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ENGAGING
EQUIPPING
EMPOWERING

JOB SEEKERS

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WHO WE ARE

Career Network Ministry - CNM is an all volunteer organization located in McLean, VA, dedicated to assisting job seekers like you. Our mission is to equip you with vital job search and networking skills, strategies, practical resources, and emotional support to help you navigate today’s job market. 

CNM offers job seekers a comprehensive range of programs, including in-person meetings, online workshops, and small job search accountability teams — all for FREE! Our dedicated team of volunteers, career coaches, and mentors are ready to provide you with personalized guidance, encouragement, and practical assistance on every step of your journey to job search success. 

Don't face this challenge alone! Join our caring community today and let us help you achieve your professional goals toward your next great career opportunity.

All CNM events and services are FREE and OPEN to everyone!

PROGRAMS WE OFFER

In-Person Meetings

Virtual Workshops

Accountability Groups

FEATURED EVENT

CNM LIVE! - “Sales Secrets That Land Jobs” with Rob Jolles
CNM LIVE! - “Sales Secrets That Land Jobs” with Rob Jolles
3 DAYS TO THE EVENT
Jun 24, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM EDT
Holy Trinity Church,
850 Balls Hill Rd, McLean, VA 22101, USA

UPCOMING  EVENTS

  • New Member Onboarding "Members-Only Event" Log in after Registering below.
    New Member Onboarding "Members-Only Event" Log in after Registering below.
    Jun 23, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT
    Zoom
    Are you a new CNM website member? Join our onboarding session to learn how to access our platform's networking opportunities and job resources.
  • CNM ONLINE - LinkedIn: Next Steps
    CNM ONLINE - LinkedIn: Next Steps
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Jun 23
    Jun 23, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM EDT
    Zoom
    In today's job market, LinkedIn has become even more important to your search.
  • CNM ONLINE - "Winning the Interview"
    CNM ONLINE - "Winning the Interview"
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Jun 24
    Jun 24, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM EDT
    Zoom
    Are you getting interviews but not getting job offers? Are you showing your best authentic self in an interview?
  • CNM ONLINE - "Resume Reboot"
    CNM ONLINE - "Resume Reboot"
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Jun 24
    Jun 24, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDT
    Zoom
    The purpose of your resume is to get a job - WRONG! The purpose of your resume is to get you the interview.
  • CNM LIVE! - “Sales Secrets That Land Jobs” with Rob Jolles
    CNM LIVE! - “Sales Secrets That Land Jobs” with Rob Jolles
    Jun 24, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM EDT
    Holy Trinity Church, 850 Balls Hill Rd, McLean, VA 22101, USA
    Learn how to present your strengths with clarity and confidence in an interview by using sales techniques.
  • CNM ONLINE - "LinkedIn Lunch"
    CNM ONLINE - "LinkedIn Lunch"
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Jun 25
    Jun 25, 2025, 12:14 PM – 1:14 PM EDT
    Zoom
    Do you have a LinkedIn profile? Or maybe you have one and have not touched it in years and now you need to. Maybe you are a little tentative about using LinkedIn….. Nervous about being online…..
  • CNM ONLINE - Mock Interview Session
    CNM ONLINE - Mock Interview Session
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Jun 25
    Jun 25, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Zoom
    Want to feel more confident and prepared in your next interview? You're not alone.
  • CNM ONLINE - Mock Interview Session
    CNM ONLINE - Mock Interview Session
    Jun 26, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM EDT
    Zoom
    Want to feel more confident and prepared in your next interview? You're not alone.
  • CNM ONLINE - "New Thinking, New Success"
    CNM ONLINE - "New Thinking, New Success"
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Jul 01
    Jul 01, 2025, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM EDT
    Zoom
    Have you been in the job search for too long? Is the gap growing and you can’t figure out why?
  • CNM ONLINE - "Let's Talk with  a Coach"
    CNM ONLINE - "Let's Talk with  a Coach"
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Jul 01
    Jul 01, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM EDT
    Zoom
    Do you wish you could get some professional advice for a question, a problem, or an issue in your job search? Guess what? You absolutely can! And the best part? It's completely FREE!
  • CNM ONLINE - "Coffee with Bob K. and Friends"
    CNM ONLINE - "Coffee with Bob K. and Friends"
    Jul 03, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT
    Zoom
    Grab your favorite cup of coffee and join Bob K. and Friends for this unique workshop designed to address the specific challenges job seekers face.
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CNM ONLINE

