Find a job with a Christian Oragnization.
Cincinnati is filled with churches and Christian organizations who need hard-working people to make them successful. To get your foot into the door, simply begin by volunteering wherever needed at your local church and begin letting church leaders know that you are interested in employment at their church, or any other they know that is hiring. Provide your resume but let them know you are willing to help out wherever needed. Once you gain experience, you can network to find other opportunities. Attend Christian events at organizations you are interested in to network, and bring copies of your updated resume.
Instructions
Church Employment
1. Join a community church.
Become a member of a local church and attend regularly. Consider a large church and one with aging members, because there will be more opportunities for volunteering and employment.
2. Check the church newsletter or bulletin for volunteer opportunities. Begin volunteering in areas that may be related to your job field.
3. Make friends and let them know that you are seeking a job with a Christian organization. Get to know church leaders and let them know you are seeking employment and ask them to keep you in mind should anything become available. Provide your resume when church leaders are available during the week but let them know you are willing to help out anywhere you are needed.
4. Consider attending and volunteering at two churches that hold services on multiple days. Network with attendees at each church, and, when asked about your employment, let them know of your intentions and to let you know if opportunities arise. Talk to people about your talents and how you could benefit the church.
5. Inquire again if nothing becomes available in another two to three months. Be persistent but not desperate.
Christian Organizations
6. Network at events in Cincinnati.
Attend events held by Christian organizations throughout Cincinnati, including schools and orphanages. Locate events on the organization's website, in local newspapers, or Cincinnati.com, which features a local community section for areas in the city.
7. Introduce yourself to people who are working at the events and ask about their organization. Ask if there are any volunteer opportunities and get a contact name. Call or email the organization's contact about volunteering and job opportunities to get your foot in the door.
8. Go to Christian organization offices during the week and inquire about job postings. Ask if there is a job board or a list of job opportunities. Ask if you can drop off a resume or fill out an application.
9. Inquire again if nothing becomes available in another two to three months. Be persistent but not desperate. Let each person know your talents and how you could benefit the organization.
Internet Search
10. Search job postings online.
Go to each Christian organization's website and search their job postings. Fill out the online application. Drop off a resume in-person and let them know you also filled out the online application. Describe your talents to each person you talk to.
11. Search job postings on every Christian job website. Submit your resume online and in-person if possible to any Christian organizations in the area.
12. Try to get a face-to-face meeting with someone at each organization that has a job opening. Let each person know your talents, how your can benefit their organization, and your willingness to take on other responsibilities.
13. Follow-up each meeting with a thank you note.
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