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What is your single message when talking to decision makers?

5/19/2022

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Greetings!

I read this awesome article on "Fast Company" called: "Every job seeker should have a message. What's yours?"

Here's the link to the article: https://www.fastcompany.com/90741311/every-job-seeker-should-have-a-message-whats-yours

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Great tips from the article: 


When searching for a job, you need this compelling idea that carries you through every conversation, every interview. If you don't have one, you'll be stuck switching up your message every time you see a new job--and doing this won't allow you to sound centered or authentic.

This message should be inspiring—and grounded in your particular strengths. Nobody will care about you if you say, “I am purpose-driven,” or “I am a self-starter” or “I like to work on my own.”

To create your message, sit down with a recording device and pretend you're answering the question, "Tell me about yourself." A marketing professional might have this as a first cut: "I have a passion for marketing, and have grown market share in three succesive firms. I did this by having a keen strategic sense of every market we entered. Now I am ready for a CMO role!"

I help you answer this question in my interview practice session that's featured this month & you can snag it by THIS Sat. (4/30/22) BEFORE 11:55 pm PST securely & privately through my "BUY NOW" link below (section below my latest testimonial which is below).

Latest Testimonial

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Shree (Jariwala) Pitzer, Senior UX Designer & Strategist posted on my LinkedIn profile as of 4/9/22.

​I’m a senior-level UX Designer looking for a comparable role at a start up company. I needed to hire a professional for a job interview practice session for feedback & assistance on communicating in a less harsh, but still straight forward professional manner.

I chose Carly over the other LinkedIn professionals because of her clear proposal and we really connected at her free, no obligation call. Carly was advising me at the call the importance of dressing one-level up where you’re interviewing when I had mentioned how my industry didn’t dress up.
I appreciated how she was able to get her point across by sharing about “Common Knowledge” (an educational TV game show that asks common knowledge questions in various categories & contestants in teams of 3 can win up to $10,000). Carly shared how one of the questions asked how you should dress for a job interview in a casual environment & that the correct answer is one-level up from casual.

At the remote job interview practice session with Carly, she went over 10 of the toughest, yet common interview questions employers ask that she compiled & asked me. After letting me answer each question, she provided feedback & a sample response. Carly also provided recommendations on my dress attire & appearance. Since we worked efficiently & effectively together, I was even able to squeeze in 2 other interview questions that weren’t included since we were ahead of schedule. I much appreciate Carly answering them on the fly; & her feedback, examples, & sample responses really helped.

I’d definitely recommend Carly Calabrese for preparing for your next job interview. She listened carefully to my answers & questions, was organized, & a knowledgeable professional.

Interview practice session geared to entry & mid-level clients
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FEATURED SERVICE THIS MONTH available for purchase until THIS Saturday, 4/30/22 BEFORE 11:55 pm Pacific Standard Time

A 90-minute remote interview practice session geared to entry-level (0-2.5 years' experience positions) & mid-level (3-14.5 years' experience positions):

I will provide & ask "10 of the toughest, yet common interview questions employers ask" that I researched & compiled. Feedback & a sample response for each question will take place. Plenty of time for the client to take notes during this session. The client would also come dressed to this practice interview session as they would for their actual job interview so that I can critique your dress attire/appearance and provide dress/appearance recommendations (if applicable). This up to 90-minute interview practice session is $211.60 which also includes the debit/credit card processing fee in my newsletter that I'm charged to process your card so that I can net my actual rate of $200. Available for use 1-year from purchase date. 
**TO BUY & VIEW THE TERMS & CONDITIONS PRIOR TO PURCHASING (YOU HAVE THE ABILITY TO CLOSE OUT BEFORE PROCEEDING TO PURCHASE AFTER VIEWING TERMS & CONDITIONS), VISIT THIS LINK TO MY ACTUAL NEWSLETTER WHICH WILL BRING YOU TO THIS SAME INFORMATION & SCROLL TO THE SAME SECTION & CLICK THE PURPLE "BUY NOW" BUTTON: https://conta.cc/3vHlwhW **


Thank you,


Carly Calabrese

Career Coach/Business Marketing Consultant/Writer/Editor/LinkedIn Consultant

Email me: info@worksolutionstoday.com

Work Solutions - "Providing career assistance/coaching/prep, business marketing, writing, editing, and LinkedIn services for individuals and freelance opportunities."

“Independence is happiness.”—Susan B. Anthony
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What story are you telling yourself?

5/19/2022

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Greetings!

I hope you had a great Easter this past Sunday. I had a nice & productive one. I watched a Joel Osteen sermon "Tell yourself a new story", took a walk outside, did 2-10 minute 3 pound weight sculpting Pilates DVD's, got a lot of things done at the house, watched 2 movies, and read more of my latest book.

I'll share some of Joel's half hour sermon "Tell yourself a new story" which I feel can help you in your life & career:

When you get your story in line with what God says, you'll be able to do things you'd never be able to make happen. Your gifts, talents, & experience can't come out the way they should because of the story you're telling yourself.

Don't let the wrong story hold you from your greatness. God has already written all the days of our lives. Could it be the wrong story is holding you from rising higher? Victory starts in your mind. The scripture says, "Be careful how you think because your thoughts run your life." Keep the right story playing in your mind. The story you tell yourself will come to pass.

You may have a good reason to have a negative story. But, you have to dig down deep and delete that negative story and believe things will change.

You need to tell yourself, "I will get well, I will lend & not borrow, I will break this addiction, I will accomplish my dreams."

Give God something to work with. You can't see your new story when you got the negative story playing. Sometimes we have a false sense of humility; everyone else is great, smarter, prettier, or more talented. You can't keep discounting yourself. God put gifts in us. You need to tell yourself, "I am valuable, I am favored, people love being around me."

