CareerHITrac Success Day · 3/1/2018 · bookings at Wordcamp Msp 2010, Masters Forum 2010 Seres, 2010 ReBarCamp, MCAD, Social Media Breakfast in Imation Headquarters, 2009 and 2010

CareerHITracSuccess Day

April 21, 2012

Doors Open

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EVENT AGENDA

CareerHITrac Success Day - April 21, 2012

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Main Presentations• NowWhat?HowtoStepIntoAction!–Catherine Byers Breet• MovingMountainsinyourCareerSearch&Beyond–Damon Smith• FiveCommonMythsaboutWritingResumes–Jeff Hickstein• JobInterviewingDo’s&Don’ts–MichaelMonroe Kiefer

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MEET THE PRESENTERS


Catherine Byers Breet -- NOW WHAT? HOW TO STEP INTO ACTIONYou’rereadytohitthestreets!You’vegotacleartargetandastrategy.Nothingcanstopyoufromgettingyourdreamjob!Unfortunately,thatisnotentirelytrue.Ifyouarelikemostpeople,youwillfacesomeunexpectedchallenges,andmanyofthemwillbeinyourownhead.JOINCatherineByersBreet(yourwebinarinstructor)liveforthisfast-pacedandempoweringsessionon 1.Howtoavoidthebiggestbarrierstojobsearchsuccess 2.Howtocreateanactionplanthatwillworkforyou

When she was little, Catherine Byers Breet wanted to be a National Geographic Photographer. When that didn’t work out, she married a guy from South Africa, got a pet zebra named “Joe” and started a company named “ARBEZ.” With a shared vision for helping individuals succeed in their careers, Normandale was pleased to partner with ARBEZ™ in 2010. Since then, Catherine and ARBEZ have been providing the Normandale community with cutting-edge career strategy education through online and

classroom courses and workshops. Since 1997, Catherine has been closing the gap between employers and job seekers. From ExpressScripts, MoneyGram International and UnitedHealth Group to start-ups, she knows how to hire right the first time. For instance, as Director of Recruiting for Spherion, she reduced first-year turnover from 46% to 20%. After landing herself a toxic job in 2004, her passion for helping job seekers turned into a bit of an obsession. With the average American changing jobs every 2.4 years, she saw a tremendous need for a tool to help people take charge of their careers. The answer? An inspiring and empowering online Job Hunt Coaching System (an A to Z online video coaching system) that shows people how to get the job that’s right for them – faster and easier. Since its launch, it has helped over 5,000 people break through the barriers to get the jobs they want.

Today, Catherine is a business owner, career strategist, speaker, author, curriculum developer and stripe changer. She has been quoted by the Associated Press, Star Tribune, American Way magazine, Campus Career Counselor and has been a guest on radio, WCCO and Fox 9 television. Catherine is also the proud mom of two small boys, a SCUBA diver, world traveler and recovering job hunter.

Jeff Hickstein -- FIVE COMMON MYTHS ABOUT WRITING RESUME

Wewilllookatsomeofthemostcommonmistakespeoplemakewhenwritingtheirresumes.Wewillalsodiscusshowconsultingresumesaredifferentfrompermanentemploymentresumesandtipsonhowtowritearesumethatresultsinaninterview(themainpurposeofaresume).

Jeff Hickstein is President and co-founder of IS Leaders, a full-service business systems consulting firm, started in 2002. IS Leaders provides IS/IT leadership consulting and staffing services to the healthcare and financial services industries. Jeff began his career in the 1980’s selling, building and installing business computers, networks and applications, and has worked for or started 6 consulting firms including Gartner Group. He leads business development, which includes recruiting, sales and placement of program managers, project managers, business analysts and architects. He attended the University of Minnesota and lives in St. Louis Park with his wife and business partner and their two children. His community activities include leadership in the Boy Scouts, church and several social and environmental causes.


Damon Smith -- MOVING MOUNTAINS IN YOUR CAREER SEARCH & BEYOND

Doyouknowwhatdrivesyou,yourstrengths,weaknesses,andyourblindspots?InthisworkshopyouwilllearntoknowYourself,DefineYourBrand,EmbraceChallenge,KeepFocusedandClimbYourMountain.“All journeys can be treacherous without the right preparation.” VicePresident,PBMOperations,PrimeTherapeutics,LLC.Damon holds nearly 20 years of leadership, business, and IT experience in the health care industry, including 13 years in the Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) industry. Currently at Prime Therapeutics (Prime), Damon holds the position of Vice President, PBM Operations. He provides overall leadership for Claims, Formulary Operations, Benefit Design, Benefit Operations, Clinical Review, Eligibility, Product Operations, Paper Claims, and New Business Implementation. These operational areas encompass nearly 300 employees.

