July 15th, 2010
Since 2009, Criterion Resources has organized and sponsored job seeking events such as Pink Slip Mixers and Job Search Workshops to help recently unemployed individuals find employment.
Continuing along the same vein of organizing events, Criterion Resources will be expanding their services to helping public or private entities organize career fairs. Our clients will still take ownership and have the brand of the career fair under their name. Criterion Resources will help plan and promote the events.
Our first career fair project will be on behalf of Carson, CA, South Bay Professional Association and EDD: Employment Development Department.
CAREER UNLIMITED FORUM
“Bringing Great Companies, Great Jobs and
Great People Together”
Wednesday, Sept. 29th, 2010
10:00 am-2:00 pm
SouthBay Pavillion
20700 Avalon Blvd., Carson, CA 90746
Participate in Career Seeker and Employer Workshops, Seminars,
Networking and more!
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April 8th, 2010
About two years ago, I hired a new assistant who was referred to me by one of the staff members from Penny Lane Centers. This young gentleman was part of the Penny Lane Transitional Housing Program, which helps— “Emancipated Foster Youth provide housing, life and job skills training to young adults who have grown up in group homes or foster care, who have no family to return to when they emancipate at age 18, and who would otherwise be homeless. In addition to independent living and job skills training, the program provides a clean, furnished apartment and emotional and academic support for young adults who have no family support system in place. (Description is from the Penny Lane website- www.pennylane.org).”
My assistant, who was only 19 years old, was one of the most productive and intelligent employees I have ever had. I really did not want to pry about how he ended up in the “system.” However, he did not let his challenging past interfere with his present or future. He was always on time and dressed very professionally. His computer aptitude, writing capability and verbal communication skills was truly advanced.
Since his hire, I have been involved with Penny Lane in North Hills, CA. Penny Lane is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization that cares for over 2,900 abused, abandoned, and neglected children each year in the Los Angeles area. Founded in 1969 as a home for a handful of troubled teenage girls, Penny Lane has grown to provide services to children and families.
I am a huge advocate of “ABN: Always Be Networking.” I strongly believe that you can kill two birds with one stone when you are actively involved in community service endeavors or volunteering with non-profit organizations. When you are helping your community, not only are you doing something rewarding but you are also meeting new contacts and forming strong relationships with people whom you would not ordinarily meet elsewhere. In addition, you are also able to display your expertise when you donate your time for a worthy organization. When other people are able to see your value during your community service efforts, they immediately become confident in your capabilities within your profession. These activities WILL LEAD INTO REFERRALS.
Our company, Criterion Resources, is hosting an event called, “Networking with Purpose”, which will be taking place on Tuesday, April 20, 2010 from 6:00pm-8:00pm. It will be held at the Offices of Criterion Resources: 21900 Burbank Blvd. 3rd Floor Woodland Hills, CA 91367. The admission price is $20.00 per person at the door. We will accept credit cards. ALL PROCEEDS FROM ADMISSION WILL GO TO PENNY LANE.
The event will serve two purposes. First, we will be making a presentation about how to network effectively in order build more business contacts or to find new employment opportunities. Secondly, the event is a fundraiser for the Non-Profit Organization, Penny Lane.
I have recently joined the Board of Directors of Penny Lane. One of my main missions in life is to help in their fundraising efforts.
I hope you can come to support such a great cause that has added tremendous value to abused and neglected children for so many years.
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March 30th, 2010
I cannot believe that Criterion Resources is at it’s sixth year from when I started the company in 2004. I am truly grateful and happy for the tremendous strides that we have been able to accomplish in the past few years. I really have to give a lot credit to our local Los Angeles community, especially the San Fernando Valley, which has been very supportive.
The main lesson that I have learned in these past few years is that NETWORKING does lead to success. During these current times of high-technology and “instant gratification”, I have observed that many people want to see results immediately. From the beginning, we have been involved with many different chamber of commerce organizations, networking groups, professional organizations and charity groups. My main objective was to “meet as many people as possible.” This comes quite easy to me since I like being meeting new people anyways. Therefore, forming new friendships and bonds is not work for me. It is a lot of fun!
Many people have asked me how I have obtained most of my client companies and candidates over the years. I can attribute most of our sales to NETWORKING. With networking, however, you must be VERY patient. The most crucial element is to form strong relationships where you establish trust. You also must add “value” first. We try to help and support other people’s growth as if we were growing along with them.
Thus, we get referrals quite often because people know us and know that we always try to look out for them.
I decided to invest in human capital and relationships first rather than expensive marketing materials. This strategy yielded a great ROI!
Whether you would like to start your own business or you are trying to find a job, you should “Always Be Networking.”
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December 1st, 2009
Proceeds from Criterion Resource’s Job Seeker Seminar will go to Penny Lane Centers, a Non-Profit Organization that provides Social Services to children and their families in Los Angeles County.
On December 8, 2009, those attending the Job Seeker Seminar in Woodland Hills, CA will help to change the lives of underprivileged children. Criterion Resources, Inc. and Penny Lane Centers have teamed up to bring job seekers an all inclusive event featuring dynamic speakers, a chance to mingle with recruiters and employers, and the opportunity to learn creative techniques to maximize job searching. Funds raised by the event through ticket sales and sponsorships will go to enrichment programs for underprivileged youth at Penny Lane Centers. These programs include mentoring for foster children and youth on probation, pregnancy prevention classes, substance abuse courses, on-site special education, early learning education for infants, and other programs that facilitate growth and development.
Featured speakers will include Greg Wood from TheHireRoad, Dr. Michelle Conover from Dream Big Career Center, Aaron Danchik from Synchronized Solutions, and Robert Nomura, a Marketing Copywriter.
Greg Wood will discuss an entirely different methodology to meet the challenges of today’s tough job market and how the method can transform the job search process. As a Certified Career Management Professional, Greg has extensive experience with major Fortune 500 corporations and with professionals in career transition. Read the rest of this entry »
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November 3rd, 2009
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