Employment Resource Page

We, here at Woodlake UMC, are dedicated to providing all people in all situations love and support through the difficult times in life.  During this particular strenuous time, we have started a special task force to help organize resources for those and their families experiencing unemployment.  Please take a look at the information below.  We hope you find it helpful. 

EMPLOYMENT AND NETWORKING SUPPORT

CAREER CONNECTIONS (A WUMC Ministry)

With the current state of our economy, there are a number of people looking for work.
If you or someone you know in the community is currently undergoing an employment transition, please consider Career Connections.  This resource is currently by appointment only and can help you with job searches, resume building, networking connections as well as offer support during this difficult time.  For more information, call Chris Trebour at 873-1440 or email your resume to ctrebour@gmail.com. Also, if you know of any job openings, please pass that information on to Chris. Someone in the Career Connections group may be the perfect fit! 

NEEDLE'S EYE MINISTRIES

At Needle's Eye Ministries, they view themselves as bridge builders, serving as a spiritual connection between marketplace people and matters of faith. As such, they are not a church or a membership organization. The Career Transition Group meets Mondays & Wednesdays from 7:00 - 8:30 a.m. and Tuesdays & Thursdays from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Needle’s Eye office. The group offers spiritual encouragement, networking, prayer and Bible study for those unemployed.

CAREER PROSPECTORS

Career Prospectors is an organization serving the greater Richmond area, focused on helping people find job opportunities since 2003. Whether relocated, terminated, down sized, or are still working and looking for a new opportunity, all are welcome. 

 

VIRGINA CAREER NETWORK

The Virginia Career Network encourages networking as a strategy for finding unadvertised jobs, getting a leg up for landing advertised positions and simply, for developing strategic habits in your quest for future employment. Their intent is to help you bridge the layoff with your next job. They provide tools and techniques for you to meet the people who might actually be hiring you for that next position or influencing the hiring decision.

LINKEDIN (Networking for Professionals)

LinkedIn.com is a business-oriented social networking site founded in December 2002 and launched in May 2003 mainly used for professional networking. As of March, 2009, it had more than 35 million registered users, spanning 170 industries.

 

INDEED (Job Search Engine)

Indeed.com is a search engine for jobs - with a radically different approach to job search.  In one simple search, Indeed gives job seekers free access to millions of employment opportunities from thousands of websites. Indeed.com includes all the job listings from major job boards, newspapers, associations and company career pages - and they continue to add new sites every day.

 

CRAIGSLIST

Craigslist.com consists of local classifieds and forums for more than 550 cities in over 50 countries worldwide - community moderated, and largely free.  You can find, among other things: jobs, housing, goods, and services.

 

RICHMOND JOBNET

RichmondJobNet.com is an on-line career resource center for individuals interested in starting or advancing their career in the Greater Richmond region.  The site was developed by the Greater Richmond Partnership, Inc. in response to unprecedented economic changes in our community and the growing need to help job seekers connect with local employment opportunities.  The site is organized to simplify the job search process using a comprehensive listing of area job boards, tools and tips for job seekers including resume, cover letter and interview preparation.

 

SPIRITUAL SUPPORT

WUMC BEFRIENDER MINISTRY

BeFrienders is a nationally organized program that offers a confidential, supportive, and caring presence of specially trained congregational volunteers during times of difficulties.  For more information, please click here.

 

WUMC PRAYER TEAM

Prayer Team at Woodlake UMC is a confidential ministry team that receives weekly and emergent prayer concerns offered by the congregation and pray at least daily for these concerns.  To send a prayer request to our Pastoral or Prayer Team, click here.

 

FOCUS ON THE FAMILY (Confronting Unemployment)

Focus on the Family’s Mission:  To cooperate with the Holy Spirit in sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ with as many people as possible by nurturing and defending the God-ordained institution of the family and promoting biblical truths worldwide.  This article from Focus on the Family helps individuals facing one of life’s most difficult challenges.  Click here to read the article.

 OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES

United Way's “Navigating Through Hard Times”

VA Employment Commission

Managing the Stress of Unemployment

20 Interview Questions to Know

Helpful Career & Job Articles 

 

Disclaimer:  Please know that the information provided by our task force is only being posted to help benefit as a possible resource for those unemployed.  By providing this information, we are not guaranteeing anyone that these organizations will provide them with a job nor are we saying that Woodlake United Methodist Church has an affiliation with these organizations.