Career Communiqué x-Press

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Friday 11, May 2007

Hi,

Welcome to another edition of Career Communiqué x-Press.

It’s been a hectic but exciting few weeks as we continue to prepare for the upcoming launch of our book in the City of Casey this coming June. [More about this in upcoming newsletters].

I’ve just completed interviews with two radio stations so my PR team are certainly beginning to create a buzz around the launch. However, what’s really exciting for me is that I am able to align what I am doing with one of my core values, which is to be in the service of others, while being able to talk about a topic that I am very passionate about - namely interviewing, and how job seekers can enhance their interviewing skills so that they make the best possible impression with a potential employer.

It’s sad to hear about so many highly qualified people never making it through the first round of interviews even though they may be a perfect candidate for the job, just because they failed to dynamically market their skills and expertise to the interviewer.

If this sounds like you - before you attend another interview and continue to set yourself up for yet another ‘no thank you’ letter and disappointment, I challenge you to take action today to turn this around. Remember if you continue to do what you have always done, you will continue to get what you have always gotten, which in this case is no job offers.

If you are not sure how to move forward, we have a number of products which can support you. You can either grab a copy of our book; attend one of our upcoming interviewing teleseminars; or get some powerful one-to-one interviewing telecoaching. Regain control of your interviewing skills by taking action. So, what action are you going to take today?

Remember, we always welcome contact and feedback from our subscribers and visitors, so pop across to our Ask Annemarie site and submit your topic of interest, question or comment. We'd love to hear from you!

Upcoming programs and workshops

We are currently putting together the final touches on some fantastic teleseminars to support you in your career – keep watching this space.

[Do you have a topic of interest you would like us to cover in an upcoming teleseminar? Pop your request in our Ask Annemarie site above and we be more than happy to consider this for our upcoming teleseminars.]

Taking the fear out of career change
Debunking interviewing barriers that many job seekers continue to struggle with
Is fear preventing you from living your Purposeful Career
Surviving job loss
Avoiding the burnout blues: 10 techniques to help minimise unhealthy stress levels in the workplace
Career Misconceptions: Avoid falling victim to 6 common mistaken career beliefs

For more information please contact: teleseminars@career-coach.com.au

Networking your way into your Purposeful Career: Leveraging your Circle of Influence - Part one.

Are you currently looking for that perfect ‘dream’ role, however are getting frustrated with the limited number of job opportunities that are being advertised? If so, you’ll want to read this fortnight’s article, so that you can begin to position yourself in front of key decision makers for job opportunities that will never be advertised. Curious? Read on…

Until next time,

To your success!

Annemarie Cross
Career & Master NLP Coach

In this issue...

Coach's Corner: Networking your way into your Purposeful Career: Leveraging your Circle of Influence – Part one.

Ace that Interview: Types of interview questions – Hypothetical.

Resources & Tools to Catapult Your Career

Coach's Corner

Networking your way into your Purposeful Career: Leveraging your Circle of Influence – Part one.

Seeking career opportunities in your ‘dream’ role can become quite overwhelming, especially with the plethora of conflicting advice on the internet and from books, on what - and what not - to do. Add to that another common problem that often arises with limited opportunities being advertised which can result in your resume often being among hundreds, if not thousands, of other hopeful job seekers vying for the position.

It may interest you to learn that according to a study conducted by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS, 6/2001) only 17.2% of jobs were found by newspaper advertisements, the internet, and through recruiters. Though this survey was taken a number of years ago, figures today still confirm that between only 20-30% of jobs are ever advertised.

Does that surprise you?

So how can you put yourself in front of the key decision makers for the other 70-80% of job opportunities (which may include your dream role) that are never advertised, so that you too can begin to live your purposeful career?

Through – networking.

To improve your chances of realising your purposeful career the best possible approach is to increase your ‘networking’ efforts. For some of you, this may not be what you want to hear, as having to proactively network can often be a daunting thought. Before you totally discredit the thought of using networking as an important method in your job search, I encourage you to continue reading, as I have provided a step-by-step process on how to maximise your networking efforts, easily and effortlessly so that you too can gain opportunities to present yourself to key decision makers and begin interviewing for your dream role.

