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https://www.roberthalf.com/blog/writing-a-resume/8-skills-that-will-make-your-receptionist-resume-pop

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Oct 18, 202118:56

SAO 3.3 - Top Ten List of a Winning Resume

SAO 3.3 The Top Ten List of a Winning Resume

Consistent formatting
Contact Information - easy
Headline
Summary / Objective
Details
SKILLS section
Proof of SKILLS
Important information up top (experience vs education)
Community Service
Education

Bonus: Updated on a Regular basis

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Oct 12, 202126:19

SAO s3c2 - 5 Steps to take the Fear out of a Fall

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https://quoteideas.com/failure-quotes/

Find your Success by taking the Fear out of a Fall with these quotes.

Here is a great article with more steps

https://www.themuse.com/advice/your-foolproof-guide-to-moving-on-after-you-messed-up-at-work

-Take Care

Tonya

Sep 20, 202124:25

SAO S3C1 -Reducing the Risk of Changing Careers

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https://www.statista.com/statistics/243201/planned-halloween-participation-in-the-united-states/

Motivation playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3TlV235WpgHMPqootIq8Hm?si=a0e98f2fd4c94901

Do It Afraid - How to minimize anxiety surrounding making a move in your career. (6 things)

Write it down (a list of pros and cons)
Write down a list of consequences - Pass or fail - Win or loose
- Make it big or not (you will never lose it all)
- Retirement goals (give it up or make a different plan)
Determine how you can move the cons to the other side of the list
Find a support system
- Has anyone else ever made this move before
- IRL
- Online resources
Make a motivational playlist - Speakers & Songs
Put it on a timeline - written in a journal, Google calendar notes app
- Must be positioned where you will see it daily
Bonus - I believe in you

Sep 17, 202127:33

SAO S3 C0 - Season Intro

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Sep 17, 202103:37

SAO s2c1 - Ask Ms. Braden

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Lets get ready to win the year with a new attitude. Are you ready? Class is now in session.

Link to the article that was mentioned in the show: https://www.seattlecorporatesearch.com/blog/news/recruiting/37-brilliant-questions-to-ask-at-the-end-of-every-job-interview

Feb 01, 202121:01

sao s3 - extended trailer

Jan 15, 202110:16

SAO s2e3 -Requesting a Letter of Recommendation

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https://blog.prepscholar.com/how-to-request-a-letter-of-recommendation

Employers are looking not only for the best set of skills in an individual, but also those key professional and social qualities that will make the best fit for a position with an established team. What others say about you can sway a head hunter or recruiter to take a second or third look at your resume. In this PODCLASS we will discuss the 7 Rules for getting someone to attest to your professional and social skills in a letter of recommendation.

Here are a few articles that you may find helpful:

https://spu.edu/depts/eng/documents/RECOMMENDATIONLETTEREtiquette.pdf

Jun 08, 202020:30

SAO s2e2 - In The Meantime

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A LOT has happened. But we are not going to let a good crisis go to waste! Let's intentionally decide to get our collective "ish" together and make strategies to be more mindful about our mental and physical health so our that our professional intentions are re-energized. In this PODCLASS we will discuss 5 strategies to make the most impact in this MEANTIME.

Here are some links that you should consider for your personal health:

Happy Music Playlist on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ru0K8uYEZWw&list=PLW9z2i0xwq0F3-8LieqflLLWLWZQgvhEX

Learn a dance: https://youtu.be/iCH5pHbN28A

My favorite Stevie Wonder Concert: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9b_6k8HUwY&t=4586s

Painting with a twist: https://youtu.be/x4zz2yH1bLE

Running motivation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0YwEc50dZg

Read this: https://www.amazon.com/One-Day-Soul-Just-Opened/dp/0684841347

You are enough: https://youtu.be/2Xx44JSeLuA

Jun 08, 202031:27

SAO s2e1 - Hiring Season

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It’s the Most GLORIOUS TIME of the year! I know, I know you are totally sick of hearing those Holiday songs and are possibly adopting a new set of family traditions right now just so you don’t have to tolerate the commercial hypocrisy and corporate brainwashing that the days spanning from the last weeks of November, each and every day of December, all the way up to the first weeks of January have become. But don’t fret, there is still one more very important holiday season that individuals from any faith can participate in. And this Season could possibly reverse all the damage that was done. Want to know what it is? IT’s Hiring Season!!! While you are packing away the last of the tinsel, candles, sweeping up pine needles from the floor, and finally throwing away those tear-soaked receipts from the things you bought and didn’t need let's get ready to re-focus our sights for the upcoming year. In TODAY’S CLASS, we will discuss ways to make the most of this SEASON.

https://www.topresume.com/career-advice/the-best-times-of-the-year-to-job-search

https://careersidekick.com/the-two-best-and-worst-times-of-the-year-for-job-hunting/

Feb 18, 202019:17

SAO 16- Practice Your Pose

If you dont like to take pictures how will you ever get a good pose for your profile cover? Today is a Mini Class on the reasons why its so important to Practice your POSE.

