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Feature Article:
Your Most Effective Self-Marketing Tool
By Ford R. Myers
President of Career Potential, LLC
Contrary to popular opinion, you should never rely solely on your résumé as you pursue a job search. Your “Job Seeker’s Tool Kit” should be filled with a variety of documents that will enable you to successfully market yourself with power and professionalism.
Of all the tools in your “Job Seeker’s Tool Kit,” the one that will “sell you best” is your Accomplishment Stories. Yes, these will market you even more effectively than the resume. Why? Because Accomplishment Stories state very specifically what positive things you have done for your previous or current employer, and therefore clearly indicate what you will be able to achieve for your NEW employer! So, if you’re not using this powerful tool in your search, you’re making a big mistake.
Accomplishment Stories should be written on separate pages (one story per sheet), following the structure shown below. Give a short title to each story, and type it at the top of each respective page. Make sure to use strong action verbs at the beginning of every sentence, and avoid passive-sounding phrases, such as “responsible for.” Write your Accomplishment Stories answering the questions below, in 5 distinct paragraphs. You’ll be TELLING these stories; not using them as handouts. So, you’ll want to commit the text to memory and practice delivering them!
You’re Invited – Career Success Seminar – April 26, 2018
How to Stand-Out in a Very Competitive Job Market
Date: Thursday, April 26, 2018
Time: 10:00am to 12:30pm
Presenter: Ford R. Myers, President of Career Potential, LLC
Location: Radnor Financial Center, Radnor, PA
Investment: $25.00
The subtle differences in every step of the job search process determine who ultimately lands the job and who does not. This is especially true when the job market is as competitive as it is now.
In short, this presentation will show you how to stand-out as the candidate of choice, and get the offer!
Skype® Career Coaching
For many years, we have worked via Skype® with “long distance” clients (or local clients whose circumstances have made it difficult to visit our offices). Our coaching model allows us to work remotely and still provide exceptional levels of connection, quality and impact. We are happy to serve clients from anywhere in the United States and Canada via Skype®.
Here are just some of the benefits of doing career coaching via Skype®:
Time – clients save time by not having to travel to our offices for coaching sessions
Comfort – clients are often more comfortable working from their own homes or offices
Flexibility – clients experience fewer planning conflicts and more flexibility with scheduling
Convenience – clients who travel for work are still able to attend their coaching appointments by using mobile devices from anywhere
Career coaching via Skype® is easy and effective. For more information, please visit: https://careerpotential.com/skype-career-coach/
Connect with Ford on LinkedIn
For those who have been asking, LinkedIn is the social media platform I engage in most and spend the most time on. If you would like to connect with me on LinkedIn, click here and send me a brief invitation. Be sure to mention that you are a subscriber to “Your Career Advocate” (this e-newsletter), so I’ll accept your invitation quickly.
I post regular articles on LinkedIn and offer a lot of other value there. One of my recent posts was “The Power of “Pull Marketing” in Your Job Search: Part 1”. To read it, just click here.
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