tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52759064287616239922024-03-14T00:56:34.726-07:00RightChanges Job Search CoachNeed help looking for a job? Tired of hearing silence when you apply on-line? RightChanges Job Search Coach offers tips on how to find a job in this market and how to stand out from your competition. These tips apply whether you are unemployed, misemployed, new graduate, or re-entering the job market.The Coachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06220404418772540175noreply@blogger.comBlogger112125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5275906428761623992.post-4720254941380003152020-05-04T14:16:00.000-07:002020-05-04T14:27:08.254-07:00Will Your Answer To This Interview Question Help You Get The Job?With tens of millions of new people filing for unemployment,
in addition to the existing unemployed and marginally employed, you need to
stand out from your competition to get the job.<br />
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As a former hiring manager in IT, I look for people who do more
and go beyond just the minimum. During this unprecedented
time in our lives, one of the questions I would definitely ask in order to
distinguish between candidates is “what have you been doing since mid-March?”</div>
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Of course everyone’s circumstances are different so there is
not one answer, for instance some people have taken on the role of teacher at
home. What a hiring manager will be looking for in your answer is what you have
done in the weeks or months to maintain and grow your skills. <o:p></o:p></div>
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To be competitive, you need to have a good answer to this
question. Even if all you have done to date is binge watch shows, gain the
Covid-19 pounds by overeating, and sleeping in, it is not too late to develop a
truthful answer that will help you stand out. Here are several no-cost ideas.<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Sign up for and “attend” free webinars on key
topics in your industry or for your profession. To find these events, search
the internet for the name of your industry or job title and the word
“association”. Many groups which normally meet in person are now holding
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If the training requires you to
have certain software, also search “free trial copy” and the name of the
software. Many companies will give you a trial copy of the software for 30
days. (Hint: do not download the software until you are ready to use it because
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Then to structure that training, go
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for your industry. To find these groups, click in the search bar of LinkedIn
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Then in the search bar type in the
name of your industry. Once you find groups of interest, request to join. It
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Once you are approved, click on the
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This is the time to get ready for the job search and that
includes preparing for your answers to interview questions. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I refer to myself as the “queen of analogies”
and my Covid-19 analogy is this: if you want the toilet paper, you need to be
in the front of the line before they run out (i.e. before the few good jobs get
filled). <o:p></o:p><br />
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The Coachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06220404418772540175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5275906428761623992.post-81992668908776706972020-03-24T14:42:00.004-07:002020-03-24T14:42:42.106-07:0016-Point Job Search Check <br />
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As you can imagine with the current situation, the job
market has become even more competitive. The good news is that companies are
still hiring but you cannot succeed haphazardly or halfheartedly. You need to
be sure you are doing everything you possibly can to stand out from your
competition to shorten the duration to that next job.<o:p></o:p></div>
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RightChanges is offering a one-hour, one-on-on (using
technology), 16-point check to be sure you are positioned for success. This
will not be a sales pitch. You will receive focused and actionable feedback
about what you are doing well, areas to improve, and how to search, even while
self-isolating, to stand out from your competition.<o:p></o:p></div>
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RightChanges was launched a decade ago with the mission to
offer the most affordable and successful services for those in a job search. We
have made this 16-point hour available for only $25. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Be sure you are doing everything to stand out from the
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<br />The Coachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06220404418772540175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5275906428761623992.post-39120873641719734692020-03-24T14:41:00.000-07:002020-03-24T14:41:12.557-07:00You Just Added Another Accomplishment / STAR <br />
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If you have been in a job search for any length of time, you
are familiar with accomplishments or STARs. These accomplishments in STAR
format are not of the nature of curing cancer, solving world peace, or fixing
the economy. These accomplishments are actual instances of things you have done
that support the truth of your skills, abilities, and previous successes. Some
of your accomplishments will be used on your resume, all will be fresh in your
mind for the interview, and they are great to remind you how accomplished you
are.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Without even knowing you, I already know that you have a new
accomplishment to add. I will start you in the process of recording it by
sharing the Situation or Task (the S / T part of the STAR), the A (Actions you
took) and the R (Results) and you will fill in the details. This STAR is a great
example of how you can adapt to situations. <o:p></o:p></div>
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S/T: There was a global pandemic. In order to minimize the
impacts to myself, family members, and the community as a whole, non-essential
workers in our community were asked to Shelter at Home and schools were closed.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Be sure to document other accomplishments as they occur. As
I am known for saying “memory does not get better with age and it starts at a
very young age”. <o:p></o:p></div>
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P.S. If you are not familiar with STARs (or PARs or CARs) or
only have a handful ready, you will want to take advance of the 16-point Job
Search Check offered by RightChanges. We will share with you a STAR Kit that
will help you capture over 75 STARs. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<br />The Coachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06220404418772540175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5275906428761623992.post-8755518081902575792020-03-24T14:39:00.002-07:002020-03-24T14:39:52.362-07:00Video on the Most Powerful Cover Letter <br />
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Are you one of the job seekers who writes a long-worded, blah
blah blah cover letter full of “I”, “me”, and “my” making it all about you but does
not address what the company is specifically looking for? Or maybe you do not
include a cover letter at all and miss a wonderful opportunity to encapsulate
for the reader how you are a great candidate for their specific job.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The right cover letter to include is one that can be glanced
versus read, highlighting how you are a great match for what this company is
specifically looking for, making it as much about their needs as your skills.
This is referred to as the T-cover letter. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Many of RightChanges clients have reported how the T-cover
letter has increased their chance of success. One client recently shared how,
months into her new job, the boss made a point to share that the cover letter
was what helped her stand out. The client said “<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">one of the things that impressed her so much during my
interview process was my cover letter! And she said she hadn’t seen a good one,
like mine, in a long time.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Because it is highly customized for each person and each
application, a sample would be pointless. RightChanges has developed a
three-part video series on how YOU can create this powerful cover letter. The
first part of the series covers why this format is more powerful. The second
part covers the parts of the cover letter. The third part is not to be missed;
it takes an actual resume and an actual job description and then click-by-click
shows how to create the T-cover letter. It also explains the Word features used
for formatting it. All of this is only $9.99. <o:p></o:p></div>
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While you are self-isolating it is a perfect time to watch
the Most Powerful Cover Letter video series and implement this standout
approach to your job search.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Go to our on-line store at RightChanges.square.site, select
the Most Powerful Cover Letter from the on-demand videos section, and we will
send you the link and password. Your code enables you to watch each part of the
series up to three times each!<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br />The Coachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06220404418772540175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5275906428761623992.post-4499070853373659722020-03-24T14:38:00.003-07:002020-03-24T14:38:47.887-07:00This is the Perfect Time for Students and Job Seekers to Take a Career Assessment <br />
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Whether in the process of selecting a field of study for college
or selecting the right career fit, career assessments help with making one of
life’s most important decisions.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The highly-accurate career assessment used by RightChanges
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Values.<o:p></o:p></div>
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via web conference technology, to get your questions answered about the process</li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"> A</span></span> supplemental personality assessment similar to
Myers Briggs because the definitions used for the personality section are
different than Myers Briggs. RightChanges offers a personality assessment
similar to Myers Briggs so we get a true picture of the individual. </li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Once completed, a pre-analysis of the results by
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->A two-hour session with the coach to review the
highlights of the very detailed report and to brainstorm on additional options</li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->A digital copy of the over 30-page assessment report</li>
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in numerous categories</li>
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facts to make an informed decision</li>
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All of this for only $255. Go to the online store at RightChanges.square.site
and select the Career Assessment Package. We will then contact you to set up a
time to get started on the future. <o:p></o:p></div>
<br />The Coachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06220404418772540175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5275906428761623992.post-24936540969562812822020-02-27T13:39:00.002-08:002020-03-10T12:32:06.322-07:00Updated content:Corona and the Job Market – What You Need to Know and Do NOW<br />
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Update: Following this update is the original article published
at the end of February about possible impacts to the job market by the
coronavirus. Since then, the stock market is entering its third week of instability
or declines and even more industries are feeling the negative impacts of the coronavirus.
The strategies used by both job seekers and employed need to accommodate the
evolving situation.<o:p></o:p></div>
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employed or looking for your next position, is to read the original post so you
are familiar with the information contained in that article and then implement
the updated actions. <o:p></o:p></div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->After you update your resume, be sure to post it
not only on the general job boards like CareerBuilder but also on industry
specific job boards. You can find these job boards by doing a simple internet search
on the name of your industry or job title then the words “job boards”. <o:p></o:p></div>
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three weeks to trigger an update to the date the resume was saved. Recruiters
and hiring managers did not want resumes of people who are no longer looking
for a job so they will put some kind of date parameter on their search in order to get the “fresh” resumes. <o:p></o:p></div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->Because of the continued spread of the virus and
people wanting to limit exposure, attending industry networking events is going
to be increasingly challenging. More and more conferences and gatherings are
being cancelled. You do not want though to become invisible during this
period of time. <o:p></o:p></div>
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what LinkedIn groups they belong to, then join and stay active in those groups. <o:p></o:p></div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->Renew former contacts. This is a perfect time to
reach out to former colleagues and friends to renew the relationship. Do not
make it all about you. Find out what has been happening in their lives. Listen
for how you can help them with a contact or information. <o:p></o:p></div>
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makers in your field who have appeared in recent articles and congratulate them
on their successes. A nice handwritten note or even briefly worded email or
LinkedIn message, without making it about you and your job search, will go far
for making a good impression. Do not forget to add a business card in with the
handwritten note or a signature block on the digital correspondence. That is
enough to help them remember your name and encourage them to look you up on
LinkedIn. <o:p></o:p></div>
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your marketability, remember that not only are there millions of free online
classes but many if not most software companies offer a free 30-day trial of
their software that you can use while training. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Original posting
02/27/20</b><br />
No one should panic with regard to the impact of the coronavirus
on the job market but whether you are employed or in a job search, there are
things you need to know and do NOW to be prepared.</div>
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As I am writing this, it is the 4<sup>th</sup> day the US
stock market has declined significantly. This is impacting a broad range of
industries due to the international nature of today’s manufacturing and supply
chain. Because of the stock market, there will very likely be impacts on the
job market. You need to understand these impacts and act NOW to be prepared. <o:p></o:p></div>
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From my many years in corporate management and my decade now
as a job coach, I understand that due to the significant declines in the US and
international stock markets and other factors, there very possibly will be
hiring freezes at the end of the first quarter, if not sooner, until companies
understand the full impact of these factors. If the uncertainty continues or
increases, it could very well mean reorganization of staff and possible layoffs.<o:p></o:p></div>
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It is not all bad news. There are some companies that are
experiencing growth during this time. For instance, home exercise equipment
companies are reporting increased sales. Any industry, like in-home comforts
and supplies, will be in greater demand if uncertainty continues or increases.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Things to Do If You
Are Employed<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Putting your head in the sand or keeping it low hoping, with
fingers crossed, that you will not be impacted is not a viable strategy. Even
if you feel your position is secure, it is better to be proactive and prepared.
