Moving Forward Solutions

Reputation blunders from Zorba the Greek

Jennifer — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 02:47:02 +0000

If you haven’t watched it in a long time, set aside a movie night and watch “Zorba the Greek”.

The 1964 gem is loaded with tons of sage advice about life. But I found myself enthralled with watching Zorba’s poor reputation management skills as he interacts with his English employer. I literally laughed out loud when he told his English employer that he beat up his previous boss. The look on Alan Bates’ face is priceless!

So, from watching Zorba the Greek movie here are the 4 things to avoid when starting off a relationship with your newest employer:

1) Don’t tell the possible new employer that you beat up your previous boss.

2) Don’t tell them that wherever you go things turn bad, that’s why your nick name is epidemic.

3) Don’t seal the deal with a shot of liquor.

4) Don’t make opinionated comments to boss on first day.

Here is a clip of Anthony Quinn as Zorba the Greek sharing unsolicited feedback to his new boss, Alan Bates.

Nonetheless, it seems to me that his straight forward communication may well have been the key characteristic… or flaw!… that bound these two unlikely entrepreneurs together.

To your career success!

Job Club Radio: 5 tips to a stellar resume with Angela Ashurst-McGee

Jennifer — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 22:01:45 +0000

Resume writer Angela Ashurst-McGee joins me on Job Club Radio to discuss “5 tips to a stellar resume“. Angela will share some great insights about effective resume writing. This is going to be a great show, so be sure to tell your friends to listen in too! Remember that if you miss the live show, you can listen to the archive afterward via the same below.

Listen from your computer: Link to Job Club Radio episode featuring Angela Ashurst-McGee of Red Rocket Resume.

Date/Time: Tuesday, December 4th at 11am PT | 2pm ET

Call-in number: (917) 932-1762 – call with your questions during the live show

Information about Angela Ashurst-McGee:

In the last ten years, Angela Ashurst-McGee has written thousands of resumes for professionals across the globe and at every career level—from high school students to Fortune 50 VPs. She created RedRocketResume.com to offer premier resume writing with personalized service. Her passion is to make the world a happier place by helping people win their dream jobs. With more information at: www.redrocketresume.com.

Gratitude and need to meditate

Jennifer — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 07:33:18 +0000

Happy Gobble Gobble Day Weekend! I love the four day Thanksgiving weekend… since I was a child I have enjoyed this holiday and I expect that I always will.

During this 2012 Thanksgiving weekend, I’m reflecting on my life and my business… much to ponder.

I think what I love the most for this 2012 Thanksgiving weekend is the opportunity to slow down from the busyness of work and have a few days to really think.

There’s power in meditation and having a break from a normal schedule.

Actually, I look for ways to meditate occassionally… which is something that hit me pretty heavily this weekend: I need to create more time for meditation in my week… and hopefully every day.

I’ve heard that people who meditate regularly have better outcomes with their work and personal lives… makes sense.

So, I’m curious to know if my readers meditate? How often? How do you do it?

I’m going to incorporate more meditation into my life (well, I already have starting this weekend), but I’d love some ideas about how you’re effectively using meditation. Please provide in the comments below. Thank you!

And thank you for being a part of my life and my business. There are too many people to thank individually in this blog post, but I thank you often to your face, over the phone, via email, Tweets, Facebook posts, podcasts, etc. Seriously, THANK YOU for being a part of my life.

Job Club Radio: I attended a networking event, now what?

Jennifer — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 19:42:12 +0000

Paul Hatchjoins me on Job Club Radio to discuss “I attended a networking event, now what?“. Paul will share some great insights about effective networking for career and business success. This is going to be a great show, so be sure to tell your friends to listen in too!

Listen from your computer: Link to Job Club Radio episode featuring Paul Hatch of Corporate Alliance.

Date/Time: Tuesday, November 20th at 11am PT | 2pm ET

Call-in number: (917) 932-1762 – call with your questions during the live show

Information about Paul Hatch:

Paul Hatch has been involved in the printing industry most of his life. Paul was the President and owner of Printech a major sheet feed commercial offset and digital printing company in Salt Lake City. Being a business owner has helped Paul learn and gain the knowledge needed to run a business and stay on top the ever changing business climate.

In February 2010 Paul and his father sold Printech. In March of 2011 Paul bought a franchise and is the owner of Corporate Alliance of Southern Utah. Paul and his family now live in beautiful St. George Utah. Paul is really enjoying working with his members and building great relationships with business leaders.

