cvp march 2014 newsletter & career advice articles

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ongratulatioGot a Job:

Barbara May Silvia Montoya-Gomez Arturo Rodriguez

Additional February Jobs: Sue Schramm Melanie Marquez Sandy Martinez Paula Parker

Central Valley Professionals(CVP) is the local chapter ofExperience Unlimited, a networkinggroup of unemployed and/or under-employed mid- and upper-leveltechnical and managerial job-seekingprofessionals, which is sponsored bythe Employment DevelopmentDepartment (EDD).

The EDD provides our activemembers with the resources and

guidance on job search activities, which meet and conform to theState and Federal laws, EqualEmployment and all Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) laws.

CVPs mission is to provide asupportive environment to allowactive members to assist others

and obtain employment and return to work as soon as possible. All ourservices are free to new and activemembers, as well as all Central Valley employers.

Listed below are the servicesthat CVP provides:

Classes/workshops/trainingsessions for job searching

Computers, printer, Internetand Wi-Fi accessTelephones, fax and copy

machinesEmployee job listings and

referrals Resource library Guest speakers that speak

at a seminar once a month

About Central Valley Professionals

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To Contact CVP :3302 N. Blackstone Ave.,Suite 225Fresno, CA 93726(559) [email protected]

www.cvpfresno.org

CVP Coordinator: Annette Wholaver(559) 230-3628

Edited by:Darlene E. [email protected] &

Roselyn [email protected]

I NSIDE T HIS I SSUE Page

About Central Valley Professionals 1 Members Who Got a Job this Month 1CVP Committees, Meeting & Facilitator Training Times 2Upcoming Events to Put on Your Calendar 3

Leadership Job Fair Photo and March Seminar Class Photo 4

Committee Communications 5 Article How to Turn Fired into Hired! 6 Article How to Explain Being Fired 7 Article Apollo 11: The Computers that Put Man

on the Moon 8 A Special Note of Thanks and Recognition 10 Happy St. Patricks Day! 10
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TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT:This committee is responsible for facilitator

training, scheduling speakers and workshops, pre-

paring handouts and putting on the monthly CVPseminar. They provide administrative support asrequested by seminar guest speakers and maintainthe training room during the seminar.

CVP Committee Meeting TimesAdministration:

11:00 a.m. - TuesdaysComputer Services:

9:30 p.m. - TuesdaysInformation & Resource:

9:30 a.m. - FridaysInterview:

11:00 a.m. - ThursdaysMarketing:

9:30 a.m. - FridaysRsum:

9:00 a.m. - WednesdaysTraining & Development:

9:30 a.m. - Wednesdays

NO Committee meetings during Seminarweek, except the ComputerServices and RsumCommittees.

ADMINISTRATION: This committee creates and catalogues all

forms and flyers used by CVP to make sure the

content is approved. They maintain member-ship files, create name badges and produce theRsum Book. This committee is alsoresponsible for presenting semi-weeklyOrientation sessions, maintaining the CVPcalendar of events, and preparing the

Newsletter.

COMPUTER SERVICES: This committee maintains the CVP member

database, provides reports to the CVP Coordinator,and provides member information to otherCVP committee chairs and co-chairs. They also

provide computer assistance to members whoneed it.

INFORMATION & RESOURCE:This com mittees primary responsibility is

communication. They use the web and socialmedia to connect employers with peopleseeking employment. They maintain the CVPwebsite.

INTERVIEW:This committee offers practice interviews

to new members. They videotape the interview,if the member gives consent. Practiceinterviews are done on the first Thursday afterseminar week.

MARKETING:This committee builds and maintains a

positive image of CVP. They create anddeliver a message of value for the membership,

clients and community. They network with localmedia, businesses and organizations to

promote the message of CVP.

RSUM:This committee reviews rsums for inclu-

sion on the website, CD and Rsum Book, aswell as reviews and edits new memberrsums. The work to ether to ensure that CVP

Central Valley Professionals Committees

Facilitator Training(Now presented as a

Workshop during Seminar)


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Rsum Reviews:

Call David Silva, Chair, of the Rsum Committee to schedule your appointment time or submit your rsum to [email protected] ; be sure to use the appropriate subject line:CVP- Resume Initial Submission or CVP- Resume Revised Submission.

Practice Interviews: Call Robert Bob Croeni, Chair of the Interview Committee, to schedule an appointment time.