You will feel more confident and more in control of your circumstances. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">1) Update your resume and LinkedIn profile</span><br />
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<span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> 2) Reach out to your existing network of people and
renew contact with them. If you are not already doing so, start going to
industry networking events.</span></div>
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3) Update your skills. If you have not taken
training recently, you are less marketable and therefore less competitive in
the market. Develop new and more current skills now. In addition to wonderful
continuing education courses offered locally, there are millions of free, online
courses.</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><br />
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<span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">4) Start updating your list of accomplishments (STARs)
so you are ready with examples of actual successes for the interview. </span></div>
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<span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">5) Stay current on your industry and how it is
being impacted so you can make a move before it is too late. A GREAT book to
read to get in this mindset is the tiny, but powerful book titled “Who Moved My
Cheese” by Spencer Johnson. MD. </span></div>
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<span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">6) Be ready for an interview. One of my clients,
who recently landed, wanted me to emphasize to everyone the importance of
holding a practice interview with a professional, like she did with me, to make
sure you are not saying or doing something that would cost you the job.</span><br />
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Not Currently Employed<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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If there are hiring freezes or reorganizations and layoffs,
companies will still be hiring but the competition will be stiffer. If you have
been in the job market for a while, this is not a time to continue on the wheel
like a hamster, doing the same thing and not going anywhere. Here is what you
should do NOW.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Reality Wake-Up Call<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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You need to understand facts about the current job market.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<ul>
<li>Only
10% of resumes make it passed the application tracking system’s keyword
software because too many resumes are written historically, “here is what I’ve
done”, instead of “here is what I’ve done that makes me great for this role”.
If you had your resume written by a professional and they did not use a
sampling of job descriptions to be sure the content is on point, your resume
was just reformatted and is probably part of the 90% falling on the floor. </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Only
15% of the jobs available today are posted on-line. If you are mainly applying
on-line, you are missing out on the majority of jobs available. You have to
know the various approaches and then use them.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>You
have to be able to articulate why they should hire you over the competition and
you cannot give the same answers everyone else gives. Too many job seekers
cannot clearly articulate their competitive advantages or do not even know what
they are. You need to know your actual strengths; you have to dust off your
memory and be able to recite examples (STARs) of things you have actually done
to support your capabilities. </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>There
are six items of marketing materials you need for a successful job search. The
resume is of course one of them but do you have or can you even name the other
five? </li>
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Do not waste another moment on a job search that has not
produced results. Make changes now because the job market may not be getting
any better.<br />
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1) Have your job search approach and materials
analyzed by a professional. It does not matter how hard you are working on your
job search; if you are doing it wrong, you are not going anywhere<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><br />
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3) Work on having a positive attitude. You can have
the best resume money can buy; you can have the best answers ever given to
interview questions in the history of man, but if the interviewer picks up on a
lack of confidence or anger, you have lost the opportunity.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">4) </span>Hold a practice interview with someone who will
give you honest feedback on your performance. You could lose the opportunity if
you are saying the wrong things or your body language is not confident.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">5) </span>Network with employed people in your industry or
field. Too many job seekers only network with unemployed people. Job networking
groups are a place to get spiritual support or tips but it is like going to a
married group looking for a date when it comes to networking for a job; it is
not a target rich environment. Instead find out where employed people in your
industry or field hang out and go network with them. They know the hidden job
market.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">6) </span>Double down on your job search efforts. You
should develop a calendar of events to attend and tasks to complete every day
for the next month. Spend 40 hours a week on your job search doing the right
things based upon the successful approaches. With a possible tightening of the
job market, this is not the time to conduct the job search halfheartedly or
haphazardly.</div>
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There are job coaches, like myself, who can give you
feedback on your search to date and help you be more productive. Get off the
hamster wheel and get a job you want.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Judi Adams</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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The Coachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06220404418772540175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5275906428761623992.post-82912068424580331702019-10-13T14:39:00.001-07:002019-10-13T14:39:19.717-07:00Myth Buster: This IS a great time of the year to land a job (with checklist and incentive)<br />
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Myth Buster: This IS a great time of the year to land a job (with checklist and incentive)</div>
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Contrary to popular belief, the 4<sup>th</sup> quarter is
actually one of the best times of the year to land a job. I am not referring to
seasonal work (although that is true too). I am referring to career positions.
Recruiters place as many, if not more, people in the 4<sup>th</sup> quarter
than any other time of the year. And search firms or recruiters only account
for 11% of how people find jobs; other approaches are even more successful. <o:p></o:p></div>
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There are numerous factual reasons behind this timing
phenomenon. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>Use It or Lose It<o:p></o:p></u></div>
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If a manager has budget for open positions and does not fill
them, it gives the message that the positions were not needed and the money for
that headcount could be taken out of the following year’s budget.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>People in Place for the New Year<o:p></o:p></u></div>
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For many companies, the new year brings a new annual budget.
Managers want to fill positions they have slated for the first quarter as
quickly as possible so should there be a hiring freeze at the end of the
quarter, they are not left without staff. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>Financial Advantages<o:p></o:p></u></div>
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There are monetary advantages for companies to hire before
the end of the year. One such advantage is that companies would like to incur in
this year the expenses associated with hiring to reduce the taxes they owe.
There are also financial incentives for companies when hiring veterans. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Other reasons, in addition to these, exist making it a great
time for companies to hire. Therefore it is a great time for the job search. But
you want to be sure you are doing what YOU need to do to be found and to sell
yourself. You have to be prepared and as Coach Wooden said <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-no-proof: yes;">“When opportunity knocks, it’s too late to
prepare”</span></i><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-no-proof: yes;">.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Look over the following checklist and be sure you are ready
and conducting the job search correctly.</div>
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<ol>
<li>Have
all 6 items of marketing materials</li>
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a.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span>Elevator Pitch<br />
b.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span>Business Card<br /> c.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span>LinkedIn Profile with picture<br /> d.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span>Networking Guide<br /> e.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span>T Cover Letter<br /> f.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span>Resume<br />
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content is just as important as format. Instead of a historical or general
resume, build your resume using job descriptions for a single type job<o:p></o:p></li>
<li>
Document
70+ accomplishments (aka STARs). These are needed for the resume and for the
interview</li>
<li>Know
your REAL strengths. Don’t give the answer you think the interviewer wants
to hear or the one everyone else gives. Know your actual strengths by
taking an assessment</li>
<li>Search
and not just by applying online. Only 15% of the jobs available today are
online. Know and use all the approaches proportional to their success
rates.</li>
<li>Identify
and work a target list of 5-10 companies</li>
<li>Go to
industry networking groups not just job networking groups</li>
<li>Be
sure to also use industry specific job boards</li>
<li>Repost
your resume on job boards every 3 weeks (and know why)</li>
<li>When
applying, send the T cover letter with the resume every time</li>
<li>Stay
up on the industry. Read the business news weekly (ex. The Business
Journal)</li>
<li>Stay
in touch with recruiters</li>
<li>Be
active in LinkedIn groups</li>
<li>Take
training</li>
<li>Stay
in touch with your existing network</li>
<li>Have
interview attire ready</li>
<li>Practice
the interview & receive feedback</li>
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Some of the items listed above may be new to you. It is hard
to do the job search alone and many people do not know how to be productive and
successful. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In order to encourage job
seekers to take advantage of this last quarter to land a job, RightChanges is
sweetening the already good bundle price for coaching. <o:p></o:p></div>
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In addition to being able to buy 3 hours of job coaching and
receive the fourth hour for free, you can now <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">buy a 5<sup>th</sup> hour for only $25</b>. That is 5 hours for only
$250. (Limit one per recipient). If you are new to RightChanges, you can add
the initial hour for only $25 and get a total of 6 hours for only $275. <o:p></o:p></div>
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This is a limited time offer because we want you to act <u>now</u>
so you are prepared before opportunity knocks<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">. Offer ends noon EDT on Friday October 18<sup>th</sup></b>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Go to <a href="http://www.mkt.com/rightchanges">www.mkt.com/rightchanges</a> and select
the 4th Quarter special.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You may also
e-mail us at <a href="mailto:Info@RightChanges.biz">Info@RightChanges.biz</a>
for more information. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<br />The Coachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06220404418772540175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5275906428761623992.post-77765238588031597762019-06-26T14:05:00.000-07:002019-06-26T14:05:39.392-07:00What Is Standing Between You And The Job You Want? Could It Be You? (Part 1)<br />
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When I ask if it could be <b>you</b> that is standing between you and the job you want, I don’t mean
your skills and abilities. What I’m asking is if you are possibly pulling back
on the reins of your job search efforts and slowing the forward movement.</div>
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Recently one client started ramping up her job search and
upon getting a wave of great referrals and leads, figuratively slammed on the
brakes. You could practically hear the tires squeal. She agreed she was doing
just that. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Over the years that I have worked with clients on their job
search, I have observed a number of highly qualified, highly employable job
seekers who know the correct way to find a job but are not doing it. When
asked, they agree something in their thinking is holding them back.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Possible Hold
Backs<o:p></o:p></u></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Confidence<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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One of the most common hold backs for job seekers in their
job search is a lack of self-confidence.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I wish I could perform a Vulcan mind meld with clients to
transfer to them the confidence I have in them. Unfortunately that technique is
not available in real life plus they call it self-confidence because it has to
come from inside the person. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Myths<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Other reasons some great candidates pull back on their job
search efforts is that they believe one or more of the myths that float around
and fill up their heads regarding the job search. Here are just a few of those debilitating
myths. <o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->I don’t have all of the requirements so I can’t
apply<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->There are very few jobs out there<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Hiring Managers don’t want someone my age<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->I’ve been out so long, no one would want to hire
me<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">5)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->I have never done this particular job before and
therefore I won’t be able to get in<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">6)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->No one is hiring now and won’t be hiring over
the holidays later this year<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Given Up<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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A number of job seekers are running in low gear or neutral
in their job search because they feel they have done everything and, after not
getting results, they feel it is a futile effort and it is taking way too long.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Over the next few weeks I am going to publish articles about
each of these concerns so you will hopefully understand and accept the facts
instead of the myths and get your search back in high gear. <o:p></o:p></div>
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I welcome you to email me at <a href="mailto:Info@RightChanges.biz">Info@RightChanges.biz</a> with other obstacles
that you have experienced in your job search. I will not be able to respond to
the emails but may address some of them in one of the subsequent parts to this
article. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Next: Part 2: Self-Confidence.
