The key is for you to tune into the radio station they are listening to (WIIFM) which stands for What’s In It For Me. You need to be focused on the the key things (needs) that the employer is interested in having by the person who they are looking to fill this position. You need to convince the employer that that person is you.

The best way to do this is by using ROC Power phrases. ROC is Result Oriented Communication which is describing your most compelling accomplishment in a concise, descriptive way, that is memorable and impactful to the listener.

If you would like to learn how to do this I am partnering with another Career Coach and offering a 6 class tele-seminar series geared to accelerate your career success.

You can learn more at: http://www.careersintransition.net/

Why not make the investment in yourself and get the interview and the job. We can do it and we can help.

Here is the link to register for the webinar https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/129381970

It is being held today March 4th at 1:00 EST so hurry to the link and register. You will be glad you did.

I never considered using Twitter as a networking tool but it makes perfectly good sense. Twitter allows you to comment and meet people in a non-time centered environment. You have the ability to share knowledge and comments that help others who you follow and who follow you. It is an opportunity to develop a relationship and leverage the relationships that other people have in their networks in a passive way that can work out to your benefit.

You can check out the entire post of Leveraging Twitter for Your Job Search on Darren’s blog by clicking this link. Best of luck to you in your job search.

Like you I was very skeptical that what seemed to be a childlike game could reveal personality traits and help you see which types of positions you would be best predisposed to do. Well funny enough it seemed to have worked for me. According to the Dewey Color System (not to be confused with the decimal system with the same first name) I am a:

CREATOR
Key Words: Nonconforming, Impulsive, Expressive, Romantic, Intuitive, Sensitive, and Emotional
These original types place a high value on aesthetic qualities and have a great need for self-expression. They enjoy working independently, being creative, using their imagination, and constantly learning something new. Fields of interest are art, drama, music, and writing or places where they can express, assemble, or implement creative ideas.

2nd BEST OCCUPATIONAL CATEGORY
You’re a PERSUADER
Key Words: Witty, Competitive, Sociable, Talkative, Ambitious, Argumentative, and Aggressive
These enterprising types sell, persuade, and lead others. Positions of leadership, power, and status are usually their ultimate goal. Persuasive people like to take financial and interpersonal risks and to participate in competitive activities. They enjoy working with others inside organizations to accomplish goals and achieve economic success.

I think I am a combination of the Creator and Persuader. But don’t take my word for it. Take the test yourself and you may discover a new colorful career. Just click this link. Then select the color you like best and you are on your way.

If you like pepperoni pizza and that is the only type of pizza you like, if someone offered you a pizza with the works you would not want it or eat it. The employer you would like to interview with wants only pepperoni pizza, so give them what they want, nothing more and nothing less. How can I do this you ask? I can teach you how to Master the Art of Selling Yourself and be successful in identifying exactly what the employer wants.

Read the entire article by Tory Johnson and learn about the other 4 tips by clicking this link

Learn more about Mastering the Art of Selling Yourself and how you can place these tips into action for yourself by clicking this link

This is a great video for those of us who are technically challenged when it come to using a computer or making our own resume. It is a great place to start and offers a number of suggestions during the development process. Combining these tips with those that you cam learn for Master the Art of Selling Yourself will place you on the road to successfully getting your next dream job.

o Explore opportunities
o Do Your Career Homework
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o Interview by Live Chat with Company Representatives
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All from the comfort of home, some of America’s foremost employers will be available online (without you having to wait in line) to talk with you. The best part of all besides you not having to spend gas money to get there is that it is free. The date of the fair is July 29, 2008 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. EDT. So what are you waiting for, take a look at the Show Floor and then register today to guarantee your spot. Click the link and best of luck in your job search: http://vts.inxpo.com/scripts/InXpo.nxp?LASCmd=AI:4;F:QS!10100&ShowKey=1273

This is no April fool joke but rather an opportunity to get your career moving in the right direction during the month of April. If you miss the April 1st date do not worry, the virtual career center will be available for the entire month of April. Why wait, just click the link to check it out. Who knows, you might find your next employer online through this virtual career fair. All the best to you in your search for your next dream job, please feel free to call the phone number of my feedback line if you found this information helpful please leave an audio comment at the following number: 1-214-615-6505, ext. 9819 we would love to hear from you.

