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Searching for job takes more than contacting the Employer for an interview. It means making sure you stand out from the pool of job seekers looking for employment.
Another way to boost your job search is to give your resume a makeover. A resume should provide more that your work history. Principal Business Development Adviser, Tonya Haynes from Phoenix Business Development Group explains how on your resume it would be helpful if you could state specifically and in a quantifiable way how show how you utilizes the concepts and knowledge from your job duties. Example: Performed a customer needs assessment for 1,500 employees and developed a plan that satisfied 90% of the client base.

Don't forget to include your cover letter with your resume. It's a "sneak peek" to your resume. A cover letter should be no more than one page. When writing a cover letter, you can include some of your skills and abilities. You want the persuade the Human Resource Manager to take a look at your resume.

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Yesterday I worked the Jobing.com Career Expo in Phoenix.  Over 12,000 people attended, the line to get in took an hour, and there were about 125 employers once you were inside.  Assuming each employer was there to fill one job, that’s roughly 1 job for every 100 people.  There’s got to be better odds out there than 1%, and this blog is about better those odds for yourself in a bad economy.  It all relates to doing what no one else is doing.

1) Get on LinkedIn.  I’m sure many of you have heard the term, ‘It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.’  LinkedIn is one excellent way of making contacts at a company you want to work for.  Simply sign up for a profile, start adding people you already know as connections, and then start typing in company names in the search box.  You’ll immediately be able to see if your connections know someone who works at the company you want to work for, or at the very least, you’ll have a name of someone who works at that company you can contact.  You can start by adding me as a contact.

2) Show Up.   Half of the battle is just showing up.  My suggestion would be to put on a suit, get on Mapquest, and spend a day just showing up at companies who have job postings on Jobing.com with a catered resume in hand.  I would politely ask to speak to an HR manager about the job posting on Jobing.com.  And if the receptionist says they’re busy, I would say that you’re not in a hurry, and you can wait.  And I would wait until you talked to someone about the job.    

This worked for one person we interviewed.  He saw a job posting, submitted his application, and did not hear back.  He called and called and called, and did not hear back.  So he went down to the company and didn’t leave until he got the interview.  You can read the rest of the story here. 

3)  Volunteer.  The goal in any job search is to get a foot in the door.  If you can afford to, one of the ways to get a foot in the door is to work for free.  Volunteer, or ask for an internship.  Many people have started their careers at the bottom and worked their way to the top.  By volunteering, you can show the company your work skills and dedication, and after a few months, they might offer you some sort of compensation.    

4)  Give up the job search and create a job for yourself.  One of things I say to people looking for a job is that you are not ‘unemployed,’ but you are ‘self-employed.’  By choice or not, you are responsible for creating opportunities with the goal of finding something that pays you well.  Why not take the full leap and really be self employed?   

Start a business.  Be a freelancer.  Do anything that can start to move you from being unemployed to self employed. 

Brett Farmiloe is the co-founder of www.pursuethepassion.com, a site that offers interviews with people who have made their passion into a profession.  Visit the site and check out some of the interviews- many of their stories talk about creating a job for themselves.  Brett can be contacted by following him on Twitter, by befriending him on Facebook, and connecting on LinkedIn. 

A New Date...May 31, 2008 10:30 - 3:30PM

  I am excited to inform you that the "Urgent Business Care Clinic" has expanded! We were spotted on the radar of some very important people who feel the service we are providing to business owners, company organizational/business units and the community is critically needed, and are allowing us to provide a next level experience and opportunity to the participants of the program. 

For more than 20 years I worked in Fortune 100 companies, such as Mattel Toys, Hughes Aircraft Company, Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC), DIRECTV, NBC/Universal, Boeing Aircraft and Automatic Data Processing (ADP) building businesses or business units within companies. All these companies and the executives had the same expectations, they wanted:

• Employees who were mentally engaged
• A positive financial bottom line
• Managers/employees who understood their company business, culture and processes
• Customers, Customers, Customers!
• A seamless integration of new processes, business units, new technologies etc...

But How? If you haven't built a business or seen a business that operates this seamlessly...then how do you manifest this expectation?

