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THIS WEEK’s Event: Embracing The OTHER Job Market…Thursday, March 22nd @ 9AM at The Egg and I Restaurant (NW Quadrant of Arapaho and Montfort) in Addison

Please SHARE THIS POST with your network.  This week Thursday, March 22nd, we will overview the entire 12-step process, answering your questions and concerns at each step of the way… this is a great place to start for new-comers as the other Core Topics will follow in sequence.

A new offering from DFWCareerpilot Come EARLY this week (and future weeks if this proves to be a popular feature of Thursday mornings)… Bob will be set up by 8:40 a.m.  to address your specific, personal questions regarding LinkedIn use.  BYO-Laptop if you have one… he’ll have his to demo!

Map to The Egg and I So, Come prepared to work on YOUR LinkedIn account–bring your laptop… 1) what does your digital fingerprint look like and… 2) Does it work for you in developing your network?

THIS WEEK’s Workshop…

Who should attend?

  1. Those who might ask… What the heck is the OTHER Job Market?
  2. Those seeking a systematic, focused, more predictable way to conduct any career transition, including simple job search;
  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 kick-off your job search effectiveness!

…and don’t forget the future sequence of a Wednesday webinar followed by a Thursday morning actual PRACTICE SESSION…

      Schedule of future webinars

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THIS WEEK’s Event: MONEY TALK…Thursday, March 15th @ 9AM at The Egg and I Restaurant (NW Quadrant of Arapaho and Montfort) in Addison

Please SHARE THIS POST with your network.  This week Thursday, March 15th, we will piggy back on last week’s CLOSING THE DEAL session with a focus on MONEY TALK-Post Offer Negotiation Approach.  This stuff is worth your practice time in anticipation of that terrific offer you’ll get!

A new offering from DFWCareerpilot Come EARLY this week (and future weeks if this proves to be a popular feature of Thursday mornings)… Bob will be set up by 8:40 a.m.  to address your specific, personal questions regarding LinkedIn use.  BYO-Laptop if you have one… he’ll have his to demo! 

Map to The Egg and I So, Come prepared to work on YOUR LinkedIn account–bring your laptop… 1) what does your digital fingerprint look like and… 2) Does it work for you in developing your network?

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

“He who mentions money FIRST, loses!”

When an offer is extended to you, you should feel prepared to respond appropriately AND consider optimizing the package offered.

Who should attend?

  1. Those who might ask… HOW do I optimize any offers I will get?
  2. Those seeking a systematic, focused, more predictable way to conduct any 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!

…and don’t forget the future sequence of a Wednesday webinar followed by a Thursday morning actual PRACTICE SESSION…

      Schedule of future webinars

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BE PREPARED TO SUCCEED in Interviews

Most interviews follow a predictable format, with logical steps that both the interviewer and applicant follow to decide if both will benefit from working together.  The best interviews are ones in which both participants are equal and have a mutually beneficial, interactive conversation regarding the opportunity at hand.

Think of an interview as the natural extension, the successful result of your effective networking.  In fact, many networking conversations actually become screening interviews, where influential contacts are assessing your qualifications, skill sets and experience relative to an opportunity at hand. 

“Perfect practice” of the basics builds the confidence necessary to perform well in formal job interviews.  Let’s break down the basics into four areas…

  1. pre-contact preparation/ research,
  2. greeting and rapport,
  3. questions/answers, and …
  4. meeting closure. 

All four stages are equally important and deserve your consideration and preparation.

Research the company/position

Second level research will help you to identify attractive companies.  But, this is third level (in-depth) research.  Learn as much as possible about the company, the position and the individual who will be conducting the interview.  Your research goals ought to include developing information about the company’s products, people, organizational structure, successes (and failures), profits (and losses), capital spending, strategic plans, philosophy and labor climate.  Showing your knowledge of some of this information can give you added credibility over other candidates interviewing for the job.

Go into each interview with working knowledge of its good CareerFIT!

>> More in RESOURCES: Closing The Deal 

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THIS WEEK’s Webinar & Workshop: Wednesday, March 7th @ 4:30 PM and Thursday Morning @ The Egg and I

Please SHARE this Post with a friend or two that you think may benefit from the information and interaction…

This week DFWCareerpilot will again be offering the sequence of a Wednesday afternoon WEBINAR regarding ‘practice models’ that deal with interviewing and pre-offer negotiation success–FOLLOWED BY our Thursday, March 8th workshop at 9 AM at The Egg and I Restaurant in Addison.

While there IS A COST associated with the webinar… the Thursday morning workshop, as always, will be FREE and includes a live practice session building on the material from Wednesday.  

Your monthly upgrade fee must be paid by the final Thursday’s workshop before (or at) the end of the month prior.  So, you must be paid up for your March Package by Thursday, February 23rd…LATE? Call or email Bob now.

**NOTE: Online payment is a convenience for Members and is posted at the lowest common fee basis…additional payment will be included in your monthly invoice.

Schedule of future webinars

Our Thursday morning, March 8th workshop builds on Wednesday’s Webinar and will focus on a critical Core Topic, “Closing the Deal…”

Map to The Egg and I

Come prepared to work on interview situations, questions and answers that have challenged you in the past… Actual examples are the best learning approaches!  The most asked question during active job search is “Tell me about yourself…” but we’ll get to as many as we have time for. 

YOUR “follow-up HOMEWORK” from last week’s session on developing your network using LinkedIn is to increase your first level contact list by TEN NEW individuals… and add ONE NEW GROUP to those you have already chosen.

 Who should attend Thursday’s workshop?

  1. Those who might ask… HOW do I get more benefit from the webinar I just attended on Wednesday, March 7th?
  2. Those seeking a systematic, focused, more predictable way to perform well in phone calls and interviews;
  3. “Regulars” who need a ‘booster shot.’… and bring a guest;
  4. New Comers and tire kickers… this is a great session to supplement your job search effectiveness with!