by cjxpadmin | Mar 1, 2012 | March 2012 Magazine
By Sheena Williams
“I don’t have the skills.”, “They won’t hire me”, or “I’m not cut out for this type of work.” Why don’t you have the skills? How do you know they won’t hire you? Who told you that you were not cut out for that type of work? Sometimes we can be our own worst enemy. There are doubts that every woman has at times that keep them from not only being good at what they do, but it keeps them from being great. Everyone has their problems, there is no denying that, but there is no issue that cannot be improved upon or resolved. The first step is believing that you can accomplish anything you set out to do. Once you start believing that you can do anything, your employer will believe in you as well.
Step 1: Take a deep breath. Work can get stressful. The kids are asking for something, your husband needs help with a presentation he’s putting together, or your term paper is due. There are days when life can get pretty intense, and that is when it is most important for you to take a deep breath and center yourself. Taking 5 minutes just to do some deep breathing can get you ready to face the rest of your day.
Step 2. Know your strengths. If you are only focused on the things that you can’t do, then you will never get to the things that you can do. Okay, you may not be the greatest cook, but you were organized enough to get all of the recipes that you want to try arranged in neat subsections and categories such as lunch, dinner and appetizers. You may not be the greatest typist, but you organized the company Christmas party. Public speaking makes you break out in a cold sweat, but that speech you wrote for your boss last week got him rave reviews in the local newspaper. By focusing on your strengths and your abilities, it will give you more confidence to tackle the bigger things in life.
Step 3. Be nice to others. Having a bad self-image is being grouped with excuses for not being nice to others. Not cool. If you’re having a low self-image day, it does not give you the license to make someone else’s day miserable. Did we mention that being nice to people makes you feel better which in turn makes you feel good about yourself. By the same token, in another turn, feeling good about yourself helps with your self-image?
Even if you’re not going to feed a small country, complimenting someone on their dress and seeing them smile can give you a boost of happiness. Try it! It won’t hurt you!
Step 4. Negativity is bad. When you see a problem, your first reflex is to look at all of the things that will keep you from doing the task at hand. Try looking at all of the parts that you can do. Once you start working on those, it will make it easier to get the hard parts done. The more things you accomplish, the more it will push you to do things that seem daunting at first. You don’t have to tackle it as a whole — you can put it into little pieces and work your way up.
Step 5. Find your own cheerleading squad. You could brag about yourself all day…or you could have Tammy’s perfect figure, or Josie’s awesome job, you’re not focusing on the things that YOU have in your life. Everyone’s priorities are different. What someone else may think is important right now, may not be all that important to you. Yes, she bought a beautiful house, but it was while you were studying abroad in Europe. Tammy’s figure is perfect, but you have amazing fashion sense. Josie has a terrific job, but your apartment could be put on the cover of a magazine! Know what makes you great and own it!
Remember the steps:
- Take a deep breath.
- Know your strengths.
- Be nice to others.
- Negativity is bad.
- Find your own cheerleading squad, and
- Be grateful!
Follow these 6 simple and key things to get started on that road to a better self-image!
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by cjxpadmin | Mar 1, 2012 | Employer Spotlight, March 2012 Magazine
welcome to the world of baskin-robbinsFor over 62 years, Baskin-Robbins has been delighting customers with its irresistible treats.It still follows the credos and innovative thinking of its founders, Burton Baskin and Irvine Robbins. With more than 6,000 retail shops in 35 countries, Baskin- Robbins is now the world’s largest chain of ice cream specialty shops.From the ages of 1 to 91, people visit Baskin-Robbins anticipating the pleasure of enjoying their favorite ice creams served any way they want. Because of its dedication to being “America’s Favorite Neighborhood Ice Cream Shop,” Baskin-Robbins stores are visited by over 300 million happy customers year after year.
1547 Wooded Acres Drive, Waco, TX 76710 (254) 776-6155
WELCOME TO STARBUCKS! EXPECT MORE THAN COFFEE!Since 1971, Starbucks Coffee Company has been committed to ethically sourcing and roasting the highest quality arabica coffee in the world. Today, within the U.S. plus the District of Columbia, Starbucks has 7,087 company-operated stores plus 4,081 licensed stores. These coffeehouses have become a beacon for coffee lovers everywhere. Starbucks is not just passionate purveyors of coffee, but everything else that goes with a full and rewarding coffeehouse experience.The mission of Starbucks Coffee Company is to inspire and nurture the human spirit — one person, one cup and one neighborhood at a time.
