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How To Handle: Education Is Unrelated to Goals Part 3
Denver, CO — July 15, 2006
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If possible, enroll in a course of study that is either pertinent to your job, contributes toward a degree, or both. There are a few good universities which let you earn a degree at home, and the Internet has made remote education more common and acceptable than in previous decades.
You may be entitled to credit for life experience, you may gain credits by passing selected tests, and many schools have advanced degree programs for persons who never completed graduate school. If you are studying for an MBA part time, this may completely neutralize an employer's concern about your lack of a degree.
For those in technical areas such as science and engineering, it is usually worthwhile to return to school full time to complete coursework if possible. If not, pursue part time studies toward a degree, even if it is not a full four year degree. If you are perceived as someone who intends to progress in the specialty, it helps in the hiring decision and makes it easier for you to advance.
Examine your past contributions closely, and take sufficient time to prepare and rehearse several action oriented stories that demonstrate your talent for moving rapidly to get results in the types of situations that resemble those likely to be faced by the person who wins the job you are seeking.
Look for as many specific result indications as possible. Be prepared to give a wealth of evidence in the form of these memorable stories. They will reassure the prospective employer that in terms of what really counts, you have demonstrated that you are more than capable to handle the challenges of the position you want.
Develop and coach enthusiastic references from selected individuals you can trust inside your employer organization, if possible, and from outside of it, e.g., customers, suppliers, sales reps, consultants, etc., who will be happy to attest to your ability to deal at high levels, as well as your action orientation, ambition, and ability to deliver results in a demanding, fast paced environment.
Review your resume with these references, and make sure they keep a copy available to scan when and if they are called. You can if you choose give them "special assignments," where in addition to an overall enthusiastic endorsement, each of them will be expected to emphasize a different strength or ability in a special functional area.
This step will enable you to make the statement in an interview that, "You've heard about my achievements, but only from me. You really need to hear it from people who have seen me in action. Experience in Function X is important to you, and for that I suggest you contact Harry Jones. Experience in Function Y is also essential, and for that you'll get good input from Phil White. Personal traits A and B are needed for this job, and the people who would know best about that are Sue Griffith and Tom Robbins." It would be to my benefit if you contact all of them, and I hope you will." Such a statement will erase any lingering doubts about your being ready and able to turn in outstanding results, regardless of your education.
Last, as mentioned in the section on letters and e mail, conduct research on any industry you are targeting, using the Internet and/or resources in the Business Reference section of a good library. It will be a major significant advantage if you then write a small article about the major trends in that industry as they affect someone in the function you are targeting, whether it is general management, purchasing, sales, production, marketing, finance, customer service, information systems, or any other function
In your initial correspondence you can then refer to the document enclosed or attached, with certain sections highlighted or emphasized, pointing out that those sections are, in your opinion, particularly significant because they will impact the way the person who fills the job you are seeking, will need to perform.
Not only does this show enthusiasm and initiative. It also takes the focus of subsequent discussion totally away from questioning whether your education is relevant or sufficient, toward specific ways you might contribute to the potential employer in a selected function. The anticipation and excitement that is often generated in such future oriented discussions is a key ingredient in a positive hiring decision.
For additional information get our free book "The ITS Professional Job Changing System" by Bob Gerberg, contact Carter Scott at 1-866-304-6900 or visit http://itspersonalmarketing.com.
Our founders are high level executives, each with 20 year's experience in recruiting and career services. With an entirely new concept and substantial funding, we attracted other highly experienced professionals who have become major shareholders in the firm. The collective wisdom our career executives possess from managing tens of thousands of successful searches is considerable.
News Contact: Danny Clark
Insist Upon a Guarantee from any Career Firm You Contact
Denver, CO — May 15, 2006
ITS, a leading provider of technology and personal team resources to corporations sponsoring outplacement and private clients seeking jobs from $75K to one million, strongly encourages anyone considering the use of career management firms to insist on receiving a detailed written guarantee of services to be provided.
The Federal Trade Commission agrees, urging consumers to carefully review a copy of the service provider's contract, including the terms and conditions of the firm's refund policy, before paying any money.
For each client ITS invests up to 40 hours, having a team of consultants develop a marketing plan to get each client suitable interviews. They also write a minimum of three resumes for each client. If a client is not completely happy with every aspect of their work, an immediate refund is provided.
ITS has adopted a policy to fully protect their clients or corporate sponsors when engaging their services. It states that for each client accepted into their program, ITS arranges for them to participate at no financial risk. The burden is on ITS as they provide a money back guarantee.
ITS is the nations leading firm in providing technology and team resources to assist professional, managerial, and executive job seekers. Their services are described at http://itspersonalmarketing.com.
For additional information get our free book "The ITS Professional Job Changing System" by Bob Gerberg, contact Carter Scott at 1-866-304-6900 or visit http://itspersonalmarketing.com.
Our founders are high level executives, each with 20 year's experience in recruiting and career services. With an entirely new concept and substantial funding, we attracted other highly experienced professionals who have become major shareholders in the firm. The collective wisdom our career executives possess from managing tens of thousands of successful searches is considerable.
News Contact: Ron Clarsons
ITS Introduces Sign-Off System For Ensuring Highest Quality
Denver, CO — May 14, 2006
ITS, a leading provider of career management services to corporations and private clients, recently introduced a comprehensive sign-off procedure to ensure each client's satisfaction during the presentation of their job search marketing plan.
Bob Schrier, Managing Director with ITS explained that clients are asked to approve the completion of key phases of all work performed on their behalf. They are also requested to give their written evaluation on all key elements of the service, summaries of which are provided to top management.
Every phase of the service is monitored by a number of staff members other than the senior campaign manager in charge of the assignment. For example, all creative materials (resumes, biographies, letters, etc.) must go through a review process, and are guaranteed to each person's satisfaction.
Furthermore, Schrier indicated that clients are invited to submit progress reports on a monthly basis. These reports and other communications are available to various ITS staff members via conventional means as well as Intranet technology, enabling them to analyze the results of each client's search, and to suggest added activity or corrective strategies if and when such actions are called for.
During the campaign, in addition to the unlimited access clients have to their senior campaign manager and others who are assigned to work with them, a member of ITS's Customer Service Department contacts them twice monthly to make sure that everything is running smoothly. You can learn more about ITS services at http://itspersonalmarketing.com.
News Contact: Susan Wall
ITS
pr@newcareersonline.com
http://itspersonalmarketing.com
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