Prior to joining Prime in 2003, Damon held various leadership and operational roles at eBenX (an IT Healthcare company), UnitedHealth Group, and Express Scripts. Damon received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Northern Iowa, in Cedar Falls, IA. Damon is also actively involved in the Minneapolis/St. Paul community serving on various boards, community volunteer organizations, and business groups.

Michael Monroe Kiefer -- JOB INTERVIEWING: DO’S & DON’TS

Thekeyfactorinjobofferinterviewingistohaveamajorpositiveimpactonyourinterviewer.Unfortunately,mostpeopleareunawareofhowtheyimpacttheirintervieweruntilit’stoolate!Itismoreofarandomevent,ratherthanacarefullypracticedskill.Everyoneknowswhentheyhave“blown”aninterviewandalsowhentheyhavemadeadirectconnection.Thissessioncoverscriticaldo’sanddon’tsoftheinterviewprocess.Youwillgainselfconfidenceandbealerttoredflags.Keyareasinclude:handshake,beverageoffers,eyecontact,mirroringspeech,bodyposture,apologies,pacingtheinterview,salaryandbenefits,connectingemotionally,memorablefollow-upandmore!

Michael Monroe Kiefer M.S. is an international author and mind science expert. He holds B.S., M.S., and ABD. degrees from Texas A&M in genetic engineering and psychology. His book “The Powermind System, Power of Will” is classic reading in success techniques. He is the founder of the Powermind project on human potential and has developed many psychological tests and training workshops on human efficiency. He is a popular national speaker/trainer working with government agencies, corporations, colleges, law enforcement and corrections.

Words of WisdomIfyoucanpowerfullyimpactyourinterviewerinapositiveway,theywillofferyouajob.Ifyouseemcreepyandweird,theywon’t!


Jeanne Larson -- INDEPENDENT CONSULTING: Thinking and Acting Outside the Box - ‘Who says there’s a box?’

Whatyouwilllearn:•Whataremychoices&strategiesforWork$$$?•WhatdoesitmeantobeanIndependentContractorandIntrapreneur?•WhydoIneedtobemoreentrepreneur-like?•WhatarethekeyindependentcontractorissuesIneedtoconsider?•WhydoIneedtodefinemy‘sowhat?’•Whatdoesmycustomer(theorganization)expectfromme?•HowdoIwriteaproposal&negotiatemyvalue?

Over the past 9 years The Incubator has been a guide & trusted advisor to over 1000 individuals and companies in entrepreneurship, intrapreneurship, and small business growth & development. Jeanne Larson, MBA is the founder & President of The Incubator. She has been a serial entrepreneur and intrapreneur for over 30 years primarily in the health care industry, and is

experienced in all business stages, mergers and acquisitions, and joint ventures/strategic alliances. She has worked with all sources of financing except public offerings. She has managed over 1000 employees nationally, and negotiated international trade agreements. She has conducted numerous presentations and workshops on such topics as entrepreneurship, self employment, independent contracting, multiple revenue streams, and innovation. Incubator has been featured in several Minneapolis/St. Paul publications, and on National Public Radio - Market Place. Words of WisdomMarketyourselflikeyoumeanbusiness!•Stayopen!•Becurious•Stayfocusedonthecustomer’sneeds•Bescrappy(resourceful)•Keepaskingyourself“How can I look at this differently?”“Am I staying open to possibilities?” “How can I provide a better solution?”

Kate Madonna-Hindes -- SOCIAL MEDIA: 5 Tips for LinkedIn, Facebook & Twitter

SocialMediaplatformsallowyoutoreachdecisionmakersinrecordtimeandasaJobSeekerit’simportanttomanageyouronlinepresence.InthissessionyouwillgainSocialMediatipstoenhanceyournetworkandunderstandtheimportanceofmanagingyourpersonalbrandonline.

With over 8 solid years of marketing and advertising background; including national publications and Fortune 500 companies, Kate-Madonna Hindes brings national Social Media Training and Director-level Marketing and Consumer Engagement insight. Her recent credits include bookings at Wordcamp Msp 2010, Masters Forum 2010 Seres, 2010 ReBarCamp, MCAD, Social Media Breakfast in Imation Headquarters, 2009 and 2010 National Cancer Conference in Chicago and recent on-air appearances with WCCO and International Radio. Hailed for her resume writing and as a current columnist for national papers, Kate-Madonna speaks on the human behind the job search and how to speak one’s true accomplishments.