<o:p></o:p></b></div>
<br />The Coachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06220404418772540175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5275906428761623992.post-33186094303973354332018-07-10T13:56:00.000-07:002018-07-10T13:56:19.083-07:00Are you prepared for Your Job Search? Really?<br />
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Coach Wooden said “when opportunity knocks, it is too late
to prepare”. Are you ready if opportunity knocked on your door? Too many job
seekers are not and have to scramble at the last minute; by then it is too
late. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Here is a checklist to see if you are ready. If you cannot
say yes to each of these, then you have some work to do and there is no time
like the present. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--> 1)<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span><!--[endif]-->You have (not just faking) a positive attitude
and are confident in yourself and your abilities. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--> 2)<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span><!--[endif]-->You understand and accept how the new job market
works. You know that:<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->a.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span><!--[endif]-->Only 10% of resumes make it passed the
application tracking system keyword software<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 1.0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]-->b.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span><!--[endif]-->Only 15% of all of the jobs that are available today
are posted online (85% are hidden)<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 1.0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]-->c.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span><!--[endif]-->A few weeks after you post your resume on job
boards, the resume may not be viewed as often <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--> 3)<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span><!--[endif]-->You know the concise answer to why people should
hire you, you do not use the same answer that everyone else gives when asked “what
are your strengths?”, and you have over 50 STARs documented. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--> 4)<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span><!--[endif]-->You have addressed any interpersonal or performance
issues that you need to work on. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--> 5)<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span><!--[endif]-->You have a resume that was crafted using a
sample set of job descriptions to ensure the content is on point for the job
you are pursuing and you are using the current resume format. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--> 6)<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span><!--[endif]-->You have all 6 items of marketing materials
developed. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--> 7)<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span><!--[endif]-->You have identified up to 10 target companies
and know how to use them to find the hidden jobs.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--> 8)<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span><!--[endif]-->You have interview attire that fits and makes
you feel confident.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--> 9)<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span><!--[endif]-->You have practiced interviewing, received
feedback, and made improvements.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--> 10)<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span><!--[endif]-->You know what to do AFTER the interview.<u> <o:p></o:p></u></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--> 11)<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span><!--[endif]-->You have been in a job search for a while and are
getting good results. <o:p></o:p></div>
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If you were not sure about any of these items or said no,
you should get busy now! Do not be one of the people who see a job posting and then
realize they need to work on their resume or call the day before an interview
to say they need interview help. “When opportunity knocks, it is TOO LATE to
prepare”.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Contact a job coach to help you get ready BEFORE it is too
late. RightChanges.biz offers affordable successful job search and career
success assistance. <o:p></o:p></div>
The Coachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06220404418772540175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5275906428761623992.post-31782117920961155302017-11-28T14:04:00.003-08:002017-11-28T14:04:57.165-08:00This Job Search Stinks! Is Yours Going Like this too?<div class="MsoNormal">
See if this sounds like your job search.</div>
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<o:p></o:p></div>
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You were fired. Well actually it was a reduction in
workforce but it feels like being fired. They said it was not your performance,
after all you received a good performance rating the last time, but they let
you go so it must be performance related. <o:p></o:p></div>
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You updated your resume with the most recent position and
started applying online only to hear NOTHING! NOTHING! Seriously? You know that
you can do the job but companies are not even giving you the courtesy of a reply.
<o:p></o:p></div>
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You modified your resume to match the job description before
you apply. You asked people to review your resume and you changed it based upon
their feedback. Then you met someone else who suggested changing it another way
or changing it back to the way you had it. It doesn’t matter because neither
way is yielding results. You don’t even know which way is correct. <o:p></o:p></div>
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You researched and memorized the good interview answers like
what to say when asked your strengths and weaknesses. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Looking online there are very few positions available so you
start to get concerned that companies are not hiring.<o:p></o:p></div>
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You start to wonder if it is your age or something else
about you and start considering lower level jobs. And maybe you even tried for
lower level jobs and were not successful. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Maybe you were lucky enough to have an interview but could
not get the company to see your value regardless of how you stressed you could
do the job. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Does that sound like your job search? <o:p></o:p></div>
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What would you be willing to do to be successful in your
search? You probably say “anything” and I’m going to challenge that. Too many
job seekers are not successful, not because they are too old or don’t have
value, it is because they are doing the job search the wrong way. I bet though
that too many job seekers reading this will not change what they are doing.
They are the hamster on the wheel – they will work hard at it but are not going
anywhere. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Don’t just update your resume or change the formatting
without concern for the content. Only 10% of resumes make it passed the keyword
software that resumes go through to filter candidates. Formatting is important
but resume reviewers only comment on format and do not address content. And
when all candidates use the same job description to tailor their resume, all
the resumes sound the same. As a recruiter said once “they ring hollow”.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Instead: create your resume based
upon a sample set of job descriptions for the single type of job you are
pursuing to be sure you are emphasizing the right skills, highlighting the
relevant experience, and using the right keywords.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Don’t just rely on applying online. Only 15% of all of the
job available today are posted online. When you limit your search to jobs
posted online, you are leaving 85% of them out of consideration.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Instead: develop a job search
strategy that utilizes all of the approaches but proportional to their success
rate. Know the tips and logic behind them, to be better at each approach.
Example: did you know you have to repost your resume to job boards every 3
weeks? <o:p></o:p></div>
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Don’t give the researched or pat answers to interview
questions. When you do, you are not standing out as a candidate, in fact you sound
like everyone else.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Instead: know what your real
individual strengths are by taking an assessment. Know the stories of your past
successes so the interviewer convinces themselves that you can do the job. <o:p></o:p></div>
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As they say: you will keep getting what you have been
getting if you keep doing what you have been done – which is probably not what
you want. If you really want to get off the hamster wheel and get a job you
WANT, then partner with a job search coach who knows the right way to conduct a
job search. Meet with them for an hour first to find out about their services
and to get to know their approach. Be sure they address all areas of the job
search, not just one area like the resume. <o:p></o:p></div>
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It is not you! You have just been doing the job search the
wrong way. The job search is not intuitive so get advice from someone who can
help.<o:p></o:p></div>
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For more information about RightChanges services and super
specials through Dec 1, go to <a href="http://www.rightchanges.biz/">www.RightChanges.biz</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Judi Adams<o:p></o:p></div>
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The Affordable and Successful Job Search Coach<o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="http://www.rightchanges.biz/">www.RightChanges.biz</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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The Coachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06220404418772540175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5275906428761623992.post-40836152071510784442017-11-27T13:44:00.000-08:002017-11-27T13:44:13.063-08:00The Best Gift You Can Give: The Gift of a Future<br /><div class="MsoNormal">
Today between 50 and 80 % of people currently employed are
disengaged or worse – they hate their jobs. Many people select their career or
field of study by chance – falling into it. Others select a career because it
is expected of them by others. I chose my initial college major because I liked
the subject in high school; I didn’t really know what I would do with it once I
graduated. Imagine if you had the chance
to do it all over again with a factual based understanding of what is a good
fit for you. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Do you know a soon to be recent graduate (high school or
college) or someone in a job transition? A great gift is the gift of knowing
the right field or career for them using a comprehensive career assessment. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Where some assessments are one dimensional, RightChanges
uses an affordable, internationally renowned Career Assessment that covers 4 key
areas: personality, interests, skills & abilities, and values. We
supplement the personality component with a second personality assessment that
is based on different definitions so we get an accurate picture of the
individual. The assessment does not select the final field of study or career.
Instead the assessment narrows the options to a select pool that are a fit for
the person from which they make the final, informed choice. Your RightChanges
coach is an experienced and certified facilitator of this assessment. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Consider giving this amazing gift of understanding and
knowledge to the student or job seeker in your life. <o:p></o:p></div>
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For more information on this affordable wondrous gift, go to
<a href="http://www.rightchanges.biz/">www.RightChanges.biz</a> <o:p></o:p></div>
The Coachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06220404418772540175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5275906428761623992.post-43914043966511943042017-11-27T13:42:00.003-08:002017-11-27T13:42:55.769-08:00Does Networking Feel Like Begging? Then You Are Doing It Wrong!<br /><div class="MsoNormal">
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As a job seeker, you have probably heard three important
statistics impacting job search success: <o:p></o:p></div>
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1) Between 45-75% of people get their job through networking
<o:p></o:p></div>
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2) You have a 50 times greater chance of getting a job with
a connection <o:p></o:p></div>
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3) Only 15% of the available jobs are posted online. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Even though networking greatly increases the chance of
getting hired, too many job seekers refuse to network, many because they feel like
they are begging when they go to a networking meeting. The good news is that is
not what networking is about. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Here are the steps to follow to increase your chances of
getting a job through networking:<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> 1) </span><span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Be prepared<o:p></o:p></div>
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Be sure you have all of your
marketing materials ready. The job search requires much more than just a
resume. For networking, you also need to know your elevator pitch, have an
ample supply of job search business cards, and a complete LinkedIn profile.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> 2) </span><span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Know WHERE to network<o:p></o:p></div>
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There are job networking groups in
many towns but most of the attendees are not employed. That is not a target
rich environment; it is like going to a married group looking for a date.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I am a professional affiliate of
one of the nation’s best job networking groups, CrossroadsCareer.org and they
serve a vital purpose. You also need to network with employed people especially
people in your industry.<o:p></o:p></div>
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There are a number of ways to find
industry groups in your area. The simplest approach to locating target rich
groups is to search the internet using the name of your industry or job title,
the word “association” and your state (example: technology association
Georgia). You can also search for meetup groups for your industry or job title in
your city (example: meetups data analysis Atlanta). <o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><!--[endif]--> 3) Know HOW to network <o:p></o:p></div>
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I am an introvert. I do not like
networking because even the thought of it exhausts me. However, I know that
networking is an essential life skill. Like me, you just need to learn how to
do it, practice it, and do it!<o:p></o:p></div>
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There are a number of excellent books
that help develop strong networking skills listed on the RightChanges web site (<a href="http://www.rightchanges.biz/">www.RightChanges.biz</a>) under Highly
Recommended Resources. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The great news is that it is just
meeting and getting to know other people and you have done </div>
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that all of your
life. <o:p></o:p></div>
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RightChanges affordable and
successful job search coaches are here to partner with you to learn and execute
a results-oriented job search strategy to help you get the job you WANT! Through
December 1 we have specials that makes it even more affordable. For more
information go to <a href="http://www.rightchanges.biz/">www.RightChanges.biz</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Judi Adams<o:p></o:p></div>
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The Coachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06220404418772540175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5275906428761623992.post-3226692579265978952017-11-27T08:18:00.002-08:002017-11-27T08:18:52.962-08:00How to Follow-up with People during the Job Search <div class="MsoNormal">
How to Follow-up with People during the Job Search<o:p></o:p></div>
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As a job coach, I am often asked how and when to follow-up
with people following an interview or with someone who has said they would get
back in touch. There are some basic guidelines I always give and want to share
with you to increase your job search success.<o:p></o:p></div>
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It is the job seeker’s
responsibility to follow-up. Even if the
other person said they would get back to you, YOU are responsible for following
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There is no simple guideline that
can address that question; the answer is “it depends.” It is based upon the
facts and situation. I always have to ask questions such as “what exactly did
the other person say?” and “how did you leave it?”<o:p></o:p></div>
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Do not, however, follow-up before
the timeline they set. There is a reason they gave the timeline that they did. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The guideline I share with my job
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NEVER follow-up on a Monday or
Friday and NEVER the day before or after a holiday.<o:p></o:p></div>
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You probably surmised the principle
behind this guideline. On Mondays or the day after a holiday, people are busy
getting caught up with correspondences that have come in since the last work
day and planning out their week. On Fridays or the day before a holiday, people
are looking to wrap up their work so they can get out of the office. <o:p></o:p></div>
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I always suggest paying attention
to and using the form of communication that the other person prefers.
Personally I prefer e-mail communications because I’m either working with
clients and can’t take incoming calls, or I’m speaking at night and I can’t get
back to returning a call until it is very late at night. Using email allows me
to reply and move the communications along regardless of how late it is. Each
person is different so make note of their preference ex. if you email them and
they call you back, they prefer a call. <o:p></o:p></div>
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It is very important to be sure you
do not make the mistake of pointing out to them their failure to contact you as
promised. I call this blaming and shaming. Do not say “I didn’t hear from you”
or “you didn’t get back to me about”. You do not know what has transpired in
the life of the other person since the last time you talked, they could have
had something terrible happen and blaming or shaming only makes you look bad.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Instead of blaming and shaming,
always start communications with what I refer to as the “nice, nice” such as
asking about their holidays. Then ask the question you want the answer to or,
as in the case of an interview you are waiting to hear back from, re-express
your interest in the job. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The way you handle follow-up
reflects on your level of professionalism and is considered in the hiring
process. Apply these simple but sound guidelines to be sure you are not
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<b>Are You Working Smart
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If you want to achieve more success in your job search, it
is time to verify you are doing what is needed to find and land that
opportunity. It is a matter of working smarter not necessarily harder. <o:p></o:p></div>
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As I mentioned in my last article (<a href="http://bit.ly/2ydi3vz">http://bit.ly/2ydi3vz</a>), the fourth quarter is
a great time to look for a job. You will
want to take advantage of this time by maximizing your approach.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Here are a few questions to ask about your job search. If you
answer NO to any of these, then there are changes you can make to be more successful.