Paul received a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and a Minor in Business Management at the University of Utah in 2000. Before his Bachelor’s Paul attended Brigham Young University and received an Associate of Science Degree from Utah Valley State College.

Paul loves spending time with my beautiful wife and five kids. Paul loves BYU sports and enjoys riding Motorcycles, Biking, Scuba Diving, Snow Skiing, Hiking, Camping, Boating, Canyoneering and traveling the world.

For more information about Corporate Alliance: www.knoweveryone.com.

Wed 11/7 – American Marketing Association Career Management Class: Networking for Career Success

Jennifer — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 17:02:04 +0000

Continuing the career management classes for the Utah Chapter of American Marketing Association, this fall I’m offering a three part class. Although this group is primarily for marketing professionals, others are more than welcome because the material will general enough to apply to any career path. So, if you’re looking for a great lunch networking event, come along!

Where: MassMutual Old Mill IV 6330 South 3000 East Ste #600 Cottonwood Heights, UT

When: Wednesday, November 7, 2012 11:30am-1:30pm

What: Career Management class focusing on Networking for Career Success

Link to register for this event.

Class line up:

10/10 Personal Branding

11/7 Networking for Career Success

12/5 Career Planning

Wed 10/10 – American Marketing Association Career Management: Personal Branding

Jennifer — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 20:52:58 +0000

Continuing the career management classes for the Utah Chapter of American Marketing Association, this fall I’m offering a three part class. Although this group is primarily for marketing professionals, others are more than welcome because the material will general enough to apply to any career path. So, if you’re looking for a great lunch networking event, come along!

Where: MassMutual Old Mill IV 6330 South 3000 East Ste #600 Cottonwood Heights, UT

When: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 11:30am-1:30pm

What: Career Management class focusing on Personal Branding

Link to register for this event.

Class line up:

10/10 Personal Branding

11/7 Networking for Career Success

12/5 Career Planning

Interview tips

Jennifer — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 23:06:05 +0000

You should follow me on Twitter because I Tweet out all sorts of great career management advice and job seeking tips.

Here’s a list of all my interview tips shared on Twitter in September 2012:

Check your interview clothes the

day before the interview. Look for stains, smells, holes, etc. Do NOT get a haircut the day of the interview. Be on your best behavior at all times. Never know who makes the hiring decision. Listen to uplifting music on your way to the interview. I prefer Julie Andrews “I Have Confidence In ME!” If going to a panel interview, aim to find out who is involved first. When sending thank you note to hiring manager, make sure the stationery represents your brand. Write down questions to ask in the interview and bring with you. Give hiring manager your business card. Get theirs. Mail a hand written thank you note within 1 day of interview. Navy blue suit is the best color. When traveling out of state for an interview, be careful about tracking all travel expenses. Keep track of your mileage. Talk to your tax preparer. Print off a copy of job description, underline the parts that you want to talk about and bring with you. Bring 3 extra copies of your resume. Be ready to explain all your job changes. Over the weekend, take a break from your interview prep. Your brain needs a break. You’ll perform better on Monday. Go play! Don’t schedule interview on Friday afternoons… the manager nor the candidate will have successful experience. Check your teeth before leaving your car. Nothing like an obnoxious chive to ruin your chances of getting a job. Make sure your phone is silenced. Not vibrate mode. Silenced. Your mom was right, be nice everyone. You never know who holds the power to hire you. Drive to location the day before so that you’re aware of any road blocks, traffic concerns. Don’t show up earlier than 10 minutes (unless they specifically request that you show up earlier) Follow the manager/company on Twitter before you go. What are they talking about? I know I said it before, but it needs repeating… Do NOT schedule Friday afternoon interviews. Bad for you AND mgr. What industry related books have you read recently? How can you weave that info into your interview? Make sure your LinkedIn picture is current. Age, hair color, lack of hair. Don’t surprise hiring mgr when you show up. Have thank you notes and stamps ready to go. If going to a panel interview, aim to find out who is involved first. When sending thank you note to hiring manager, make sure the stationery represents your brand. Write down questions to ask in the interview and bring with you.

Now, use these tips and go kill-it in the interview! Make them WANT you so badly, they can’t stand it!

Thu 9/20 – Project Management Institute Northern Utah Chapter: 5 Keys to Successful Career

Jennifer — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 16:15:26 +0000

I’m speaking to the Northern Utah Chapter of the Project Management Institute about the “5 Keys to a Successful Career”. Although this group is primarily for project and product managers, others are welcome. So, if you’re looking for a great lunch networking event, come along!

