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Jumpstart Your Job: 12 Simple Ways to Shift Your Career into High Gear

By Marcia Hall

Master the qualities that people at any stage of their career must display to succeed in the workplace. In short, easy-to-read chapters with action steps, 12 Simple Ways are described to help readers learn behaviors their bosses really want. Employers and young professionals from large and small companies offer insights about what is important in the workplace, how workers can fit into the job culture, and what common mistakes should be avoided. This book is appropriate for the new and experienced employee as well as for students. Read more here...

116 Pages
Paperback
$12.95
ISBN-13: 978-0-9788066-4-4 
Copyright 2007

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Navigating Newbie-ism<
Award-Winner of the National Indie Excellence 2007 Book Awards
Best Books Award Winner

Navigating Newbie-ism: 12 Simple Ways to Thrive in Your First Job and Career, The College Student’s Guide

By Marcia Hall

Learn the skills you need beyond your academic degree.  Develop personal attributes that all employers want to build a reputation that will serve you well throughout your career.

168 Pages
Paperback
$12.95
ISBN-13: 978-0-9788066-3-7 
Copyright 2007

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CD: Networking for College Students

SET YOURSELF APART! Get the Job You Want: Networking Know-How and Deadly Mistakes to Avoid

Rachel Bandarenko interviews Marcia Hall about networking for college students.

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$4.95
Copyright 2006

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CD: Business Etiquette Tips - CD

SET YOURSELF APART: Get the Job You Want: Business Etiquette and Deadly Mistakes to Avoid

Marcia Hall interviews Rachel Bandarenko about business etiquette tips that are important in the job search and career.

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Copyright 2006

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294 Pages / Paperback
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Copyright 2002

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SEMINARS

All seminars are interactive, upbeat and fun. Handouts will be provided by the speaker. Customized seminars are available that cover your areas of interest. Sample seminars include:

FOR STUDENTS & NEW EMPLOYEES

"What's Really Important to Know to Thrive in Your First Job" 60 minutes

Description:  Graduating from school is important, but did you know academics are not enough? Employers want more than just what's on your resume.  You need to demonstrate the behavior that all employers look for.

Topics include:

  1. The art of the positive attitude - being friendly, perfecting the hand shake, how to make eye contact, understanding body language
  2. Mastering  the mundane - 10 little things you can do to make a good impression
  3. What young professionals say is really important to do,  and deadly mistakes to avoid

"How to Be the Employee Every Boss Wants" 60 minutes

Description:  Your boss will expect you to fit into the company environment, be a good team player, and have a positive attitude, but he/she won't always emphasize how important these traits will be to your success. Knowing and demonstrating the behaviors employers really want, or the "unwritten rules" of the workplace, will help you build the type of reputation that will give you a competitive advantage.

Topics include:

  1. What your supervisor will expect
  2. What beliefs may hinder your success
  3. How to build a great reputation

"How to Impress People Who Can Help You:  3 Secrets to Make Yourself Memorable" 60 minutes

Description: When you first look for a job, it can be overwhelming.  You've heard of networking, but wonder how you can make the best impression when you meet and talk with people.  How can you impress someone who might be able to help you find a job?

Topics Include:

  1. First impressions – hand shake, eye contact, body language
  2. Remembering names and teaching others yours
  3. Answering "What do you want to do?" to demonstrate your character and competence

"How to Impress People Who Can Help You:  5 Secrets to Make Yourself Memorable"  90 minutes

Description: When you first look for a job, it can be overwhelming.  You've heard of networking, but wonder how you can make the best impression when you meet and talk with people.  How can you impress someone who might be able to help you find a job?  This seminar adds two topics to the one-hour seminar.

Topics include:

  1. First impressions – hand shake, eye contact, body language
  2. Remembering names and teaching others yours
  3. Answering "What do you want to do?" to demonstrate your character and competence
  4. Using "How are you?" and "What's new?" to your advantage
  5. Joining and exiting a conversation tactfully

At this early stage of my career, this program was very helpful. Please know the tools learned today will be used for many years.  Tiff Jones, The Baltimore Sun

Marcia Hall's workshops on networking and communication skills enlightened my graduate students in library science. At this workshop, my students recognized that in order to be successful, there are other pertinent skills needed in addition to the academic preparation. Students commented that Marcia made them aware of things they might miss when presenting themselves to potential employers or the public. I would highly recommend her workshops!  Simmona E. Simmons-Hodo Adjunct for College of Information Sciences, University of Maryland, College Park & Services Development & Special Projects Librarian, UMBC


FOR EMPLOYERS

"The Millennials: How to Motivate and Retain Them" 60 minutes to 3 hours

Description:  Each generation has certain expectations about the workplace, and the "millennials" are no exception. While most employees realize they must be able to perform the occupational or technical skills of a job, they aren't always aware that their workplace behavior is what ultimately matters to bosses. Understanding what the millennials believe and expect can help employers make adjustments to both attract and retain these workers.

Topics include:

  1. Expectations of the millennial generation versus expectations of their employers
  2. Myths new employees believe
  3. What employers and millennials both value
  4. Approaches to motivate millennials
  5. The role of reputation, and strategies to help employees learn and demonstrate desired behaviors


NETWORKING

Group NetworkingNetworking seminars vary in length from 30 minutes to all day (6 hours) depending on the needs of each group.

Choose from among these topics:

  1. The 3 Key Moments in a Conversation
    • Remembering Names and Teaching Others Yours
    • Answering “What do you do?” to attract interest
    • Using “How are you?” and “What’s new?” to your advantage
  1. The 6 Stages of Relationships:  How to Demonstrate Your Character and Competence
  1. How to Join a Conversation with People You Don’t Know and What to Say
  1. Why is it that I’m Networking?  How to Set Goals and Find Groups to Join
  1. Follow Through:  How to Stay in Touch or Reconnect
  1. The Introvert’s Guide to Networking

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I’ve picked up some really great ideas to incorporate into my intro about what I do.
Jay Williams, Jay Williams Design Company

I will be making a much better first impression. This will give me a better opportunity for a positive lasting impression! Beth Brigham, Stewart Technologies, Inc.

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Marcia Hall
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