MEET THE PRESENTERS


Hinda Abrahamson -- YOUR INTERVIEW & YOUR CLOSET Making a "Clothes" Connection

Couldthewayyoudressyourbodybeapowerfulstatementofwhoyouare?Areyousendingtherightmessagetoemployers?Whatdoyouwantyourimageandenergeticstatementtobe?

FengShuiistheartandscienceofbalancingenergiesofspaceorenvironment.Thisbalancesupportsgoodhealth,prosperity,andabundance.Oftentimestheconditionofyourspaceandenvironmentisapowerfulstatementabouttheconditionofyourlife.Inthisworkshop,youwillassessyourpersonalenergiesandlearntoselectcolorsandstylesofclothingthatsupportyouandyourgoalsinanysituation.Afterthisworkshop,youwillshowupforthatjobinterviewwithconfidenceandauthenticity.

Hinda Abrahamson, M.A., WWC, FFSI©A Feng Shui consultant, speaker and teacher, Hinda began her formal Feng Shui studies in 1997, earning her certification from the Wind and Water School of Feng Shui. She subsequently received certifications in Compass Feng Shui with Roger Green and Fashion Feng Shui with Evana Maggiore, founder and president of Fashion Feng Shui International©. Hinda is a past instructor at the Wind and Water School of Feng Shui and a founding member and President of the Feng Shui Institute of the Midwest. She incorporates a wealth of information from her years of intuitive and holistic personal development. Extensive Feng Shui study tours to China, Tibet and Bhutan, as well as her healing work as a Speech-Language therapist enrich her Feng Shui practice.

James Bird --PERSONAL TOUCH PHOTOGRAPHY Customized portraits at afordable prices.

Designedtotakethestressoutofprofessional,wedding,andeventphotography.Whetherit’sonlocationorattheprivate1500squarefootPTPstudio,yourexperiencewillbepleasantandenjoyable.

A special Thank You to our Resume Reviewers and Mock Interviewers

Now whAt? how to StEp

iNto ActioN

Presented by

Catherine Byers Breet



The 4 Barriers· Lack of FOCUS· Lack of ACTION· FEAR· ISOLATION

Whichoftheseisstandinginyourway?

3 ways to break through the barriers

· Lack of FOCUS 1. 2. 3.

· Lack of ACTION 1. 2. 3.

· FEAR 1. 2. 3.· ISOLATION 1. 2. 3.

YourActionPlan(3Thingsyouwilldotobreakthroughyourbarriers) 1. 2. 3.

“Whether you think you can or think you can’t, you’re right.”~HenryFord3WaystoGETMOREinspiration&educationfromthezCoach™:

1.Buythecompletevideocoachsystem2.InviteCatherinetospeak.3.JointheChangeYourStripesLinkedIngroup

StEp iNto ActioNcoNtrol whAt You cAN coNtrol (and let the rest go!)

by Catherine Byers Breet of ArBEZ (www.arbez.com)

MoviNg MouNtAiNS iN Your cArEEr

SEArch & BEYoNd

Presented by

Damon Smith



1.________________________________-Findwaystoshowthatyoucareandwanttounderstand.

2.________________________________-DataisKing.

3.________________________________-Makeacommitment.Keepacommitment.

4.________________________________-Peopleappreciatetheexperienceandinteractionofagreatbrand.

5.________________________________-Manypeoplehaveideasthatcouldbenefitabusinessbutcan’t communicatethem.

6.________________________________-Takingshelterinyourstrengthswilldrainyourmotivation.

7.________________________________-Executeyourplan,knowwhatsuccesslookslike.

8.________________________________-Listentotheslightestnuancestounderstandthetrueintent.

9.________________________________-Focusonhowyoucanremoveambiguity,enablesuccess,and buildlonglastingrelationships.

10._______________________________-Soakineverythingaroundyouandlearnfromyourexperiences.



