Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Will EU find me a job?
2. Who should become a member of EU?
3. Do I have to be a member to use EU resources?
4. What must I do to maintain my EU membership?
5. Can I put my EU membership "on hold"?
6. How can I get an EU calendar?
7. Does EU have a dress code?
8. What are EU committees?
9. How do I contact the committees?
10. Does EU share my name and contact information with anyone?
11. Who pays for EU services?

1. Will EU find me a job?
   
   No. We will provide you with information and job search tools to make your job search more productive.
   
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2. Who should become a member of EU?
   
   A wide range of unemployed professional, technical and managerial job seekers.
   
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3. Do I have to be a member to use EU resources?
   
   Access to EU office resources, workshops, and network database is limited to active EU members and qualifying alumni only. Read the initial membership requirements. To get started, call or come by the EU office. Sign up to attend an orientation meeting.
   
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4. What must I do to maintain my EU membership?
   
   Volunteer 4 hours per week (16 hours per month) to EU operations — usually a combination of meeting attendance and committee work. For more information, refer to Membership Requirements.
   
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5. 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 chapter resources. However, 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 declared "inactive".
   
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6. How can I get an EU calendar?
   
   EU members can obtain a printed copy of the calendar at the EU office or here.
   
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7. Does EU have a dress code?
   
   Business attire for workshops, monthly general meetings and networking events. Business casual at the EU office.
   
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8. What are EU committees?
   
   EU has seven committees:
   
   1. Administration
   2. Alumni
   3. Computer
   4. Executive
   5. Marketing
   6. Orientation
   7. Training
   All committees are staffed by EU volunteers.
   All members must belong to a committee and may volunteer to share their expertise in a particular area or to learn a new skill.
   
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9. How do I contact the committees?
   
   The committees can be contacted through the EU office.
   
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10. Does EU share my name and contact information with anyone?
    
    No, but you can make this information public if you want to. While you are a member of EU, you may submit up to two "professional profiles" (abbreviated resumes) to the EU Marketing Department for distribution to local area employers and recruiters. Circulated profiles identify EU members by their EU identification number. You may elect to allow EU to release your name and contact information to interested employers, or you may elect to have EU contact you if an employer indicates an interest in your profile.
    
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11. Who pays for EU services?
    
    This is your tax dollars at work through EDD (California Employment Development Department). In addition, our members provide additional support and resources for EU.
    
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