CNM ONLINE offers free virtual workshops covering all aspects of a successful job search, from refining your resume and mastering LinkedIn strategies to honing interview and networking skills to crafting a solid career transition plan. Led by human resources and recruiting professionals and certified career counselors, our sessions equip you with the tools you need to navigate today's competitive job market.

 

Beyond workshops, CNM ONLINE features guest speakers every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. These recognized job search experts share valuable resources, up-to-date insights, and cutting-edge techniques to keep you in the lead in your job search. In addition, our quarterly online recruiter panels provide insights from industry experts on current hiring trends.

 

Take the first step toward a more efficient and effective job search. Attend a CNM ONLINE workshops today!

All CNM Events are FREE and OPEN to everyone.

CNM LIVE!

We hold in-person meetings for job seekers in the Northern Virginia area on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month from 6:30 - 8:30 PM ET at Holy Trinity Church, 850 Balls Hill Rd, McLean, VA 22101.  Map CLICK HERE

 

You can get individual coaching on:

  • Resume Reviews

  • LinkedIn Profile Reviews

  • Elevator Pitches

  • Career Coaching

  • Interviewing

We also host guest speakers, who share their expertise in various areas of the job search.

CNM LIVE GROUP DISCUSSION
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CNM hosts small virtual job search accountability groups, led by two experienced facilitators, that meet virtually once a week for 9 weeks. There is no cost to attend. Just a commitment to actively participate as a team member.

 

Meetings focus on solving members' job search challenges. Members set weekly goals and hold each other accountable for achieving those goals through their job search journey. 

CNM also offers a free 10-week virtual Executive Accountability group, for seasoned business leaders. This program is tailored for executives managing companies of 20 or more employees, with experience in operations and strategy.  Team members commit to weekly assignments focused on navigating the senior-level "hidden job market." Each 10-week series has limited enrollment. 

BECOME A
CNM VOLUNTEER

CNM is successful thanks to the wonderful volunteers who step up each day in amazing ways. Our volunteers come from all walks of life, and many are job seekers themselves. 

Are you ready to make a positive impact while utilizing your skills and talents? We’d love to have you join the CNM team. You can make a difference while enhancing your own skills. When you help others, you help yourself at the same time. 

 

​Check out the volunteer opportunities and get started by filling out a volunteer application. Volunteer today. Be the reason someone finds their path to success!

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FEATURED BLOG

SUCCESS STORIES

I want to thank you all for your help and support in my journey.  Finding the right opportunity has been a longer-term process than I had initially imagined, but one in which I’ve personally grown and benefitted.  And I’m thankful to have joined your group with the commitment, guidance, and compassion you provided.  If anything, the current environment underscores how well we can provide remote support to one another.

Scott, TN

This ministry is an absolute marvel and answer to many people's prayers. When we hit the end of a job and have no idea what to do next, these people understand and are polished professionals who volunteer hours of their time each week to help us out who are in need. And the free workbook on necessary steps to take to find the next career/job, is also a wonderful gift full of wisdom and guidance.

Kay, DC

Thank you for all the help CNM provided in my job search!  I feel truly blessed that I found the group.  I will definitely be recommending the program for any of my friends or colleagues who find themselves searching for a job in these trying times! If I can give back to CNM and help another member in their search, I'm happy to do so!

Colleen, VA

The past few months had its unique challenges and unforeseen circumstances, but I was able to manage it and move along only because of your support, advice, kindness, efforts, time and dedication as well as the support of my wonderful family. You have become part of my family and I sure will miss seeing you. I have enjoyed the sessions, webinars, Zoom meetings, and have learned a lot from each and every one of you. I will never forget all you have done and hope I can similarly contribute to others moving forward. 

Sima, VA

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