Archive for December, 2009

If you want to appear younger, savvier, and rejuvenated in person, online, and on paper:

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, January 5^th at 9PM EST, 8PM CST, or 6PM PST for JobRadioUSA’s Episode 27 “Facing Age Discrimination? Learn How to Repackage Yourself to Get the Job You Want.”

Lisa Johnson Mandell – award-winning multi-media journalist, author, and career image specialist – will discuss:

• 1. How to determine the ideal career to pursue based on your interests and strengths
• 2. How to prevent psyching yourself out of potential opportunities early in the job search process
• 3. How to refresh yourself and revitalize your appearance to look and feel younger
• 4. How to stand out in a crowded job market by building a Brand New You
• 5. How to Botox your resume and become an ageless applicant during interviews

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Last week I discussed how job hunting is just like selling. For this post, I will continue discussing the similarities below.

Customization - sales professionals must first determine what features, benefits, and/or solutions are important to potential customers. Afterwards, they must customize their presentations to focus strictly on these findings. By doing so, sales professionals increase their chances of generating new business for several reasons:

• Sales professionals can establish rapport and dialogue by asking probing questions to uncover prospects’ challenges and needs
• They do not overload prospects with insignificant information that can either terminate or delay the sales process
• Sales professionals are viewed as consultants or advisors, instead of product pushers, who are genuinely interested in providing solutions for their prospects’ issues

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Tune in to JobRadioUSA’s last episode of 2009: “How to Find and Land the Job You Need Now,” Tuesday December 29^th at 9PM EST, 8PM CST, or 6PM PST.

Alan De Back – career development and transition expert – will discuss:

• 1. How to establish or enhance your foundation for job search success
• 2. How to become a skillful marketer of your experiences, expertise, and performance history
• 3. How to leverage your network and social media to uncover relevant hidden opportunities
• 4. How to maintain a positive attitude and enthusiasm & avoid burnout during your job search
• 5. How to stand out in the interview and secure a second interview or job offer

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Images of high pressure, product pushing used car salesmen and telemarketers are associated with selling. Some individuals even cringe when they hear this term. However, there is more to selling since it’s similar to persuading or influencing people to accept whatever you are promoting; which can include a point of view, product/service, and idea. In regards to job hunting; you are ultimately promoting your skills, capabilities, and expertise to potential employers in exchange for compensation. Likewise, the job search- and sales process are similar.

Below are a few additional reasons why job hunting is just like selling.

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Mark your calendars for Tuesday December 22^nd at 9PM EST, 8PM CST, or 6PM PST for JobRadioUSA’s Episode 25 “Powerful Unemployment – How to Stay Motivated During Your Job Search.”

Sheila Boddy – author of Powerful Unemployment – will discuss:

• 1. How to successfully deal with displacement and renew your energy, enthusiasm, and focus
• 2. How to develop a routine, find a new groove, and set job search goals that motivate
• 3. How to cultivate your emotions including maintaining positive thinking and hope
• 4. How to successfully communicate, build relationships, and network
• 5. How to make it happen by successfully concluding your job search

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Let’s face it. Job hunting today is extremely challenging especially if you are either unemployed or underemployed. The longer the search, the more difficult it is to maintain your enthusiasm, hope, and motivation. However, as long as you consistently perform the efficient and required job search activities; you will eventually land your next position. Since there are opportunities in almost all (if not all) adverse situations, it’s also important to capitalize on these opportunities to help counter any negative feelings.

Below are some of the opportunities you now have, especially if you worked long hours during your previous position.

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