Each person in your network has people that they know in their network. Some of these people you both may know and will be common in the network you share and others will be individuals exclusive to each of you. Linked In uses this knowledge to allow you to contact a person who you do not know in your friend’s network who may work at a potential future employer or may be a future business prospect. The person who knows you can offer an introduction to the person they know that you would like to meet. This person will be more open to communicating with you since they know the person that introduced you.

Sounds simple and it really is that easy to use. I found a great instructional video on Linked In and how to use it. You can watch it by clicking this link. Best of luck to you in your campaign to market yourself and happy networking on Linked In.

The first thing you must do is get rid of the defeated mentality that you might have picked up when they let you go. I like to saying, “Let you go” because it gives you the notion that you can move forward to new opportunities. There may be a better job out there for you than the one you just had. But you will never know unless you go out there and find it.

Stop holding yourself back, get out there and start networking. You have to let your friends, and people you meet know what type of opportunity you are looking. This is where your 30 second promotional pitch comes in. Some people call this an elevator speech because you must get the person you are speaking with interested in what you have to say and able to remember it in about 30 seconds. We will discuss this more in depth in future posts.

Remember, do not be discouraged. You have been let go for a reason, and that is to find a more fulfilling position that will allow you to use your talents and gifts, providing you the opportunity for you to be more passionate about your job. It is this passion that you have which will fuel your desire to be the best you can be, and everyone in your presence will know it. If you are looking to find your passion at work I would recommend signing up for the monthly newsletter at: http://www.findyourniche.info/ by clicking this link. You might have lost your job, but now you can find your passion.

Sometimes we become too comfortable with where we are in our lives to take the time to prepare for the future. Taking the time to prepare for the future is what all successful executives and business leaders do, and you should too. It is not hard, but it will require that you set time aside to complete the task. If you are like me with a number of competing priorities you may find it easier to schedule the time on your calendar to work on your career goals. This is not something that you would want to put off, because the benefit of this type of self evaluation can be almost immediate.

For example, you would like to obtain a higher salary in the organization or industry that you are working for, but you realize that you need to obtain a certification as a requirement of this job. By doing your self assessment now you may be able to find an opening in the class that you need to take before the end of this month. If you procrastinate you might have to wait until June or September for the same class to be offered.

I recommend reading the book, “Who Moved My Cheese?” by Dr. Spencer Johnson. In this short story you will obtain insight why you should not become complacent in your job or career and be in constant pursuit preparing for your next job opportunity. You will find a link to this and other valuable resources on my suggested reading page. Schedule the time this week to review your career goals; you’ll be glad that you did.

Establishing a good work relationship with your supervisor is very important. How can you do this by finding out their top 5 strengths? The Gallup Management Group has a book they recommend called “Now Discover Your Strengths”. I friend of mine who is a world traveler and international speaker give me this book as a gift and it helped change my life. By reading it I gained insight into who I was and how I thought. More importantly I learned how to play to the strengths of people around me. I recommend that you read this book.

When you go on an interview mention the book in conversation and see if your potential boss is aware of it. If they are not you they may realize the value that you would be bringing to their organization and if they are ask them to share their top 5 strengths with you. This will provide you with insight to how your potential boss looks at solving problems. Sharing your top 5 will do the same for them. At the heart of this encounter is establishing a relationship during the interview.

You can read more about what current job seekers prefer in this article from the Gallup Management Journal by clicking here. You can also order your copy of “Now Discover Your Strengths” and have it delivered directly to your home. Discover your strengths and become a better interviewer. It is more important than money.

Getting an agent and setting it up is absolutely free and is one of the best ways of reducing your time hunting on job boards for positions that appeal to you. You can learn more about this and other tips to help you establish a job search system by clicking this link. Remember, you are hunting for your dream job, and it is smart to maximize your time developing and working a productive job search system.