Career Renewal has helped close to 1,000 people in their career search!
Career Renewal has helped close to 1,000 people in their career search!
Welcome to Career Renewal, a support ministry for those in career transition. Career Renewal is co-sponsored by Holy Cross Catholic Church and St. Gregory's Episcopal Church, both of Deerfield, Illinois.
Although we typically feature a speaker with timely and informative job search-related topics at our meetings, the key value provided
Welcome to Career Renewal, a support ministry for those in career transition. Career Renewal is co-sponsored by Holy Cross Catholic Church and St. Gregory's Episcopal Church, both of Deerfield, Illinois.
Although we typically feature a speaker with timely and informative job search-related topics at our meetings, the key value provided by Career Renewal is that we assign each job seeking participant with an experienced advisor. The advisor will "walk with" the participant throughout his/her job search and offer coaching tips and advice on the search process. Your advisor will be a friendly “voice on the phone” who can help you through the twists and turns of your job search process.
We assist individuals who have become unemployed or are re-entering the job market as well as those seeking employment for the first time. Assistance is provided without regard to gender, race, creed or national origin and is in no way restricted to members of our sponsoring parishes. There is no charge for our support.
We have found t
We assist individuals who have become unemployed or are re-entering the job market as well as those seeking employment for the first time. Assistance is provided without regard to gender, race, creed or national origin and is in no way restricted to members of our sponsoring parishes. There is no charge for our support.
We have found that many job seekers are at a loss as where to begin. Often, they feel that a great resume is the beginning, middle and end of the process. Our advisors are experienced in the job-search path and help guide participants on the step-by-step journey. They are proud to serve as coaches and sounding boards as they help on that journey.
If you are interested in participating in Career Renewal, we encourage you to explore this site and to attend one of our meetings, which are typically held at 10:15 AM on the third Sunday of every other month.
So, if you're out of work or thinking of making a career change, please come visit us at an upcoming meeting. We welcome all newcomers to our meetings.
On September 18, 1986--over 36 years ago--Career Renewal Ministries was founded by a small group of concerned employed executives in order to share their journeys of layoff-to-reemployment and to provide support and assistance to others in similar circumstances. Their mission, then as now, was to help others work through the process of
On September 18, 1986--over 36 years ago--Career Renewal Ministries was founded by a small group of concerned employed executives in order to share their journeys of layoff-to-reemployment and to provide support and assistance to others in similar circumstances. Their mission, then as now, was to help others work through the process of finding employment and renewing their careers.
We are still going strong today!!!!!
Career Renewal has approximately 25 regular and dedicated volunteer advisors who have helped over 1,000 people navigate the rough waters of unemployment. We have worked with men and women with 30 years of company experience, college students just starting their careers, and others in between. We have worked with people representing almost all professions. Our advisors have been through the transition process and offer empathy, guidance, and support to others.
“We are proud of our team. Not only do we work well together, we have fun being together at our meetings.” says Ron Moskal, founding member and dedicated advisor.
Holy Cross Church
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“Career Renewal’s process of linking job-seekers with advisors was very helpful in my search. In particular, the assistance in finding and assessing opportunities, and then the interview preparation I received through 1:1 coaching from my advisor, were incredibly helpful"
Senior Director, global packaging company
"The advisors at Career Renewal kept me on task in my last job search, offering candid resume and interviewing feedback, resulting in a fulfilling full-time offer."
"Career Renewal is a fabulous program to help people in all stages of a job search. They have carrying, compassionate, knowledgeable and resourceful volunteers that help you through the process of looking for your next opportunity. It does not matter what your current situation is, field that you are in or where you are in your career path, Career Renewal is available for everybody. They did a fabulous job of helping guide me during my latest job search.”
BB
"I received help from Career Renewal three times. The advisors helped me formulate job search strategy, review my resume, conduct mock interview, and negotiate job offers. The advisors I worked with are very experienced, helpful and kind."
CFO - a public company
"Career Renewal came to my rescue when I desperately needed help and a support system. I was astonished by the professionalism, wealth of knowledge, and practical experience of the group when I was looking for a job, career change, and confidence boost. Career Renewal assigned me an advisor, who kept me on track with my job searching, made sure I did my homework and followed my goals, and helped me negotiate my salary. Because of Career Renewal, I was back on my feet and learned to know my worth. THANK YOU, Career Renewal."
JLC
"The Career Renewal team members I worked with supported my unique needs in transition, both with their own personal insight and leveraging their own networks. Their assistance allowed me to validate a path forward through a career change, and confidently plot a course to a successful job search.
Many thanks to the generous Career Renewal team!"
JF
The Career Renewal team members I worked with supported my unique needs in transition, both with their own personal insight and leveraging their own networks. Their assistance allowed me to validate a path forward through a career change, and confidently plot a course to a successful job search.
Many thanks to the generous Career Renewal team!
JF
Career Renewal provided me with a forum to meet others and most importantly, connect with an advisor. My advisor was excellent. She was an executive in my field and knew what to say, how to support and gave me fantastic advice; helping me with interviews and providing constructive suggestions regarding career options. She told me accounts of when she had similar or related experiences to my issues that provided examples and lessons for me to improve my approach or proceed in an appropriate path. I could lean on her for support at critical times and when I was feeling down, as she came through with understanding and helpful comments. I truly appreciated her friendship and encouragement.
Paul, Senior Engineering Director
My Advisor was a great help in resume suggestions and LinkedIn profile amendments. After taking his advice to heart I got a lot more incoming bites and did not have to settle for any job.
DS
I appreciate all the help you gave me in my search. I couldn't have done it without the support and training you and the Career Renewal group gave me.
Michael
Getting the most from Career Renewal
Career Renewal is like every other tool you use as you search for your new job--it is but one of several resources you should use. When you join, we will assign an Advisor to partner with you in your search. Although this Advisor may or may not be intimately familiar with your industry or the job you seek, he or she will be able to offer assistance in the job search process. They will be available to offer advice or to serve as a sounding board.
Please download the participants guide to better understand how we can work together.
Participant and advisor responsibilities (pdf)
Download. job search career change
We understand that every career path has unique its own unique twists and turns. Feel free to message or call us with any specific concerns.
Your time is valuable, and we will make sure to get back to you as soon as we can.
Thanks!