Upcoming EventsCheck these dates and mark your calendar

Job Fairs:Mar. 20: 9 12 2014 Spring Job Fair Madera County Workforce

Assistance Ctr. And City of Madera Parks & Community Services Pan American Comm. Center, 703 E. Sherwood Way(corner of Sherwood & Austin), Madera, CA

Mar. 26: 10 2 Fresnos Biggest Job Fair Annual Dept. of Social Services , Fresno Fairgrounds, 1121 S. Chance Ave., Fresno, CA

Apr. 10: 9 2 at West Hills College in Lemoore, CA(Highway 41 north of Highway 198)

May 29: 9 2 at Clovis Veterans Memorial Bldg., 453 Hughes Ave.,Clovis, CA (5 th and Hughes)

We need members to volunteer for our upcoming job fairs, and this is a good way to help you get your monthly hours in. Please contact Jamie Rowland or Paul Ventura if you are interested in working at one of these events.

Look for flyers on these job fairs at the CVP office.

Wednesday Workshops at 10:30 a.m.:Mar. 19 TBA

Mar. 26 Rescheduled due to big Job Fair at Fresno Fairgrounds today

Apr. 2 Surviving the Difficult Interview by Barbara Beckerley

Apr. 16 Creating & Managing Passwords by Terry Zody Apr. 23 Cutting Expenses by J. Rudy Crook

Apr. 30 Opening the Closed Aged Door by Robbie Cranch, et al

Please check our website calendar or one of the printouts in the CVP office for otherupcoming dates and times.
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Veterans Job Fair

Photo from The Fresno Bee article

2014 CVP Seminar Class - March

Graduates ( L - R ): Tod Harris, Barbara C. Barkley, Lisa de Brito & Frank Stoff.

Jamie Rowland, Chair of IRC & Marketing Cmtes.(back right) checks out an employer at the Veterans Job Fair held at the American LegionHall Post 509 on Thursday, February 20, 2014.


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From the Marketing Committee Business Cards When you go to an interview, please ask for business cards (two) so you can keep one and you canthen place one in the large glass jar by the CVP S IGN-IN LOG. Be sure to print your name on theback of the card for us for future reference. It is our plan to follow up with the companies to:

Develop a relationship with each enterprise Network for future job placement opportunities Establish a wider presence in the Fresno/Clovis area

The idea is to keep an ongoing listing of these businesses for future communication.

Changes in Leadership

The Executive Council

Information Resource &Marketing Committees

Rsum Committee

Chair Jamie Rowland Chair David Silva

Co-Chair Edna Collins Co-Chair (vacant)


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How t o Turn Fired

Into

Hired! In this tight economy, is it possible to turn fired intohired? YES! But its all in how you craft yourresponse. Heres a quick how -to

In this tight economy, is it possible to turn fired intohired? Find out

Caution: There will be a test! But this is better newsthan you think. When you understand what youre

being tested on, its easy to prepare. I used this trick allthrough college. If I could get a feel for what myprofessors expected, I would know exactly what tostudy. I didnt become a subject matter expert, but I became a great test-taker!

Thats your role during an interview. Your objective inanswering the fired question is to score an A on your job interview, not to deep dive into the details of your previous termination. Your objective is to pass thetest.

What is your interviewer looking for?Think of it this way: How you answer the question of being fired reveals more about you than the details ofthe firing do. In short, your answer is more importantthan your reason.

Most people have been fired at least once in theircareers. Your interviewer has probably seen both sides.Firing is not the issue, but discussing it is a great way tounveil potential character flaws or undesirable per-sonality traits like dishonesty or cynicism. When other

applicants dwell on the details, argue their cases, orcast blame, your well-prepared response is going toshine in contrast.

How do you craft a response?Obviously, get clear on what really happened. Dontsugarcoat. At this point, just relax. Were not interview -ing yet; were just reflecting. You cant fake honesty(your body language and your reference checks will give you away). Spend your time getting comfortable withthe truth, not rewriting it.

Now, write your one- to three-minute story. It has threeshort parts: before, what changed, and where I am now.

Before: What did you love about your job beforethings went downhill? State this in a single thoughtsuch as, I loved working directly with customers andhelping them visualize what they wanted to see in theend result.

Change: Over time, my role turned into 90%paperwork and only 10% customer interfacing. Im nota bad writer, but my real passion is people and my lackof ambition in my new role was evident. I was wrong fornot recognizing this sooner, but Ive recently taken acareer profile test and I now understand where Iperfo rm and what areas I could improve.

