Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Experience Unlimited?
Experience Unlimited (EU) is a no-fee career resource center and job search networking
group for business and technical professionals in the San Francisco Bay Area.
EU is sponsored by the
California Employment Development Department (EDD) and supported by EU volunteers.
The Contra Costa Chapter of EU (EUCCC) serves the needs of professionals in the
Central Contra Costa area, roughly centered on Walnut Creek. A list of other EU
chapters may be seen on the California EDD site by
clicking here.
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What services does EU offer to job seekers?
EU members have access to workshops, job listings, networking events, office facilities,
resume assistance, interview practice, support groups and more....
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What services does EU offer to EU alumni?
EU alumni are invited to participate in selected networking events,
databases and online discussion groups. Interested alumni should
call or visit the EU office for details.
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Do I have to be a member to use EU resources?
EU weekly general meetings are open to the public on a
space-available basis. Access to EU office resources,
workshops and network database
is limited to active EU members and qualifying alumni.
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How do I become a member of EU?
Read the initial membership requirements.
To get started, call or come by the EU office.
Sign up to attend an orientation meeting.
Attend a chapter general meeting.
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What must I do to maintain my EU membership?
To remain an active member of EU, you agree to volunteer 16 hours per month
(an average of 4 hours each week) to EU operations.
Most members find this requirement easily met by simply attending Tuesday's
weekly General Meeting (1 service hour), a Committee Meeting immediately following
(1 service hour), and through assigned department work or projects with service hours
awarded generally based on the time required to perform the task.
For more information, refer to Membership Requirements.
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Can I put my EU membership "on hold"?
"Active" members of EU who have completed all membership requirements
may change their membership status to "inactive" by submitting a
Change of Status Form. Inactive members do not have access to EU
office resources, but they do continue to receive job postings
through email and the Yahoo Group (EUCCC). Inactive members can reactivate
membership within six months without going through the application
process again.
Any member who fails to complete membership requirements for two
consecutive months will also be determined to be "inactive".
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How can I get a calendar of EU meeting speakers and workshops?
EU members and other interested parties can obtain a copy of the monthly calendar at the
EU office. EU members can also access the calendar online via the Yahoo Group (EUCCC) or by
clicking on the EU Calendar icon which appears at the bottom of each menu sidebar on this site.
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Does EU have a dress code?
EU dress code is business attire for weekly general meetings and networking events.
Dress code is "business casual" for the EU office and workshops.
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What are EU departments?
EU has four operational departments: Sales and Marketing, Information Technology,
Training, and Business Operations (Membership and Administration). Departments are
staffed by EU volunteers.
Members can volunteer to share their expertise in a particular area or to learn a
new skill. Click here to learn more about the responsibilities of each
department.
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Does EU provide child care?
No, child care is not available at the EU office or the Concord EastBay WORKS facility.
It is not appropriate to bring children to the EU office.
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Who pays for EU services?
Our tax dollars support EU through the California EDD (Employment Development Department).
In addition, our non-profit affiliate organization, Experience and Resource Network (EARN)
provides additional support and resources for EU, Contra Costa Chapter.
Financial considerations aside, Experience Unlimited thrives through the faithful support
of the kind members and staff of Temple Isaiah in Lafayette, the hard-working staff
of the Concord EastBay WORKS facility, and ongoing encouragement of our Alumni members.
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