November 18, 2011
Welcome and Hello!
Roy B. Martinez
ATTITUDE for SUCCESS
Please take a moment and introduce yourself
to the person on your left or someone close to
you. If you know the person still do the
introduction as if you didn’t.
What did you do?
Smile?
Firm handshake?
Provide a quick introduction of your self?
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Anyone recognize the opening music?
Ottmar Liebert
from the Santa Fe Sessions 2011
We understand the power of a musician’s brand but
Do we understand the power of our own individual brand?
YOU ARE A BRAND!
Today let’s discuss the search for Career and
YOUR BRAND!
a quote for you to consider
Find a job you like and you add five days to every
week. ~H. Jackson Brown
Searching for a New Life
Please consider
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Seek out a position that engages your strengths
You have skills and you have knowledge
Do you have the right attitude?
Are your core behaviors supporting the right
attitude?
• Consider a new formula for success
Searching for a New Life
Consider these suggestions:
Look for the position that challenges you in
every way and is fun for you as well!!!
- Gets you excited thinking about the difference you make?
Think about a long term commitment!
- Where can the position take you? Are there future challenges?
Consider “life balance” and your perfect fit!
- Travel is a good or bad element of the position?
Stretching
Stretch yourself with a CAN-DO ATTITUDE!
Demonstrate this when interviewing,
When you’re at work and at home as well!
Real Life Example:
A Division Sales Trainer applicant - Kristi
Past behaviors can predict future performance
Success Formula
Attitudes
Skills
My
Goals
Positive
Behavior
Knowledge
Star
Performance
Success Formula
Attitudes
Skills and Knowledge are managed by the
Position profile /Job description
Think back to the introduction exercise
Skills
Did you exude enthusiasm in the exercise?
Could you do more in the next introduction?
Knowledge
Attitude becomes a point of
differentiation!!!
Your Fit to the Right Position
• Behaviors are a big part of you!
• Can be a BIG strength when aligned with the
right career position
Example:
• A detailed person makes a good QA person
• An outgoing and determined person might
make a great sales professional
YOU!
Take time and think about youself:
What are your core Strengths?
What are your goals and do they stretch you?
What skills, knowledge/experience do you have?
Can you articulate these in less that two minutes?
Tell me about yourself?
Be prepared with a concise Branding Statement
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Should speak to your strengths
Well practiced with frequent eye contact
Should invite questions from the interviewer
Answers speak to skills, knowledge/experience
and delivered with positive confidence
Position Search
Search everywhere:
• Personal networking
• Internet – Including have Linkedin presence
• Local Career Boards
• Government
Research Position and Company Is there a fit?
• Have prepared questions about the position
Live Success
My message today:
• Search out job that is a great fit for you!
• Validate the fit with research
• Speak with a CAN-DO ATTITUDE
• Share your point of differentiation
• Close on sale of yourself
When do I start?
Tips for a Successful INTERVIEW
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Do the best research you can do
Practice your Brand Statement
Greet in your most positive manner!!!
Make Eye contact frequently with a smile
Listen to the interviewers questions
Answer directly and from work experience if possible
Use positive statements even when it might a weakness
Share your behaviors that match the job requirements
Offer references and basic facts – Diploma copies, etc.
ASK FOR THE JOB!
Finding a New Life is Not Easy!
http://www.finishstrongmovie.com/
Best of luck to you and your new life!
Thank you!