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Rochester’s Premier Professional
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In this Issue.
Upcoming Events
The
Virtual Job Fair will be happening Daily at 3pm until Sun Jul 20 3pm. See
the Rochester Works
website for more details.
Jumpstart: Creating Powerful Marketing Plans @ the Bagel Bin
Wednesday
July 23, 11:00am – 1:00pm.
Flexible Workforce Network (non-TAG) @ Lifespan Friday July 25, 10am –
12pm.
GVCSHRM Day With the Buffalo Bills! Wednesday August, 6 12pm – 3pm
Networking at Digital Rochester's 8th Birthday Party Thursday August 7,
5:30pm –7:30pm.
Red Wings Ball Game/Networking Event Saturday August 9, 7:05pm –
10:05pm.
Mega-Networking Event @ Johnny's Irish Pub
Wednesday August 20, 4:30pm – 7:30pm.
Send calendar additions to
calendar@augustgroup.org
Are you willing to assist 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.
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LinkedIn Tip - Making the Most of Status
What's your "status" or present focus? This is what's
most important to you right now, this week. You edit this field in the left
column menu just below the green "Add Connections" button. What might your
message be?
If you're unemployed, it might read
I am seeking contacts at Exmplar Associates and GE
Medical or I am seeking assistance with updating my resume for a career
change.
If you're an entrepreneur, it might read I am seeking
assistance creating a website for my business.
or
I seeking advisors who might review my business plan and
others who are knowledgeable in leads generation.
In other roles and situations, it might read I am seeking
referrals to professionals who might assist me with aging parents or I am
working on building an international network of food purveyors or I am
planning a trip to the Beijing Olympics
Note - you need not always be making a request.
This status message remains active for 5 days, then
disappears until you choose to enter another.
This information will appear in your profile and will be
visible by your choice in "Accounts & Settings" to be shared with just your
connections, or your entire network or if you choose the entire LinkedIn
network. It will also be viewed in Home Page Network Updates the day you
edit it.
This is a great way to connect with your network.
Personal experience and great results as a recruiter has surprised me. I've
received more responses using this feature than posting jobs in newsletters
and on job boards. Discover how it might help you.
Got questions on LinkedIn - Contact Greg Taylor at
gtaylor@excelsiorsp.com
Got a thought to share? Send
it to
newsletter@augustrgroup.org and put
"Words to Ponder" in the Subject Line.
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My Favorite
Job Hunting & Career Resources
By Yvonne Cleveland
Do What You Are: Discover the
Perfect Career for You through the Secrets of Personality Type
- Paul D. Tieger and Barbara Barron-Tieger
What
Color is Your Parachute?
– Richard Nelson Bolles
Knock
Em’ Dead -
Martin John Yate
Resumes
that Knock Em’ Dead
- Martin John Yate
The Resume Catalog: 200 Damn Good Examples – Yana Parker
Prayers
that Avail Much for the Workplace –
Germaine Copeland
Websites
www.Personalitytype.com
(Take a test to find out your personality type)
http://www.todaygodisfirst.com/
(Sign up for a daily devotional related to being a Christian in the
workplace, excellent bookstore)
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Member Announcements
Have an announcement to share?
Here you can share so many things. You're a new member and
want share your elevator speech. You never know who might spot it, perhaps
a recruiter or business owner looking for someone just like you.
Perhaps you've landed a new position and wish to share the
story and gratitude.
Maybe you are coordinating an event for community or
charity and seek support.
This is where we'll post it. This section reflects our
members. Make contributions.
It's all about members for
members and more here. Send your email to
newsletter@augustgroup.org.
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Feature
Articles
Have an article to contribute? We welcome your
contributions. Make a difference. Share a story. Submit it to
newsletter@augustgroup.org.
Got a story idea? Submit it to
newsletter@augustgroup.org.
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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
newsletter. A lack of help means fewer jobs get posted in a timely manner.
Why not be the first one to see new postings??!!
NEW Postings this week
Previously posted jobs
See the August Group Newsletter Archives
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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.
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Feature Articles
When you need help, ask!
This is an excerpt from
my book, Getting There: Driving High Performance Strategies and Tactics for
Career Decisions. The book should be in print in just a few weeks.
This short section is about the fact that you can't go on a job search
alone. For that matter, you really can't solve life's problems by yourself!
Here is the excerpt:
Ask for Help
About ten years ago I traveled to San Antonio for a conference. Part of the
conference agenda was a golf tournament to benefit a college scholarship
fund. In the spirit of participation and camaraderie, I signed up for the
tournament even though I rarely play golf (sports car racing is my pastime).