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Aug 26, 201917:28

SAO 15 - Ask a Career Coach

Do you have questions that are specific to your personal career journey? Why dont you ask someone who has been in that position or works in that industry now? It could be someone either in your circle of personal connections or digital network. Better yet reach out to me - A Career Coach. Reach out and ask the questions you need to have answered to help propel your career forward.

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https://www.businessinsider.com/china-social-credit-system-punishments-and-rewards-explained-2018-4

Aug 19, 201927:58

SAO 14 - Digital Footprint

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Jul 29, 201944:41

SAO 13 - The Follow Up

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Jul 22, 201924:55

SAO 12 - Interview Swag

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Jul 15, 201925:39

SAO 11 - TMI

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Jul 08, 201926:10

SAO 10 - SKILLS and the list that gets the clicks

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Here are the 10 (plus 2 bonus) skills that you can add to your resume to get the attention of recruiters. Google Docs Google Sheets Google Forms Microsoft Online / Office 365 Evernote Dropbox / OneDrive / Google Drive Adobe CS Infographics creators Online photo editors Social media Bonus Skills Add Ons - Yet another Mail merge Agile methodologies https://www.wikijob.co.uk/content/interview-advice/competencies/technical-skills https://www.paysa.com/blog/the-top-10-most-valuable-tech-skills/ Soft skills https://www.wikijob.co.uk/content/interview-advice/competencies/soft-skills

May 09, 201934:22

SAO 9 - Strengths and Weaknesses

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How to take a good profile photo for LinkedIn - https://youtu.be/UWfbP08srhE

What is your biggest strength? What is your biggest weakness? There is a best way and a worst way to answer this question. Strength Skill Set, tool, or project Give a specific example Provide evidence that others agree that this is a strength Weakness Time management, project based, team interaction, quality control Give a short scenario for your problem Always give a resolution for how you are handling (or have handled the situation) Smile confidently and nod Write it down and practice being succinct Smile and be confident.

May 06, 201916:08

SAO 8 - LinkedIn Photo Op

Lets talk about that LinkedIn Photo, do you see what I see? We need make sure its the best photo possible, right after this.

First impressions are so important. Many times recruiters will use the internet to find out more about you before they call you in for an interview.This session is a SUPER 5 selection. 5 things to stay away from when selecting your profile pic, then we will double back and look at 5 ways to have the very best type of photo to attract your audience. Are you ready for this? Of course you are, right after this.

If you are using LinkedIn as a part of your Career Campaign strategy, be careful not to fall into the following pitfalls.

Make sure that your photo speaks to your personal brand. Stay away from off brand or cropped photos.
Aged out
Can’t see your face clearly
Squeezed In or stretched out (maintain that aspect ratio)
Slightly Blurry or poor quality

Make an investment in yourself and have professional photos taken. I hear you talking, You're saying, Tonya, i'm not ballin like that. If cost is an issue do some research on how to take a good photo and have a friend take one of you. There are a LOT of great cell phone cameras and just as many photo editing apps available now that you can use to make sure your image is suitable for the size and shape necessary for the site. With a little effort you can make a great impression. Make sure to incorporate the following:

Well lit -
Good Background
Professional grooming
1. Outfit - Wear what you would wear to work
Smile

Mar 20, 201942:51

SAO 7 - The Interview Kit (Part II)

Hey you? Are you that super go-getter, type A, overachiever that makes lists and keeps an organized stash of items for various situations? Or maybe you just wanted to see what type of crazy career emergency would be the result of its own specialized kit? Either way you are in the right place. Today here are 10 more things you could add to your kit. Why get ready when you can stay ready?

Amazon Idea List Here: https://amzn.to/2VMNeGl

Mar 11, 201925:39

SAO 6 - The Sticky Note Method

The SAO Show 6 - The Sticky Note Method

Is a way to prepare for an interview by creating organized notes so that you will have something to refer to just before the meeting. These notes will have all of the necessary phrases, scenarios, and anecdotes at the tip of your tongue.

The Orange Sticky consists of: Company Name, Recruiter Name, Address, Building Location, and Phone number. Green Notes - General - Notes that contain general information and remain the same for any interview. They contain the questions and answer stems that would be common for any type of job. Think Common Questions and Behavioral scenarios. Blue Notes - Specific to the job.

Resources

https://www.glassdoor.com/blog/common-interview-questions/

https://careersidekick.com/explaining-gaps-in-employment/

Mar 11, 201926:37

SAO 5 - The Interview Kit

Interview Kit

Have you ever used a first aid kit? Its contents have everything you need in case of a minor emergency. Usually just the smallest of items can make a big difference in a potentially painful situation. In today’s podclass I have decided to put together a few small items that can provide you with just what's needed in a pinch to be in the best position for a last minute interview.

