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THIS WEEK’s Event: DFWCareerpilot takes a field trip to visit The Southlake Focus Group

field trip-jWhen…… Thursday, January 15th

                        Where? Visiting the Southlake Focus Group where Bob is presenting Embracing The OTHER Job                                                             Market – basic philosophy and introduction of 12 step process.

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                        WHAT ?   Meet us there at 8 AM…or…

carpool CARPOOL with Brian by meeting first at The Egg and I at 7 AM

Remember, this is a TWO-Fer… following the Southlake Meeting, Bob will also be presenting at the HEALTHCARE Networking Group that meets at Stacey’s Furniture on Main Street in Grapevine.

 

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THIS Week’s Event: CLOSING THE DEAL II-Interview Tactics…Thursday, January 8th, 2015@ 8:45AM at The Egg and I Restaurant

As it is important to be prepared for pre-mature discussion of salary…

“He who mentions money FIRST, loses!”

As important, is to help the Interviewer to interview you effectively, building rapport and a relationship… working them toward that coveted OFFER.  This week’s session will include POST-Offer negotiation to help you optimize your offers.

We meet at The Egg and I Restaurant (NW Quadrant of Arapaho and Montfort) in Addison.  Come prepared to work on YOUR most difficult or challenging interview issues.This coming week…

Thursday, January 8th, we will focus on Interview tactics, including MoneySpeak and the aforementioned POST-Offer Negotiation Approach.  This stuff is worth your practice time in anticipation of that terrific offer you’ll get!

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Who should attend?

  1. Those who want to perform more effectively in actual interviews–get to the offer!
  2. Those seeking a systematic, focused, more predictable way to conduct any interview and discussion of salary;
  3. “Regulars” who need a ‘booster shot.’… and bring a guest;
  4. New Comers and tire kickers… this is a great session with which to supplement your job search effectiveness!

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NEXT WEEK’s Event: CLOSING THE DEAL II-Interview Tactics…Thursday, January 8th, 2015@ 8:45AM at The Egg and I Restaurant

We meet at The Egg and I Restaurant (NW Quadrant of Arapaho and Montfort) in Addison.  Come prepared to work on YOUR most difficult or challenging interview issues.This coming week…

Thursday, January 8th, we will focus on Interview tactics, including MoneySpeak and a POST-Offer Negotiation Approach.  This stuff is worth your practice time in anticipation of that terrific offer you’ll get!

As it is important to be prepared for pre-mature discussion of salary…

“He who mentions money FIRST, loses!”

Please SHARE THIS POST with your network.

Who should attend?

  1. Those who want to perform more effectively in actual interviews–get to the offer!
  2. Those seeking a systematic, focused, more predictable way to conduct any interview and discussion of salary;
  3. “Regulars” who need a ‘booster shot.’… and bring a guest;
  4. New Comers and tire kickers… this is a great session with which to supplement your job search effectiveness!

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Thank you for your response. ✨

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ENJOY YOUR HOLIDAZE Ahead… NO SCHEDULED EVENTS Until January 8th, 2015!

Sooooooooooooo, how do you stay productive within your job search? Don’t get left out in the cold…

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  1. Reconnect with friends and colleagues… SEASONS GREETINGS and update them on your progress…
  2. Network with employed people: Get in the habit of this vital activity.  Chapter meetings of your Professional Groups, trade shows. office parties, etc… networking is a contact sport!
  3. TAKE TIME to practice your verbal collaterals…
  4. MAKE TIME to learn new skills and productive activity: MSWord ‘Quick Parts,’ LinkedIn functionalities, etc
  5. Go shopping and spend time with family and friends…
  6. DE-STRESS regularly:  EXERCISE!  Walk your dog a mile a day, whether you have a dog or not!
  7. Dust off that bike you haven’t ridden in years, lubricate the gears… and take a ride!
  8. Write a white paper or two!  Participate in LinkedIn Discussion Groups…
  9. Get into the habit of reaching out to second level contacts in LinkedIn and converting them to your FIRST Line.
  10. Host a coffee hour or HAPPY HOUR with neighbors… Enjoy this festive, GIVING time of the year!

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AND NEXT YEAR? PLAN Ahead, mark your calendar:

Tuesday, January 6th… Bob is presenting at Dennis O’Hagen’s Group in Plano, St. Andrew’s Church

Thursday, January 8th… Closing The Deal II: Interview TACTICS, including POST-Offer negotiation

Thursday, January 15th… a TWO-FER: Let’s make this a FIELD TRIP… Bob is presenting first, at The Southlake Group… followed by the HEALTHCARE Networking Group in Grapevine.