Now: Now, share what you learned or why your futureemployer can expect their arrangement with you to endmore positively than your last one. You would explainlike this: Thats why I am here. Ive researched yourcompany and this position. It greatly resembles myoriginal role at XYZ Company. Im excited about theopportunity here to team up with a requirements writerand think well make a great team. If my role hereshould change, Ill be the first to speak up and dis cussit.

See how this formula speaks directly to the interviewersconcerns about you, succinctly and sufficiently withmaturity and professionalism?

How do you prepare for the actualmoment? Allow plenty of time! You need to be able to do this without emotion and without missing a beat. Confidenceand clarity is everything. In this case, practice makesperfect.

Articles of Interest to Job Seekers
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Write your 3- step story and recite it until yourerepeating it in your sleep. Even if you are asked follow-up questions (not likely), youll hav e a solid outline torefer to. Youve already addressed the past, youveexplained the reason and your involvement in it, anddemonstrated new behavior by taking a class or careertest to improve your performance. If you havent takensteps like these, do it! Even if the firing wasnt your

fault, youre going to look like a rock star. Dont forget to practice non verbal responses, too. Hold your posture and your gaze when the question is firstasked and while you are responding. Anticipate thequestion and y oull be less likely to slouch, sigh or sweat when it comes up! Keep still and hold your voice steady(remember, youve rehearsed this a thousand times ).

Also, dont take the question or responses personally.Passing an interview with flying colors is less about

your job skills and history, and more about your abilityto market yourself and to respond with maturity in dif-ficult situations. You are essentially selling yourself asthe best possible candidate.

If you practice these things truthfully, youll feelconfident and it will show. Youll probably be morecomfortable than the person asking the question!

December 26, 2013 by Sandy Neumann

Photo Credit: Shutterstock

Read more at http://www.careerealism.com/turn-fired-into-hired/#mzpfSkv15tl31hKi.99

How to ExplainBeing Fired

Dear J.T. & Dale: I loved my last job as a teller at a bank. I was there for four years when they brought ina new manager. Instantly, I could tell I wasnt goingto last long. Nothing I did made him happy, and I went home in tears most nights. Finally, I made amistake he could use, and he terminated me. Do youknow how to explain being fired ? No matter whatI come up with, it makes me look bad. - Jessica

DALE: First off, lets put being fired in perspective .Harvey Mackay, best known for his book Swim WithThe Sharks , devoted a later book, Fired Up !, to storiesof people bouncing back from being axed. He writes,If youre under 30, the likelihood youll be fired in thenext 20 years is 90 percent. That sounds a tad high, but the point is that the person interviewing youprobably has gone through the experience. Rememberthat, and youll relax into the topic.

J.T.: However, why you left your last job remains acrucial question, one that could determine theoutcome of the interview . You need to highlight

what you loved about the job and then be objectiveabout what ended it.

Something like this: For four years I loved my job asa teller. In the final months, a new manager was

brought in. Im not sure why, but we didnt connect . Idid my best to support him, but nothing seemed to

work. Eventually, I was let go. In hindsight, Ishouldve realized we werent meshing and looked fora new job. I held on in the hopes that I could fix it.Now, I want to find a place where I can get back todoing what I love caring for customers.

DALE: Well said. Resist the temptation, Jessica, tosay more. Just be so positive and upbeat that yourattitude says: Hey, it happens . No big deal. Not aproblem.

2012 by King Features Syndicate, Inc.

Feel free to send questions to J.T. and Dale [email protected] or write to them in care ofKing Features Syndicate, 300 W. 57th Street, 15thFloor, New York, NY 10019.

February 10, 2013 by J.T. & Dale


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Apollo 11:The computers that putman on the moon

Cliff Saran

It is hard to appreciate the technical challengesinvolved in putting a man on the moon, but 1960scomputer technology played a fundamental role. By today's standards, the IT Nasa used in the Apollo

manned lunar program is pretty basic. But while they wereno more powerful than a pocket calculator, these ingenious

computersystems wereable to guideastronauts across

356,000 km ofspace from theEarth to theMoon and returnthem safely.

The lunar pro-gram led to thedevelopment of

safety-critical systems and the practice of softwareengineering to program those systems. Much of thisknowledge gleaned from the Apollo program forms the

basis of modern computing.

Apollo Guidance Computer

The lunar mission used a command module computer designed at MIT and built by Raytheon, which pavedthe way to "fly by wire" aircraft.

