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Professionals In-Transition Training

9:00 – 11:30 AM Thursdays, at Second Baptist Church

Multi-Purpose Room; 6400 Woodway Drive, Houston, TX 77057

Meeting Leaders- H

ouston

Houston’s Human Resources Leaders

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Eric Griesel

Founder

HR Executive

Attorney

Marvin Martin

Group Manager

CEO of Recruitment

Firm

Second Baptist

Angela Stauder

Manager

Olive Gatling

Manager

Ana T.

Social Media Manager

Meeting Particulars

Housekeeping Items

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Please sign in. Every week, Marvin will email you news, job openings, and a list of contacts for networking purposes.

Marvin also announces job landings on LinkedIn at the beginning of meetings. Please notify him when you find your awesome job. Keep in contact with Marvin and Eric and notify them of any status updates.

Restrooms are out the door to your left, down the hall. Men need to make a left at the end of the hall, and it's the second door on the left.

Gourmet coffee bar is to the right. Small cup is $1 (includes free refills).

We are guests here. Respect the facilities, workers, students, and church goers. Drive slowly, watch school zone, and park correctly.

Please go to www.TexasHRPros.com.

Join us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest (on the right panel).

Check out our “Houston” tab.

Join us on LinkedIn Groups (see following slides).

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HR and Recruitment Professionals: Please join us on 2 LinkedIn sites – Texas HR Pros and Texas HR Pros In-Transition

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Job Search Trainees: Join Us on Texas HR Pros In-Transition

Vision Statem

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Texas HR Pros envisions

using our job knowledge and employer

connections to get Texans back to work.

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Ultim

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ission

The mission of our in-transition group is to share job search tools and strategies, so you can reduce stress and land your next job quickly.

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Values and Passion Statem

ents

Texas HR Pros combines a passion for Team development, Meaningful, in-person networking, and Interactive social media such as LinkedIn.

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We value Servant Leadership, HR Expertise, and Paying It Forward.

Job Search Strategy Program

Session Topics 1-3

Our course curriculum includes the following:

1. Planning or Impacting Your Exit

a. No Wisdom in Bad Decisions

b. Orchestrating Your Departure

c. Should I Negotiate?

d. Securing Supporting References

2. The Job Search Plan

a. Descriptors – using marketing as a strength

b. Creating Your Job Search Mission or Goals

c. Identifying Your Strengths and Competencies

d. Preparing for Potential Challenges

3. Job Search Tools

a. Attitude – it’s all about focus

b. The Resume – the primary marketing tool

c. The 30-Second Elevator Speech -- your networking introduction

d. Cover Letters – the ugly truth: gotta have ‘em

e. Business Cards – what’s the real alternative

f. Your Support Group – choose very wisely

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Job Search Strategy Program

Session Topics 4-6

4. The Hunt

a. Posting Resumes – on the rise, or the decline

b. Resume Blasting – mass distribution

c. Job Boards – love ‘em, hate ‘em, need ‘em

d. Web Crawlers – don’t confuse ‘em with job boards

e. Miscellaneous Options - where else to hunt

f. Actual Networking – getting out of the house

g. Virtual Networking – what’s it really all about

h. Improvisation – distancing YOU from the herd

i. What’s Missing – NOT on the list & won’t be again

5. The Interview

a. Mindset and Approach

b. Mistakes to Avoid

c. What NOT to Say

d. Types of Interviews

e. Types of Interviewers

f. Questions to Ask

g. Preparation

h. What to Bring

i. The Interviewer Is NOT Your Friend

j. Asking for the Job

6. Post Interview Activity

a. Leaving the Interview b. Mistakes to Avoid

c. Thank-You Notes d. Follow-Up Opportunity

e. The Offer and Negotiations f. Getting It In Writing

g. References h. Another Offer, Now What?

i. FIRST Days on the Job

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While Job Hunting We Recommend

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Learn how to brand yourself and differentiate yourself from the pack. Get your branded business cards at VistaPrint. Follow your job search plan and track your progress. Practice your going-to-work routine every morning before performing your job search tasks to keep up the momentum. Use extra time to network. See TexasHRPros.com’s “Houston” tab and read Marvin’s emails. Connect with the community. Take free webinars and attend free training in Houston. See “Houston” tab on our blog. Volunteer your expertise. Speak to people every day. Serve on a board. Find a career buddy to commit to rather than bringing the job search woes home. Read current and industry news, so you can bring something to the table at events. Practice your 30-second elevator speech.

Let’s Start the Show!

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TEXAS HR PROS’ QUARTERLY MIXER 5:00 to 8:00 PM Sam’s Boat on Richmond Avenue Upcoming: Thursday; January 31, 2013 Like to be a sponsor? We have 4,100 HR members and would like to share your generosity on our social media platforms.

LANDINGS! Amen, woo hoo, congrats, pRaise the roof, pay it forward!

COMMERCIAL TIME TRAINING EVENTS

See TexasHRPros.com under the Houston tab See HoustonJobsHelp.blogspot.com for free training, upcoming job fairs, job hunting tips, etc.

NETWORKING EVENTS See TexasHRPros.com See Marvin’s weekly email