From Career Treadmill to Fast Track » Networking

Secrets to Getting a Job NOW!

sdawson — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 03:06:13 +0000

Ken & Sheryl Dawson present proven techniques to secure a better job for better pay and a better life. In an economic downturn, people of all backgrounds and most industries are finding job searches very challenging. The Dawsons share their secrets to beating your competition:

Adopt the Cycle of Success, including positive attitude, linkage of all steps, and building psychological leverage;
Research the market for niche opportunities, being open to contingency options;
Assess your strengths, passion, accomplishments in light of market realities;
Draft an A+ resume that differentiates you;
Network online and face-to-face;
Prepare to interview using linkage of your resume, research, references, and review of the tough questions;
Negotiate your value!

For more from the Dawsons, listen to the entire show or visit www.totalcareersuccess.com.

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Phil Dyer of the Military Officers Association of America: Honoring Our Active Military Personnel and Veterans

sdawson — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 21:18:33 +0000

Phil Dyer, Deputy Director of the Financial Education for Military Officers Association of America, has served as an Army Captain and worked in the corporate world in sales and financial planning. He shares valuable information on military service, transitioning from the military, and on the Military Officers Association of America, which provides support to over 370,000 members and their families. Dyer gives tips on:

Benefits of serving in the military
Benefits after transitioning to a civilian career
Challenges of long term military careers
Seeking help when transitioning
Assessing career fit
Networking to find civilian opportunities
Benefits offered by the Military Officers Association.

For more from Phil Dyer, listen to the entire show, or visit www.moaa.org.

Keith Ferrazzi and His Breakthrough Program on Relationships that Won’t Let You Fail!

sdawson — Mon, 17 May 2010 13:59:21 +0000

Keith Ferrazzi is the New York Times‘ #1 bestselling author of Who’s Got Your Back: The Breakthrough Program to Build Deep, Trusting Relationships That Create Success–and Won’t Let You Fail. No one is a self-made success. Keith adapts methodologies of the most successful behavioral change programs to provide a do-it-yourself blueprint for creating relationships and a support structure that separate the great from the good. With a 9-step action plan for creating relationships that help you learn, change and achieve your goals, Keith gives you the tools to achieve your dreams. Whether seeking to advance your career, expand your business, or find a new job, these techniques will enable you to succeed. This is not another self-help book, but the first ‘let others help’ book!

For more from Keith Ferrazzi, listen to the entire show or visit www.keithferrazzi.com.

Personal Branding & Social Networking with Bestselling Author Dan Schawbel

sdawson — Wed, 12 May 2010 16:18:36 +0000

Dan Schawbel, the leading personal branding expert for Gen Y and author of Me2.0: Build a Powerful Brand to Achieve Career Success, shares the tools for building your brand and gaining a competitive advantage. Learn how to:

Effectively use online social networks, blogs, videos, and podcasts
Develop a 4-step strategy for discovering, creating, and communicating your personal brand
Improve your networking online and offline.

Schawbel’s octopus model visually illustrates the impact of branding on networking, career development, entrepreneurship, the use of social media, public relations, marketing, search engine optimization, and human resources.

For more from Dan Schawbel, listen to the entire show or visit danschawbel.com.

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Jan Vermeiren, How to REALLY Use LinkedIn

sdawson — Tue, 11 May 2010 16:40:08 +0000

Jan Vermeiren, founder of Networking Coach and international bestselling author of How to REALLY use LinkedIn, shares how to effectively utilize LinkedIn to:

Get new customers
Find a new job
Keep in touch with your network
Expand your network
Discover new suppliers & partnerships.

With over 45 million profiles, LinkedIn is a networking goldmine – it is like opening your network contacts’ address books! Jan provides step-by-step basic and advanced techniques to optimize your LinkedIn presence. Accelerate the power of networking by applying Jan’s recommendations to enhance your network, advance your career and build your business.

For more from Jan Vermeiren, listen to the entire show or visit www.networking-coach.com.

To jumpstart your job search and career advancement today, visit www.betterjobbetterlife.com for 7 FREE videos that will transform your career.

Tony Rubleski, Bestselling Author of Mind Capture: How to Stand Out in the Age of Advertising Overload

sdawson — Mon, 03 May 2010 16:36:25 +0000

Tony Rubleski, marketing consultant and author of Mind Capture: How to Stand Out in the Age of Advertising Overload, shares referral, retention and repeat marketing strategies for entrepreneurs, professionals and sales teams across industries. Understanding and applying the principles of Mind Capture can determine success or demise in today’s fast-paced, web-based world. Learn:

Why people buy
How to capture attention when attention spans are short
How to stand out in the sea of marketing chaos and win more business
How to differentiate in the crowded and highly fragmented media universe.

You can differentiate yourself in your career, your business and association, with Tony’s “mind capture” techniques.

For more from Tony Rubleski, listen to the entire show or visit www.mindcapturegroup.com.

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Donna Flagg, Consultant and Author of Surviving Dreaded Conversations

sdawson — Mon, 03 May 2010 14:00:32 +0000

Donna Flagg, consultant and author of Surviving Dreaded Conversations: How to Talk Through Any Difficult Situation at Work, reveals dos and don’ts and easy-to-memorize scripts for the tongue-tied. She shares insights to help you communicate more effectively, including:

There is real value in being forthcoming and forthright
Communication is the most powerful tool at work
High emotions are what most often deteriorate the integrity of a conversation

Worrying about what someone might do or say creates barriers that can be difficult or even impossible to overcome.

While the thought of having a difficult work conversation is unpleasant, the experience doesn’t have to be. It’s all about telling the truth and being clear without always expecting to fight.

For more from Donna Flagg, listen to the show on Monday, May 3, at 12pm EST/9am PST or visit www.krysalis.com.

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Lewis Howes, Professional Athlete, and Author of LinkedWorking: Generating Success on Linkedin

sdawson — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 14:00:19 +0000

Lewis Howes is a professional athlete and author of LinkedWorking: Generating Success on Linkedin. He is developer of SportsNetworker.com, where he has put into practice the techniques he recommends to business people, consultants, and professionals to help them take their businesses, practices and careers to the next level. Besides his own success in applying relationship building strategies, Howes presents numerous success stories to demonstrate winning techniques in a variety of industries. He shares how to:

See opportunities in everyone
Identify capstones and weak ties
Lead a life of altruism
Harness the power of reconnection
Be concise, compelling and value driven
Persist patiently.

For more from Lewis Howes, listen to the entire show on Monday, April 19, at 12pm EST/9am PST or visit www.lewishowes.com.

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Kevin Hogan: How to Get Anyone to Say YES in 8 Minutes or Less!

sdawson — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 16:00:28 +0000

Kevin Hogan is an body language and influencing expert whose best-selling book, The Science of Influence, reveals strategies for how you can get anyone to say “YES” to you:

Present a convincing appearance
Ask questions to learn your target’s values and needs
Use “secret” tools to build credibility fast
Convince your target of the negative consequences of a “no”
Be persistent – not annoying

The book also reveals the hard science and facts behind the art of influencing. Kevin’s revolutionary guide is the “Holy Grail” of persuasion – a proven system for turning a “no” into a “yes,” and will show you how to communicate more effectively with family, friends, co-workers, clients, and potential employers.

For more from Kevin Hogan, listen to the entire show or visit www.kevinhogan.com.

To jumpstart your job search and career advancement today, visit www.betterjobbetterlife.com for 7 FREE videos that will transform your career.

Networking for Introverts

sdawson — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 15:58:35 +0000

If you’re an introvert, learn how the right networking strategies and techniques can help you overcome challenges and find a better job faster.

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