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Becoming Employable – Community Resource Fair
Posted by: | CommentsThe Community Resource Fair will be held on Wednesday, June 17 and will run from 12:00p.m to 6:00p.m at the Four County Vocational Cooperative, 1601 East Dowling St., Kendallville, IN 46755.
I have the pleasure of following John Steinbach a registered representative with New York Life Insurance Company. John has over 20 years experience as an organizational consultant and corporate trainer with clients that include numerous Fortune 500 companies, small businesses and non-profits.
The purpose of the fair is to provide Noble County families and individuals struggling with today’s tough economic challenges access to the education providers and social agency resources that may be available to help meet their day-to-day challenges and also to explore lifelong learning opportunities. John puts on great presentations, I feel like I received the time slot behind American Idol!
Other information sessions will be held throughout the day, including; Financial Aid, Talk It Out, Writing a Resume, Job Searching, Blueprint for Success, Becoming Employable, Interview Techniques and What’s Age Got to Do With It?.
The fair is sponsored by ICAN (Intercollegiate Adult Network). ICAN’s mission is to encourage, support and help adults acquire the knowledge and skills to succeed in their educational efforts. ICAN’s goal is to offer Adult College Fairs in Northeastern Indiana so that individuals can obtain the information necessary to make informed educational decisions. ICAN is comprised of the following education providers; Brown Mackie College, Freedom Academy, Harrison College, Huntington University, IPFW, Indiana Tech, Indiana Wesleyan University, International Business College, ITT Technical Institute, Ivy Tech Community College and Trine University.
Fun Friday Blog – take a personality test
Posted by: | CommentsKingdomality is a book written by Sheldon Bowles published in 2005.
This book is a great resource for understanding oneself and others in your organization. The advantage of understanding the people in your organization is that once you understand their personalities many times you understand so much better what they are saying to you.
People tend to hire and promote mirror images of them. Duplication management per say. In a small young company, it is very common. However, a combination of all is needed in a successful company. Balance is the key and understanding how people view the world is important in understanding them. There is nothing right or wrong, better or worse stigma associated with any of these personalities. Understanding is the key. Click on the picture on the left and take the test. Find out something about yourself.
If you are going to say something – Make a Statement
Posted by: | Comments"In the future everybody will be world famous for 15 minutes." — Andy Warhol, 1928-1987.
You’ve most likely heard this famous quote before. Andy Warhol refers to a special time in our lives when something we’ve done or accomplished gives us the visibility and recognition we deserve. If you were to look back took an inventory of everything you did to help people solve problems or change things for the better, you’d be quite amazed. You’ll discover just how many these are qualified to be your "15 minutes of fame".
Just how many of these have you expressed to your customers in your marketing? If you have told people about these special accomplishments, did it move your relationship to a new level? Were you able to directly relate what you claimed as an accomplishment to getting an appointment? If you answered yes to each of these questions, hat’s off to you. If not, then here’s how you can put this to work or refine it even further.
Simple statements that are the centerpiece of your marketing message. Nobody but you can lay claim to these special accomplishments. These Statements distinguish you from others who may hold the same position or in your industry. They are Power Statements.
Just what are Power Statements? To give you a visual, think of headlines when you’re reading a newspaper. They draw you into the article. You decide on what you’re going to read based on the excitement and interest generated by the headline. If the headline is boring, you just keep looking for one that catches your attention.
Your Power Statements are the headlines of your business that draw people in. You’re expressing, not bragging, exactly what you did to help people or companies solve critical problems and create new opportunities. Power Statements can be used in many places. While networking and meeting new people. On your website or brochure. In a cover letter or job proposal. In a sales presentation or a follow up letter.
Which Power Statement headline would entice you to read further:
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Proven track record completing projects under budget and within deadline
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In one 12 month period, we completed 5 complex technology projects, generating $6 million in revenue while saving nearly $1 million in capital expenses.
You can CLEARLY see the difference in these two statements. Have you seen (or maybe even written) headline #1 in a cover letter?
The more you relate your accomplishments with an "economic value" (revenue generated, percent growth, saved money or otherwise), the more you will stand out from the crowd. People want to know what you did and what you can do with your unique skills.
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Use an action word(s) to give a broad description – developed, implemented, created, etc…
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Very short description of your accomplishment – marketing sales letter, training program, complex technical installation, etc…
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Describe the economic or realized value in dollars, percentages, or time – 120% increase, 10 minutes down to 3 minutes, etc…
You’ll discover just how valuable you are when you get your own Power Statements down on paper. These headlines set you apart from the competition. They also demonstrate that you have what it takes to get the job done — no matter what the task.
Your challenge – take out a piece of paper right now and write down 5 Power Statements. Don’t be afraid to go back as far you need to. Take an inventory of your "15 minutes of fame". Then start telling people.
I customize an article written by Frank Traditi, the co-author of Get Hired NOW!: A 28-Day Program for Landing the Job You Want. He is an author, speaker, career strategist, and executive coach with more than 20 years of experience in management, sales, and marketing for Fortune 500 companies. Frank works with talented professionals to design a game plan for an extraordinary career. For a copy of his free guide "How to Find a Job in 28 Days or Less," visit www.gethirednow.com.