Where: Salt Lake Community College Miller Campus

When: Thursday, September 20, 2012 11:30am-1:30pm

What: Lunch, networking, speaker (me!)

Link to register for this event.

Job Club Radio: Book review “Mastering Self-Motivation” with author Michael Provitera

Jennifer — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 13:44:08 +0000

Michael Provitera joins me on Job Club Radio to discuss his book “Mastering Self-Motivation: Preparing yourself for personal excellence“. Michael will share some great insights about motivation and making the most of college experience for career success. This is going to be a great show, so be sure to tell your friends to listen in too!

Listen from your computer: Link to Job Club Radio episode featuring Michael Provitera.

Date/Time: Tuesday, September 11th at 11am PT | 2pm ET

Call-in number: (917) 932-1762 – call with your questions during the live show

Information about Michael Provitera:

Dr. Michael J. Provitera is a management consultant and professor of organizational behavior. As a Certified Leadership trainer in Situational Leadership, he trains North American, Mexican, and South American executives. His seminars include successful management and leadership, strategic management, and motivating people for success. He has consulted with corporations, universities, and educational associations. His book titled “Mastering Self-Motivation” can be found on Amazon and Barnes and Noble.

Contact information for Michael Provitera:

Email: Docprov@msn.com

Phone: 954 438 9566

Website: http://docprov.com

Twitter: @DocProv

Networking events you need to know about in September

Jennifer — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 01:07:42 +0000

If you follow my blog, tweets, etc. you know that I’m on the Board for the Salt Lake Chapter of BYU Management Society. This is a great professional networking group… and you do NOT have to be BYU graduate. For example, I graduated from Dominican University in CA (go Penguins!), but am still welcomed into the group. Regardless of where you graduated, you should seriously consider joining the BYU Management Society if the following are important to you:

1) Growing moral and ethical leadership.

2) Networking with smart professionals.

3) Want to hear from top leaders in our community (In 2012, we’ve already heard from Charles Dahlquist of Kirton McConkie, Hal Wing of Little Giant Ladders, Mark de Young of ATK, and Jeff Call, sports writer of Deseret News).

4) I could go on-and-on with reasons to join the BYUMS, but overall I have to say that being a part of this organization has helped me grow professionally and personally.

In September, there are some great events going on, so no better time to come check it out!

4-6pm on Thursday, September 6th: Entrepreneurship workshop led by Sorenson Capital partners. Link to register for this event.

The first of three workshops will cover “Thinking Strategically about Getting Capital for My Business“.

•Sources of capital by stage of business

•What capital providers are looking for

•Typical processes for raising capital

•What makes a good capital partner

•Common pitfalls/lessons learned

•Key trade offs of bringing on outside capital

•Other considerations: Personal needs vs. business needs; Tax implications

•How moral leadership and effective networking influence the process

11:30am-1:30pm Thursday, September 13th: Monthly networking lunch and speed networking. Link to register for this event.

This month’s luncheon will be a fun speed networking event. I’m teaching the group about how to effectively network while we eat lunch. In the same room, we’ll line up for the speed networking. Speed networking is a bit like speed dating. You meet a bunch of people and swap business cards in a quick format. Bring a stack of business cards and something funny to say about yourself.

7am-2pm Friday, September 21st: Annual Scholarship Fundraising Golf Tournament at Thanksgiving Point. Link to register for this event.

The annual golf tournament is a great way to network with other professionals and have fun raising money for the BYUMS Scholarship Fund. So far this year, we’ve been able to give $56,000 in scholarship monies (BTW, not all the money goes to BYU students… in fact, more than half goes to other colleges in Utah). We’re always looking for corporate sponsors, but any singles or foursomes are more than welcome. We have some cool prizes including: 2 night hotel stay in St. George, flat screen TV, golf shirts, and more!

3:30-5pm Thursday, September 27th: Networking open house mixer event at MassMutual’s new offices. Link to register for this event.

MassMutual recently moved their offices and with the grand opening, they are opening their doors to welcome customers and the community to their new location. On this special occassion, they have arranged for original Norman Rockwell paintings to be on display. This will be a rare opportunity to see some beautiful art… and to network with interesting professionals too.

If you have any questions about these events, please let me know. Tell a friend… register to attend… put it on your calendar…and I’ll see you there!