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 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 Knowledge My Goals Positive Behavior Star Performance

Success Formula Skills and Knowledge are managed by the Position profile /Job description Think back to the introduction exercise Did you exude enthusiasm in the exercise? Could you do more in the next introduction? Attitude becomes a point of differentiation!!! Attitudes Skills Knowledge

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 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 1.Do the best research you can do 2.Practice your Brand Statement 3.Greet in your most positive manner!!! 4.Make Eye contact frequently with a smile 5.Listen to the interviewers questions 6.Answer directly and from work experience if possible 7.Use positive statements even when it might a weakness 8.Share your behaviors that match the job requirements 9.Offer references and basic facts – Diploma copies, etc. 10.ASK FOR THE JOB!

Finding a New Life is Not Easy! Best of luck to you and your new life! Thank you!