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FivE MYthS ABout

writiNg rESuME

Presented by

Jeff Hickstein



FivE MYthS ABout writiNg rESuMEby Jeff Hickstein


JoB iNtErviEwiNgdo’S & doN’tS

Presented by

Michael Monroe Kiefer



Don’ts1. Belate

2. Apologize

3. Wearoddclothingoraccessories

4. Haveacold,wet,limp-hand-shake

5. Putyourselfdown

6. Appeartimidorshy

7. Rejectabeverageorfoodoffer

8. Answerquestionsyoudon’tunderstand

9. Argue

10. Appeardrained

do’S1. Bringanicefolioandpen

2. Bringsixhardcopiesofyourresume

3. Makesureclothesfit

4. Makemajoreyecontact

5. Mirrorspeech

6. Mirrorposture

7. Complimentsomething,“subpersonal”

8. Followpaceofinterviewer

9. Agreewithsalaryandbenefits

10. SearchforCOMMONINTERESTS!!!andPRESSHERE!

11. SendhandwrittenThankYoucardwithSURPRISE!

JoB iNtErviEwiNg do’S & doN’tSby Michael Monroe Kiefer

CareerHITrac Success Day -April 21, 2012

Interview Sample Questions

1. Tellmealittleaboutyourself

2. Tellmewhattypeofjobyouareinterestedinandwhy

3. Tellmeaboutyourcareerhistorypasttenyears

4. Whatdidyoulikeaboutyourpastjobs

5. Whatdidn’tyoulikeaboutyourpastjobs

6. Tellmeaboutyourstrengths

7. Tellmeaboutyourweaknesses

8. Whatareyoursalaryrequirements

9. Whatdoyouthinkyourgreatestassetisintheworkplace

10. Tellmeaboutadifficultsituationatworkandhowitended

Michael Monroe Kiefer M.S.Services:

Interviewing techniques • Interviewing role play -boot camp • Target market, theme based resume writingJob networking techniques • Profiling your interviewer • Discovering your natural talents and genetic skills

• Selling yourself in a competitive market • Subconscious core rebuilding for unshakable self confidence

iNdEpENdENt coNSultiNgThinking Outside of the Box

Presented by

Jeanne Larson



iNdEpENdENt coNSultiNgThinking outside of the Box

by Jeanne Larson



iNdEpENdENt coNSultiNgThinking outside of the Box

by Jeanne Larson


SociAl NEtworkiNg

5 Tips for LinkedIN, Facebook & Twitter

Presented by

Kate Madonna-Hindes


Career HITrac Success Day -June 4, 2011

SociAl NEtworkiNg 5 Tips for LinkedIN, Facebook & Twitter

by Kate Madonna-Hindes

THE RULE OF 3 FOR SUCCESSFULNETWORKING

AuthenticSelf

New LeadBrilliant

Idea• Bringthesignaturedish

ofwhoyouaretothemeeting.

• Yourenergy,enthusiasmandtotalselfmakethestrongestimpact

• Listenfirst,thensuggestsecond.

• Leadcanbebusiness,networkingorsocialmediarelated.

• Researchbeforetheappointmentandcomeprepared.Whatmighttheybemissingandhowcanyourinnovativeideassparktheirimagination?

Whengoingtoanetworkingmeeting,orinitiating,contactwithsomeone,makesuretousethe“Ruleof3”

Whenwegive,ratherthanexpectweleaveanincredibleimpressiononthepeoplewemeet.First,we’vethoughtenoughaboutthemtoresearchtheirneeds,businessandexperience

beforehand,andsecondly,wevaluetheirtimeenoughtopresentourauthenticselves.SucceedinginNetworkingreallyis,thiseasy.Norecipeinvolved.

Be Authentic. Be Memorable. Be Brilliant.

Career HITrac Success Day -June 4, 2011

“Social Media expands business, develops relationships, product innovation, andservice delivery- what an incredibly powerful communication tool.”

- Toby Dayton: President and CEO LinkUP.com

ThinkofSocialMediaandBloggingasalargepotluck.Yourofferingtothetableandexpertiseshouldbeontheforefrontofyourfingertipswheneveryoublog,re-tweetorsimplyreacttoanarticle.Ifyouonlyfeast,andneveraddthenutritionalgoodnessthatlaysbeforeyou,you’renotonlygoingtomissoutonopportunitybutyou’lltakethefocusawayfromthevaluableinsightandpresenceyoubringtotheenvironment.Thosethattreatthemselvesandtechnologywithpassion?Aretheindividualswhounderstandtheirownworthandthevalueofpresentingthemselvesinthebestlight.Bringyourownuniquevoiceonlineandwatchwhatyourfollowerssay.

