Strategies for Career Success

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Pathways Career Success Strategies

 Strategies for Career Success - Early-June 2009


in this issue

  • Adding Multiple Contacts to LinkedIn

  • Gift of Career Coaching

  • Special Offer

  • Free Stuff

  • Upcoming Workshop
 

Joan Runnheim Olson is the expert and visionary behind Strategies for Career Success, a no-cost bi-weekly e-newsletter for professionals, managers, and executives. Each issue delivers simple strategies you can use right away to create the career of your dreams. Go to http://www.pathwayscareer.com to learn more.

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Editor's Note

Welcome to the Early-June issue of Strategies for Career Success.  I'm heading to Chicago to vacation with a friend in a few days. It's been about 20 years since I've been there- way too long- and I live in the Midwest. It will undoubtedly be an action-packed adventure!

 

It's mid-year- are you achieving your career goals? I'd like to share a quote by Robert Conklin that may inspire you. "If you make the unconditional commitment to reach your most important goals, if the strength of your decision is sufficient, you will find the way and the power to achieve your goals."

 

If you haven't set your career goals for 2009, it's not too late. Get started today! 

 

This issue is jam-packed and includes an article on adding contacts to LinkedIn. If you're not already on LinkedIn, what are you waiting for? It's great for job search research and for recruiters to find you. 

 

For more career and leadership tips, check out my blog. And, you can follow me on Twitter.
  

Enjoy!

 

Joan Runnheim Olson  

Certified Career & Leadership Coach

 
   

ADDING MULTIPLE CONTACTS TO LINKEDIN

By Caroline Melberg

When I come back from a networking event with a lot of business cards, the very first thing I do is to create a spreadsheet in Microsoft Excel, with 3 columns on it:

  • First Name
  • Last Name
  • E-mail Address  

If I'm going to add the contacts to my main contact database on my computer, then I will add other details as well and then import it right to my contact database.

But for LinkedIn, all I need are those 3 pieces of information.

Then, I save the file as a ".csv" file, and upload it to LinkedIn.  Here's how I do that:

  • Click on Add Connections (green button, left-hand side)
  • Click on "Don't Use Webmail?"
  • Choose the .csv file from my computer and upload it to LinkedIn

From here, I can select the check boxes in front of the names of the people I want to invite to connect with me on LinkedIn, and click on "add a personal message" to customize the note that I send along. 

In the note, I'll typically remind them where I met them, let them know that I enjoyed meeting them and would like to stay in touch. 

And of course, I always add the line:

"If you don't want to LinkIn with me, that's ok... just press "archive" below"

That way, if someone doesn't want to connect with you for any reason, they don't have to choose "I don't know this person" to remove the request from their inbox. 

About the Author
Caroline Melberg is the President of Small Business Mavericks, a full-service Marketing Company specializing in Web Design & Development Services and Social Media Website Promotion and Training. She believes that marketing is not communication – it’s a conversation.  She would love to hear from you at 952-473-1007, by e-mail at: caroline@melberg.com, or via her website at: www.SmallBusinessMavericks.com.

 

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Gift of Career Coaching

Do you know someone who is struggling in their career, but you don't know what to say or what to do for them? Why not give them a gift certificate which can be used toward several different career coaching services. They can be applied to 1:1 coaching or resume or cover letter critique or development.

The skills they learn during the coaching process will help them through a during difficult time NOW, as well as for the rest of their lives. So, your gift will be remembered for a long time.

Gift certificates can be purchased in denomination of $25, $50, $75, $100 or more. You determine the amount. If you have an account with PayPal, simply select the amount you feel comfortable giving, select "send money" and enter the following email address: joan@pathwayscareer.com. Please also include the person's name and their email address. I will contact them right away. 

Special Offer - Power Hour Coaching Session

There’s no getting around it! Being creative in your job search is vital in today’s volatile market. Turn up the heat by applying some spark to your networking. Remember, people like to hire people they know or people that come referred. In one-hour, we’ll lay out an action plan designed to capitalize on your current network and expand your contacts. Make your network red-hot and get the job you want! 

For the month of June, I am offering a Power-Hour Session at $125, a savings of $50.

The people I work with are able to gain clarity and focus to help them achieve greater career satisfaction. I am also able to help people who.....
- are having trouble finding a job.
- want to find a more satisfying career.
- have been downsized.
- want to position themselves for advancement.
- want to recession-proof their career.
- value the expertise and support of a coach to help achieve their goals.

Start today! Call Joan Runnheim Olson, Certified Career & Leadership Coach and owner of Pathways Career Success Strategies, at 715.808.0344 or email joan@pathwayscareer.com.
Free Stuff

Staples is sponsoring a career stimulus program. Now through June 13 you can get 20 free copies of your resume and 40 free business cards. You can use the business cards for networking purposes. Include your name, phone number, email address, LinkedIn website address, and position you are seeking. To find a Staples store close to you, go to: http://www.staples.com/

Upcoming Workshop

 

Take Charge of Your Career!
Plan today for your best tomorrow
The statistics are staggering!  Every week, another company downsizes, outsources, or off shores. We are all responsible for our own careers, but don't worry - taking responsibility for your own career management doesn't have to be a scary experience! This presentation is designed to inspire you to begin your journey toward successful career management. Get started on creating a career development plan to move you in the right direction. 

 

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

8:00 to 10:30 a.m.

Century College, White Bear Lake, MN

Call 651-779-3200  to register.

$49

 

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Pathways Career Success Strategies

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Hudson, WI 54016

(715) 808-0344
 


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