BUILDING A BUSINESS IS AN EXPERIENCE

Therefore instead of going live, Saturday, April 19, 2008, the date has been moved in order to make updates to the program that will provide an experience that will take business to the next level.

The revised date is, Saturday, May 31, 2008. The schedule with registration deadlines is provided below. Here are a few of the changes that have been made:

- Track A: Navigating Your Way to Success! / Writing a business plan never had so much incentive. At the end of the class there will be a competition for the best business plan. A panel of five judges will award: $500 to the winner. Deadline for registration is May 27, 2008.

- Track B: Protecting the Venture/ The first 10 people to enroll and complete the class will get 4 hours of complimentary consultation by Phoenix Business Development Group, in the business area of their choice, valued at $1000.

- Track C: Word of Mouth/ Participants will be placed into teams of five and our panel of judges will decide which team has the best Marketing Plan. The winning team gets $500.

- Track D: Financials: The Lifeblood of the Business/ In this round the award goes to the best Financial Plan gaining this team of five $500.

- Track E: People, Processes & Technology/ Join us as we align an organization through its resources, assets, tools and human capital. We aim to keep our judges busy as they decide which team of five gets $500.

- Track F: People: The Final Ingredient/ The final round gains a team of five $500 if they can design the best plan for attracting and retaining the best talent,  keeping the employees motivated and creating a company culture that has your turnover rate at less than 3%.

The Urgent Business Care Clinic is designed to take emerging businesses and organizational leaders through a journey into the DNA of their business and business units. 

Join the Los Angeles Urban League,  Phoenix Business Development Group, our awesome list of guest speakers, new and emerging business owners and corporate community as we take business to t There will be knowledge transfer, networking, great food and good fun. Can you think of a better way to learn, have fun and make money?

 Event Name

Urgent Business Care Clinic

DATE: May 31, 2008

TIME: 10:30AM - 3:00PM

LOCATION: 3450 Mt Vernon Drive
                           Los Angeles, CA 90008

 VISIT:

www.phoenixbdg.com  or www.laul.org to register and for more details

- Opportunity drawings
- Engaging Topics
- Lots of Fun
- Lunch will be provided
We look forward to seeing you!

 

 

 

 

[Click the flyer for more information and to register]

 

“URGENT BUSINESS CARE CLINIC SM ”

Restoring Health and Wellness to your Business  

FOUNDATION · STABILIZATION · CONTINUATION

 

Daily, I am asked about or requested to speak on the topic of “business and organizational success” or its polar opposite, “the cause of business and organizational collapse.” After 25 years in the corporate arena and more than 10 years as a business owner providing solutions to challenges faced by Fortune 500, mid - size and emerging companies, I’ve learned there is not a simple or single answer to these questions although there are some trends.

  Organizations and businesses that are successful are very good at:  

   Deploying their assets and resources, timely and accurately

   Understanding how to translate the performance of their organization or business into manageable, measurable, specific plans of action

   Implementing the tools needed to perform the job

   Hiring individuals into right - fit positions 

The barriers to successful positioning exist when it appears leadership does not believe, understand or consider that alignment needs to occur between the needs of the business, the clients and the employees and those decisions cannot be made in a vacuum but in a collaborative effort between all the forementioned parties.  

When building a business or a business unit, it helps if you understand from a visionary perspective, the business of business and how each element of the marketing, financial and operating activities connect to create a successful, engaged, thriving business model.  

As the intermediary and conduit for successful best practices to emerging businesses and organizations, Phoenix Business Development Group and the Los Angeles Urban League are partnering to bring you the “Urgent Business Care Clinic” designed to take emerging business owners and organizational leaders through a step – by – step journey into the DNA of building a business model that:

      Attracts more clients

      Retains their best talent

      Is more profitable

      Consistently exceeds goals and expectations

This series of 6 – week programs is an introduction and preview into building a business model through the alignment of its People · Processes ·Technology. We use a variety of training methods; speakers, Q & A, assessments, role – play, videos, examinations and a team of passionate, dedicated professionals as a success strategy for assisting our participants in the learning process. This program is an excellent resource tool for new and existing business owners and organizational leaders seeking to improve their business knowledge, infuse new life into their organization and implementing growth strategies. The program can be taken in its entirety or a – la – carte. The first track, "Navigating Your Way to Success",  begins Saturday, April 19, 2008.

