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Upcoming Events
Are you willing to assist or enhance the content of this section of the newsletter?
We're looking for members to populate the calendar with events of interest. If so, send an email to
newsletter@augustgroup.org. It gets better with your input and contributions.
The upcoming events calendar is listed as a service to newsletter
readers to summarize the non August Group Events. Dates/Times/Places do
change so please verify the event by visiting the
August Group Website Calendar before
attending an event.
Job Postings
Hidden jobs are welcomed for sharing at
jobs@augustgroup.org.
If the job your neighbor, friend or family shared with you is not right for you, it might be perfect for an August Group colleague.
This is a great place for practicing "give to get." With 1600 members, what can happen here when members own the content?
We welcome volunteers to coordinate the job postings on a weekly basis.
Employers and members submit jobs that must be readied for inclusion in the
job posting section of the website.
For Job Posting please visit the Job Posting section of
THE AUGUST GROUP
website. You must be registered and login to view job postings.
Career Sites
If you have a career site that you would like to share with others
please send the link to
newsletter@augustrgroup.org and put "Link to share" in the Subject Line.
Previously posted jobs
August Group Members Success Stories
If you are an August Group member who has a success story that you would
like to share. Send it to
newsletter@augustrgroup.org and put "Success Story" in the Subject Line.
Links to share
Got a link you want to share? Send it to
newsletter@augustrgroup.org and put "Link to share" in the Subject Line.
This seems like a great resource – they offer free job aids (reference
sheets) for Word, Outlook, PPT, Access, Excel, Project, Visio, Windows 7,
Windows Vista, and more…….. you can also sign on for free training and paid
training….
They state that it’s spam free…..
I’m not
affiliated with them at all, so I’m not recommending them beyond saying that
their content looks good. I just downloaded a few….so I’m new to them as
well.
http://clo.customguide.com/
Kind Regards,
Sue
Sue
Schnorr
President
Training Insights, Inc.
585-442-3443
I have some links to share for people interested in Green Jobs. Some
have jobs in NY state, most don't but you never no who wants to relocate.
Yvonne Cleveland
Words of Wisdom
Got a thought to share? Send it to
newsletter@augustrgroup.org and put "Words to Ponder" in the Subject Line.
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"Analyzing what you haven’t got as well as what you have is a
necessary ingredient of a career."
~ Orison Swett Marden
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"People with clear, written goals, accomplish far more in a shorter
period of time than people without them could ever imagine."
~ Brian
Tracy
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"What is the recipe for successful achievement? To my mind there are
just four essential ingredients: Choose a career you love, give it the
best there is in you, seize your opportunities, and be a member of the
team."
~ Benjamin F. Fairless
Weekly Columns
Have an idea for a weekly column to contribute? We welcome your contributions. Make a difference. Submit it to
newsletter@augustgroup.org.
Book Reviews and Good Reads
Have a story, book review or workshop experience to share or something
similar to contribute? Send your contributions to newsletter@augustgroup.org with Good Read in the
Subject line.
Weekly Blogs
Have a weekly blog you would like to contribute? We welcome your contributions. Make a difference. Submit it to
newsletter@augustgroup.org.
Feature Articles
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Submit it to
newsletter@augustgroup.org.
August Group Members in the news
Have an article to contribute about an August Group Member? We welcome your contributions. Make a difference. Share a story.
Submit it to
newsletter@augustgroup.org.
Weekly Columns
Have an idea for a weekly column you would like to start? We welcome your contributions. Make a difference. Share
your ideas with The August Group.
Submit your idea to
newsletter@augustgroup.org.
Sue’s blog this week includes writings on recent topics about networking
and motivation.
Sue composes her blog as a personal passion to assist
those who are looking for a job and for those who want to do a better job in
their current role. “You’re not working if you’re not networking.”
Hannah's blog this week includes writings on
recent topics
about recalling past accomplishments.
Hannah
composes her blog outside of work hours as a personal passion to assist
those in career transition.
Book Reviews and Good Reads
Other Offerings - Share Yours
Got a book you'd like to share with others and lead in discussion? It's a
great way to contribute, add value and get known. Provide the story line on
the book and submit it to Greg Taylor at
gtaylor@excelsiorsp.com for
discussion, coordination and promotion.
Feature Articles
Have an article to contribute? We welcome your contributions. Make a
difference. Share a story. Submit it to
newsletter@augustgroup.org.