The so-called Apollo Guidance Computer (AGC) used areal-time operating system, which enabled astronautsto enter simple commands by typing in pairs of nounsand verbs, to control the spacecraft. It was more basicthan the electronics in modern toasters that havecomputer controlled stop/start/defrost buttons. Ithad approximately 64Kbyte of memory and operated at0.043MHz.

The instruction manual forthe AGC shows the com-puter had a small set ofmachine code instructions,

which were used toprogram the hardware torun various tasks theastronauts needed.

The AGC program, calledLuminary , was coded in alanguage called Mac, (MIT

Algebraic Compiler), which was then converted by hand into assemblerlanguage that the com-puter could understand.The assembler code wasfed into the AGC usingpunch cards .

Amazingly, the code listing for the AGC program can be downloaded as a PDF file. There is also anequivalent program for the lunar lander .

The AGC was designed to be fault-tolerant and wasable to run several subprograms in priority order.Each of these subprograms was given a time slot to use
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the computer's sparse resources. During the missionthe AGC became overloaded and issued a "1202" alarmcode.

Neil Armstrong asked Mission Control for clarifi-cation on the 1202 error. Jack Garman, a computerengineer at Nasa (pictured below left), who worked onthe Apollo Guidance Program Section, told missioncontrol that the error could be ignored in this instance,

which meant themission could con-tinue. Apollo 11 landed a few secondslater.

Experts cite the AGCas fundamental tothe evolution of theintegrated circuit. Itis regarded as the

first embedded computer.

The importance of this computer was highlighted in alecture by astronaut David Scott who said: "If you havea basketball and a baseball 14 feet apart, where the baseball represents the moon and the basketball

represents the Earth, and you take a piece of papersideways, the thinness of the paper would be thecorridor you have to hit when you come back."

While the astronauts would probably have preferred tofly the spacecraft manually, only the AGC couldprovide the accuracy in navigation and controlrequired to send them to the Moon and return themsafely home again, independent of any Earth-basednavigation system.

IBM computers on Apollo 11 Along with the AGC, mainframes were also heavilyused in the Apollo program. Over 3,500 IBMemployees were involved, (pictured below). The

Goddard Space Flight Center used IBM System/360Model 75s for communications across Nasa and thespacecraft. IBM Huntsville designed and programedthe Saturn rocket instrument unit , while the Saturnlaunch computer at the Kennedy Space Center wasoperated by IBM.

An IBM System/360 Model 75 was also used at Nasa'sManned Spacecraft Center in Houston. This computer

was used by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin tocalculate lift-off data required to launch the LunarModule off the Moon's surface and enable it torendezvous with Command Module pilot MichaelCollins for the flight back to Earth.

At the time, IBM described the 6Mbyte programs itdeveloped, to monitor the space crafts environmental

and astronauts' biomedical data, as the most complexsoftware ever written.

Even the simplest software today would far exceed thetechnical constraints the Apollo team worked under.The Apollo program was pre -Moores's Law : In 1965Intel co-founder Gordon Moore wrote his vision ofhow the performance of computer hardware woulddouble every 18 months for the same price.

That a USB memory stick today is more powerful thanthe computers that put man on the moon is testimonyto the relentless pace of technological developmentencompassed in Moore's Law. However, the Apolloprogram proved that computers could be entrusted

with human lives. Man and machine worked in unisonto achieve something 40 years ago, that has yet to besurpassed.

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Carl Popstein Training & Development Committee Chair

Its been my pleasure to work with Carl as part of our CVP Leadership team for sometime now, and he is dedicated to Central V alley P rofessionals. As a former member ofthe Rsum Committee, he compiled the booklet distributed at the monthly Seminarduring that committees presentation. Last year he transferred to the Training &Development Committee and was elevated to Chair when Bob Wilburns job necessitatedhis relinquishing the chairmanship. Carl has done a great job taking over the reins of thiscommittee and striving to make our presentations more professional. He continues todonate the colored paper used for various documents utilized during the Seminar andhas done an excellent job in showing the daily schedule on our white board by using the blue pockets that he attaches to it in the seminar conference room each day.

Thank you, Carl, for the great person that you are and your service to our country inthe United States Navy during the Vietnam era!

Darlene LobkowskiAdmin. Committee Chair


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FEARLESS NETWORKING CONNECT FOR RESULTS

In my last article, I covered some basics of LinkedIn networking and I had a reallygood response. So many people REALLY struggle with networking and I get it.