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<li><span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Do you know and use in the interview your REAL
strengths using Strengths Finder 2.0 instead of giving the answer everyone else
gives (I’m a people person, organized, detail oriented, blah, blah, blah)?</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Have you identified and documented OVER 70 of
your accomplishments and interview stories in STAR format? Are the bullets on
your resume used for accomplishments and not just part of the job description?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Was your resume built using multiple job
descriptions to ensure the keywords, skills, and experiences are emphasized for
the job you are pursuing.</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Do you have a well-honed, 30-second elevator
pitch that does not include the phrase “I used to…”?</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Do you have a job search business card so you
have a professional way of sharing your contact information?</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Is your LinkedIn profile complete? Does it
include a headshot? Have you tailored your LinkedIn URL? Do you use LinkedIn as
an active tool in your search? Are you active in LinkedIn groups?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Have you identified 5 – 10 target companies that
are more than just the best known companies in town.</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Do you have a Networking Guide (or Marketing
Plan) that you distribute to people who offer to help with your job search but
can’t hire you themselves?</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Are you using the T cover letter format to
highlight what a great fit you are for the specific job posting? Do you
position the cover letter in the same document as the resume so everyone that
sees the resume benefits from the T cover letter?</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Does your job search include multiple approaches
with no more than 20% of your time applying on-line and working with recruiters?</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Have you taken training (including on-line or
self-study) since you have been in transition?</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Are you networking with employed people? Do you
know where people in your target industry and target companies go to network?</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Do you repost your resume on-line every 3 weeks?
Do you use industry or career specific job boards?</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Do you know how to have the company share the
salary range and how to postpone further salary discussions until they have
offered you the job?</span></li>
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professional job search coach to power up your search. It can make all of the difference in getting
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<a href="http://www.rightchanges.biz/">www.RightChanges.biz</a>
<b><i>The
Affordable and Successful Job Search Coach</i></b><o:p></o:p></div>
The Coachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06220404418772540175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5275906428761623992.post-78636151661580362202017-03-01T15:42:00.000-08:002017-03-01T15:45:48.976-08:00Myth or Fact: It is Easier to Find a Job When You Have a Job <div class="MsoNormal">
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For years it has been said that it
is easier to find a job when you have a job. This bit of wisdom was based on
two principles 1) while working and looking for a job you do not have the financial
pressure that being unemployed job seekers have and 2) employed people are more
attractive to hiring authorities than someone who is out of a job.</div>
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Why then are employed people “jumping
ship” from their current companies to find something better before they have
something lined up? 80% of people currently employed are unhappy or miserable. Let
us look at the validity of this expression and what to do if you are one of the
80% wanting something better. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Here are the facts and
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<b>Fact: Financial<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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We all need money to survive. Not
only do we need our basic needs met but the job search will cost money
including the costs of networking events. One of the most important aspects of a
successful job search is a positive attitude so not having financial stress does
help. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Myth: I Have Job Security<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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In the past job security could be
found in a job title, company, or industry. Those days are gone. Today job
security no longer comes from a high demand title, company, or hot industry.
For example as Baby Boomers age, some believe that jobs in the healthcare industry
will be secure. However in the major city where I live they closed a major area
hospital and two sets of hospitals merged resulting in layoffs. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Today job security comes from
keeping your skills up, your experience current, and your network of contacts
active. If your job has allowed you to become complacent in these areas then
your marketability is declining. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Myth: Time<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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The job search is (or should be) a
full time job. If you are already working a full time job (which can take up more
than 40 hours a week) and have other commitments, like family, it is harder to
find time to conduct a job search. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Myth: Longevity at a Job or Company is Desirable<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Back in the day if you were with a
company for a long period of time you were on top of the world and anyone with
a company for less than five years was a “job hopper” which had a negative
stigma. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Today the world has flipped upside
down. Anyone who has been with a company for a real long time is looked at
having limited experience (only knowing one way to do things) and anyone who
has changed jobs frequently is looked at having broad experience. Think about
how companies groom executives; they do so by moving them around the
organization. You should consider grooming your own executive, you, by moving
around to gain broader experience.<o:p></o:p></div>
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In addition, when working at a
company for a long period of time, your salary goes through a compression and
does not stay up with the market. Moving around gives you the opportunity to
“reset” your salary to the market value. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Myth: Energy for the Job Search<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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The biggest complaint my employed
clients have about conducting a job search while they are employed is the
energy it takes. They are usually exhausted at the end of a full day of work.
It is hard to summon up the energy to take actions that are outside of their comfort
zone – like networking. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Myth: Emotional<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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In a job search you are selling a
product – YOU – your skills, abilities, aptitude, and experience. If you are in
a job you do not like or is a negative environment, it can take a hit to your
self-esteem and confidence and make it harder to see and communicate your
value. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Myth: Employed People are More Desirable <o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Back in the day, if you did not
have a job it is because you did not apply yourself. Today, for the first time
in history, there are 4 generations of people in the job market at the same
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The average job now lasts 2.5
years. Companies are downsizing, going bankrupt, or merging. While going
through these changes, companies lay off even the good performers. Being
unemployed does not have the stigma it used to. Most of us will be in a job
transition a number of times in our lives. <o:p></o:p></div>
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If you are part of the majority of
employed people in a job you do not like, there are actions you should take now
to get ready for something better. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Read the book “Who
Moved My Cheese” by Spencer Johnson and determine which character are you with
regard to the job search. You need to be committed to the search – it is a
marathon not a sprint. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Understand and
accept that there is preparation work you need to do ahead of updating your
resume and initiating the search so you will want to get started.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Get a full
understanding of how the job market is different. You will not be successful in
it unless you know what “it” is. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Be intentional
about the job search. Develop a plan and work it one step at a time. The
journey is made up of a series of steps. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Get support from
home and back off of extra responsibilities to free up time for the job search
just until you land your new job. <o:p></o:p></div>
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If your job is
uncertain, save up as much money as possible to cushion the time you are in a
job search. You can cut some discretionary spending but you cannot cut job
search related costs (like expenses for networking) and expect to be
successful. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Dust off your
skills. If your company offers training, take it. There are millions of free
online training courses that are just as good as many paid classes and you can
get access to most software to use while training through a free 30 day trial. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Get copies of your
past employee performance reviews from Human Resources if you do not have
copies already. They are a wealth of information for the job search. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Send to your home
e-mail address copies of correspondences where you have received commendations
and praise. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Start identifying
your unique qualities, accomplishments (STARs), and strengths (using the
Strengths Finder 2.0 assessment). This is needed for the resume, for the
interview, and it reminds you how accomplished you are.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Know what job
title you want to pursue. This may be a great time to switch careers. Many
people are successful making a career change even later in life leveraging
their experience and newly tapped passion. A career assessment can help you
identify a good career fit. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Get up-to-date on
your industry. Read trade news and the area Business Journal (ex. for Atlanta
that is the Atlanta Business Chronicle) to know what is happening in all
industries in your area. <o:p></o:p></div>
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If you have not
already done so, start developing a LinkedIn profile and connect with former
colleagues and people you know in your industry. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Work with a
professional to update your resume. It is not just the format that matters.
Only 10% of resumes make it passed keyword software so be sure to work with
someone who refers to job descriptions for the job you are pursuing while
working on the resume. The resume is only
one of 6 items of marketing material you need for a successful job search.
Develop and use all six.</div>
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Set the flag in
LinkedIn that lets recruiters know you are open to opportunities. <o:p></o:p></div>
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If you are using
an old e-mail domain such as AOL, hotmail, EarthLink, or mindspring, then get a
new professional e-mail address. The e-mail can be from one of the free
services but for flexibility reasons I suggest a domain that is not tied to
your current service provider. You can keep the old address for personal use
but using one of the oldest domain names for the job search gives the
impression you are not staying current. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Make sure people
know you are looking. You have a 50 times greater chance of landing a job with
a connection.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Get more involved
in networking groups. Many of the industry associations meet before or after
work hours or during lunch. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Know how to
deflect salary questions until they offer you the job.<o:p></o:p></div>
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You would not play
golf without hitting a bucket of balls first so practice interviewing and get
feedback on how to improve.<o:p></o:p></div>
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If you do not know where to begin
or would like help staying accountable, seek out the assistance of a job search
coach. RightChanges provides affordable assistance for all steps of the job
search. Go to <a href="http://www.rightchanges.biz/">www.RightChanges.biz</a>
for more information or contact us at <a href="mailto:Info@RightChanges.biz">Info@RightChanges.biz</a>.
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The Coachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06220404418772540175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5275906428761623992.post-32510574377565311062017-01-02T13:52:00.000-08:002017-01-02T13:59:23.939-08:00In a Job You Don’t Like? Actions to Take to Get a Better Job<div class="MsoNormal">
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">In a Job You Don’t Like? Actions to Take to Get a Better Job<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Forget
the unemployment number for a minute; up to 72% of employed people are in a job
they do not like. Are you one? Whether you are misemployed (no joy),
underemployed (no pay, benefits, or challenge for your skills and experience)
or overemployed (all work and no life), you deserve better.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">There
are mistakes employed people make that leads them to believe this is all they
can get. Here are the actions to take to overcome those obstacles.<u1:p></u1:p><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Action
#1 - Cheese<u1:p></u1:p></span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Even
if you have read it before, read the book<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><i>Who
Moved My Cheese</i><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>by Spencer
Johnson with an eye toward which character are you with regard to looking for a
new job.<u1:p></u1:p><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Realize
that the good cheese is gone where you are and you need to strap on the shoes
and get moving. You may need to process the loss of a formerly great company or
the people you have developed close relationships with. As they say on airlines
though “put on your own oxygen mask before helping others”. You need to do what
is right for you and if that is finding a better job, then you need to do it. <u1:p></u1:p><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">You
need to get the fresh cheese. Jim Collins, the author of Good to Great, said
“Don’t spend 5 years getting 2 years’ worth of experience”. Do not let time go
by without increasing your worth to future employers.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span> <u1:p></u1:p><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">If
you have been in a company for a while your salary has undergone “compression”.
You may be only receiving the typical 3% increases while the market far
outpaces that. Changing jobs can mean more money.<u1:p></u1:p><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Action
#2 – Know Your Product<u1:p></u1:p></span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">There
are 4 generations of job seekers in the job market today. You have to know how
to set yourself apart from the others. You need to know what you have done for
your previous employers that will make you desirable to the next one.<u1:p></u1:p><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">You
have to know your strengths and you cannot use what everyone else is using “I’m
a people person, hard worker, quick study, detailed oriented, organized, blah
blah blah.” You have to know and share your actual strengths.<u1:p></u1:p><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Make
use of your time at the company to get copies of your past performance reviews;
they are a wealth of information. Get a list of any and all courses you have
taken through the company. Also note the name of the software that you
use. <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Although you believe
you will never forget this information, the memory goes quicker than you think.<u1:p></u1:p><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Action
#3 – Research How the Job Market Has Changed<u1:p></u1:p></span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Unless
you have been in a job search in the past few years, you may not have a clue
how different it is. From the marketing materials, to the ways to find
openings, the job market has changed and to be successful, you need to
understand and accept those changes.<u1:p></u1:p><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">If
your resume starts with an Objective (1980’s you centered) or adjectives such
as “Dynamic, multi-talented professional…” (1990’s fluff) or has “References
Available Upon Request” at the bottom, then I welcome you to join us in 2017.
