One look at the headlines, and today’s job hunters don’t figure they have a prayer of finding work.
That may be why some are seeking advice from career coaches in unlikely places: local churches and synagogues.
Religious institutions in lower Fairfield County have been organizing networking meetings for job-hunters to discuss leads and strategies. Many of the attendees are not members of the religious institutions. In most cases, they are welcome, and there is no charge.
A timely opportunity for ministry: helping job seekers both to find work and to deal with the emotional challenges of unemployment.