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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Some good stuff!<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>
jimditt@careerfairs-eastcoast.com [mailto:jimditt@careerfairs-eastcoast.com] <br>
<b>Sent:</b> Sunday, February 02, 2014 9:57 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> jimditt@careerfairs-eastcoast.com<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Career Fairs and Open Houses Scheduled as of February 2, 2014
-- #450 -- Next scheduled distribution is set for 16 February 2014<br>
<b>Importance:</b> High<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Good
evening,<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>In
my quest for a new role, whether for the first time, after a long absence from
the normal work place, or to move forward in my career, I need to have my own
“tool kit.”  These tools are key to the “tool kit”<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>1.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>    
</span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Attitude</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>.  Attitude towards myself and toward
the ability to effectively contribute to those opportunities I wish to pursue. </span><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>2.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>    
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>A
<b><i>written </i></b>list of my accomplishments.  Here I need to continue
to add to my initial list that starts with a minimum  of 25 and grows to
60 to 100 quickly.</span><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>3.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>    
</span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Verbal presentations</span></b><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>.  My sound bites.  Each <i>focused</i>
to a specific opportunity, and offering an example.  Delivered
comfortably, from the heart not the mind</span>.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>4.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>    
</span></span></span><![endif]><b>Target </b>employers, based on research, that
interest me.  Further research will give me the names of the decision
makers I need to connect with.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>5.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>    
</span></span></span><![endif]><b>Networking </b>list that I will grow as I
move about in my job search.  These contacts will be given interests and
how each can assist me.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'>6.    <b>Board of
Directors, </b>or, if I have not developed my own, then knowledgeable <b>References
</b>who know my background and have a “briefing” sheet of what I want and can
do well.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><b><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>7.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>      
</span></span></b><![endif]><b>Resume Database.  </b>Develop and have
accessible data for each element or component of my resumes and cover letters.
  This allows me to craft very focused resumes quickly.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><b><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>8.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>      
</span></span></b><![endif]><b>Tracking system</b> that allows me to have an
accurate record of my activities and contacts, by date.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><b><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>9.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>      
</span></span></b><![endif]><b>Resumes. </b>Initial set focused to targeted
companies that can be given to individuals in my network.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal>I need to remember that the resume is basically a <b>deselection</b>
document.  When it works its job is to help me get the interview, nothing
more.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal>Again, who said job search was easy?<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal>See you in two.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal>Jim Ditt<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal>Most barriers to your success are man-made.  And most
often, you’re the man who made them.  …  Frank Tyger<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal>To be removed from this distribution please go to “Reply”
and in the “Subject” box indicate “Remove.”  Thank you<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>

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