If you or a “professional” developed your resume without looking at a cross
sampling of job descriptions for the single type of job you are pursuing, then
your resume needs a lot of work before you get out there.<u1:p></u1:p><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Another
difference is the job search approach. Only a minority of available jobs
today are posted on-line and you have a 50 times greater chance of getting a
job with a connection. Therefore, you can see why only 30% of people get a job
by applying on-line. You need to know all of the approaches and use them
proportional to their success rate. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Action
#4 – Warm Up Your Network<u1:p></u1:p></span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Now
is a perfect time to connect on LinkedIn with current and former co-workers.
You do not want to wait until you need them to talk with them for the first
time in years. <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Renew those
acquaintances, find out what is new with them, and see what you can do for them.<u1:p></u1:p><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Action
#5 – Update Your Skills<u1:p></u1:p></span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Job
security today no longer comes from a job title or even doing a good job.
Companies let good performers go if it makes sense to them financially.
Security does not come from a company or industry. Those days are gone.<u1:p></u1:p><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Job
security today is in your control; it comes from keeping your skills up, your
experience current, and your network active. Check to see what skills companies
are looking for in the job you are pursuing and start to get training in those
areas. You do not have to spend a lot of money for training either; there are
numerous free or inexpensive options.<u1:p></u1:p><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Action
#6 – Accept that it is Actually Harder to Find a Job While Employed<u1:p></u1:p></span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Although
there may not be the financial pressure that comes with being unemployed,
finding a job while working is hard. Not only do you have a full time job which
usually means greater than 40 hours a week, but you have a life as well. The
job search can be a fulltime job into itself.<u1:p></u1:p><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Employed
seekers have to be very intentional about chipping away at the job search. It
is like eating an elephant – one bit at a time.<u1:p></u1:p><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Take
these actions now to get a better job.<u1:p></u1:p><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">RightChanges
has seen a shift in the client base from a majority of unemployed to a greater
percentage of employed clients wanting a better life.<u1:p></u1:p><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">You
do not have to navigate the job search alone. RightChanges is here to partner
with you. And to accommodate the growing employed sector, RightChanges is now
offering Saturday hours upon request. For more information, go to<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.rightchanges.biz/">www.RightChanges.biz</a>. <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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The Coachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06220404418772540175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5275906428761623992.post-57105535642680414582016-12-02T17:06:00.000-08:002016-12-02T17:11:01.068-08:00Struggling to find a job? It may not be you. It may be you are doing it the OLD way! <div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 1.2pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 1.2pt;">
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The Coachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06220404418772540175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5275906428761623992.post-58449648360409214862016-11-30T17:55:00.001-08:002016-11-30T17:55:43.241-08:00"The Most Powerful Cover Letter" and now the instructional video <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: "book antiqua";">An interesting statistic from a poll taken of recruiting and hiring managers stated that 75% of the people who review resumes said they read cover letters ONLY if they know the cover letter has been customized for the company and the position.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "book antiqua";">At RightChanges, we have two ALWAYS statements regarding the job search and one is to ALWAYS send a cover letter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> Successful Job Search </span>Coach Judi Adams recommends one cover format over any other. The format we recommend is the T cover letter.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "book antiqua";">What is a T Cover Letter?</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "book antiqua";">The T cover letter gets its name from the imaginary T that is formed by the two columns in the middle of the single page letter. The left column is the list of requirements as outlined by the hiring company and the second column is the qualifications you have that match the requirements. With this format you are visually showing the hiring manager why you are the perfect candidate. How powerful is that?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "book antiqua";">The remaining portion of this article gives the steps to creating the T cover letter. Some job seekers however still struggle with creating it: how to select the requirements and qualifications to include or how to use Word to format it. RightChanges has just launched an instructional 3-part video on The Most Powerful Cover Letter including a "live" demonstration using an actual job description. See details at the end of this article.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "book antiqua";">We know the most important section of the cover letter (the T) and there are other sections of this single page letter as well.</span></div>
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<u><span style="font-family: "book antiqua";">Letterhead</span></u></div>
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<span style="font-family: "book antiqua";">The top of the cover letter should have the same format and information you have on your resume. This is your letterhead and gives a professional look to your materials. This same letterhead should be used on all job search correspondences. Consider it your own custom stationery.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "book antiqua";">You should address the letter to the name of the hiring manager if it is provided. You may be able to get this name through networking. If you absolutely do not know the person’s name, do not address the letter to Dear Sir. I am a female hiring manager and that won no points with me. I like "Dear Hiring Authority" when the name is not known.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "book antiqua";">The opening paragraph should mention the position you are applying for, include the position number if one was listed, and how you heard about the position. If you did it correctly, you networked into the position and can mention the person’s name who told you about the position or to contact that person.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "book antiqua";">Brag phrase is our name for the section that appears before the T . This phrase (one sentence) should affirm that your experience and abilities seem to be a great match for the position and serve as a transition to the T portion of the letter.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "book antiqua";">The T consists of two columns with the respective titles of Your Requirements and My Qualifications or something equivalent.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "book antiqua";">Each requirement should be a separate row. The bulleted items in the right column should line up to the point it corresponds to in the left column.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you have more qualifications for a particular requirement, it is fine to have white space on the left before the next bullet. An important reminder is to keep the text as concise as possible.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "book antiqua";">We are often asked what about how to handle requirements where you do not have the matching qualifications. The answer is not to list those. The hiring manager’s list is like a kid’s Santa list during the Christmas holiday. No child believes they are going to receive everything on the list, it is the items they would like to have.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hiring managers list all of the skills and experience they would like to have. Even some requirements listed as mandatory will be overlooked when they find a great candidate.</span></div>
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<u><span style="font-family: "book antiqua";">Closing</span></u></div>
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<span style="font-family: "book antiqua";">The deal isn’t a deal until it is closed. Consider using a statement regarding how you look forward to hearing from them to discuss their needs and your experience in further detail..</span></div>
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<u><span style="font-family: "book antiqua";">Tip</span></u></div>
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<li style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><div style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 0in;">
<span style="font-size: 11pt;">To get your cover letter in front of the hiring manager and read, add the letter to the front of the resume in the same file. Do not have a separate file for the resume. Many hiring managers will believe a separate cover letter is the same old blah blah blah cover letter and not even open it. Plus having the cover letter as the first page of the resume will allow electronic resume scanners to find the keywords of the requirements.</span></div>
</li>
</ul>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family: "book antiqua";">Walk the hiring manager through why you are the perfect candidate by using the most powerful cover letter format: the one page T cover letter.</span></span></div>
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<div style="margin: 0in 0in 6pt;">
<span style="font-family: book antiqua;">The Most Powerful Cover Letter instructional video:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: book antiqua;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: book antiqua;">RightChanges has just launched a series of On Demand videos on key topics of the job search. These videos can be found at <a href="http://goo.gl/vocPOG" target="_blank">RightChanges Job Search Success Videos</a>. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: book antiqua;"><br /></span></div>
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The Coachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06220404418772540175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5275906428761623992.post-12128961593784110692015-10-29T14:25:00.000-07:002015-10-29T14:25:14.474-07:00The Small Things That Could Cost You the Job
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<span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: normal; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">There are, of course, major
things that can keep you from getting employed. I have addressed these major
mistakes, along with how to correct them, in the free YouTube video series
titled “<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr7IWFJ9KcgyQ9NK60LwsZA?view_as=public" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">The5 Deadly Sins of the Job Search</span></a>”. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></h1>
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<span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: normal; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">There are also small, careless
things you might be doing that lessen your chances of success or flat out get
you eliminated.</span></h1>
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<span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: normal; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">I work with job seekers every day
and I see these careless mistakes all too frequently. It is my job to bring
them to your attention so you can be sure you are not doing something that
eliminates you from consideration for employment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></h1>
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<h1 style="margin: 24pt 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Cambria; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="color: #365f91;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;">1.</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span></span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Not
Following Instructions</span><span style="color: #365f91; font-family: Cambria; font-size: large;"> </span></h1>
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<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;"> </span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;">This world is moving fast and you are in a hurry to land the
right job. But if you do not take the time to read and follow the directions,
it can cost you the job.</span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;"> </span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;">There are an unusually high number of people who obviously do
not read the directions. These job seekers come across as poor candidates. Fast
is not necessarily better especially when you are trying to present a good
first impression.</span></div>
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<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;"> </span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;">What can be Behind
It?</span></b></div>
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<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;">There can be any number of reasons people are missing out on
important information. Here are just a few possibilities. </span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;"> </span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;"><u>Small Screen</u>: If you read your e-mails on your phone,
you will want to wait and read the important correspondences when you can
easily read the entire e-mail on a larger screen (like on your PC) so you do
not miss what is being said. </span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;"> </span></div>
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<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;"><u>Trying to be Quick</u>: People shoot off a reply without
reading the entire document or assume what is being said in the rest of the
message. By missing a key detail in a job posting or e-mail, you can be ruled
out as a candidate just as quickly as you replied.</span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;"> </span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;"><u>Multi-tasking</u>: Some people are proud of being able to
multi-task. In fact scientist have done studies that prove that people cannot
multi-task activities that require brain power.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Pay attention to the important tasks. </span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;"> </span></div>
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<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;"><u>Just Ignoring the Instructions</u>: There are times
people read, but ignore, the instructions. This conveys that you cannot or will
not read and follow directions. If this is how you operate when you are trying
to make a good first impression, hiring authorities know it will not get better
when you are onboard as an employee. </span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;"> </span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;">There is one time, and one time only that I can think of,
where I encourage job seekers to not follow instructions and that is when the
company asks the candidate to include salary information in the cover letter. My
suggestion instead is to write “I need to understand more about the job before
I can address the question of salary. In addition salary is only one part of
the compensation package. I would need to know more about the other aspects.”</span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;"> </span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;">Other than in that situation, job seekers need to know that
by not following the instructions, they are possibly eliminating themselves
from a job opportunity. </span></div>
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<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;"> </span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;">More than just not following directions can cost you the job.
