Experience Unlimited is a volunteer organization which divides the labor for necessary tasks, events and functions into "Departments". Each department has a volunteer Department Director.

Departments meet once monthly to discuss department business. The meeting is called by the Department Director and has an agenda which is collaboratively developed. The Director publishes notes from each monthly meeting, which may be written by either the Director or another volunteer in the department.

The Department Directors meet together, usually with our liaison, to discuss EUSF business and do any appropriate strategic planning at the monthly Executive Committee Meeting - the General Membership are welcome to attend the Executive Committee Meeting.

Prospective members indicate interest in a Department by checking the appropriate box on the enrollment form given at Orientation. The appropriate department chair initiates contact with members based on EUSF needs. Traditionally the Administration Department is the default-to Department if a preferred Department is full, or when Active Membership is very low.

Following is a list of EU Departments and brief descriptions of their functions and operations.

Department Descriptions

Administration Department:
The Administration Department is the first line of Operation for Experience Unlimited. In that capacity the Administrative Department facilitates the flow of information. Its responsibilities include: Sharing information with all members of EU, greeting guests and callers, overseeing the procedures for using office equipment, distributing job listings, brochures, notices and announcements, processing forms and documents to the appropriate locations, performing other tasks as appropriate per the needs of EUSF.

Public Relations Department:
The Public Relations Department conducts four missions: Job Leads, Networking, Marketing and Orientations. Job Leads Mission: To cultivate and harvest exclusive job leads for active EU members. Our vision is to establish sourcing relationships with targeted employers in the San Francisco Bay Area so that they will look first to the pool of employee talent in Experience Unlimited for preferred hires. Marketing Mission: To enhance the visibility and image of Experience Unlimited (EU) as a valuable employment tool to employers, members, alumni, potential members and our benefactors . Assisting other missions and working on our own we focus on job lead development and EU membership though networking and public relations efforts. To that end we review all promotional material issuing from EU. Network Events Mission: Organizes periodic networking events for Active, Inactive and Alumni members. Provides information for networking opportunities outside EU. Provides networking tips, job leads and contacts. Maintains relations with EU alumni and coordinates informational interviews. Orientations Mission: Presents the weekly Orientation to prospective members giving a comprehensive view of the organization, benefits of joining and instructions in how to join. This unit ensures that all materials used are current and sufficient for the participants.

Programs Department:
Provides speakers to support the Thursday General Meeting. Supports job search through presentations by employers and job search/Career Exploration experts. Improves the effectiveness of members' job searches by providing supportive, informed input on key matters. Provides direct contact among employers' recruiters and EU members. Develops continuing relationships with employers and EU Program speakers. Provides the opportunity to meet employers, recruiters and job search experts. Identifies areas with job growth. Pinpoints successful strategies in networking, interviewing and creating resumes. This Department uniquely and particularly benefits the membership by improving and developing job search skills, career perspective and market view with varietal, targeted, specialized input.

Technical Department:
The Technical Department includes the Computer Systems, the Database Unit, Yahoo Groups Moderator(s), and the Webmaster. Computer Systems provides training/instruction to members in software applications, operating systems, etc. and some maintenance/repair of the equipment. The Database Unit keeps the roster current. The Yahoo Groups Moderator(s) and the Webmaster manage the organization's online activities.

Training and Development Department:
Mission -- To educate members of EU on the job search process and ultimately help their searches become more successful. TAD leads the core, and any additional, workshops. Becoming a part of this group offers many rewards, especially if one is pursuing a career in the corporate training and teaching fields. Members are offered the chance to hone their skills in developing and conducting training programs and in public speaking.

Newsletter Department:
Publishes the EUSF Newsletter weekly. Members write original, or compile/reference appropriate external, articles of interest, which are timely and reflect the current market. Confirms and sets the weekly calendar, and sources suitable additional content - like select humor.