Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Easiest way to "fix" interview mistakes.

Since 93% of all communication is non-verbal, the easiest way to improve a job interview is to improve your attitude.

Many job seekers are angry, stressed, resentful or depressed---often with good reason. Strive to overcome these feelings with positive thoughts, a firm handshake, a big smile and an optimistic outlook. It's sure to have more success than the opposite.

Saturday, June 27, 2009

GET BACK TO WORK---FAST!



The Career ReBoot Camp


The Career ReBoot Camp is a 2-day event designed to provid you with all the tools, resources and guidance you need to get back to work---fast!

DATE: Fall, 2009

PLACE: Embassy Suites Hotel, San Rafael, CA

TIME: O900 hours (9am) to 1300 hours (7pm)

COST: $299*

*If you sign up before July 31, your cost is just $249.

Call 415-516-9343 or email CareerReBootCamp@gmail.com



EVENT ACTIVITIES:

The Career ReBoot Camp is designed to get you back to work fast. It's not a job fair (although some hiring companies will be on hand). And it's not a "feel good" motivational New Age event. The Career ReBoot Camp provides you with the most up-to-date tools and resources to help make you highly competitive in a very tight job market.

The Career ReBoot Camp includes:

A "headshot" photograph by a professional photographer.


A videotaped mock interview and evaluation.

Guest speakers by experts in the career development industry.

Seminars on key job-hunting subjects like networking, image, and resume design.

Employer companies.

Get set up on all the major social media networking sites.

A professional image consultation.

Business start-up opportunities.

Vision boards.

And much more.

SEMINARS

Career ReBoot Camp seminars cover the entire range of job-hunting topics, presented by authorities in each area.

Included are:

How to create a powerful resume that gets your foot in the door.

Interviewing tips and techniques that land jobs.

Effective networking (the #1 way to land a job).

Creating a managed online presence to widen your networking circle.

How to re-brand yourself for success.

How to dress for success

How to work with recruiters.

What HR Directors look for in the perfect candidate.

Starting your own business (and why this could be the best time ever).

Getting fit to work---nutrition and exercise tips to keep you at your fighting best.

Victim or Victor? How to win the mind game and project charisma and confidence.

How to "manifest" your destiny---and get the perfect job for you.

GUEST SPEAKERS

Some of the world's greatest authorities on job-hunting will reveal their secrets for success. You'll have a chance to ask them any question you have about your job search.

Invited guest speakers include:

Richard Bolles, author of the all-time best-selling career guide "What Color Is Your Parachute?

Dr. Lynn Joseph, author of "The Job Loss Recovery Program."

Ciji Ware, former ABC-TV anchor and author of "Rightsizing Your Life."

Marky Stein, author of "Fearless Interviewing" and "Fearless Resumes."

Jane Strauss, author of "What Would You Do With Your Life If You Had No Fear?"

Anne Brown, author of "From Grad to Great."

And more

We're inviting more than two dozen companies to participate in the Career ReBoot Camp.


Among these are:

Marin Magazine

KOIT Radio

The San Francisco Chronicle

The Marin Independent-Journal

Susan Morris Public Relations

The Goodman Marketing Group

Craigslist

LinkedIn

Facebook

Twitter

CareerBuilder.com

The Men's Wearhouse

The Small Business Development Center (SBA)

Monster.com

SimplyHired.com

Indeed.com

SearchBright Executive Search

Xsura

Avon

Vemma

Shaklee

Apple Computer

The Art Academy

AARP

24-Hour Fitness

Vidal Sassoon

Starbucks

Virgin Airlines

And many others.

TOP 10 REASONS WHY YOU NEED THE CAREER REBOOT CAMP.

  1. The worst economy since the Great Depression


  2. Highest unemployment in more than 25 years.

  3. Six job hunters for every one job opening.


  4. 1 in 4 Baby Boomers say they never plan to quit working.


  5. 70% of 2009 college grads will not have a job offer or job when they graduate.


  6. 14 million Americans are unemployed.


  7. 11 million Americans are under-employed.

  8. $2 trillion in retirement funds were lost in 2008.


  9. 1.5 million bankruptcies predicted for 2009.

  10. 2 million more jobs will be lost in 2009.

Call now. You need every job-finding weapon in your arsenal to get back to work.

415-516-9343 or email CareerReBootCamp@gmail.com