Here is a list of them.</span></div>
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<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;"> </span></div>
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<div style="color: black; font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;">
2. Not spell checking your documents and e-mails</div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;">
<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;"> </span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;">
<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;">With the advent of spellcheck,
there is no reason a document should be sent out with a spelling error. Word
and Outlook, as well as other document software, have settings to automatically
spellcheck a document before it is sent or as you type.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;"> </span></div>
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<div style="color: black; font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;">
3. Misspelling the person’s name</div>
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<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;">
<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;"> </span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;">
<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;">When corresponding with a person,
it is vitally important to spell the other person’s name as they spell it. It
amazes me that people with unusually spelled names commit this mistake as often
as others. </span></div>
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<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;"> </span></div>
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<div style="color: black; font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;">
4. Calling to get the date / time or address after
that information has been sent to you</div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;">
<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;"> </span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;">
<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;">When information has been provided
to you, it is your responsibility to keep track of it. To interrupt someone
else’s day with a call or e-mail to request information that you were previously
provided indicates that you are not responsible enough to keep track of
important information or that you believe their time is not valuable. </span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;"> </span></div>
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<div style="color: black; font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;">
5. Rescheduling, canceling, showing up late, or not
showing at all for an appointment</div>
<div style="color: black; font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0in;">
</div>
<div style="color: black; font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0in;">
Critical issues come up time to time that
make it impossible to keep a set appointment: illness </div>
<div style="color: black; font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0in;">
or death in the family,
car accident, etc. Not showing at a party is one thing. Not showing for a
</div>
<div style="color: black; font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0in;">
professional appointment, showing up late without calling, or canceling at the
last minute </div>
<div style="color: black; font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0in;">
indicates lack of commitment or respect for the other person. </div>
<div style="color: black; font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0in;">
</div>
<div style="color: black; font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0in;">
With professionals who schedule appointments,
canceling or not showing may not only cost</div>
<div style="color: black; font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0in;">
the professional money but more
importantly keeps others from using that time. </div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;"> </span></div>
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<div style="color: black; font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;">
6. Not coming prepared to take notes</div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;">
<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;"> </span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;">
<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;">One of my favorite expressions is
that “Memory does not get better with age”. When <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>you go into a meeting without the tools to
take notes, you clearly give the impression you are not prepared or that you do
not believe anything worth remembering will be shared. </span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;"> </span></div>
<br />
<div style="color: black; font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;">
7. E-mailing a Google Docs or drop box link instead
of attaching the resume</div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;">
<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;"> </span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;">
<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;">The advent of the cloud for storing
documents provides the capability to access documents regardless of where you
are. However, do not require the recipient to go through extra steps to receive
a document you are sending them. If you are e-mailing the link, you can just as
easily e-mail the document.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;"> </span></div>
<br />
<div style="color: black; font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;">
8. Bringing a jump drive (or computer) and
expecting the other person to print your resume for</div>
<div style="color: black; font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;">
you</div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;">
<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;"> </span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;">
<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;">When someone asks you to bring a
document with you, bring the document. </span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;"> </span></div>
<br />
<div style="color: black; font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;">
9. Bringing your computer and assuming the company
will provide access to their secured</div>
<div style="color: black; font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;">
internet</div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;">
<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;"> </span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;">
<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;">Most companies have policies in
place that limit who can access the company’s internet. Although some companies
provide public Wi-Fi access, do not assume all companies do. Either e-mail
documents ahead of time or provide your own Wi-Fi (many smart phones can serve
as a hotspot). </span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;">
<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;"> </span></div>
<br />
<div style="color: black; font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;">
10. Not
demonstrating manners and interpersonal skills</div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;">
<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;"> </span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;">
<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;">Fifty percent of what an employer
is looking for in a candidate is skills and abilities; the other 50% is a fit
for the organization. Whether you are male or female, hold the door for someone
who has their hands full, greet the receptionists professionally, and
demonstrate other strong interpersonal skills. Otherwise, you have given them
50% of the reasons not to hire you. </span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;">
<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;"> </span></div>
<br />
<div style="color: black; font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;">
11. When
following up with someone, asserting the other person’s fault for not getting
back to </div>
<div style="color: black; font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;">
you as expected. </div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;">
<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;"> </span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;">
<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;">“You said you were going to call on
Friday” “I’m still waiting for an answer to my question I sent weeks ago”. </span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;">
<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;"> </span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;">
<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;">When following up with someone,
asserting their fault for not responding only puts them on the defensive,
making it so they do not look forward to working with you. You do not know what
has transpired that has kept them from replying as they had hoped. </span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;">
<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;"> </span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;">
<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;">The best approach is a soft
approach. Send the question again without indicating you sent it before. Do not
remind them of when they said they would get back to you, just send them an
e-mail or leave them a message that expresses your continued interest and that
you hope to hear from them soon.</span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;">
<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;"> </span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;">
<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;"> </span></div>
<br />
<div style="color: black; font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;">
12. Waiting
until the last minute to prepare; expecting others to make accommodations for
you </div>
<div style="color: black; font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;">
at the last minute because you failed to prepare.</div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;"> </span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;">
<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;">I love the quote from Coach Wooden,
in fact I made it a part of my e-mail signature block “When opportunity knocks,
it is too late to prepare.” Do not wait until the last minute to prepare. If
you are unemployed, you have time to prepare BEFORE you need that resume or to
prepare for an interview. Do not waste today. Get ready now. </span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;">
<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;"> </span></div>
<br />
<div style="color: black; font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;">
13. Not
turning your phone OFF completely during a meeting.</div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;">
<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;"> </span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;">
<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;">Some people have become numb to the
sound of a ringing or vibrating phone. If there is an emergency situation
requiring you to leave your phone on, let the other person know. Otherwise, turn
it off completely when in a meeting. </span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in;">
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;"> </span></span></div>
<br />
<div style="color: black; font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;">
14. Not
being in a quiet location for a business call. </div>
<div style="color: black; font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0in;">
</div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;">
<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;">When you arrange to take a business
call, be sure you are in a quiet location. Do not drive while talking on a
business call. Find a quiet location without distraction of animals, children,
household noises - you get the idea.</span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;">
<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;"> </span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;">
<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;">Keep in mind that you do not need
to take an unscheduled call at that moment if you are not prepared, that is
what voice-mail is for. No one expects you to be 100% available for unscheduled
calls. </span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;">
<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;"> </span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;">
<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;"> </span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;">You are detailed oriented, a people person, and have strong
interpersonal skills so do not do anything that proves otherwise. You may be in
a hurry to land a job but pay attention to the small things that can set you
apart. </span></div>
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The Coachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06220404418772540175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5275906428761623992.post-1461613671603696132015-02-28T16:57:00.003-08:002015-02-28T16:57:28.869-08:00Baby Boomers – A Perk Literally Worth Thousands
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">In the state of Georgia and many others states
(see link below for other states), anyone 62 years of age and older is allowed “attendance
at units of the University System of Georgia without payment of tuition or
other fees”, in other words - FREE college tuition. </span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;">If you are a Georgia resident aged 62 or older, you may be eligible to
enroll in any of the 31 colleges and universities in the University System of
Georgia tuition free. Again, this applies to many other states as well. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;"> </span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">That is great news if you are interested in pursuing
a degree or additional skills. You do not have to apply and hope for WIA funds.
You get this benefit because of your age. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">There are a few things
to know, and I personally am excited about this benefit when I’m of age.</span></div>
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<li style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><div style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">You
must apply to the school as if you were a new student, which means filling out
the application form and supplying the required documentation, such as
transcripts and proof of residency and age. If you are interested in taking
graduate level courses, you must meet all the requirements for the program selected.
Some institutes charge a nominal non-refundable application fee. </span></div>
</li>
<li style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><div style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">It
is on a space available basis. Do not let this requirement deter you. One article
I read said not many people were denied access because normally someone drops
out of each class. </span></div>
</li>
<li style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><div style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Some
colleges put a maximum on the number of college hours you can take within a
period.</span></div>
</li>
<li style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><div style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">You
can audit the class (meaning you do not have to finish all of the assignments)
or you can take the class for credits (meaning you are responsible for successfully
completing all assignments if you want credit).</span></div>
</li>
<li style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><div style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Some
institutes exclude their continuing education courses and non-credit classes. </span></div>
</li>
</ol>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;">For more
information, contact the </span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"><a href="http://www.usg.edu/inst/directories/records_and_admissions"><span lang="EN" style="color: windowtext; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Office of Admissions</span></a></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;"> at the college or university of your choice.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">For
information about other states check out the website: http://www.aseniorcitizenguideforcollege.com/p/find-your-state-tuition-waivers.html</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Note: Gen X’ers, Millennials,
and Gen Z’ers, I’ll see you in a college class one day! </span></div>
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The Coachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06220404418772540175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5275906428761623992.post-68212513198809749362014-12-29T13:54:00.002-08:002014-12-29T13:54:58.256-08:00Not Widely Known But Incredibly Helpful LinkedIn Feature
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I usually steer away from writing about LinkedIn because the
user interface changes on what seems to be a daily basis (slight exaggeration
but not by much). I have found though that a significant number of people are
not aware of a feature that has been in LinkedIn for a while that is very
helpful. It allows you to track how you met a contact, record additional
contact information for and notes about that person, organize and lookup your
contacts into groupings (tags) – groups that you define, and to set periodic
reminders to reach out to your contact.</span></div>
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<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Here is my disclaimer. LinkedIn may (probably will) change the
user interface at any time. This article was based on the interface as of this
writing (Dec 2014). Also since LinkedIn changes frequently, I suggest backing
up or recording the information in another place as well. </span></div>
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<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Where to find these
features</span></b></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">These features work for your first level connections only. Go
into a first level contact’s profile and under their picture, you will see two
tabs: Relationship preceded by a star and Contact Info preceded by an icon of a
rolodex file tab.</span></div>
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<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">It is important to know that only you can see the information
you are entering into these fields.</span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Relationship</span></b></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">There are multiple features under the Relationship tab. </span></div>
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<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<u><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><br /></span></span></u></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<u><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Note</span></u></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The field under this option allows you to document
information you would like to retain about this person either about them or
about conversations you had with them. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Job Seeker Tip: A person with strong interpersonal skills
remembers things about the other person to show that they care. Since memory
does not get better with age, this is a place you can store that information in
order to personalize your conversations with them. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<u><span style="text-decoration: none;"><br /></span></u></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<u><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Reminder</span></u></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The option allows you to set a periodic reminder (day, week,
month or recurring) and a field to record a note about what it is you want to
remember to do.</span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Job Seeker Tip: Job security does not come from a job title,
company, or industry. Instead job security today comes from keeping your skills
up, your experience current, and your network active. To keep your network
active you need to stay in touch. It is not the number of people you meet but
the depth of the contact. Set a reminder so you stay in touch with each of your
contacts on a regular basis; your closer contacts you will want to stay in
touch with on a more regular basis but you should reach out to everyone at
least once a year. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This feature can help
with that. </span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<u><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><br /></span></span></u></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<u><span style="font-family: Calibri;">How You Met</span></u></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">At the bottom of the Relationship window is the date you
connected with this person on LinkedIn. If however, you have a number of
contacts or like me have a less than strong memory, it is good to remember how you
know each other. There is a large note field as well as a separate field to
enter the name of the person who introduced you. As you enter the name this
field is automatically propagated (autotype) using the names of your LinkedIn
contacts that match. </span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Job Seeker Tip: When you are out networking and receive a
business / network card from someone, in addition to what it is you want to get
back to them about, note on the back of the card where and when you met them.
Once you connect on LinkedIn, you can enter that information into LinkedIn using
this feature. </span></div>
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<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<u><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><br /></span></span></u></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<u><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Tag <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></u></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">At the top of the Relationship and Contact Info window are the
tags (groupings) associated with this contact. Hovering over the tag there is a
message displaying “See contacts tagged <name of="" tag="">” indicating that
you can look up others with this same tag in your contact list. </name></span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">This lookup feature did not return a list for me. It is
either because most of my connections are all of the same type and I didn’t
wait long enough or this feature is not working at this moment. </span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">When you click Tag on the Relationship window, a list of
options with checkboxes will display. The option that was used when you
initially connected on LinkedIn (the answer to How do You Know…) will be
checked. You can check more than one tag for this person which puts them into other
searchable groupings for you. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To remove
a tag from a person, just unclick that box. </span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Also under this option you can add a new tag and manage
tags.</span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<u><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><br /></span></span></u></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<u><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Add New Tag</span></u></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Once you click Add New Tag, a single field will display
where you enter in the name of the new tag you are adding and then click Save.