To be honest, when my business partner and I attend a networking event together,she always tells me not to follow her around because she wont talk to me. I hate that!

First and foremost, as anintrovert who covers itup well, I would rather

have my teeth pulled than network with strangers.However, I find that once I get rolling, it really is no big deal. So, why do so many of us dread networking and how can we work around it?

For most of us, if we think about it, we can start byrealizing that we find out about jobs, gain clients ormake money by knowing the right people. So, how do we meet those right people are? Your right peoplemight be completely different than my right people.

Identify who you need to meet. If you are in transi-tion, you already know that you must have a list of your target companies. Find professional associationsand universities in your area that host networkingevents.

Talk to current and former co-workers; try a Chamberof Commerce event. There are many ways to get out

there and start meeting the people who can help youmove towards your goals.

Now, you know where the right people are, why are we so uncomfortable with taking the next step andactually meeting them? For me, it s one, if not all, ofthe following:

I dont want to be rejectedI dont want to sound stupidI have nothing to say

I sound very salesyI know I wouldnt want to talk to someone who clearly

wants something from me! This would be a goodexample of what you shouldnt say (and its typ ically

what I hear being said).

My name is Susan and I am currently in a jobtransition. I met with your colleague on Tuesdayand she suggested I connect with you. I was laidoff from my previous employer, COMPANY X, at

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Fearless Networking Connect for Results 19 Tips for Becoming a Successful Networker 310 Things You Need to Know About Job Searching 4Top 8 Tips for Job Fair Success 6LinkedIn Headlines: What Not to Do 7

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the end of January, so I am in the market for a jobagain. I am seeking out the following types ofpositions:

Dir ector, Software Implementations Senior Business Analyst Director, Business Systems Implementations

At COMPANY X I managed the implementation of a

proprietary membership management/scheduling/ pointof sale system for 21 sites and also played a leadrole in their PeopleSoft Financials implementation.I would like to get back into this type of work.

In my business, which is all about networking andteaching people the importance of networking, we callthis the show up and throw up approach. I thinkthat visual speaks for itself.

If I am the recipient, a few things have most likelytaken place. My eyes have glazed over and I amthinking about what I am going to have for dinner ORI have a plastic smile on my face and am searching for

the nearest exit.

Why is that? Because you are violating the GoldenRule of Networking!

The Golden Rule of NetworkingNetworking and building relationships is about giving, not getting.

Okay, so we have established the most fundamental ruleabout networking and you find yourself at an event. What, then, are the steps to an effective plan fornetworking that takes the fear out of the process?

The SearchStart meeting people. Prior to the event, see if you areable to obtain a listing of attendees. If you can, start with a familiar face; that person can lead you to a newcontact.

If you are at a breakfast or lunch event, introduce yourself to everyone at the table. Go early, stay late great opportunities exist. Talk to someone standingalone; they are feeling uncomfortable as well, I

guarantee it!My favorite, though, is volunteer to check people in atan event. You will get to meet everyone!

The DiscoveryThis is the tricky part, what do you say once you haveintroduced yourself. Open up with a statement, question

We havent met yet, Im Susan. What brings you tothe event today?

Or

I havent attended this event before, have you?

After an introduction What is your role at your company? (What are theyinvolved in or what is their profession, etc.)

I havent heard of your organization; can you tell memore about the services they offer?

Think about the topic that will be covered at the eventand go prepared with a pertinent question.

What do you think about

Now, here is the important piece. LISTEN! Youll beginto hear clues about how you can help.

The Offering After you have discovered their challenge, issue oropportunity, offer to help. Sounds great, but how?

Give them a suggestion, resource, tip, tool, lead oradvice; anything that will advance their cause. Goodthings to give are referrals, Websites, books, potentialhiring managers, upcoming events or a contact. This is

your chance to take the relationship to the higher level.

The PromotionNow, its finally your turn! This is your chance for aquick 10-second introduction and a brief idea of what

you do, how you help people and what you are lookingfor.

Make it simple enough, but specific enough that it willspark an idea in the mind of the listener. This is yourchance to build a rapport that can lead to referrals,leads, new contacts or other networks.

A colleague of mine uses a wonderful adage; To bespecific is terrific, to be vague is the plague.

Once someone engages in a true give and takedialogue with you, its VITAL that you be very clearabout what you are looking for.