Teams were chosen, and we went out in the wonderful Texas sunshine. As my
foursome approached the first tee, I was quite apprehensive about my large
handicap. I was very nervous as I addressed the ball. After a couple of
awkward practice swings I took a shot, and the ball snaked through the grass
for about twenty yards. The members of my group rolled their eyes in dismay.
It was going to be a long day.
We bantered and told jokes as we played, but they could scarcely hide their
contempt for my lousy game. My score was triple digits by the fifteenth
hole. As I addressed the ball for the sixteenth tee, I asked one of the
better players, "What am I doing wrong?" He came to where I was standing and
helped me with various tips and advice. Heeding his advice, my shots
improved significantly for the sixteenth, seventeenth, and eighteenth holes.
I felt relieved, and the other guys actually smiled a few times. I asked my
helper, "Why didn't you tell me before?" He said, "Because you never asked .
. ." What a lesson I learned in that instant.
I still don't play golf, but I have improved in many other areas of
importance to me by simply looking for help from those who are successful.
With very, very few exceptions, successful people are ready to help. In
fact, I have found that the more successful the person is, in any
endeavor-in their profession, in their sports or hobbies, or in any other
aspect of their life-the more likely they are to extend a hand and help.
If you need help, ask for it.
Luis A. Martinez
http://www.linkedin.com/profile?viewProfile=
http://www.linkedin.com/profile?viewProfile=&key=3467625&trk=tab_pro
The National Resource
Group
PO Box 242
Pittsford, NY 14534
Office: 585-264-1693
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Mt. Kilimanjaro
Since I conduct over 100 seminars each year, I get to meet a lot of
wonderful, interesting people. I like to think that I share powerful ideas
that have the potential to change people's lives.
I am honored to receive many nice e-mails from people who've taken my ideas
and have accomplished something amazing.
A gentleman named Kurt, from Wisconsin, did just that and I was very
impressed with what he did. I'll let him tell you what happened...
"At your seminar in the Madison, Wisconsin area in December, I mentioned to
you that at a presentation you gave in Milwaukee a couple of years ago you
were asking people for examples of goals they had set and accomplished.
A fellow mentioned that he had climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro with his 17 year- old
son and I thought to myself IF HE CAN DO IT I SURE CAN.
When I got home that day after your seminar, I asked if anyone wanted t o
climb Mt. Kilimanjaro with me, and the only affirmative response was my 17
year-old son James.
So, about 10 months later there we were on top of the mountain.
I felt at that point that I could do anything in the world I set my mind to
doing. And I have you to thank, Boaz. You asked me for an email with the
details - so I am attaching the journal I kept, and a photo of us at the
top."
There is no need for me to go into the details of Kurt's journal. Let me
just say that his journey with his son to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro was
simply amazing.
Keep in mind that Kurt was not experienced at mountain climbing. He had
never done anything like this before. He did not have a clear picture of
every detail and every obstacle ahead of time. He simply had a clear dream.
Or, as Napoleon Hill states in the book "Think and Grow Rich", he had a
BURNING DESIRE!
The only difference between Kurt and his son James, and most everyone else,
is that they took action.
They were decisive in their decision and commitment. They were climbing to
the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro. And the pictures that Kurt sent me, of the two
of them at the top of the mountain, proved that they accomplished their
goal.
Is there a Mt. Kilimanjaro, or something similar, in your dreams? Wake up
those dreams and make them a reality by taking a small first step.
Kurt's first small step was to say "If he can do it, I sure can!"
And I say, YOU CAN TOO! Take some action on something important you've been
thinking about TODAY!
You are special. You are unique. You are destined for greatness! Have a
powerful week!
A Mountain Climbing Affirmation
I can climb any mountain in my life. I am a champion!
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The August Group registers with LinkedIn
LinkedIn Groups add Authentication
LinkedIn has enhanced the value of Groups recently adding an authentication
procedure. Previously it was assumed that LinkedIn members would honorably
list in their profiles those groups to which they were truly belonged. It’s
been observed that this is not the case. LinkedIn refined the Groups
function. Now groups can register with LinkedIn and one’s membership in a
group must be authenticated. When authenticated your profile will display
the group’s logo in your profile.