There will be opportunity drawings, engaging topics, lots of fun and lunch will be provided. 

We look forward to seeing you… CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TODAY

If your business wants to become or remain competitive in today’s Global market, then Diversity has to be at the forefront of your Business Strategy and long term Planning. The first step is identifying the need and importance for Diversity in your workforce and then putting that plan into action. The Commitment to Diversity can no longer be a side bar conversation or an afterthought and must be built into the culture of the organization. Organizations such as the Diversity Leadership Alliance (DLA) a non-profit organization is helping Global Corporations, Small Businesses and Non-profit Organizations by providing the essential resources needed to make Diversity a part of everyday business practice. One of the best places to see Diversity Programs and practices is at DLA’s Annual Conference scheduled to be held on October 25th 2006 at the Phoenix Convention Center. The information packed day is sure to leave you feeling empowered, inspired and ready to become a diversity champion who infuses Inclusion and Diversity into your company’s daily business practice. This year’s keynote address will be given by Raul Izaguirre, the former President of The National Council of La Raza out of Washington, DC. Raul has been appointed as one of ASU President Dr. Michael Crow's Presidential Professor appointments. New this year, the Diversity Leadership Alliance (DLA) has included a Youth Component. The Youth are the key to our future and their involvement in Diversity will help us change the landscape and culture of how we do business. Diversity Leadership Alliance (DLA) is a nonprofit organization whose membership value diversity and inclusion of the communities in the Valley, with the purpose of providing information and educational opportunities to organizations and individuals who are interested in “Building an Inclusive Community.” DLA’s work started in 2002 with a diversity leadership roundtable in Phoenix, bringing leaders from various organizations and businesses together to discuss the challenges and potential solutions for business success. The Alliance was formed in 2003 with the collaboration of several major companies in Arizona. DLA’s mission is to guide leaders in the transformation of culture to build an inclusive community. Our primary focus is to create an inclusive community where every person is equally respected and empowered.

Welcome to Phoenix Business Development Group's blog! We are excited to have joined the Jobing.com community of partners and are looking forward to providing YOU with essential, critical and useful information helping make your career successful and achievable.

Phoenix Business Development Group provides career and business services to women and youth (16 - 24 years of age) with the goal of expanding their marketability, mobility and profitability. Visit www.phoenixbdg.com , email info@phoenixbdg.com , or AOL Instant Messenger to PhoenixBDG1 for more details.

 We look forward to blogging with YOU!

Hello Everyone,

My name is Lera Ashe and I am the owner of Organize Your Life. I am 25 years old and started my own business May 2007 in event planning. I graduated from California State University , Long Beach in 2004 with a Bachelors Degree in Political Science and a Minor in Black Studies. I also have an MBA from university of Phoenix which I completed in November 2007. These two schools, including my work experience with Enterprise Rent-A-Car prepared me to start my own business.

Many people my age ask me, "How did you start your own business?" Well, I always wanted to start my own business so while working for various employers I would always think of business ideas and write out my plan. I would look at businesses that would have little to nothing start-up cost but at the same time was something that I would enjoy for many years.

I decided to start a professional organizing business because I love organization. I believe in that old adage "A place for everything and everything in its place!" I think if a person is unable to handle their clutter that’s when they call on me, Organize Your Life  but later I realized that organizing was just not for me.  While in my quest of organizing homes and offices I fell into event planning. When I would let people know about my business they assumed I was planning events and not organizing people’s lives, so I began to plan events for people and I loved it and still do. That is how Organize Your Life became an event planning company.

So this is how I started. I can definitely say that it is not easy running your own business because if I don’t make phone calls to try and generate money then there is no money. Running my own business is hard work but it is rewarding, I feel great when I make a sale or I am making progress on landing a new client.

 

Asking for money has to be the hardest and most uncomfortable subject to broach. Families who come from wealth consider the subject taboo and won’t discuss it. When I first began my business, invoices aged over 90 days because I was embarrassed asking for monies due me. Just like me, you have to get over it and begin asking for and earning what you are worth. How do you begin?  