Thursday, January 22nd… Embracing The OTHER Job Market: Overview of 12 Step Process and basic philosophies

Thursday, January 29th… Achieving CareerFIT: Assessment and building your communication strategy

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NEXT WEEK’s Event: CLOSING THE DEAL-Interview STRATEGIES…Thursday, December 18th@ 8:45AM at The Egg and I Restaurant

Thursday, December 18th, we will meet as usual, focusing on Interview concepts and strategies, including MoneySpeak and interviewing–including a PRE-Offer Negotiation Approach.  This stuff is worth your practice time in anticipation of that terrific offer you’ll get!

We meet at The Egg and I Restaurant (NW Quadrant of Arapaho and Montfort) in Addison.  Come prepared to work on YOUR most difficult or challenging interview issues.

This week only…two for one:  Immediately following the session, Bob will be driving over to Grapevine to present “Embracing the OTHER Job Market” to the Healthcare-oriented networking group.  Please consider the ‘field trip.’

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Who should attend?

  1. Those who want to perform more effectively in actual interviews–get to the offer!
  2. Those seeking a systematic, focused, more predictable way to conduct any interview and discussion of salary;
  3. “Regulars” who need a ‘booster shot.’… and bring a guest;
  4. New Comers and tire kickers… this is a great session with which to supplement your job search effectiveness!

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THIS Week’s Workshop: Turning OPPORTUNITIES Into INTERVIEWS… Thursday, December 11th @ 8:45 AM at The Egg and I Restaurant

THIS is what most job seekers call ‘an active job search…’ and is why this is STEP TEN in our Process.  On Thursday, December 11th,  we’ll focus on telephone skills/ scripting, call reluctance, and appropriate follow-up… all wrapped around your ‘value proposition’ for a specific job and networking your way to the decision-maker.  This is a significant re-working of the significant strategies and models for this Core Topic… and a good place for new comers to start with DFWCAREERPILOT.

We meet  at The Egg and I Restaurant in Addison, located 1 block east of the Dallas North Tollway. See Map on the right ==>

 Research the company/position

  •  FOLLOW the Company on LinkedIn and use YOUR Network to get more contacts around the decision-maker.
  • Research the company web site, looking for information relative to your function and level… a company’s financial and annual reports can provide clues to their stability and market share. Don’t forget directories, trade journals, the “business press,” and databases of articles and other news.
  • Ask a friendly recruiter, business acquaintance or stockbroker what they know about the company… and by extension, call people with whom you have networked and ask what they know about the company and/or individual conducting the interview.
  • Check with the local Chamber of Commerce or Better Business Bureau.
  • Call the company directly; request a sales brochure, annual report or other company information. Companies have to market themselves, too, you know!

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Come prepared to practice your telephone presence.   YOUR “PRE-session HOMEWORK” is to increase your first level contact list on LinkedIn by TEN NEW individuals… and add ONE NEW GROUP to those you have already chosen.

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THIS WEEK’s Workshop: Implementing Your Personal Marketing Plan… Thursday, December 4th, 8:45 AM @ The Egg and I Restaurant in Addison

Thursday, December 4th we will ‘conduct’ a job search in real time, drawing from actual experience of our participants.  This session provides an excellent OVERVIEW of our 12 step Process to regulars and new comers alike.  Our focus is on effective time management to create focus and efficiency in job search efforts.  We’ll be rolling in OPTIMIZING your LinkedIn usage.

Who Should Attend?

  1. Anyone who wants to create a strategic plan for the rest of their working life… job changes will occur!
  2. Job seekers who find themselves in a rut…rapidly crashing into the black hole of depression
  3. Any job seeker looking to create focus within their search efforts
  4. Any professional to give substance to their next steps
  5. Newcomers to DFWCareerpilot… including tire-kickers

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NO Workshop This Week: Enjoy Your Thanksgiving Day LONG WEEKEND

The following week, however, we’ll return to our normal location…The topic?

Implementing Your Personal Marketing Plan... Thursday, December 4th, 8:45 AM @ The Egg and I Restaurant in Addison.  We will ‘conduct’ a job search in real time, drawing from actual experience of our participants.  This session provides an excellent OVERVIEW of our 12 step Process to regulars and new comers alike.  Our focus is on effective time management to create focus and efficiency in job search efforts.  We’ll be rolling in OPTIMIZING your LinkedIn usage.

Who Should Attend?

  1. Anyone who wants to create a strategic plan for the rest of their working life… job changes will occur!
  2. Job seekers who find themselves in a rut…rapidly crashing into the black hole of depression
  3. Any job seeker looking to create focus within their search efforts
  4. Any professional to give substance to their next steps
  5. Newcomers to DFWCareerpilot… including tire-kickers

A BONUS for those that read this deep into our blog, here:  Tuesday, December 2nd, I will be presenting at Dennis O’Hagen’s Group in Plano (St. Andrew’s on Plano Pkwy… 8:15 to 10 AM)  Job Search during the HOLIDAZE.

