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Welcome,

It has been my pleasure working with you and coaching you through the obstacle course and maze of today’s job market.

Because you are a client, I am extending an open invitation to you to join the “Career Movers and Shakers Connection.”

In the block you will see some of the benefits you receive as a member.

For example, in August, I will be facilitating a 60 minute audio conference call. The topic for this call is “Conquering the Telephone Interview." Regular Cost $50. Connection Members: $25.00. This also includes follow up material. Teleclass time August 30th,  from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm EDT.  Make sure your are REGISTERED.  

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Believe it or not, the telephone interview can be the hardest to get through. Unfortunately, more and more companies are using this interview for elimination.

Please feel free to email me with your questions regarding the teleconference or the "Career Movers and Shakers Connection."  If you want to join,  please click on the link below and complete the form.

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Wishing you continued success in your endeavors, 

Your Coach,

Karen C. Battoe, CPC
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Creativity wins!

Want to separate yourself from the competition…don’t email… send your resume Priority mail. Federal Express is too expensive.  I had a client send his resume and a CD with a short PP presentation by courier. He got a phone call in less than 24 hours.  This was not a big corporation.

Tired of hearing “over qualified”….then think before you speak

Tired of hearing "you are overqualified” when you interview? Employers do not eliminate you because they think you are overqualified.  In most cases you are the reason you are over qualified.  The way you respond and communicate.  For instance I had a candidate say to me “I match this job 110%.  I can do everything you are looking for.”  It was a short interview.  He told me he was over qualified.  We don’t hire 100%.  We want the person to be able to learn something, be challenged, and stretch in their thinking.  If the person matches the job 110%, I guarantee you, the individual would be dissatisfied and either start looking or resign.
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College Degree vs. Certifications

A question I get all the time is “I don’t have a college degree and should I borrow money and go back to school?  What can I do?  My answer is it depends on where you are in your career.  If you are in the beginning and have the money and time, then you might consider it.  I work with older individuals and going back to college isn’t an option.  The answer is certifications.  I asked this question when I was with a group of employers and they agreed that if they had to choose between a candidate with a degree that was received 15 years ago and an individual who had a current certification, and everything else was equal, they would go with the current certification.  Today, you can receive industry certifications in most fields.
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How does the Pareto principle apply to the job market?

The Pareto principle, also known as the 80-20 rule, is a common rule of thumb in business; for example ”80% of your sales come from 20 % of your clients.” Would you be surprised if I said we have the same rule in today’s job market?  80% of the people in the job market today are not getting jobs. Why? They are caught in the revolving door, they are going in the door, interviewing with the employer and then back out the door and on the street.  They are just like everyone else.  Same experience, same skills, same education etc.  20% of the candidates are getting jobs.  Why? They are separating themselves from the competition. They have a “personal brand.” The employer remembers them for their responses, questions, and persona.  What does your personal brand say about you?

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