 

Understand your own financial position. How much do you need to break – even each month? Take a look at all of your expenses monthly/yearly such as mortgage/rent, car payment, home/car insurance, utilities (gas, electric, water, cable, telephone/cell phone), grocery, gym memberships, subscriptions and entertainment. Write everything down you can think of and then add them up. This would be the amount minimally you would need to make each month. There is nothing more dissatisfying than working at a $10 an hour job when you really needed $20 an hour.    

Research what jobs in the industry you are applying or currently in are paying. There are several websites that can aid you in your research, the site I prefer using is www.salary.com . Salary.com allows you to enter job categories by zip code so that you can see what different cities, counties, states are paying for similar jobs. You can also create your personal salary report based on your skills and experience.    

Perform an inventory and assessment of your skills and experience. Determine what gaps may exist between where you are and where you need to be. Is it education, certification, relationship management skills or amount of time in a position that’s the barrier? Prepare a plan for how you are going to decrease the disparity and increase the odds for obtaining your desired salary. 

Create a portfolio of your accomplishments, projects you have led or participated, certificates, positions held, professional memberships and certifications. Write a summary next to each entry explaining what each entry gained you in experience and skill, what benefits it brought the company and how the company’s bottom line was positively impacted. 

Once you've gathered all of your information you are equipped to go into your negotiation. Remember negotiation is not personal, it’s business and solely about your contributions and expanding your lifestyle. Internalize and repeat the following to yourself:

I deserve more.

It doesn’t matter what others think.

I am worthy of more.

I can have the lifestyle I want and deserve.     

In an interview setting never talk about salary until the potential employer makes an offer. If the employer happens to ask you during the interview, “what’s your desired salary?” never provide a number, say your acceptable salary would be at the mid – range. In negotiations you have to be ready to put a stake in the ground and possibly walk away. Don’t be afraid to walk if the offer is not what you expected. I was once offered a job for $700/week. I turned it down and the company counter – offered for $1000, an increase of $15,600/year. Totally worth it and so are you. 

If you do not negotiate—if you do not ask for what you want—then the answer will always be no. So whether your aim is a new job, a raise, or a promotion follow these guidelines to get your best offer.   

Be prepared, relax and Go Jobing! 

For more information Phoenix Business Development Group is available to you at www.phoenixbdg.com or by calling us at 888.821.0611| T

 

I am often asked, “Why is what you wear and how you look so important?” Our human nature causes us to make a dozen or more assumptions about a person in the first few seconds after meeting them or talking to them on the phone. Are you walking your talk? Is the impression you’re leaving the image you want? 

Companies spend billions of dollars a year packaging their products and services to persuade and entice the public’s spending. 2006 statistics for the personal beauty industry stated that Americans spent $40 B on grooming and personal care. In an interview and career setting you are the package. Influence the employer with your appearance to spend your desired salary on you. 

Employers are seeking applicants who are a good fit for their culture, possess the skills they are seeking and ready to roll up their sleeves and hit the ground running. But when it all comes down to it you are persuading people to buy your product. The quality of work you provide will be intimately connected with the details you pay attention to in your dress, appearance and paperwork you present. 

The wardrobe colors that send the strongest professional image are black, dark blue or navy, gray and hunter green. Pay exceptional attention to grooming points such as clean teeth, fresh breath and immaculately manicured hands and feet. Carry gum or mints with you and just before the interview chew a piece of gum or pop in a mint for fresh breath. At interview time be sure to dispose of the gum or mint. It’s a must that what you wear is clean, neat and wrinkle free. 

Ladies if you choose to wear a dress or skirt, the appropriate length is no higher than ½ inch above the knee. When wearing a dress or skirt nylons are a must. Bare legs are considered unprofessional. Style your hair in an up – do or bun, this style oozes no nonsense, and that you are a taking care of business professional. Remember Wonder Women? As Diana Prince, career woman, she wore her hair up to get the job done but when it was time to have fun, she let her hair down. Appropriate lengths for nails are two inches or less. Polish your nails with clear, summery or spring colors. Keep designs conservative. Loud, non – traditional colors and designs are distracting and may send the wrong message. 