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NOTE LOCATION CHANGE FOR THIS Week’s Workshop: Developing Your Personal Marketing Plan… Thursday, November 20th, 8:45 AM @ Cafe De’France

This week only… due to scheduling conflict, we will meet at Cafe De’ France at Preston and Summerside–two lights North of Campbell.    We will explore:  Are you TOTALLY Prepared For an Efficient and productive job search?  

This session provides an excellent, albeit quick, OVERVIEW of preparing for an efficient job search, for regulars and new comers alike.  Our focus is on effective time management to create focus and efficiency in job search efforts. We also look at the importance of personal accountability to ACTION!

We meet regularly at The Egg and I Restaurant in Addison (NW quadrant of Arapaho and Montfort… 1 block east of the Tollway)… but, this week only… Cafe De’France on Preston and Summerside.

Who Should Attend?

  1. Anyone who wants to create a strategic plan for the rest of their working life… job changes will occur!
  2. Job seekers who find themselves in a rut…rapidly crashing into the black hole of depression
  3. Any job seeker looking to create focus within their search efforts
  4. Any professional to give substance to their next steps
  5. Newcomers to DFWCareerpilot… including tire-kickers

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Preventative Podiatry For Job Seekers: Don’t Shoot Yourself In The Foot!

The ONE thing everyone must do the moment they get fired or quit is…

…NOTHING.

Do I need to repeat that?  Put another way… For at least the first few weeks DO NOT be guilty of any of the following, reactive behaviors:

  • Find any job you can get your hands on
  • Start interviewing like crazy
  • Take the first offer that comes to you
  • Panic and run around in circles
  • Tackle the “honey do” list around the house

Avoid the temptation. All this is going to do is fritter away early opportunities, ground your high expectations, and repeated bring you back to ‘ground zero.’ That is not what I call progress.

To be productive in career transition, there are several steps of preparation to accomplish before undertaking the journey called “JOB Search.” First off, deal with your emotions and any actual fear by realizing a couple things:

When you’ve stopped avoiding real life, realize that you have the rare opportunity to be unhurried and intentional about what you choose to do next.  You have a clear and open widow to actually understand what you’re here to do. To slow down, think, reflect and take stock of what you’ve learned and do something meaningful with it.

This opportunity is AWESOME… The problem is many that find themselves in career transition don’t see it in quite the same light… A pessimistic sailor complains of the changing winds…

 An optimistic one expects a change to more favorable conditions…

 The more practical ones simply adjust their sails!

-THE Careerpilot, navigating the challenging waters of career transition

Expect and respect changes in your career. Then do something with the opportunities presented. A professional individual can manage their own careers by always having awareness and vision of “next step.”  Here are a few ideas to help you ‘adjust YOUR sails…’

  1. Dream. When was the last time you sat down and dreamed huge, without someone telling you were crazy? Go out in nature, maybe lie out on your back and stare at the clouds. Think of the craziest biggest (and smallest) dreams you’ve ever imagined. What did you use to imagine before the world told you it wasn’t possible? Go back to your days as a five-year-old if you must. Write everything down, recording your thoughts and the emotions you feel… OWN THEM, with no filtering.
  2. Get inspired. Surround yourself with people you admire or go off all alone with your favorite music or motivating movies. Pick anything that’s been on your list or you know will get you inspired. Take note of where your mind takes you.
  3. Travel. And do something different when you get there…or along the way. ‘Launch yourself’ and get as far out of town as possible. Without experiencing an entirely new way of doing things, you will surely still be avoiding your fears…taking the path of least resistance… listening to what everyone else thinks you should be doing about your job search ahead.
  4. Write. Buy a journal or open up a blank doc on your computer and begin to write what comes to mind. Make it a daily routine. Better yet do it on your travel adventure. You’re welcome to use a blog or forum if you’re used to it… or make the choice to learn HOW TO do it. Start in the morning when your mind is clear and take notes throughout the day as things come to mind. Maybe you’ll come back to what you wrote. Maybe you won’t. What matters is that you start to reflect.

The key is to constantly get your ideas out of your head. Only then will you be able to make real sense of them.

  1. Learn about yourself.All these steps are designed to help you better understand who you are – to help you find the things you may have never realized you were looking for. To understand your values, strengths, natural talents, passions and figuring out how you actually define success, something that most people never make the time to do. That’s not going to be you. Learn with no expectation and no agenda. Only under those conditions is where one’s purpose can emerge.

Note that by following the advice above, you will arrive at a much more efficient and productive FIRST STEP in effective job search and career transition: ASSESSMENT.

This week… Thursday, November 13th, we will build on last week’s “Achieving CareerFIT” and explore how to develop high impact and in-sync Personal Marketing materials, like a resume or LinkedIn Profile.