2452 W LOOP 340, WACO (254) 662-5406
1428 WOODED ACRES, WACO (254) 776-8222
1001 DUTTON STREET, WACO (254) 710-1721
4273 NORTH IH-35, LACY-LAKEVIEW (254) 799-0900
208 HEWITT DR, WACO (254) 741–1335
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by cjxpadmin | Mar 1, 2012 | Employer Spotlight, First Issue, Hanging Closet, March 2012 Magazine
shopping at target. see. spot. save.
Just like its Bullseye logo, Target’s history comes full circle. Their department-store roots evolved into discount-store savvy. Their first-in-the-industry innovations led to retail revolutions. In 1962, Target opened its first store and it was heralded as a “new idea in discount stores.” Target differentiates itself from other retail stores by combining many of the best department store features — fashion, quality and service — with the low prices of a discounter. It was created as “a store you can be proud to shop in, a store you can have confidence in, a store that is fun to shop and exciting to visit.”
5401 BOSQUE BLVD, Waco
(254) 399-0067
save money. live better. Walmart serves customers and members more than 200 million times per week at more than 9,759 retail units under 60 different banners in 28 countries. A leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy and employment opportunity, Walmart ranked in the top ten among retailers in Fortune Magazine’s 2010 Most Admired Companies survey. Saving people money to help them live better was the goal that Sam Walton envisioned when he opened the first store more than 40 years ago. Today, this mission is more important than ever to its customers and members around the world.
4320 franklin Ave, Waco(254) 751-0464
1521 INTERSTATE 35 N, BELLMEAD (254) 867-8084
600 HEWITT DR, WACO(254) 666-9021
by cjxpadmin | Mar 1, 2012 | First Issue, Job Market, March 2012 Magazine
HIRE FROM AMONG THESE 9 GROUPS
- Long-Term TANF Recipient*- Member of a family that: 1) received Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (T ANF) payments for at least 18 consecutive months ending on the hiring date, or 2) received TANF payments for any 18 months beginning after August 5, 1997, and the earliest 18 month period ended during the past 2 years prior to the hiring date, or 3) whose family stopped being eligible for TANF payments because Federal or State law limited the maximum time those payments could be made, and the individual is hired not more than 2 years after such eligibility ended.
*Note. Based on the Internal Revenue Service’ s 2003 Revenue Ruling, members of these four groups (i.e., Veteran; Short and Long-Term TANF; and SNAP Recipient groups) need not receive the assistance/benefits period if the family received it for the entire period and the individual was on the grant and thus received such assistance benefits for at least one day of the specified period (see TEGL #: 20-04, March 18, 2005).
- Other TANF Recipient* — Member of a family that received TANF payments for any 9 months during the 18-month period ending on the hiring date.
- Veteran*- Member of a family that received Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits (food stamps) for at least a 3-month period during the 15-month period ending on the hiring date, or a disabled veteran entitled to compensation for a service-connected disability hired within one year of discharge from active duty, or unemployed for a period totaling at least 6 months of the year ending on the hiring date.
- 18-39 Year-Old SNAP (Food Stamps) Recipient*- Member of a family that received SNAP benefits (food stamps) for either the 6-month period ending on the hiring date, or for at least 3 of the 5 months ending on the hiring date in the case of a family member who ceased to be eligible for such assistance under Section 6(o) of the Food Stamp Act of 1977.
- 18-39 Year-Old Designated Community Resident* — Individual who lives within an Empowerment Zone (EZ), or Rural Renewal County (RRC).
Note: P .L. 111-312 reauthorized each HUD- designated urban Empowerment Zone (EZ) and each USDA-designated rural EZ from January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2011.
- 16-17 Year-Old Summer Youth – Individual who works for the employer between May 1 and September 15, and lives in an EZ*.
- Vocational Rehabilitation Referral – Disabled person referred to the employer upon completion of (or while receiving) rehabilitation services approved by the State, Ticket-to-Work Program, or the Department of Veteran Affairs.
- Ex-Felon – Individual convicted of a felony and hired within one year after the date of the conviction or release from prison.
- SSI Recipient – Individual who received Supplemental Security Income benefits for any month ending during the past 60-day period ending on the hiring date.
HOW TO FIGURE THE WOTC…
For most target groups, the WOTC can be as much as $2,400. It is based on qualified wages paid to the new hire for the first-year of employment. Generally, qualified wages are capped at $6,000. The credit is 25% of qualified first-year wages for those employed at least 120 hours and 40% for those employed 400 hours or more.