Gentlemen pull your pants up to waist level (belts are your friend), get your hair cut, manicure your nails and groom your facial hair. Whether you wear a suit or shirt and slacks add a tie, it leaves a great impression. 

Your potential employer inviting you to interview with him to discuss how each of you can benefit each other is an honor; introduce yourself with a strong, firm handshake, relax and go jobing!

Visit www.phoenixbdg.com or call Phoenix Business Development Group at |888.821.0611| for more information

 

 

Time Management Attitudes Successful time management, like any other work or life endeavor, is first of all an attitude. Let’s examine the attitude you hold about time management. The majority of people believe that they don’t have enough time and engage themselves in “I don’t have time” self-talk during the day. They talk to others about how busy they are as if it were some badge of honor. I’d ask that person, “Can you think of someone who is more successful than you?” Their response would be “Sure.” Then I’d ask if they had the same 24 hours in a day as the person they are thinking about. I would get a puzzled look and, “Well, yes, I guess so …” So the real issue is not having enough time but how a person manages their time. You manage time well to get the results you want or you let the work and others manage your time or just don’t manage your time at all. Remember, you choose whether you manage your time or not. You are accountable for how you use your time and the results you get. No excuses. The response-able attitude about time management is one that declares, “I am responsible and accountable for how I use my time and the results I get. If I want different and better results, I must manage my time more effectively and productively. I must learn how to do that and make the appropriate changes in how I perform my work and live my life.” Working and living as you have always done will bring you more of what you have already. And you don’t want that in the long-term, do you? Are you ready to refine and develop a more effective attitude about time management? If so, say to yourself, “I am a master at managing my time to achieve the results I want in my work and life.” Say this affirmation a thousand times with emotion. You will believe what you say and in the process find the resources that you need to achieve the goal. As you believe, you will seek the resources to achieve. I would be happy to help identify resources you would need to achieve this goal. E-mail or call me. Written by Joe Farcht, Author, Founder, and President of Leadership Advantage, Inc. You can reach Joe at joefarcht@cox.net. Ten years ago, Joe Farcht combined a wealth of experience as a successful business owner and extensive training as an executive coach to create Leadership Advantage Inc., a company committed to helping its clients achieve their leadership, business, organizational and personal goals. An avid student of high-performance organizations, Joe's insights and energetic approach to learning have helped him apply his observations to coaching, retreats and presentations for individual clients and companies alike. Joe's own experiences have helped him develop his programs with an insider's eye to coaching for success within the business world. He helps his clients achieve tangible, measurable bottom-line results that will further individual careers and company's profit margins. As illustrated in his client testimonials, Joe's clients see an increase in productivity, improved teamwork, and superior leadership. In addition to running his own highly-successful business, Joe has also served as a faculty member with the University of Phoenix for the past decade, teaching students who are entering or climbing the ladder of the business world. Visit Joe at: Leadership Advantage

FOUNDATION · STABILIZATION · CONTINUATION For More Information and to Register Click Here

Urgent Business Care Clinic  April 19, 2008 10:30AM - 3:00PM 3450 Mt Vernon Drive
Los Angeles , CA 90008
According to the Small Business Association (SBA) and Service Core of Retired
Professionals (SCORE) more than 90% of businesses fail within the first five
years.

Why does success elude small business?

Corporations, who create business units or new businesses within their structure,
experience the same impending challenges and possibility of failure as small
businesses. Big Business attains its advantage from in – depth understanding of
the industry they are operating, competent leveraging of their resources, and
access to capital and cash flow.

Phoenix Business Development Group and the Los Angeles Urban League are
partnering to bring you the “ Urgent Business Care Clinic SM ” designed to take
emerging business owners and organizational leaders through a step – by – step
journey through the DNA of building a business model that

·          Attracts more clients

·          Retains their best talent

·          Is more profitable

·          Consistently exceeds goals and expectations

This 6 – week program is an introduction and preview into building a business
model through the alignment of its People · Processes · Technology . We use a
variety of training methods; speakers, Q & A, assessments, role – play, videos,
examinations and a team of passionate, dedicated professionals as a successstrategy for assisting our participants in the learning process. This program is an excellent resource tool for new and existing business owners and organizationalseeking to improve their business knowledge ; infuse new life into theiror implementing growth strategies . The program can be taken in its leaders organization
entirety or a – la – carte.