What does this mean? Your intro needs to be clear onhow you are different. Have a list in your head of atleast two or three target companies.If you tell the listener, I am a financial professionaland am interested in working for a small- to medium-size company, that is not likely to spark any sort oflead because the statement is too vague.

A be tter statement would be, I am a financialprofessional and have had quite a bit of success inidentifying inefficiencies that hurt the bottom line of acompanys profitability. I have been researching


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several companies and I would love to learn moreabout Companies X, Y and Z.

By being clear, you have opened the door for thelistener to think about what contacts he or she mighthave that can be of use to you.

The CloseFinish it up with an exchange of business cards andinformation. Tell them that you will follow up on what

you said you would do. Jot a short note about yourconversation and what you have committed to on the back of their card.

SHAKE HANDS! Reach out and thank them.

You are there to connect with several people, so a great break-away statement is It was a pleasure to meet you. Thanks for telling me about what you do. I amgoing to let you meet more people here. I will followup with you tomorrow on what we talked about.

Here is the kicker, this is the point where 90% ofpeople drop the ball. Be the 10% who actually followup . It says a lot about who you are and helps cementthe relationship.

So, thats it five essentials to effective networking. Youcan do it and you can be successful at it.

Understand the process: Find an event where yourright people are, have an idea of how to open a

conversation, be prepared to give before you get,know who you are and what you need and be able toarticulate it succinctly, follow up.

Ok, now, you are ready! Start networking!Photo Credit: Shutterstock

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9 TIPS FOR BECOMING A SUCCESSFUL NETWORKER

Whats the secret to being a successful networker ? Well, we all know howimportant it is to

balance the online andoffline networking andconnecting what we aredoing now.

We cant only live onlineor offline anymore. Eachone is mutually inter-

dependent and inter-related. They work so well intandem.

Both have their importance, purpose and value. Weknow being online is simply smart and essential

because that is where people converge, gather andinteract. But, offline is where the true personalconnections are made to explore the mutuality anddevelop the relationship. If you are not inphysical proximity with someone, what are some ofthe ways and things you can do to acceleraterelationship building?

Are you meeting, picking up the phone or Skypingregularly when you make new social friends?

How to be a Successful NetworkerHere are nine things you can do that will help you develop some warm connections, stand out and beremembered.

1. Share Your Passion, Authenticity and StoryPeople really connect with your real side and everyonehas a story. Its the new elevator pitch .

2. Target Your AudienceLearn about the community where you are meeting.Research and find out about them on websites, blogsand through others that may know about them or aremembers of the group.
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3. Know the Guest List When you know some specific people that will be there,that you will want to meet, do your homework and findout about them. Company, awards, community activity,accomplishments. This is great fodder for conversation.How would you feel when someone you didnt know yet, approaches you and says, I loved the blog postyou wrote on how to be a Mom and grow a business?

It certainly says something to me about them.4. Work the RoomMix and mingle, and try to have several warminteractions. Dont monopolize or be monopolized. Engageand encourage mutual conversation and include othersinto it.

5. Pair Up With a MentorFind someone who knows the crowd and group andrely on them to introduce you around. Coming withsomeone others know and respect says something

about you. You are judged by the company you keep,is the quote, isnt it?

6. Set GoalsHave goals for what you want to accomplish and comeout of the experience with: five warm connections, newfriends, someone you can refer business to.

7. Be InclusiveBe inclusive and see how making connections forothers makes sense both at the event and after. I have been amazed at how encouraging commonality andsynergy can work with complementary businesses.

8. Ask HCIHY (How Can I Help You?)This is the new benchmark for networking . Not whatcan I sell you, but how can I serve you. Serving is thenew Selling. When people know you are in it for theright reasons and motives, the relationship naturallygrows. Building trust, by freely sharing knowledge and

being who you say you are takes time. Invest andcommit to it with people you feel good potential with and

demonstrate a mutuality with you.9. Follow UpFollow up promptly and with purpose with those warmconnections you made. Lunch, coffee, guest blog,mentor, referral, Skype, phone call, collaboration, linkswap are only a few reasons to reach out and continue.

Relationships take time,effort and commitment.Some grow, some go, but

you wont know whichuntil you take the actions.

Networking is a naturalextension of all our inter-

actions and communications today. We are pretty muchnetworking all the time now, arent we?

What are some of the successful ways you have used in your networking?