Your Recipe for Blogging Success:

Humanize:People don’t want to read a‘how to’ they want to read

about opinion, experience andpassion. Bring your own voice.

Findthevoicewithin.Yourfingertipscanspeakwhenthewordsfail.Neverstopspeaking

whatyoubelievein.

-Kate-MadonnaHindes

Resonate:Once you find your audience,

never stop adapting yourmaterial. Blog weekly, or more,

if possible.

“Thetwomostimportantrequirementsformajorsuccessare:first,beingintherightplaceattherighttime,andsecond,doingsomethingaboutit.”

-RayKroc

Originate:A successful blog is original andfilled with anecdotes and wit.

Knowinghowtopaintandtouseone’scolorsrightlyhasnotanyconnectionwithoriginality.Thisoriginalityconsistsin

properlyexpressingyourownimpressions.

-ThomasCouture

Your iNtErviEw & Your cloSEtMaking a "Clothes" Connection

Presented by

Hinda Abrahamson



Your iNtErviEw & Your cloSEtMaking a “Clothes” Connection

by Hinda Abrahamson

ELEMENTAL ARCHETYPES at a GLANCE

Personal energies are expressed as Essence, Intention and Appearance

Essence Intention AppearanceWATER Philosophical Contemplative Artistry CreativeDresses to be unique

WOOD Pioneering Competitive Achievment SportyDresses to be active

FIRE Enthusiastic Charismatic Excite Attention-gettingDresses to be noticed

EARTH DiplomaticCommitted Tonurture TraditionalDresses for comfort

METALDiscerning Cultivated Excellence RefinedDressesingoodtaste

Decoding clothing energy based on the Five Elements:

Color Shape Fabric ExampleWATERPhilosophicalDark Asymmetric Fluid Ruffledblouse

WOODPioneering GreenBlue Columnar Plant CottonteeshirtFIREEnthusiastic RedorPurple AngularLifelike Leatherjacket

EARTHDiplomaticEarthtones BoxyTextured Tweedblazer

METALDiscerningPale,metallic CurvedPolished Cashmeresweaterset


FASHION FENG SHUI CLOSET AUDIT

Is your wardrobe fulfilling, flattering, fit and functional?

1. Let go of garments you don’t wear or no longer enjoy wearing. Clothesthatempoweryoumakeyoufeelfabulous.

2. Never keep anything for “just in case.” Trusttheprocessoflifetobringyouwhatyouneedwhenyouneedit.

3. In with the New, out with the Old. Oneitemcomesin,oneitemgoesout!

4. Avoid the autobiographical wardrobe syndrome. Don’tletyourclosetrepresentyourpast.

5. Discard “expired” garments. Ifanarticleofclothingdoesnotfityou,flatteryouandfulfillyou,itnolongerholdsanylife-forceenergyforyou.

6. Just say, “No, Thank You.” ReturnorexchangegiftsofclothingthatdonotrepresentyourEssenceorIntention.

7. When you think you can’t afford NOT to buy it, DON’T! Pricealoneshouldneverbethedecidingfactorwhenmakingclothingpurchases.

8. Don’t buy to buy. Avoidthe“fullcloset,nothingtowear”syndrome.

9. Update your wardrobe as you change. Asyourlifestyle,goals/intentionsorbodiychanges,soshouldyourpersonalstyle.




GUIDELINES FOR DRESSING WITH INTENTION

1. Bemindfulofthenon-verbalcommunicationconveyedbyyourclothing.

2. De-clutteryourcloset.

3. Useyourintuitionwhenselectingwhattoweareachday.Beawareofthefirstthingthatcomestomind.

4. Wearclothingthatrepeatsyoureyecolor.

5. Whenyouwanttobenoticed,wearhigherenergycolorssuchasredoradramaticscarf,tieorpieceof

jewelry.Ifyouwanttorest,wearneutrals,includingjewelry.

6. Don’tunderestimatetheinfluenceofundergarmentstoenhancepersonalenergy.

7. Energizeyourappearancewithcolor,shapes,patternsandfabricsrepresentingall5Elements.

8. Investinagoodqualityfull-lengthmirrortoacknowledgeyour“whole”self,everyday.

Your iNtErviEw & Your cloSEtMaking a “Clothes” Connection

by Hinda Abrahamson


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CareerHITrac Success Day · 3/1/2018 · bookings at Wordcamp Msp 2010, Masters Forum 2010 Seres, 2010 ReBarCamp, MCAD, Social Media Breakfast in Imation Headquarters, 2009 and 2010