So what is networking?

I like the Oxford Dictionary’s definition of networking which is: “exchanging information, contacts and experience for professional and social purposes.”

What networking is ‘not’

The saying “it’s not what you know but who you know” is quite true when it comes to networking, which can result in some job seekers looking at it quite negatively. Networking is not about using people, asking outright for a job, or “jobs for the boys”, but rather a strategic tool for gathering important information that can be crucial in your job search.

Networking also presents a great opportunity to start spreading the word that you are in the job market and seeking new prospects.

Here are a few benefits and why you should use networking in your job search:

If you would like to gain enhanced self-awareness in order to begin designing a clear career path towards your dream role then join us on our upcoming Purposeful Careers 15-week intensive group coaching program.

§	It is a strategy that can work for absolutely every job seeker, from graduate through to senior executive;
§	It is often the only way into competitive, specialised, narrow, or highly sought-after roles;
§	It can increase interest in your expertise by organisations that may not have ordinarily noticed you due to your having to complete hundreds of other applications too;
§	It allows you to create the right conditions that will open up a myriad of possibilities that would not have become available if you had just relied on responding to job advertisements.
Any contact you have in your network is valuable. They may not necessarily be the decision maker, but may have some key industry players within their network of contacts, and the list goes on. Information is power, so communicating with your network of contacts will:
§	provide you with crucial information that you can use in your job search;
§	allow you to get in front of organisations/decision makers; and
§	position yourself for jobs that you would not find if relying solely on advertisements.

… the more people that are familiar with who you are, what you can do, and the benefits you offer, the greater chance you will have of tapping into unadvertised positions and seizing the opportunity of getting yourself in front of the key decision makers. The saying “it’s not what you know but who you know” should be expanded to “it’s not what you know, but who knows what you know and the value you offer” which is exactly what you should be teaching your clients, in that they should be increasing exposure for their experience and expertise and how they can continue to deliver significant value to a corporation by speaking with their circle of influence, their group of contacts Another thought that may be coming up for you at this point is: “But I don’t know that many people – Help!” Well, next week we will look at how you can begin developing a list of your potential network contacts. You will be amazed at the number of people you could potentially begin to connect with today! Till next week! If you'd like any additional support around this area, please do not hesitate to email me. My direct email is: annemarie@annemariecross.com

To your success!

Annemarie

Ace that Interview!

Types of interview questions – Hypothetical.

A hypothetical question is generally where you are presented with a ‘What if’ scenario aimed at gaining a better understanding of your actions should you find yourself in such a situation.

Upon completing your answer if a similar scenario has in fact occurred within your career, incorporate a concise statement to qualify your ability to handle this situation through a previous situation.

Check out the example on page 63 to see this strategy in action!.

Want to learn more about how to prepare for different types of questions? You can!! Grab your copy of 10 key steps to Ace that Interview! today Send me Ace that Interview today!

Resources & Tools to Catapult Your Career

ATTENTION JOB SEEKERS! Want to seize control of your job search and ensure you maximise your chances of snaring that interview by making yourself irresistible to a potential employer?
Did you know that:
in today’s fast paced and competitive job market your resume will only receive about 15-20 seconds to make an impression, and
thousands of job seekers are loosing out on job opportunities due to a dull and uninspiring resume? So what lasting impact is your resume making? Powerful Resumes!: EXPOSED - 6 crucial writing strategies to Secure that Interview! e-Course shows you how to create a powerful marketing tool that will allow you to outshine your competitors and catapult your application to the top of the pile. [Fast-track your application to the top of the pile today!]

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Career & Master NLP Coach and author Annemarie Cross provides specialised services for people striving for success and fulfilment in their careers. With an inquisitive, inspiring and influential approach, Annemarie has supported and empowered clients from diverse backgrounds across Australia and the globe in their journey to regain clarity, confidence, contentment and balance within their lives and careers. To learn more about her book, 10 Key Steps to Ace that Interview!, and sign up for more FREE tips and solutions like these, visit her site at http://www.annemariecross.com

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