Feb 25, 201926:46

SAO 4 - Video Interview Method

Serious Applicants Only 4 - Video Interview Method

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https://www.job-hunt.org/IT-job-search/skype-job-interview.shtml

Get dressed - and not just from the waist up
Test your equipment the day before
Find a Skype buddy and practice
Check your background - Don't give them a whole lot of personal vibes to look at while talking to you. Choose a room with a nice wall and bright lighting.
Let everyone in the house know you are having a video interview. If the house is on fire, let it burn for 15 minutes until this interview is over.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/learnvest/2013/04/09/7-tips-to-nail-a-skype-interview/#7dfca6a6835a

https://www.roberthalf.com/blog/job-interview-tips/screen-time-how-to-nail-your-next-video-interview

Feb 19, 201922:01

SAO3 - Over 25 and still dont know what you want to be when you grow up.

Has anyone ever asked you, Hey! What do you want to be when you grow up? What did you say? Did you realize that having a really good answer to that question can be just what you need to have a strong OBJECTIVE statement on your resume,? And ultimately lead you to a great career. Find out all about how to answer that question and how to craft a WINNING objective statement.

Formatting Tip: You don't actually need to type the words “ OBJECTIVE” or “SUMMARY” Keep your content limited to 3 to 5 lines and speak directly to the message you are trying to convey.

Need help with the content?

Take some time to evaluate what you want to BE when you grow up.
What does the pinnacle of your career look like in your minds eye? 6 months from now at entry level, 12 months from now, 5 years, 10 years, 20 years.
Where to you want to be just before you retire? When do you want to retire?

If you are at the beginning of your career you may need to do some research on how to get from point A to point Z in your career.

3 part punch - OBJECTIVE

Prove your area of expertise - 10 years of Customer service experience” “Customer Service Professional with 5 years of direct customer contact in retail environments”
Mention what is required in the Job Posting while referring to what makes you uniquely qualified for this position? Recent training in XYZ, Personal enthusiasm for the fine arts, with formal education in financial services.
The exact name of the position you seek to obtain. Seeking to combine recent training with career experience to secure a position as a Basket Weaving Associate.

Find full show notes and all of the examples at the link below:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RzOayLhB1RAQOaMhia5NTIoia32DLcVVEYELseU3Gbo/edit?usp=sharing

Feb 13, 201940:56

SAO 2 - Networking where Network is KING

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Make sure your heading contains your contact information.

Have you ever heard the phrase, “It's not what you know, It's who you know?” Yes, me too! And there was a time when I completely disagreed with that statement. But now that I've had a few great jobs on my resume I can now attest to a new stronger philosophy. And one that I FULLY agree with.

It's not what you know, or even who you know, but who knows you!

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Feb 03, 201934:26

SAO 1 - Your Resume Just might be TRASH!

This is not a podcast, this is a pod class for serious applicants who want to see serious results. Today let's take a look at the most important marketing masterpiece that you have to help you get your foot in the door, Your Resume. But wait. Guess what? Have you looked at your resume lately? You know what? Your resume just might be trash.

Your resume might be trash if:

Typos - use the settings of your text editor with spell check or use Grammarly
There are 25 bullets on the first page - or any subsequent page - please stop killing me with all those bullets
You use the phrase “References Available Upon Request” - don't you think I know that
Use of Txt or Chat Abbreviations in your phrases. I wnt 2 wrk 4 u. ikr
Used the same adjective more than twice: Helped, Helped, Assisted, Assisted, Assisted, Provided, Provided, provided. Maintained, maintained, maintained, organized, organized, organized. etc.
Times New Roman is your favorite font
Vague Buzzwords
Outdated facts and or Irrelevant skills - Microsoft Office, typing, use of fax machine, shorthand
It contains the phrase ‘Objective Statement’ or ‘Summary Statement’
If it hasn't been updated, changed, corrected, modified, or customized since your last job

Trash to Treasure Tips:

Name, Location (city and state), phone number, email address
1. Email should reflect your personal brand, simple, elegant, professional
You don’t need to include the street address - save it for the new hire paperwork
A better use of space would be your LinkedIn address, personal website, or Github for coders

The most relevant and updated content should be near the top third of the first page

New Skills
New Training
New Work Experience

Refer to the job posting - And CUSTOMIZE for the job

Review the posting and make any updates that will directly address the skill sets and tools that would be beneficial for the new job

Skills Section

Tools
Computer Software
Equipment
Certifications
In House Training

Add More Sections

Skills
Certifications
Volunteer / Community Service

Make it easy to read with a simple format and updated font (fonts.google.com)
1. Little to no bullets
2. Stay away from tiny text - Nothing less than 11pt font
3. Use one (1) accent color
4. No pictures (US only)
5. Reserve elaborate design elements for Marketing or Entertainment Industry
6. Remove all thick lines horizontal lines - lines are hard for the ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems) to negotiate
Make multiple versions of your resume
1. Full Story - include everything from your very first job up to current
2. Industry specific - target skill sets and experiences for a certain job
3. Transition - Last ten years highlighting your strongest attributes yet featuring new skills and training
If you must use a template - make sure to change the color scheme and fonts to make it unique.
There is no one best way
Get a second (or third) opinion. Two heads are better th

Jan 27, 201952:29

SAO - Introduction

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