The undertaking has new life with a new volunteer as Arthur Catalanello
has stepped forward to tweet events, news, undertakings, volunteer
opportunities, networking events, etc. If you wish to tweet and be
re-tweeted connect with @TheAugustGroup on Twitter.
Monday June 14, 2010 5pm - 9pm, Locust Hill Country Club An evening of
fun and fund raising for breast cancer research and support programs.
The evening will feature:
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Wine Tasting, Hors d’Oeuvres and Carving Station
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Desserts by Simply Crepes
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Silent Auction/Raffles
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Putting Green Challenge
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Spring and Summer Fashions by L'avant Garbe and Men-tality
All proceeds to benefit breast cancer research and local patient support
programs of the American Cancer Society.
Tickets are $55.
Please call us about sponsorship opportunities for this event at (585)
224-4910 and ask for Michelle Vercruysse or email
michelle.vercruysse@cancer.org.
There is still time to sign up for next week’s Career Navigator class in
Henrietta. Here is the link (May 10-14):
Career Navigator May 10
May 17-21 Career Navigator will be held at the United Way. Here is the
link with more details:
Career Navigator May 17
If you aren’t familiar with Career
Navigator, in brief, this is what it is:
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Career Navigator is a five-day, intensive training program designed
to teach transferability of skills into new industries and occupations
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Provide tools and resources to promote proactive job search methods
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Develop ownership and accountability for personal career management
and maximize the power of group learning and support
The increased unemployment rate as well as the shrinking of larger
employers in the area has resulted in an extremely competitive marketplace.
This program goes beyond polishing the resume. It will emphasize the “soft
skills” or workplace competencies which are in such high demand by employers
across all industries. The program also differs in its approach for learning
and delivery by utilizing participant centered learning to maximize and
expedite the learning curve. It will also foster the concept of networking
as a learning tool and information sharing.
Not sold yet? Here are what
some of the “graduates” have said about Career Navigator:
“The Career
Navigator seminar was just what I needed to get me back on track with my job
search. Not only did the facilitators of the seminar provide the tools but
also the purpose on why we need to network. The week long seminar allowed
the participants to truly learn networking first hand, through role playing
and self assessment”.
Software Consultant
“Although I had heard great comments about this, I didn't really know what
to expect when I walked in the door last Monday morning. It's now Friday
evening, and words like Wow, Amazing, and Incredible don't do this program
justice.” Information Services Professional
“This
was the BEST Sales Training course I have taken in my 13+ years career in
sales! How to sell yourself in a buyers' market is no small task, and the
tools and methods used in this class exceeded my expectations”.
Sales Engineer
Hannah Morgan
Career Navigator, Program
Coordinator
RochesterWorks!
255 N. Goodman St
Rochester, NY 14607
585.263.4590
hmorgan@rochesterworks.org
If you’re getting resistance when requesting a networking appointment:
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Position your request in terms of WIIFMS (What’s in it for me) and
GIVES for the person you’d like time with.
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Be honest with yourself and identify WHY SHOULD that person take
time for you. What’s in it for them?
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When you contact them, don’t simply say “Jane referred me.” Describe
what Jane sees as the synergy is between you.
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Do your homework/research. Review the person’s LinkedIn profile,
google them, ask mutual contacts about them.
Networking is a two-way street.
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Think of networking as paying it forward and GIVING to others first.
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Don’t simply say “I’d like to pick your brain” or, “I’d like your
advice on my marketing plan.” Your contact is a busy professional, not a
career coach.
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If you’re not getting the networking results you want, consider: The
Career Navigator thru RochesterWorks, an excellent program and Kathleen
Pringle and Luis Martinez are both fabulous local coaches.
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Read MAKE YOUR CONTACTS COUNT – it’s a must! (by Baber &Waymon;
Amacom, 2007).
The Reciprocity Rule (or Boomerang Effect) states that it’s human nature
to want to give back after receiving something. So, “Give first and give
generously.” (Baber & Waymon)
Lastly, if you’d like to test your
networking knowledge and enter a drawing for a free book – MAKE YOUR
CONTACTS COUNT, Baber & Waymon, click on the link below.
TEST YOUR NETWORKING KNOWLEDGE
Kind Regards,
Sue
Sue Schnorr
President
Training Insights, Inc.
585-442-3443
Site:
www.training-insights.com
Blog:
www.AllLearningMatters.com
"Our training insights deliver results!"
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