We look forward to seeing you there…


TRACK A
Whether you’re an emerging or well established business or an organization
within a company, your business began with an idea, now the idea requires a
plan of execution and method for implementation. Join our team of experts, guest
speakers and resource professionals, as you learn to:

Perform a Feasibility and Analysis of your business idea

·          Create a well – defined vision and mission

·          Formulate your company’s message

·          Establish realistic goals & objectives

·          Identify barriers to success

·          Execute a 1 year action plan


TRACK B

As a resource to your clients, your sole financial support and a legacy for those
to come, it is critical that the proper controls are in place to ensure the
continuation and protection of the business. Join our team of experts, guest
speakers and resource professionals, as you learn about:

·          Types of insurance

·          Certification Programs and Licenses

·          Compliance matters pertaining to your company

·          Legal business structures

·          Key Performance Indicators

·          Risk Assessments and Implementing Business Continuity Measures

TRACK C

One of the most critical components of the business activity is marketing . It
details getting the word out about your business product/service, your price
points and sets forth in the mind of the buyer who you are and specifically makes
a call to action to the types of buyers the business wants to attract. Join our team
of experts, guest speakers and resource professionals, as you learn to:

·          Differentiate between marketing, promotion, advertising, branding

·          Create and implement a marketing plan

·          Brand your products/services

·          Craft a consistent message for your website, brochure, business cards, flyers

·          Implement a Customer Relationship Management Strategy

·          Develop research and develop strategies

TRACK D

The ability to translate the performance of your business or organization into
measurable, meaningful numbers positioning its place in the success of the
overall vision is one of the most important skills a Manager possesses. Add to
the equation the ability to track revenues, expenses, and assets into quantifiable,
specific plans of action create a formidable advantage. Join our team of experts,
guest speakers and resource professionals, as you learn to:

·          Create and read financial statements

·          Determine your break – even point

·          Ascertain how Business Analysts determine the health of your company

·          How to calculate ROI and NOI indicators for your business

·          Setup and utilize financial software

·          Choose the right investments for your company

TRACK E

This track in the program is excellent for Organizational Leaders and Emerging
Business Owners, who are ready to on – board new employees, infuse new life
into their organizations and ensure that productivity levels are focused on
activities that increase the value of the business. Join our team of experts, guest
speakers and resource professionals, as you learn to:

·          Map Process Flows

·          Create Reports and Balanced Score Cards

·          Perform Needs Analysis and Assessments

·          Research the technologies available for your business

·          Perform data mining activities

·          Compliance and Continuous Improvement Activities

TRACK F

If Financials are the lifeblood of an organization, Marketing is the pulse, and
Processes are the brain then most assuredly People are the heart . At the
innermost center of business are the employees because without them business
cannot take place. Because of their importance you want to be assured that you
attract the best individuals, that they are well - oriented to your company’s culture
and that your retention policy reflects your needs. Join our team of experts, guest
speakers and resource professionals, as you learn to:

·          Create a learning organization

·          Design and Implement Job Descriptions and Job Families

·          Determine Pay Grades

·          Integrate Teambuilding and FUN activities into your organization

·          Identify Best Practices in Hiring and Retention Practices

·          Implement Succession and Knowledge Management Strategies

– People: The Final Ingredient– People, Processes & Technology– Financials: The Making or Breaking of Business– Word of Mouth– Protecting the Venture– Navigating Your Way to Success!

 

You don't want to miss out on the great job seeker workshops happening on Jobing.com Expo, November 5th. You get a chance to hear from from the professionals what it takes to jump start your career. Seats are limited so don't forget to pre-register. Click here to Pre-Register.

12:30PM           Valerie D.W. Rowe, CEO - Professional Leadership Academy & BOOST Camp

Power Your Potential Boost Camp workshop will guide you step-by-step through building a solid foundation to achieve great professional success and fulfillment and will inspire you to take action towards enhancing your ability to move forward and thrive doing work you enjoy.