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10 Things You Need toKnow about TodaysJob SearchJob search has changed dramatically in the past few years thanksto technology. Are you up-to-date on the best job huntingstrategies? Here are 10 things todays job searchers need to know:

1. Google Has Replaced the RsumRecruiters are now using Google and LinkedIn searches to find talent, instead of paying for job boardor talent databases like they used to do. In fact, many

companies are even mandating that every new applicationgo through a Google screening process. So that meansthe first page of your Google results matter much morethan they ever did before during a job search.
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2. A Summary is EnoughToday, the rsum is used mostly in the screeningprocess while actual decisions are made after interviews. And because there are so many candidatescompeting for each job, HR people (or hiring managersif they are tasked with recruitment) often scan rsums very briefly. In fact, the average time on a rsum is 30seconds.

3. Social Proof is a MustSocial proof, testimonials or recommendationsseriously reduce the perceived risk of you as acandidate. The most costly mistake a hiring managercan make is to hire the wrong person. Some say that ifa new hire leaves within three months, it costs theorganization one and half that persons annual salary. And with the economy as tight as it is, you canunderstand why hiring managers are so risk averse.

4. Rsums and Cover Letters are not

Read on Paper AnymoreMost organizations are not receiving paper rsumsand when they get them via email or their applicationsystem, they dont print them. So expect your rsumand cover letter to be read on a computer screen. Thismeans you have to format your documents in a waythat makes screen scanning easy.

5. Relationships First, RsumsSecond

Rsums are not used as introductory documentsmuch these days. In fact, send me your rsum isoften an afterthought after an introduction is made. And if an introduction is made online, then your onlineprofile offers much more information than a rsum.So shift your priorities from, Oh crap, I have to get myrsum done! to, Oh crap, where can I meet somemore people today?.

6. Employers Only Care About WhatThey Want

In years past, a rsum or job application was focusedon what the job seeker wanted. This is not trueanymore. Now, an application, rsum, or cover lettermust speak to what value the seeker can bring to theorganization. How can you bring value to the companyand how soon can the company realize that value.

7. Dont Mind the Gap Large gaps in your rsum are not as important as theyused to be. Not only do employers today realize thatmillions of great and wonderful people got laid off, theyalso appreciate it when candidates showed initiativeand tried to start their own thing.

8. Nouns are the New Currency

Screening software and LinkedIn talent searches haveintroduced an unexpected element to the way a rsumshould be written. Because these tools rely on nouns orkeywords to deliver search results to recruiters, thersums with the right combination of nouns often

win. If you want to succeed in todays job search, makea commitment to learn how to research keywords andhow to use them appropriately on the page.

9. Everyone Has a Personal Brand Yes, Everyone

Ten years ago, not many people knew what a personal

brand was, let alone was having one really that accessible.These days, even if you dont know what it is, you stillhave one. And because recruiters and hiring managersare just looking for red flags, inconsistencies in yourimage or messaging will prevent you from passingscreening. Even if you never touched a computer in

your life, you have a personal brand as well as anonline reputation. So you have to decide, will you be incontrol of your image or will someone else?

10. Typing Isnt a Skill Anymore Being able to type used to be a skill people wouldhighlight on their rsum. Now, you have to know howto type just to have a rsum. What really matters ishow well youve prepared yourself for the application.

You have access to more information about a companythen generations past. As a result, expectations for pre-paredness are much higher. To really shine, focus oncustomizing each rsum and cover letter. Its bette r tosend off a few very targeted applications then it is tospray and pray.


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TOP 8 TIPS FOR JOB FAIR SUCCESS

Walking into a job fair may seem like a daunting task. You may be one of

hundreds of candidates vying for a recruiters attention, but you can earn an

advantage over the competition by following these top tips for job fair success .

1. Do Your Homework

Most companies have to pre-register if they plan to have a booth at a job fair. This information is generally madeavailable to participants. See which companies are hiring

people with your skill set and then make an effort to visitthose recruiters first while youre still fresh and have copiesof your rsum available.

In many cases, the job fair organizers will provide participants with a floor plan or map of the companylocations. Since job fairs can be overwhelming, bring ahighlighter or pen with you to mark the places you need tovisit first. You should also mark off the companies that youspeak to, so that you can remember to follow up after theevent.

2. Arrive EarlyRecruiters are at their best at the beginning of the job fair,too, so plan to arrive when the event begins to attract themost attention. Be prepared to answer some brief interviewquestions on the spot or fill out applications for someemployers.