For Disabled Veterans, the WOTC can be as much as much as $4,800 with qualified wages capped at $12,000.
For Long-Term TANF Recipients, the tax credit can be as much as $9,000, with qualified wages capped at $10,000 for a combined 2-year period.
For Summer Youth, the WOTC can be as much as $750 during the 90-day period of employment with wages capped at $3,000.
For employers to qualify for the WOTC, the new hire must begin work after December 31, 2005 and before January 1, 2012. ?
by cjxpadmin | Mar 1, 2012 | First Issue, Job Search, March 2012 Magazine
A personal marketing package is an individual’s first introduction to a prospective employer.
That is why it is very important for you to make the appropriate selection when you are getting ready to do your resume. There are many selections to make, such as style, format, font type and size, content as well as the color and type of paper where you will print it. Your resume should be accurate, neat, attractive, error-free and as professional as one wants to be perceived. The following instructions will assist you in putting into words what you have done in your career and how to make an excellent presentation of yourself to appeal to a potential employer
Sections of a Resume
There are eight sections to your resume. They are:
- Personal Information
- Summarized Highlights
- Work Experience
- Education
- Skills
- Training
- Awards and Certificates and
- References
Detailed instruction is provided on items or information that should go in each section.
Preparation of Your Resume
In order to be able to create a great resume, a little preparation is involved. Create a data sheet that encompasses all of the information above and fill it out as you would an application. Use this document to type out your resume. With everything in order, it’s as simple as 1-2-3 to prepare your resume.
Also, remember to take this document with you once you have earned an interview because many times, companies will ask you to complete an application regardless of you having a resume. This data sheet will have all your information spelled out with accurate dates, company names and telephone numbers so that you don’t have to scramble for information or take precious interview time to call your references or friends.
Typing Your Resume
When you are ready to type your resume, take the time to think through the job duties and responsibilities that you had on your jobs and positions. You want to make your entries informative and understandable but you also need to think about being concise. Interviewers do not take a lot of time when they are reviewing resumes, even when they are sitting in front of you. That is why you will need to bullet your job duties so that it can be scanned and viewed easily and quickly. Make sure that your verbs and your adjectives are accurately used to best describe what it is you can do and what you are all about.
To See More on Resumes…..
Go to www.wpmgnetwork.com and either sign in or register. Create a username and a password to give you access to the different types of resume formats. Learn the difference between chronological resume, functional resume and a combination resume. Check out the Action Verbs Section,
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by cjxpadmin | Mar 1, 2012 | First Issue, Job Readiness, March 2012 Magazine
The Interviewing Process Can Be Demanding, But Rewarding.
One of the most important part of the interview is, of course, you know it, appearance! Be impressive, but not overly dressed and create a great first impression. This is what the interviewer will based their opinion on from the very start. Also, remember to remove any unusual piercings and try to cover up any tattoos, just for the sake of the interview.
Of course, you know to be timely, but go beyond that and give yourself at least 15 minutes of “calming down and getting yourself together” time. This will allow you to get a little refreshed, find your resume or any other documents you will be needing. Sometimes, some companies will ask you for other information and you may have to fill out something else so give yourself plenty of time to do this and still be ready for your interview.
Another important part of the interview is the questions and answers session. This doesn’t just mean that the employer will ask YOU questions. It also means that you must be prepared with vital questions of your own so that you can ask your interviewer. Be interested in the company you are interviewing with and know a bit about their history and background. Job applicants who don’t ask questions make interviewers lose confidence in them and it makes them feel that you might not possess the ability to take on a job as great as the one they are offering you.
When being interviewed for a job, be sure to look the interviewer in the eye when he/she is talking to you. There is nothing that looks like disinterest if the interviewer is talking to you and you are looking out the window or cleaning your nails or worse than that, checking your email messages or texts on your phone. A Big NO NO!!!
Also two other very important aspects of the interview are an enthusiastic smile and a firm handshake. I don’t mean smile at everything he or she says and I don’t mean break the person’s hand when you shake it. I just mean exhibit a friendly personality with a smile here and there and a handshake that says, “I am confident!”
Questions You Should Be Ready To Answer.
These are questions that are pretty standard. In the blue box are questions an interviewer may ask you and in the green box are questions you should be prepared to ask of the interviewer. For examples of the answers to these questions and more questions, go to www.wpmgnetwork.com/tlntacdmylulac and either sign in or register to go to the website and look up the publication, Interviewing Gets the Job.
While there, check out some of the other publications such as Introduction to Resume Writing, Web-Based Applications or Salary Negotiations. ?