This tag will now display in your available tag list. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<u><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><br /></span></span></u></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<u><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Manage Tags</span></u></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Under the Manage Tag option, you can rename (edit) tags or delete
tags to remove them from your available tags list. </span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Contact Info</span></b></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The Contact Info tab has specific information fields for
your contact that are propagated from the person’s LinkedIn profile or you can enter
them including e-mail, Birthday, IM address, Phone, Address, and websites. </span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Job Seekers Tip: You may have the e-mail addresses or phone
numbers of people you didn’t even know you had. </span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">More? </span></b></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">If you have any additional tips regarding these options I
encourage you to go to the original article on my blog (RightChangesJobSearchCoach.blogspot.com)
and comment on this article. Be sure to test them before submitting them. </span></div>
The Coachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06220404418772540175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5275906428761623992.post-15149569699672372512014-12-19T10:10:00.000-08:002014-12-19T10:10:06.339-08:00Being Laid Off - Know Your RightsThere is a good web site recommended by <span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">the
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<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;">You are looking for a job. It is hard; finding a job is
hard. The job market is tough. You have worked hard at it. You have applied to
what seems like thousands of jobs and not landed one yet. If you are a Boomer, you
wonder if it is your age. If you are a recent graduate, you wonder if it is your
lack of experience – but then how do you get experience without a job? You
start to doubt yourself and wonder if it is you. </span><br />
<br /><br />
It is hard! But think about what
Einstein said “<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Insanity is doing the same thing over and
over again and expecting different results.”</span><br />
<br /><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Now
that you agree that what you have been doing isn’t working, what will you do differently
TODAY? </span><br />
<br /><br />
<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;">Many job seekers don’t even know where to start to get objective
and professional feedback on their marketing materials, their job search
approach, or their interpersonal skills (which makes up 50% of what companies are
looking for). </span></div>
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<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;"> </span></div>
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<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;"> </span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;">Here are some questions to ask and articles that will help you
but only if you implement the changes NOW:</span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;"> </span></div>
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<ol style="direction: ltr; list-style-type: decimal;">
<li style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><div style="color: black; font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;">
If you have “references available upon request”
on your resume, if you start out with an objective statement that says what YOU
want, or if you updated your resume without looking at what companies are
looking for, and if your bullets are job description then you need help. </div>
</li>
</ol>
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<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in;">
<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;">Help </span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in;">
<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Business Cards:</b> http://www.rightchangesjobsearchcoach.blogspot.com/2011/08/job-seekers-do-you-have-all-of-right.html</span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in;">
<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Resume:</b> http://www.rightchangesjobsearchcoach.blogspot.com/2014_02_01_archive.html</span></div>
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<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;">Cover Letter:</span></b></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in;">
<a href="http://www.rightchangesjobsearchcoach.blogspot.com/2014_08_01_archive.html"><span style="color: #0000aa; font-family: Book Antiqua;">http://www.rightchangesjobsearchcoach.blogspot.com/2014_08_01_archive.html</span></a></div>
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<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in;">
<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Networking Guide: </b>http://www.rightchangesjobsearchcoach.blogspot.com/2011_05_01_archive.html</span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;">Accomplishments </span></b></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in;">
<a href="http://www.rightchangesjobsearchcoach.blogspot.com/2012_04_01_archive.html"><span style="color: #0000aa; font-family: Book Antiqua;">http://www.rightchangesjobsearchcoach.blogspot.com/2012_04_01_archive.html</span></a></div>
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<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;"> </span></div>
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If your primary job search strategy has been to
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<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Target Company List:</b> </span><a href="http://www.rightchangesjobsearchcoach.blogspot.com/2014/11/why-and-how-to-work-target-company-list.html"><span style="color: #0000aa; font-family: Book Antiqua;">http://www.rightchangesjobsearchcoach.blogspot.com/2014/11/why-and-how-to-work-target-company-list.html</span></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">The 5 Deadly Sins of the Job Search</b> (videos)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;">https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=the+5+deadly+sins+of+the+job+search
</span></div>
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If you could play the character of Eeyore in the
story Pooh, then you need help.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;">It only costs $25 to get an initial hour with a professional
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search approach to date, share a lot of information that can get you moving
forward with more success. Go to our web site and complete the Contact Us Form.
Is that insane? No – staying stuck is. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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The Coachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06220404418772540175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5275906428761623992.post-81188106900421333242014-11-03T11:48:00.004-08:002014-11-03T11:53:17.323-08:00Why and How to Work a Target Company List<br />
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<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;"><span style="font-size: small;">If you are searching for a new job, either because you are
without one or because you are one of the 73+% of people who are disengaged in
their current jobs, then you need to have a list of five to ten target
companies you strongly want to work for.</span> </span></h1>
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<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;">Many job seekers have been told they need target companies
but may not have been told what to do with them. This very comprehensive article
will explain the purpose of a target company list as well as how to use it. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #365f91; font-family: Cambria; font-size: large;">Why Target Specific Companies</span></h1>
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<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;">Let us dispel a common misconception up front. By having a
target company list does not mean you would not take a job with another
company. If the job comes along, of course consider it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;">There are two statistics that too many job seekers do not
know about that impact their chances of success. First, job seekers have a 50
times great chance of landing a job with an employee connection. Second, the
majority of jobs (up to 85%) are NOT posted on-line; this is referred to as the
“hidden job market”. Therefore, job seekers need to get out and seek
opportunities. If you have to work to get a job, it might as well be for the
5-10 companies that are your “oh my gosh, I’d love to work for…” companies or
as one client calls them “OMG’s”. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Once
you see below what it takes to “work” these companies, you will understand why
there should not be more than ten companies on your list. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #365f91; font-family: Cambria; font-size: large;">How to Identify Your Target Companies</span></h1>
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<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;">Each job seeker looks for different things in the companies
they want to work for. Some people want a reasonable commute. Some people favor
a company with a great reputation. Other people choose small companies, while others
prefer large companies. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;"> </span></div>
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<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;">Larger metropolitan areas have a business paper that
publishes an annual Book of Lists. (You can conduct an internet search to see
if your area has one). It is a great resource for getting lists of fabulous companies
in your region you may not even know about. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;">Another great, free tool for identifying companies is on
online database available at </span><a href="http://www.data.com/"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Book Antiqua;">www.data.com</span></a><span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;">.
[See <a href="http://rightchangesjobsearchcoach.blogspot.com/2014/04/free-tool-to-locate-companies-get.html">http://rightchangesjobsearchcoach.blogspot.com/2014/04/free-tool-to-locate-companies-get.html</a> for how to use data.com]. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #365f91; font-family: Cambria; font-size: large;">How to Work Your Target Company List</span></h1>
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<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;">One way you will use your target company list is to see who
you know, or who you know who knows, someone that works there. You will also
use the list to see what groups and associations that people who work in your
target companies belong to and attend. The goal is to come alongside and meet employees
of your target companies so they get to know, like, then trust you and help you
get into the company. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #365f91; font-family: Cambria; font-size: large;">Finding People</span></h1>
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<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;">Using LinkedIn, search people who work for that company. In
the drop box to the left of the Search field at the top of the LinkedIn screen,
select the People option and then click the Advanced option on the right of the
Search box without entering anything into the field. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;">In the subsequent search criteria fields, enter the company
name in the Company field and select the Current option under the Company field.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;">In the Postal Code field, enter your local postal code (also
known as zip code), in the Within box select a distance that will include your target
area, then click the Search button. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;">The resulting list are people you (1<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">st</span></sup> level
connections) or someone you know knows (2<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">nd</span></sup> level connections) or
people in groups you belong to. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For second level
connections, click the name of the contact and on the right side of their
profile you will see in the section titled <span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">How You're Connected</span> the person in your network who is the connection
to that person. If you know the intermediate contact well, you can request an
introduction to the person in your target company whether using the LinkedIn
Get Introduction option or via e-mail.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #365f91; font-family: Cambria; font-size: large;">Finding Groups</span></h1>
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<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;">Whether you know the person or not, and whether or not you
get an introduction, you can use LinkedIn to find a way to “come alongside of
them” in person at association meetings (this is the best method) or in
LinkedIn groups. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;">For the 1<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">st</span></sup> and 2<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">nd</span></sup> level people who
work at your target companies and are in your field or one related to it, look
at the Groups section in their individual profiles.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Make note of the Groups they belong to.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;">A rule of thumb for knowing if a LinkedIn group is just a
LinkedIn group or if it has “in person” meetings as well is the group’s name.
If there is a city or state mentioned in the group’s name then the group may
have an “in person” component as well. Let me give an example. Say you are in
the field of Human Resources. If someone belongs to SHRM-Atlanta (Society for Human
Resource Management) , then it is very likely there are local meetings in
Atlanta where you can meet people from your target companies. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;"> </span></div>
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<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;">Once you find groups that your target company contacts
belong to, join and participate in both the LinkedIn and in-person groups. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #365f91; font-family: Cambria; font-size: large;">Participating in Groups – LinkedIn</span></h1>
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<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;">There are multiple purposes for participating in LinkedIn
groups. Participating in LinkedIn groups can grow your knowledge of your
industry, increase your visibility, and expand your network, all which increase
your chances of landing a job you want. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;">Many people prefer to ease into participating in LinkedIn
groups. The first step is to read the articles and discussions being posted by
others in these groups and if you enjoy the information, “Like” the discussion.
By liking the discussion, the person who posted the discussion will receive an
e-mail with your name saying you liked their discussion. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;">The next step is to comment on a discussion. Understand that
these comments should be well written; what you write reflects on you. Again an
e-mail will be sent to the person who posted the discussion, as well as those
who commented on the discussion before you, with your name along with your
comments. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;">The ultimate step is to post your own discussion. You do not
have to write your own original content; you can post a link to an article
relevant to the group that someone else wrote (always give credit to the
source) and invite comments. This can establish you as a subject matter expert.
</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;">Being active on LinkedIn will increase interest in you which
you will see in the increased number of those who have viewed your profile. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #365f91; font-family: Cambria; font-size: large;">Participating in Groups – In Person</span></h1>
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<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;">Remember that people have a 50 times greater chance of
landing a job with an employee connection. But most people will only help the
job seeker if they know them. One of the best ways to get to know people is
networking in person. The most productive networking is targeted networking which
is going to the industry networking groups that people in your target companies
frequent. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;"> </span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;">It is not considered networking if you just attend events;
you must participate at these events. It is also not networking if it is only
about you. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;"> </span></div>
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<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;">There are some good books that teach how to network and a “must
read” in conjunction with any other resource is about Netweaving (Bob Littel).
The point of Netweaving is to put others needs before your own, to help others
before they help you, and to not take from others more than you give. Do not go
to networking meeting just to see who can help you – that is not networking.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #365f91; font-family: Cambria; font-size: large;">What Else to do With Target Companies</span></h1>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;">There are other ways a job seeker can use the list of 5 -10
companies they would really like to work for.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;"> </span></div>
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Follow your target companies on LinkedIn, Facebook,
and Twitter. Companies are posting important news and information (even jobs)
on social media. You want to know that information in a timely fashion. </div>
</li>
</ol>
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<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;"> </span></div>
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Your network of family, friends, and others want
to help you in your job search. You may have told them what you want – the
truth is that memory does not get better with age. Instead of asking them to
remember what you are looking for, give them a Marketing Plan or what coach
Judi Adams renamed the Networking Guide because it more clearly communicates
the purpose for it – it is a guide for your network. For more information on
the Networking Guide go to RightChangesJobSearchCoach.blogspot.com. </div>
<div style="color: black; font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0in;">
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</li>
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<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;"> </span></div>
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<li style="color: black; font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><div style="color: black; font-family: "Book Antiqua","serif"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;">
Set Google Alerts on your target companies.