 1:30PM             Genesis Lastrella, Westwood College- LA Campus Graduate Advisor

Going Back to School Creates Career Opportunities : While you can’t go back in time and live your life over again you can take control of it and make plans for a new future right now! If you’re stuck in a dead-end job or just want to advance in your current job you can get the training you need to achieve your goals. Although it can be intimidating, going back to school is very rewarding. Imagine what it feels like to be excited about work everyday, because you love your job. You can do it. It’s not too late!

 

2:30PM             Tonya Haynes, Business Development Advisor - The Phoenix Business Development Group

Powerful First Impressions: You only get one chance to make a great first impression. In this workshop you will learn what attire to wear to an interview and how to dress on a day to day basis within different careers. This program teaches the four ways for making a powerful first impression, what to wear to an interview when a company has a business casual code, the importance of follow-up and the art of business correspondence. It also gives "life after the interview" tips, which will assist you with staying motivated until you land that job or internship of your choice!

 

3:30PM             Robert Swank - Swank Resumes

Market Yourself with Your Resume: Learn how to use your resume to market your transferable skills and showcase your accomplishments. Your resume should be like any good marketing plan — designed to sell!

Are you seeking employment? Do you wish to change careers? What about the product or service you offer, do your clients know where you are and how to reach you? 

Learning to network is your best tool for achieving successful answers to all of these questions… 

Why does the mention of networking create visions of eyes rolling into the back of heads, sighs of dismay and accelerated heartbeats? What is networking and why does it cause such apprehension? Networking simply put is a set of connections, contacts, interactions and associations that strategically placed create opportunities, resources and options. 

Networking viewed this way complicates the meaning. Let's relieve the nervousness, anxiety and fear and translate the term into “making friends” and “building relationships.” Psychology tells us that people support, promote, endorse and sponsor people they know, “buddies.”   

Have you heard the adage, “work smarter rather than harder?” Networking has an essential place in this comment. Positioning yourself to connect with the right people at the right time is a vital skill. Critical to gaining visibility and scaling the corporate ladder are identifying key players and positioning yourself to befriend them. The two phrases used by successful people are “how may I help you?” and “let’s do lunch.” 

Whether you are looking for a job, seeking advancement or changing careers, here are five tips for improving your career networking skills:

 Be the first to arrive in the morning and the last to leave in the evening. Executive level managers are normally present during these times.

 

 

Volunteer for every project opportunity and overtime request available. Remember: How may I help you?

Create a sales pitch from your accomplishments and tactically place it in front of the right people at the right time

Express your desires for a job, career advancement or change of career to everyone that matters. You will be surprised people will begin looking and advertising on your behalf

Join and participate in Professional Organizations that are interesting to you. 

We go to work to support our lifestyles. Consistent increase in our salaries can only happen when key decision makers are aware of you and the value you bring to the company and organization. 

Ensure your worth is known. Formulate a plan and strategy for positioning yourself successfully.

Build your support team, make friends and GO Jobing!

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At 25, with a degree in mechanical engineering, David Kravetz decided he wanted to sell brownies. David, along with his lifelong friend and business partner Eileen Spitalny, moved to Phoenix, found day jobs, and spent many nights in a friend’s catering kitchen armed only with his mother’s brownie recipe and a disturbing lack of experience. Sixteen years later, David and Eileen’s mail order venture Fairytale Brownies can claim a single day’s sales record of $450,000.

“I just think it’s great to sell brownies,” David says, “It’s a fun product that puts a smile on people’s faces.”

Five years into a ten-year business plan, Fairytale recently moved into a beautiful new facility from which the entire operation is controlled. The Phoenix facility includes a walk-in retail area that contains a viewing window of the actual baking floor, an order processing and shipping center, and plenty of customer service work stations.

Conspicuously lacking, however, are executive private offices. David does his work from the same area as his employees. This, along with full financial disclosure to all employees, maintains the cooperative work atmosphere that makes Fairytale so successful. The $100 Empowerment Policy allows all customer service representatives a budget of $100 to fix a customer’s problem immediately, and it works.

David’s advice for young entrepreneurs is all about patience. “It takes a long time to gain a foothold. We worked for 3 years without a salary, and eight years until the company had a positive net worth.”

That patience has paid off, thanks to calculated risk, trust, and a mother’s fabulous recipe.

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