 How do I get one?. Linda Wee  Lecturer at UNT  International Experience  Non-Profit Experience  Hospitality Management  Leadership direction/development.

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 How do I get one?

Linda Wee  Lecturer at UNT  International Experience  Non-Profit Experience  Hospitality Management  Leadership direction/development  Academic Relations  Sales Savvy Josh Slimmer  Founder of JerichoHR group  Advisor on a variety of HR topics over 20 years experience  International Experience  Non-Profit Experience  SmartMoney, HR Executive, DMN, Workforce Magazine, WSJ, WIRED

 Information Technology  Health Care Professionals  Health Care management and support staff  Engineers  Skill Trades  Research Scientists  Salespeople  Accounting & Finance  Discount Retailers  Private Equity Firms

PERCEPTION  “I have preferred Companies”  “I’ve always landed the jobs I’ve interviewed for”  “I submitted my resume”  “I have a unique style”  “My skills will sell my qualifications”  “I’m analytical”  “I have been successful”  “Don’t give away the farm”  “Conversation was comfortable”  “I’m a great communicator” REALITY  Broaden your scope  Work on that resume & self selling skills  Networking  Research: Be creative & ask questions  Polish is key  Project humble confidence  Negotiate financial terms  Rethink casual and don’t be too sure you got the job  Follow up

 What does my resume say about me?  What Technically qualifies me for the role?  Would “I” hire me?  Where are my weaknesses?  Am I up for the challenge?  What are my expectations (am I being realistic)?  Do I need to go back to school?  What kind of references would I receive?  Am I ready to start all over?  What am I walking away from if I leave my current employer?

1. You’re resume is outdated 2. You’ve lost your competitive edge 3. You’re not web savvy 4. You’re overqualified 5. You can’t keep up 6. You’re one-dimensional 7. You’re scattered 8. You’re high maintenance CHANGE THEIR PERCEPTION. ANTICIPATE THEIR CONCERNS

 JibberJobber.com JibberJobber.com  LinkedIn.com  JerichoHR  University Career Centers  Outplacement Firms: Right Management  Local Chamber of Commerce  YahooJobs.com  Indeed.com  Simplyhired.com  Careerbuilder.com  Monster.com  Craigslist.com  Glassdoor.com  Dice.com  Mediabistro.com  Tweetmyjobs.com  Dallasjobs.com  Beyond.com  Careerjournal.com  Snagajob.com  Sixfigurejobs.com  Valult.com  Jobster.com  Employmentguide.com  Star-telegram.com  Jobhat.com  Ladders.com

 Gaylord Texan  Burlington Northern Santa Fe  Pier 1 Imports  Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.Mart  Texas Health Resources  Raytheon Co.  Verizon Comm.  Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co.  Baylor Health Care System Health care 14,572  AT&T  HCA Healthcare  Brinker International Inc  TTI, Inc. Semiconductor  I2 Technologies  Texas Instruments  Nortel Networks  Samsung  Southwest Airlines  Sabre Holdings  Beryl  Pearl Hospitality  Greensheet  RGIS  Arlington Chamber of Commerce  BBVA Compass Bank  Liberty Mutual  MedStar EMS  Matrix Resources  Excel Global Partners

 Attributes for SUCCESS  Tip #1: Set personal and professional goals

 Tip #2: Accountability–be accountable for achieving these goals  Write personal goals down and review them weekly or at least monthly  Get an accountability partner (Spouses are great for this)  Hire a Coach How can you keep from playing the blame game?

 Tip #3: Don’t let failure hold you back. Learn from it!