Companies usually only publish information that creates a positive spin on what
they are doing. Google can find much more on the internet about your target
companies than what the company wants you to find. You could repeatedly Google
the companies but it makes more sense to put Google to work. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Set a Google Alert for each of your target
companies so you can see what Google find when it finds it. To set a Google
Alert, Google the term “Google Alert” and follow the prompts. Google will send
you an e-mail with the subject line of “Google Alert” and the criteria you set.
Then read the e-mails so you are on top of breaking information. </div>
</li>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;"> </span></span></div>
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<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;">If you are searching for a job, leverage the power of a
target company list to increase your chances of success.</span></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;"> </span></span></div>
The Coachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06220404418772540175noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5275906428761623992.post-74637309606196957492014-04-25T15:40:00.000-07:002014-10-06T17:12:22.830-07:00Checklist: Job Search Success<br />
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<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">
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</span><span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;">If you are just embarking on a job search OR if you are
struggling to find a job, you probably want to know what successful job seekers
do to land the job they want. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;">I believe in the program developed by Crossroads Career
Services for finding a job. I was a logic major in college and these steps are
logical. There is an overarching strategy and 6-7 tactical steps. </span></div>
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Not many coaches give away the steps to their program for
free. My passion is to help job seekers succeed and my goal is to help as many
people as I can. So below I listed the tactical steps that my clients used to
find their jobs. Go through the checklist and see which steps you completed and
which ones you missed. I am confident that if you perform each step (without
shortcutting or skipping any) you too will be successful. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the instances where I previously published
an article detailing a particular step, I included the link to that article.</div>
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Is it work? Yes. Anything worth pursuing takes work. Knowing
what you need to do though will help you navigate this new and challenging job
market so you too can land a job you WANT.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Leaving a step out or taking breaks from the job search may elongate
your job search. </div>
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If you are missing steps, want or need help, secure the
services of a successful and reputable job search coach. I am Judi Adams and my
company RightChanges, the Affordable and Successful Job Search coach welcomes
the opportunity to partner with you in your search.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The first hour is only $25. To reach us go
to: <a href="http://www.rightchanges.biz/contact_us"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.rightchanges.biz/contact_us</span></a>.
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If you would like to know the overall strategy, e-mail me at
<a href="mailto:Judi@RightChanges.biz"><span style="color: blue;">Judi@RightChanges.biz</span></a> with the
subject line “<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">What is the strategy?”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b>I will e-mail it to you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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If you want to begin a Career Ministry or to find out more
about Crossroads programs in your area go to <a href="http://www.crossroadscareer.org/"><span style="color: blue;">www.crossroadscareer.org</span></a>. </div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I understand and demonstrate by my actions my acceptance that the
job market has changed </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I have chosen a positive attitude and rarely speak negatively
and then only to close friends and family</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">http://bit.ly/1lddIdM</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I do things<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>to keep my
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I read the book "Who Moved My Cheese" and decided I
want to be more like Sniff and Scurry in my job search</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I learned and use strong interpersonal skills such as active
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Aptitude</span></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I know my actual strengths (Strengths Finder 2.0)</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I have documented over 50 of my accomplishments which I have
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I have taken training and grown my skills each month</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I can clearly and concisely articulate what I am looking for,
the value the company will realize by hiring me, and how I am unique</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">http://bit.ly/1kdDcXc</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I know the specific job title I am pursuing</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">3</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I have identified 5-10 target companies although I'm open to
other companies</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">http://bit.ly/1fbTuRC</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">4</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I leverage informational interviews to gain information. I do
not ask for a job nor ask if they are hiring </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">5</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I am pursuing a level of job that is appropriate to my skills. I
am not shooting too low where I am overqualified and I'm not settling for a
job not in my desired industry.</span></div>
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</span></td><td nowrap="" style="background-color: transparent; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0) windowtext windowtext rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: none solid solid none; border-width: 0px 1pt 1pt 0px; height: 45pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 233.75pt;" valign="bottom" width="312"></td></tr>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">6</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I know the career I am pursuing is a fit for me and I look
forward to doing that work</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">(Pursuing a new role or industry): I am aggressively learning
about the new role / industry because it is unique; I need to know as much as
possible and can't just rely on my transferable skills or that they will
train me.</span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Marketing Materials</span></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I have a phone number with a local area code</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I have a professional e-mail address and it is not an AOL or
Hotmail address</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">3</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I have created, updated, and use all of the following required
marketing materials</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">a) Elevator Pitch</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">b) business cards</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">http://bit.ly/1fB9N5e</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">c) LinkedIn profile</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">d) Networking Guide</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">http://bit.ly/1iWyVb5</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">e) T cover Letter</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Book Antiqua; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://bit.ly/1vIKneu">http://bit.ly/1vIKneu</a></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">f) Resume</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">http://bit.ly/1pzK5Yz</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">4</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I created my resume using the combination format and by
identifying and highlighting keywords, skills, and experience based upon 5
job descriptions for that type of job.</span></div>
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</span></td><td nowrap="" style="background-color: transparent; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0) windowtext windowtext rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: none solid solid none; border-width: 0px 1pt 1pt 0px; height: 45pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 233.75pt;" valign="bottom" width="312"></td></tr>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">5</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">My LinkedIn profile is complete including a professional
headshot, greater than 100 contacts and growing, skills, groups, and I have
broadcast turned on.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">6</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">My elevator pitch takes less than 30 seconds to share, does not
get historic (i.e. does not use the phrase "I used to"), clearly
says what I am looking for, and ends with a questions in the form of a
questions about them to engage the other person in a conversation.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">7</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I always have an ample supply of business cards with me whenever
I leave the house</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">8</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I shared my networking guide with family, friends, and anyone
else who asks how they can help me with my job search</span></div>
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</span></td><td nowrap="" style="background-color: transparent; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0) windowtext windowtext rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: none solid solid none; border-width: 0px 1pt 1pt 0px; height: 45pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 233.75pt;" valign="bottom" width="312"></td></tr>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">9</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I ALWAYS customize the T cover letter and send it with my resume
with EVERY job I apply to</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">10</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Baby Boomers: I made sure to de-age my marketing materials, my
self, and that I have updated my skills</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">11</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I double check to be sure there are no spelling, grammar, or
formatting errors in all correspondences & marketing materials (names are
spelled correctly and I did not leave in references to other companies). I
know this is business communications (not texting) so I use proper English.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">12</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I had a trained person review my marketing materials and confirm
the materials clearly communicate my value and the specific job I am pursuing</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">13</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I have identified and contacted people to serve as my 3 business
and 3 personal references and have confirmed with them their contact
information.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">14</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I always customize LinkedIn requests to include how we know each
other. http://bit.ly/1rufGbz</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">15</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I have at least 3 LinkedIn recommendations (different than
endorsements)</span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Search</span></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">http://bit.ly/QMtbGn<br />
http://bit.ly/1rufY21</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I do not rely solely on applying online to find a job since the
majority of jobs are in the hidden job market<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>and not posted</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I use industry specific job boards</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">3</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I repost my resume on job boards every 3 weeks</span></div>
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</span></td><td nowrap="" style="background-color: transparent; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0) windowtext windowtext rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: none solid solid none; border-width: 0px 1pt 1pt 0px; height: 15pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 233.75pt;" valign="bottom" width="312"></td></tr>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">4</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I network into the company after I apply on-line</span></div>
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</span></td><td nowrap="" style="background-color: transparent; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0) windowtext windowtext rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: none solid solid none; border-width: 0px 1pt 1pt 0px; height: 21pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 233.75pt;" valign="bottom" width="312"></td></tr>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">5</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I have a list of industry specific recruiters and I stay in
touch with them periodically (ex every three weeks or so) to keep my name on
the top of their minds</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I am active on LinkedIn. I follow my target companies and read
what is posted. I am active in my LinkedIn groups by "Like"ing
discussions, commenting on other discussions, and even starting discussions.
Under Courses on my profile I add industry related courses I have taken.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">7</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I stay up on business news in my town and on industry news. Ex
in Atlanta I read the Atlanta Business Chronicle every week. I'm in
technology and watch TechEdge Atlanta. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I have researched my target companies</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">9</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I looked in LinkedIn to see who I know or who I know who knows
people at my target companies and am networking to get an introduction. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">10</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I have identified and participate at local industry groups, meet
a minimum of 5 new people at each meeting, and stay in touch with those
contacts with an emphasis on trying to help them before they help me</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">11</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I maintain a calendar and have job search activities on every
weekday and accomplish the tasks listed</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I get up, showered, and dressed the same time each day and spend
at LEAST 5 hours every day on the job search with no more than 2 hours
on-line</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I follow directions ex. If the posting says no calls I don't
call and I send the information to the correct e-mail address</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">14</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">When networking, I am in business casual attire at a minimum</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">15</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I spend greater than 50% of my job search time networking and
deepening my network</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">16</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I friend, follow, or fan my target companies so I know what they
are posting when they post it and I have Google Alerts set for each target
company so I know the latest news on each. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">17</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I monitor the number of views my LinkedIn profile receives and
by being active on LinkedIn I keep the count high</span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Sort / Interview</span></b></div>
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<a href="http://bit.ly/1fbTWQ2"><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: blue;">http://bit.ly/1fbTWQ2</span><span style="color: blue;">
http://bit.ly/1lddC5O</span></span></a></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I have practiced interviewing, received feedback, and made
adjustments as needed</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">After an interview I e-mail a thank you, then handwrite and US
mail a thank you to every person I met with</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">3</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Before an interview I conduct thorough research of the company</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">4</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">At the end of an interview I express interest in the job and I
ask next steps and approximate timelines</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">http://bit.ly/PB9oIT</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">5</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I follow-up with company contacts after the interview (polite
persistence)</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">6</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Even though I feel I am close on an opportunity, I continue the
job search</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">7</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I know how to deflect the salary discussion until I am the final
candidate and there is an offer on the table</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">http://bit.ly/1pzKha9</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">8</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I have interview clothes that fit and do not age me</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">9</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">When asked my strengths, I use my actual strengths as
identified<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>through Strengths Finder
2.0.</span></div>
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</span></td><td nowrap="" style="background-color: transparent; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0) windowtext windowtext rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: none solid solid none; border-width: 0px 1pt 1pt 0px; height: 30pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 233.75pt;" valign="bottom" width="312"></td></tr>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">10</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I prepared my reply to the tough interview questions. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I updated my marketing materials with the new position and I
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come from a company, industry, or job title. Instead job security comes from
my keeping my skills up, my experience current, and my network of people
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person commented:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">According to the guide, I have to
have at least 50 accomplishments from past ;jobs to even be considered as a
valid applicant. This sounds to me like saying only super stars need apply.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">No superstar required (although
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">That is the problem with my
industries term "Accomplishments". It makes people think of a
medallion around the neck, plaque on the wall, or trophy. Think of it instead
as examples or "for instance"s.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">If I ask you the question
"tell me about a time you " that is a behavioral question and
having these examples identified and documented ahead of time will help you
answer concisely.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Job seekers should take this time
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">"for instances" some of
which will be used on the resume, all will be fresh in the head for the
interview, and it will remind you how accomplished you are. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I believe high schoolers should
begin the process of recording their "accomplishments" and continue
through life so it is not as hard to recall. One of my favorite expressions
is that memory does not get better with age - and forgetfulness starts early.
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