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June Issue, 2003

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From the Coach

A new season is approaching as the leaves start falling from the trees. I wish they were jobs and that they were becoming more and more plentiful for all of you. Once again I encourage you not to give up. Each season also brings a new quarter and new budgets to spend or restrict. Sometimes there is a rush to spend and fill positions at this time of the year before the fiscal budget has to be dealt with. Let's hope that happens with those positions that have been in a "limbo" state for long periods of time.

I have heard that the "temp" business is busy. Which means that companies are getting around the headcount problem by hiring temporary. Check out temp agencies in your phone book (a lot of them specialize in industries) -- and don't assume they pay low wages. It can't hurt to ask.

Best wishes to you all

Carole

From the Front - The Job Front

Facts and Figures from "Business Digest."

	Temporary staffing firms employed 50,000 more workers per day nationwide in the second quarter of this year than the first, showing three consecutive quarters of growth - this after eight quarters of decline, according to the American Staffing Association.
	Employers expect a 15.3% increase in college graduate hiring in the Northeast this school year, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers.
	With close to half of the 148 Fortune 1000 executives polled saying their firms are understaffed, 29% said they expect to hire in the next six months, according to the executive search firm of Christian & Timbers.

Success Story

Hi Carole, - Thank you, thank you, thank you!

I got the job!

Thank-you for the coaching! My boss just called and told me the team recommended me for the position.

I practiced, and practiced my 5 characteristic traits and my success stories. I was able to answer all of the questions using your techniques. For some reason (nerves) it has been difficult to interview in the past. Although I have met the qualifications for jobs I have interviewed for in the past, I always felt as though my interview skills were lacking and could definitely improve. Your strategies enabled me to develop the confidence to go in there and sell myself. I am by nature a very humble person, others have referred to me as the "silent achiever." I believe my work speaks for itself. I definitely experienced a paradigm shift through your coaching and lots of practice an preparation on my part. What I learned enabled me to "impress" them, and make them say: "We want her to do those things for us!"

Another "AHA!" moment for me was the simple vocabulary and Beginning/Middle/End that you gave me to tie my stories together. After my boss told me I got the job, he said the team was very impressed!!!.

I'll never forget that even though several interview panel members knew my work well, that it is important to remind them of all of the GREAT projects I have completed.

Thanks for believing in me! Your coaching made me believe in myself and my qualifications and gave me confidence to do a great job!

Cathy P.

RESOURCES

Watch for our next announcement for "Instant Interview Fitness" Live Tele-Seminar. Ask The Coach your questions and get immediate answers.

Exercises to get you focused and prepared for the interview
Specific Tips to help you prevent nervousness and “sweaty hands”
Rules and Tools to negotiate a higher salary, or other perks
Strategies to change your thinking interviewing them as they interview you

Question of the Month - "Dear Interview Coach"

Q. I am in my 50's and just was laid off my job. What advice can you give me to deal with this unexpected event in my life.

A. Losing a job is a very stressful event - no matter what age. It can be very frustrating if you are mature and had a plan to work for this company one or two more years before you retired, or still had a number of years you planned to stay with this company before you could plan to retire.

There are some basic steps that should be taken after losing a job - no matter what age - but in particular when you are battling against age discrimination.

Get in touch with how you are feeling. If there is some anger or frustration there - deal with it - get professional assistance if necessary.
Close the door on that situation in order to be able to walk through a new door - no need to carry old baggage with you.
Get organized - mentally and physically. It is now your job to get a job. You will need to treat this situation as your job - dedicating hours to the process of finding a job.
Conduct an inventory of what you have to offer - years of experience, knowledge and transferable skills, your personal traits -- what makes you unique?
Have a good resume that doesn't point out your age before you even get a chance to talk to someone. "Over 15 years experience," or "Extensive experience," is adequate as far as your resume goes. And, don't go back more that 15 years. Anyone can add on his fingers and toes to figure out your age if you put too much information on the resume.
Value yourself as a commodity - an asset to any company. This will be important during the interview. If you don't value yourself, why should anyone else?
Get out there and network, network, network. Talk to everyone you know. Not asking for a job ---- never do that! But, asking for information and leads. One thing leads to another - and you just never know where a job will turn up.
Prepare for the interview. Know what you want to talk about and what you don't. Focus on what you want the interviewer to know about you.
Dress as a professional - making sure that you are groomed and not looking like yesterday's bargain. Suits aren't necessary any more - except in certain industries. Above all look sharp!
Demonstrate confidence - in your voice, your posture, your eye contact and your handshake. The first five minutes of the interview are among the most important. Make sure that you are making the impression you want to make.

The Interview Coach

PREPARATION=
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SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEWS=
JOB OFFERS

Imagine walking into the interview feeling confident and prepared for the questions they are going to ask you.

In this economy, you'd better be able to answer every job interview question confidently and correctly or the job offer will go to someone who has the answers.

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