This is a a job support group that provides guest speakers every week.  For information go to http://www.ministriesofgrace.org/graceworks

4. One Stop Office Centers are service offered by the Employment Development Department. Although many of their services are very basic, you can register to become WIA certified. This will enable to qualify for funds to receive additional training for a new or existing career. To find your nearest One Stop Office go to  http://www.edd.ca.gov/jobs_and_training/pubs/osfile.pdf

5. YNPN-offers networking events and job listings for those who are interested in working in the nonprofit sector. To find a local chapter in your area go to http://www.ynpn.org

The conservation corps during the depression created thousands of jobs. Why is our current government not doing a similar program

to find out more about the conservation corps go to www.pbs.org and click on the American Experience

Latest news on the economy and companies go to......

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business/

New Super Market Chain Makes a Splash in the Bay Area

A new neighborhood super market chain is popping up all over the Bay Area. This chain is called Fresh and Easy. Below is a link about this new growing business.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/yblog_localsfo/20110114/ts_yblog_localsfo/food-fight

This company is also currently hiring. So if you are looking for part-time work this might be the place for you.
http://www.freshandeasy.com/joinus.aspx

survival then survival now

traveling and looking for work in the great depression

Looking for work in the depression

survival during the great depression

Looking to Make Extra Money .....

Here are a few sites that will provide ideas on how you can make extra money. These are legitimate online sites.

http://www.fiverr.com   use your talents and knowledge to make money

http://www.guru.com  use your tech and multi media skills to find temporary gigs

http://www.elance.com  use your tech, multimedia, writing, and translation skills to find temporary work

http://www.walletpop.com/photos/25-ways-to-make-quick-money/   completely broke and need to make money fast here are some good ideas


Is  contract work the way of the future? Decide for yourself. Here is a tib bit I found on the Internet regarding temporary and contract work.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/36826679/ns/business-careers/

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This blog is for all those who are having to reinvent themselves in the face of a difficult economy. This blog will attempt to provide you with resources on job hunting, freelancing, managing your money and tips on how to save money.

I hope this blog will be valuable a resource for many job seekers. I invite you to share your ideas and comments.