Validate What Is Going On With Your Career

No one has to tell you that we live and work in competitive times, and because we do, now more than ever you might want to have the guidance of someone like me who can take you from point A to point B quicker and easier than you thought possible.

• An Executive Coach is there to guide you and help you get recognized for the hard work you do.
• An Executive Coach can be a sounding board (outside of your company) for your ideas. They can objectively tell you if something is working or not working.
• An Executive Coach can brainstorm and help you come up with ideas, strategies, and techniques you can use right now to help you reach your goals at your present job.
• An Executive Coach can help you leap ahead in promotions.
• An Executive Coach not only helps you focus and takes your strengths to another new level— but also fine tunes your strengths.
• An Executive Coach can help you get through personal roadblocks that are holding you back from reaching the goals and dreams that burn in your heart!

This is why I am writing to you today… so I can help validate what is going on with your career. You see, as an Executive Coach it’s my life’s work to help show you how to “shine” within your industry and STOP being a rat on a wheel that’s not getting you where YOU want to go. Allow me to personally help you get there! Isn't it time you invested in YOU!

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Tips for successful networking

* Be authentic. Be yourself. Don't be concerned about what others might think. (That is sometimes difficult, but you owe it to yourself to try it.) Be real. Don't try to be the "want to be" you. Let people see, and get to know, the real you.

* Know what you have to offer. Start conversations with people and tell them what you have to offer. Be bold! Be fearless! Speak intelligently and have interesting things to say (about you, your profession, current events, etc.).

* Have a 30-second elevator speech ready. This is a quick marketing response for the question most often asked (but often not taken advantage of), "what do you do for a living?" Your response to this question needs to clearly describe what you can do for an employer and also let people know that you are currently seeking career opportunities. Remember, you are in a selling position and you are the product. Why should someone hire you? What do you offer that others don't? As an executive, what successes have you had?

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Job Search Tips

1. Be Prepared. Always have an up-to-date resume.

2. Set Goals. Know what type of work you would like to be doing.

3. Network. A large number of jobs are not posted so tell everyone you know that you are looking for work.

4, Get Help. Utilize the services of a Career Coach.

5. Stay motivated. It keeps you energized and focused.

Want to learn more? Click here to learn how to become the master of your own fate with powerful and wide-ranging job search techniques.

Quick Tips For Surviving Turbulent Economic Times

* Don't Panic - be proactive

* Set Goals - learn and grow during this time

* Network - now, more than ever, is the time to network online

* Get Organized - work at creating a job search strategy

* Be The Best You Can Be!

Great change comes from economic turbulence. This is the time to embrace change and succeed!

Would You Hire Yourself?

Your resume gives employers their very first impression of your professional standards and talents. Take a few minutes and look at your resume and ask "Would you hire yourself?"

If the answer is no then I invite you to join me June 8th as I review how to identify key work expertise and experiences and how to bundle them together to develop a resume projecting your unique professional brand. I will also discuss important computer formats and the use of key words when submitting your resume online.

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Not looking for a job right now? Change is constant these days. You must be prepared!

Your job hunting success depends on a powerful resume

No matter how impressive your education, experience and skills are, they will not land you the job if you can't get in the door.

A powerful resume emphasizes your strengths and unique value and shows a prospective employer what you have to offer.

Make a good impression with your powerful resume and you'll be on the shortlist!

Listen to my audio I did for Special Libraries Association (SLA) on Creating a Powerful Resume:
http://www.mbrownassociates.com/teleseminars.html#shortlist

CNN Interview

I'm very excited to let you know that I have been interviewed by CNN on the subject "job search in a tough econmy!" I will let you know when it is going to be aired as well as when I get a link on my website.

Marshall