Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Monday, January 25, 2010
NATASCHA’S 10 COMMANDMENTS OF GOAL SETTING
NATASCHA’S 10 COMMANDMENTS OF GOAL SETTING
G (Decide to GET more out of life. What do you want to do? What do you want to be?)
O (Outline your steps) 1, 2, 3 4
A (Allow for advice but be selective on who you ask)
L (Learn your craft) you do this by – using resources available including people
S (Be specific, loose 10 lbs, a new house 4 bedrooms, a man/woman who has personality & success :-)
E (Encouragement) Apply this to yourself and have a cheering team. Find someone you trust that can offer you encouragement.
TT (Time to Think) – just think about where you are & how what you’ve done now is an accomplishment. Think about the improvements you’ve made. Every time you make a decision during the day, ask yourself this question, “Does it take me closer to, or further from my goal?” If the answer is “closer to,’ then you’ve made the right decision. If the answer is “further from,” well, you know what to do.
I (Internal Check) Assess the impact of this change.. Think of the ‘What IFs? What will happen if you achieve your goal? How will you feel if you do not? Are you willing to keep going if it takes you longer than you expected?
N (N - End date, Putting an end point on your goal gives you a clear target to work towards. (next week – 3 months, senior year) time management
G (Go for it!) – like Nike – just do it.
By: Natascha Saunders, The Career Coach
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Monday, January 11, 2010
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
60 Second *1 take ~ Unrehearsed pitch* to Interview NFL Star Richard Seymour
I speak a lot about young professionals being able to give 30-60 second elevator pitches on the spot with no practice. If you were walking down the street and ran into: Oprah, Diddy, Obama, Jonas Brothers, Jennifer Lopez, Priyanka Chopra, Lucy Liu, Donald Trump or Jack Welch what would you say?
Well, the above clip is a sample of an 'on the spot pitch' sportscaster audition to interview Richard Seymour when he played for the New England Patriots!
Comcast approached me as I was walking to the game and asked me if I wanted to audition to interview Richard Seymour but I only had 60 seconds to think of something as the cameras were rolling. So this is what I came up with in less than 60 seconds. Talk about thinking on my feet!!!
City Line, Channel ABC
Interviewed by Host Karen Holmes Ward from City Line, Channel ABC regarding the student job market, along with a VP from Robert Half.
10 JOB APPLICATION TIPS By: Natascha Saunders, MBA, MS
Read these tips carefully. You may think you already know this stuff but be sure because it may be the difference in you getting the job.
10 APPLICATION TIPS
1.Greet the receptionist politely when requesting or submitting an application
2.Always dress professional when requesting or submitting an application even if using their computer to fill it out online
3.Read the entire application before you begin, if possible (If not just read each question carefully.)
4.Use Blue or Black Ink (If on a computer, take your time and type with no errors)
5.Write neat (If on a computer, use caps only where needed & proper punctuation. No short hand like lol, lmao)
6.Apply for a specific position, meaning a position and/or department
7.Leave no blanks. Write N/A if Not Applicable
8.Explain gaps in employment such as: attended school, travel abroad
9.Have copies of your resume, so you can have the dates (month, day, year) of employment and complete company names. Research their addresses. (You will also need your social security number, and references.)
10.Be sure to sign and date the application
Extra notes:
* Your address should be where you get mail.
* Your telephone number with an area should have a professional voice message at the very least business hours. For example USA: 7am-7pm
* In the salary desired field write open or negotiable *(if you have to list, you should did your research ahead of time, for example on salary.com or check with your schools career services office).
* If asked for a reason why you left your previous job, use positive statements like: to take a job with more responsibility, moved/relocation, seasonal opportunity, or returned to school.
* Never say, fired, quit, late, hated it, or did not like the manager.
* Do not wrinkle or spill anything on the application.
* Check your spelling.
10 INTERVIEWING TIPS By: Natascha Saunders, MBA, MS
1. ASK QUESTIONS It will help you decide if you want the job, it also shows that you are really interested in the company.
2. RESEARCH Check out their website for their mission, departments, headline news, etc. You will look like you did your homework.
3. SWAGGER Get a good night sleep and eat a good breakfast or lunch. Then brush your teeth, use mouthwash & floss.
4. DRESS Make sure you are dressed appropriately nothing tight, hanging, showing, dirty, wrinkled, no perfume or cologne or very, very light (someone may be allergic) etc.
5. BE EARLY 15 minutes is on time (not too early) & on time is late!
6. RESUME & REFERENCE COPIES Carry them in a folder with pen and paper.
7. MANNERS Firm handshake and wait to be asked to take a seat. Sit up straight, do not fidget, don not scratch, do not touch your face/nose, socks, belt, hair etc.
8. EYE CONTACT Shows honesty and confidence but do not stare
9. PAY ATTENTION & BE CONFIDENT Do not over do it but its okay to talk about your accomplishments (have proof if you can; such as a career portfolio)
10. THANK YOU NOTE E-mail, stationary or card
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
What is your Passion?
PASSION is something you'd do even if you didn't get paid for it...
When I was in college, I loved to answer questions from friends and family regarding what to wear for a job interview, how did I find a temp agency for work, how to edit a resume or what career they should pursue. I'd go online and spend hours looking at sample resumes on Resume Edge, reviewing internships, or looking up positions on Monster.
So much so I designed my own major in college entitled, Independent Image Consulting. I wanted to help clients with image, budgets and with fitness.
I say the 3 loves of my life all begin with F's: FASHION, FITNESS and FINANCE.
Yet it wouldn't feel like work because it was very interesting to me to learn what was professionally acceptable and which companies had jobs available.
I realized then that giving advice and keeping up with industry trends was a passion.
Your passion can also be found through life experiences.
In all situations we learn lessons we can share with others.
I also have a passion for encouraging young girls who were victims of physical abuse and children who have witnessed domestic violence. These are some of my painful memories that I've turned into a positive story to share - it's never to late to rewrite your story.
Trust me I did!
So what will you write?
What are you passionate about?
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