February’s employee of the month is Denise Crecraft. Denise is currently working in Cranberry Township. Her supervisor said that “She is doing tremendously well. I am extremely pleased as there is a lot to learn.”
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February Webinar APPROVED by the HRCI
The Human Resource Certification Institute has approved our ‘Don’t Hire Ducks & Expect To Fly With Eagles’ webinar on February15th for 1 General Recertification credit.
To register for this webinar please click here
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February Events on MySpecializedCareer.com
Why Accomplishments Get You Hired
Wednesday, February 1st; 3:00pm EST
It is not your past job duties and responsibilities that get you hired. It is your ability to highlight accomplishments and show the impact they had on past employers. During this session you will learn how to:
• Identify accomplishments that are most marketable
• Present those accomplishments in the most effective way possible
• Understand why the “impact” is so important to communicate
The Power of a Great Cover Letter
Monday, February 6th; 2:00pm EST
Often your first impression is the content of your cover letter. They can either position you to WIN or LOSE the competition of finding a job. Topics covered during this program will include:
• Winning format for cover letters
• What pitfalls to avoid
• How your cover letter can ACE OUT your competition
How to REVIVE Your Job Search
Tuesday, February 14th; 3:00pm EST
There are times throughout your job search process that for all intensive purposes, your search efforts come to a screeching halt. You’re not sure where to turn or what to do to revive your search. During this session you will learn:
• How to determine if you need to REVIVE your search (questionnaire)
• Five Steps you can take to improve your RESULTS
• Who can help you revive your search
Learn What Hiring Authorities Really THINK
Thursday, February 23rd; 11:00am EST
It can be very frustrating when you are not booking interviews or getting hired. Have you ever wondered what hiring authorities are really thinking? We deal with hiring authorities daily and will share what we’ve learned –to help you in your Job Search.During this session you will learn:
• Greatest pet peeves of hiring authorities
• What they are really attempting to accomplish
• Who gets hired – and who is screened OUT
What should be on your Daily Plan?
Monday, February 27th; 12:00pm EST
Individuals who are accepting job offers are often the best planners. Have you ever wondered what should even be ON a daily plan for a job seeker? That and many more questions will be answered during this session.
• Learn WHY and WHEN you should plan
• Understand WHAT should be included on your daily plan
• Know where to place your FOCUS to get the greatest RESULTS
January Employee of the Month: Terri Dawes
Our first Employee of the Month of 2012 is Terri Dawes. Terri recently worked a project assignment for us. Her supervisor said that “Terri came to our business with a great attitude and brought a ‘ray of sunshine’. She was very cooperative and very helpful. We will not hesitate to request her in the future if the need arises. Thanks Terri!”
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January Events on MySpecializedCareer.com
How to Schedule More Interviews
Thursday, January 5th at 12:00pm EST
Description: The only way to land a new job is to increase the number of interviews you schedule. During this session you will learn the following:
- Seven Steps to book more interviews
- WHO to contact and WHEN
- How to overcome objections or concerns
Communicate More Effectively
Tuesday, January 10th at 2:00pm EST
Description: The way you communicate can make or break your job search – both written and verbally. If you have been in a job search for a period of time, it could be the way you are communicating that is preventing you from finding a job. During this session you will learn the following:
- Top Ten Communication Mistakes to avoid
- Ten questions that will help you evaluate your communication skills
- Changes you can make today to improve the way you communicate
Ten Do’s and Don’ts for Resumes
Monday, January 16th at 11:00am EST
Description: Your resume is either a ticket to an interview or it is screening you out! During this session you will learn the following:
- Top Ten “Do’s” for your resume
- Top Ten “Don’ts” for your resume
- Changes you can make today that will improve your results
Network Your Way to a New Job
Friday, January 27th at 2:00pm EST
Description: The number one way to find a new job if through networking. It doesn’t matter whether you are a recent grad or high level executive, your network is critical to your success. During this session you will learn the following:
- Learn what networking goals you should set
- Understand HOW and WHEN to network
- Learn how to evaluate your Personal and Professional Networks
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HAPPY HOLIDAY’S
The Staff at Specialized would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year!
We are excited to see what 2012 has in store for us!
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December Employee of the Month: Danielle Minich
Our final Employee of the Month for 2011 is Danielle Minich. Danielle is currently working a project assignment just south of Butler and recently completed a project in Cranberry Township for us. The supervisor on that project commented that she was “Really a very nice person, bright and with a great attitude, always willing to help!”
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February Webinar – **Updated**
Mark your calendar for Wednesday, February 15th – grab your lunch and join us at Noon for our next FREE one-hour webinar. Rich Wilson of CORA Corporation will be presenting this webinar titled “Don’t Hire Ducks & Expect To Fly With Eagles.” If you want to fly with the eagles, hire eagles. You can’t hire a duck and turn it into an eagle no matter how hard you try.
**Please note the date has been changed to Wednesday, February 15th!
To register please click here
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December Events on MySpecializedCareer.com
‘t Interview – Audition
Thursday, December 1st at 3pm EST
Interviewing is not restating what a hiring authority can read on your resume. It is time to audition for prospective jobs vs. interviewing. During this session you will learn:
- How to audition
- When to audition
- Results you can expect
Strong Relationships = Job Offers
Tuesday, December 6th at 12pm EST
It is important throughout your entire career that you establish strong relationships with individuals in both your business and personal network. During this session you will learn:
- What relationships are most important?
- 7 Steps to solidify relationships
- How you convert those relationships into job offers
Should You Share Your Salary History?
Thursday, December 15th at 2pm EST
Sharing your salary history can have both positive as well as a negative impact on your eventual job offer. During this session you will learn:
- Should you share your salary history?
- If yes, when?
- How far do you go back?
- What are the positive and negatives of providing this information?
7 New Year’s Resolutions You Should Make
Wednesday, December 21st at 3pm
If you want to improve the results from your job search, now is the time to determine what resolutions you will not only MAKE but KEEP in 2012.
Learn seven changes that will have the greatest impact on your search
Know Your Job Target
Tuesday, December 27th at 12pm
Too often, a lack of knowledge about your job targets could be holding you back from interviews as well as potential job offers. During this session you will learn the following:
- WHY you need to know about your targets
- WHERE you can obtain this information
- HOW you can use this knowledge to your advantage
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