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Note: If you applied for the previous scholarship and did not win, you will need to reapply to be eligible for this scholarship.
Unfortunately stories like the one pictured below are not uncommon in today’s economy. Are you a recent graduate looking to land your first job? Please use our videos and other interviewing resources to help you land the job you really want. Also be sure to check out our latest book “How to Interview: What employers want to hear in today’s competitive job market.”
In today’s interview Directional Motivation’s founder Russ Hovendick speaks with Joan Behr -Director of Corporate Communication and Brand Management at Foremost Farms USA. Topics include: the unique company culture of Foremost Farms USA as well as opportunities for career growth within their organization.
Russ had the opportunity to be interviewed by Cynthia Brian about his two books “How to interview: What employer’s want to hear in today’s competitive job market” and “How to get a raise; the correct way to ask for an increase in salary and wages.” Cynthia is regarded as the “Oprah of the Airwaves” and her program has a global audience of 3.5 million listeners in 219 countries.
“Cynthia Brian’s advice will make a big difference in your life so you can have more fulfillment and fun every day.”
Deepak Chopra
Are you aware that employers are struggling to find key top level engineering and scientific talent for their organizations? The need is so critical that employers have built R&D centers outside of the US in an effort to attract this talent. Art Serratelli is regarded as one of the top immigration lawyers in the US. In our interview, Art shares why helping top tier international students obtain US employment is his passion and further explains the step by step process involved in obtaining a work visa. His work has impacted the lives of students and companies across the globe. This is an interview that is very informative and one that we believe you will really enjoy.
For more information on Art please click here to view his profile
Art’s Specialties: Non-Immigrant Visas; Employment-based & Family-based Immigrant Visas and Lawful Permanent Residency (“Green Cards”); working with F-1students and J-1 Exchange Visitors to change to lawful work status.
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Today Directional Motivation founder Russ Hovendick was interviewed by January Jones. Listen to the interview where he shares his passion to help people through the Directional Motivation book series and website.
Our guest Scott Haas is the talent acquisition manager for ThyssenKrupp Aerospace. Scott discusses the job market for veterans and addresses how veterans can make themselves stand out in such a competitive job market.
By: Capiz Greene
People spend way too much time worrying, fretting about and re-doing resumes during a job
search. Here are some basic rules and tips for resumes and cover letters that allow you to
showcase yourself in the best light, and be as time efficient as possible in your job search.
REMEMBER: When you are looking for a job, it IS a full time job! Here is a way to look at the whole process:
1. In a job search, the product is YOU.
2. YOU must be promoted in the best light, to the most people possible who will BUY YOU.
3. The cover letter and resume are the two initial promotional tools you use to get the attention of
your target market: the potential employer.
4. The Cover Letter is the “teaser” – it is the preview of what is to come. (Much like the news
teasers – “100 car pile up on interstate 94 – details at 10”)
5. The Resume then becomes the “Ad” for your product. It includes just enough information to
raise the potential employers’ curiosity and get them to call you in for an interview.
a. Many people make the mistake of putting EVERYTHING about themselves in the
resume – enough information to land them in the circular file (the trash can).
6. It is important to keep in mind that simple, direct and easy to scan is the rule to live by in
writing resumes and cover letters.
7. Know your top three (3) areas of strengths and prime story examples that show evidence and support of those strengths.
8. Include a line in your cover letter that states you will follow up on a particular day…then do it!
9. Structure your resume beginning with a summary (not an objective), and then follow with
your accomplishments.
10. Write in active voice: eliminate the phrases “Duties Included” and “Responsible for”.
a. Employers want to know what you actually DID, not a copy of your job description.
11. Omit a “job objective”. In this fast paced, impatient I-Want-It-NOW world of scanning, a job objective limits you to that one objective and is the quickest way to weed you out!
12. You do not have to list your work experience all the way back to the time of Moses. The last 10 years is all that is needed.
13. But I had some really good jobs further back than 10 years! How can I not include them?!
a. We’ll cover that in the “Accomplishments” section. Really. It’s not hard to look good
on paper!
Once you have the template for writing these two documents, it is a simple matter to move them around and rearrange to accommodate different jobs for which you are applying.
Capiz (pronounced “copy”) Greene is based in Omaha, Nebraska. She is an international speaker and author who works with organizations that want to create environments where people can achieve and perform at their best and individuals who want careers that reflect their passion and purpose.
For more information on outplacement/job transition services, please contact Capiz at
capizg@greenelight.com.
Audra was the winner of Directional Motivation’s first scholarship. Listen to learn how Audra plans to use the money for her education in order to achieve her career goals! We are really excited to play a part in her educational pursuits.
If you are also pursuing your educational goals and could use some assistance please apply for our scholarship at http://www.directionalmotivation.com/scholarships.php
There are few things more toxic than a bad attitude. It not only effects you, but everyone around you. The only way to move forward is to change it!