3. Bring Extra Copies of Your Rsum

Even though you have target companies that you ll want tovisit, bring extra copies of your rsum in case you see anemployer or position opening that appeals to you the day ofthe job fair. You dont need to hand out your rsumaimlessly, but bring at least a dozen extra copies above whatyou need for your target companies.

4. Practice Your Elevator SpeechIn this economy, job fairs attract hundreds of candidates. Inorder to be noticed and remembered by recruiters, youshould have a 30 second or less pitch about who you are and

what value you would add to the employer. It takes a whileto perfect your pitch, so write it out, revise it and practiceseveral times before the job fair.

5. Wear Comfortable ShoesThis may seem like a no-brainer, but participating in a jobfair can be grueling both emotionally and physically. Youwont be able to be your best self for the recruiters if youre

in excruciating pain because ofuncomfor tablefootwear. Most job seekers dress professionally for job fairsand you should do that, too, but make comfortable business-appropriate shoes a priority.

6. Bring a Bottle of Water and HandSanitizer

Youre going to get thirsty from talking to all thoserecruiters, so bring a bottle of water to refresh yourself.While many job fairs provide refreshments to participants,its not a given. Youll feel much better if you can hydrateyourself during the event. Hand sanitizer is also a great thingto bring to cut down on passing germs back and forth withall the handshakes youll be doing. Using hand sanitizer isalso a good way to prevent sweaty palms if youre nervous.

7. Just Say No to GiveawaysIts perfectly acceptable to take some company literature ifyoure interested in a company, but try to stay away fromtaking giveaways and extra items from all of the employers.These items weigh you down and make you tired.

Remember, youre there to find a job, not to get a new stress ball. If you must take items, consider bringing a messenger bag or briefcase with a shoulder strap to put the items into soyour hands are free for sealing a conversation with a firmhandshake.

8. Follow Up Within 48 HoursRecruiters meet lots of candidates at job fairs. If you want toset yourself apart from the competition, take business cardsand send thank you e-mails after the event. In your e-mail,you should reference when and where you met and the

position that inter ests you. You most likely wont receive aresponse from the recruiter, but it might help move yourrsum to the top of the pile.


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LINKEDIN HEADLINES: WHAT NOT TO DO

There are certain areas that always seem to cause

controversy when training people on using LinkedIn . The first area of controversy is about profilepictures. But the second, and I think mostmisunderstood area, is your professional headline.

Your headline is the area just below your name inthe top-most blue box of your profile. Every time you send an invitation to connect, or send an E-

mail, or comment in a group, your headlineappears below your name.

So, assuming your first impression with arecruiter is probably going to be on LinkedIn,those first 120 characters must have sufficient

impact and clarity.In reviewing many LinkedIn profiles over the

years, and more recently getting to know therecruiting industry well, I can tell you the keypoints you need to know when writing or editing

your headline.

LinkedIn Headline BasicsFirst, there is no magic formula. Ive seen Li nkedIntrainers build apps and even invent mix-and-matchcharts to help you write your headline.

Its not that hard if you think about this from the pointof view of your audience. After all, when you use socialmedia , you are a publisher!

Write With ClarityRemember recruiters are busy. Some headlines are sonebulous and non- specific that its hard for me tounderstand precisely what that person does. A vague oroverly creative headline causes two major problems.

One, a creatively written headline probably lackscertain keywords or phrases that recruiters search for.

Two, people looking to fill positions are busy people.They dont have the time to translate the meaning of Ihelp companies with go-to- market planning.

Youve got less than 10 seconds to get them to click on your profile from a search results page with a long listof your competitors.

Heres the fix: clearly and concisely state your job titleas it is described by your target organization. If you are

currently employed, you should also note this in yourheadline.

Write for Impact While its important to clearly state your job title, thereis no way your title will take up all 120 charactersavailable to you in the headline area.

And because the headline is your first impression, youhave to find a way to differentiate yourself with a littlepersonality.

For example lets take our earlier headline and spruceit up a bit:

Senior Marketing Executive experienced in go-to-market planning in the software industry with a knackfor adding excitement to business solutions

Are you addressing a need?

All this creative work is great, but it goes only so far if youhavent uncovered the needs of your target org anization.

In our example, although its a great LinkedIn headlineit would fall short if this persons target companydoesnt need a strong go -to-market strategy what if

what they need is a marketing analyst?

Avoid the two extremes of too simple or too creativeand give those recruiters a break. They will thank youfor it!


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