The Value of LinkedIn Groups
What’s the value of Groups? To connect with other LinkedIn members you must
know them well enough to invite them. It is assumed that people you know
well, that you’ll know their email address. It’s also assumed that if you
are a member of a group that you may share common interests yet not know all
members well enough to have their email addresses. The August Group would be
a great example. Members from 2002 are not likely to bump into members of
2005 or today, yet all share a common interest in networking.
The Value of Joining The August Group’s LinkedIn Group
When a new member joins The August Group they come seeking connections in
general sessions at The Bagel Bin or St. Cecilia’s. The challenge is that
they are limited to making connections with only those people they meet in
that session. There are now 1000’s who have attended The August Group and
who qualify as members. If you take each member and their LinkedIn
connections each member would have access to millions of connections and
contacts online. The most difficult challenge is finding contacts. LinkedIn
enables the finding. The August Group facilitates making the connections
real with warm introductions and face to face meetings. All August Group
members benefit adding their affiliation to The August Group to their
LinkedIn profile. If you’re looking to connect to millions, and that is not
an exaggerated claim, then become a LinkedIn member and join The August
Group within LinkedIn.
Joining LinkedIn and LinkedIn’s August Group Group (Did I say that
correctly?)
Joining LinkedIn is easy. Go to
LinkedIn
and you can become a member in 2-3 minutes. To learn more about this tool
either play with it or visit the Upcoming Events
section to learn about upcoming training.
To join the LinkedIn Group for The August Group there are two requirements.
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You must demonstrate your
networking inclination and abilities. The August Group is all about
networking and making connections. The mantra is “Give to get.” Members
who practice this will have the 50 connections required to become a
member of this group. When you have achieved 50 connections you will
have demonstrated that you too are a connector.
NOTE – you can be a member of The August Group, with less than 50
LinkedIn connections. You WILL NOT be a member of The August
Group’s LinkedIn Group until you reach 50 connections.
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We will verify your participation in The August
Group either past or present.
No one
will be initially rejected for failing either of these requirements. After
your request is made you will have 30 days to meet both authentication and
50 connections requirements. If these requirements are not met in that time
frame your request will be rejected and you will be instructed as to how you
might achieve membership in the future. If connecting to millions or simply
hundreds matters to you and will assist you, then join LinkedIn, learn the
tool and connect with The August Group within LinkedIn.
For the skeptical go to the
Media Coverage
page where articles from Fortune, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Time
and other leading publications regularly feature this game changing online
application that is networking for professionals. You'll find the
Fortune Magazine article "Why you'll finally use LinkedIn" most
interesting.
Join TAG Group in LinkedIn by clicking on this link.
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Job Postings
New job postings this week
"Transition
Opportunity" -
Rochester, NY
Part time CSR ( 20 hours) in an employee benefits company, phone skills,
some computer literacy, and customer service. Looking for someone seasoned.
Contact:
Michael King
00 White Spruce Blvd.
Suite # U304
Rochester, NY 14623
585-224-8138; 800-458-7805; fax resumes to 585-697-3048; or e-mail to: century100@frontiernet.net.
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Technical Writer - Rochester, NY
Summary:
The technical writer is responsible
for creating documentation communicating safe operation of all machines in
the Gleason product line.
Responsibilities:
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Organize and clearly state all details
pertaining to machine operation, including safety, installation, setup,
controls, summary management, part production, fault monitoring and
maintenance.
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Document all installation, setup and
operation of machine sub-systems, including hydraulics, pneumatics,
cooling, filtration and automation.
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Produce customer specific electronic and
print repair parts catalogs for all machine shipments using raw CAD
files and SAP data.
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Gather information from Subject Matter
Experts (SMEs), write technical documentation and edit for accuracy and
content.
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Digitally photograph machines and
components for use in documentation.
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Print and assemble Operating
Instructions, Repair Parts Catalogs, and Engineering Files.
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Update legacy and existing product
documentation as needed.
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Maintain proficiency with software
revisions and future trends used to produce documentation.
Requirements:
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BS in
Technical Communications or related field
(equivalent combination of education and experience will also be
considered).
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Two plus years experience writing
documentation.
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Computer skills in Adobe FrameMaker,
Acrobat, Photoshop, and Illustrator. The individual should also be
familiar with Office applications including: Microsoft Word, Excel, and
Access. Knowledge of CAD software and the SAP system is desirable.
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Must have excellent organizational and
communication skills.
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Ability to work in fast paced
environment.
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Individual must be able to multi-task.
Dawn Wick
HR Specialist
The Gleason Works
1000 University Avenue
PO Box 22970
Rochester, NY 14692
Telephone: 585-241-5132
Email:
dwick@gleason.com
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