We have enough people that are against us. Don't be against yourself as well.

Don't deny your problems or weaknesses, tell yourself a new story.



DIRECT LINK TO THE SERMON ABOVE:
https://youtu.be/W9W0rXSsEe4
Latest Testimonial
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​Shree (Jariwala) Pitzer, Senior UX Designer & Strategist posted on my LinkedIn profile as of 4/9/22.

I’m a senior-level UX Designer looking for a comparable role at a start up company. I needed to hire a professional for a job interview practice session for feedback & assistance on communicating in a less harsh, but still straight forward professional manner.
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​I chose Carly over the other LinkedIn professionals because of her clear proposal and we really connected at her free, no obligation call. Carly was advising me at the call the importance of dressing one-level up where you’re interviewing when I had mentioned how my industry didn’t dress up.
I appreciated how she was able to get her point across by sharing about “Common Knowledge” (an educational TV game show that asks common knowledge questions in various categories & contestants in teams of 3 can win up to $10,000). Carly shared how one of the questions asked how you should dress for a job interview in a casual environment & that the correct answer is one-level up from casual.

At the remote job interview practice session with Carly, she went over 10 of the toughest, yet common interview questions employers ask that she compiled & asked me. After letting me answer each question, she provided feedback & a sample response. Carly also provided recommendations on my dress attire & appearance. Since we worked efficiently & effectively together, I was even able to squeeze in 2 other interview questions that weren’t included since we were ahead of schedule. I much appreciate Carly answering them on the fly; & her feedback, examples, & sample responses really helped.

I’d definitely recommend Carly Calabrese for preparing for your next job interview. She listened carefully to my answers & questions, was organized, & a knowledgeable professional.

Interview practice session geared to entry & mid-level clients

FEATURED SERVICE THIS MONTH available for purchase until Saturday, 4/30/22 BEFORE 11:55 pm Pacific Standard Time (if you want to make arrangements to pay NOT through my newsletter, you'll have to contact me ASAP & no later than Tues. 4/26/22 to make snail mail arrangements with me): A 90-minute remote interview practice session geared to entry-level (0-2.5 years' experience positions) & mid-level (3-14.5 years' experience positions):

I will provide & ask "10 of the toughest, yet common interview questions employers ask" that I researched & compiled. Feedback & a sample response for each question will take place. Plenty of time for the client to take notes during this session. The client would also come dressed to this practice interview session as they would for their actual job interview so that I can critique your dress attire/appearance and provide dress/appearance recommendations (if applicable). This up to 90-minute interview practice session is $211.60 which also includes the debit/credit card processing fee in my newsletter that I'm charged to process your card so that I can net my actual rate of $200. Available for use 1-year from purchase date.

**TO BUY & VIEW THE TERMS & CONDITIONS PRIOR TO PURCHASING (YOU HAVE THE ABILITY TO CLOSE OUT BEFORE PROCEEDING TO PURCHASE AFTER VIEWING TERMS & CONDITIONS), VISIT THIS LINK TO MY ACTUAL NEWSLETTER WHICH WILL BRING YOU TO THIS SAME INFORMATION & SCROLL TO THE SAME SECTION & CLICK THE PURPLE "BUY NOW" BUTTON: 
https://conta.cc/3wD3IVx​ **

Thank you,

Carly Calabrese

Career Coach/Business Marketing Consultant/Writer/Editor/LinkedIn Consultant

Email me: info@worksolutionstoday.com

Work Solutions - "Providing career assistance/coaching/prep, business marketing, writing, editing, and LinkedIn services for individuals and freelance opportunities."

“Independence is happiness.”—Susan B. Anthony
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Women who work in Seattle are rising to manager level at 80% above the national average rate for females

5/19/2022

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Greetings!

When I mentioned Seattle broke another record, I was referring to the first record it broke when it had its record breaking hot temperatures this past summer. :)

There was a great article read on LinkedIn news on International Women's Day (March 8, 2022) about out of all of the major cities in the country, Seattle is doing their best job at bridging the gender gap of women being promoted at manager levels at far lower rates than men. Women who work in Seattle are rising to manager level at 80% above the national average rate for females. 

It's believed because of the Covid-19 pandemic, it helped Seattle and its women because of its rapid shift to remote work. Pre-pandemic, choosing to work at a regional outpost of a multinational with headquarters in New York, L.A., or San Francisco might have been considered a career risk. According to this article, that may not be the case any longer.

Below is a graph that shows the top 10 cities in the U.S. of regions and industries that are leading the way for women looking to manage:
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LINK TO ARTICLE: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/pandemic-growth-cities-like-seattle-working-women-faster-fairchild/

Senior-level & Executive-level resumes $10 off because of Women's International Day


​It just felt fitting to feature my senior-level & executive-level resumes to further support women in the Seattle area to stay/be promoted into management. As a result of it just being International Women's Day on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, I'd like to offer $10 off any senior-level or executive-level resume purchased now through THIS Friday, March 11, 2022 BEFORE 11:55 pm Pacific Standard Time.

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Regardless of what experience level you are (senior-level or executive-level) 2 sets of edits are also included in the price as well as a brand-new 2-page resume would be created either for a specific job the client is applying for, a career field, or just an updated resume in general. 2 sets of edits are defined as the client looking at the first draft and if there are any edit(s) that they'd like made, I would make them as long as it doesn't involve me developing a brand-new resume. Then a revised draft would be provided with the first set of edit(s) (if applicable) and the second set of edit(s) (if applicable) would take place and I would make them as long as it's not developing another resume.

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 A senior-level resume is for any individual who's either pursuing/staying in ANY manager position that's not higher level management (higher level management defined as any C-level position (i.e., CEO, CMIO, etc.) OR Director role). A senior-level resume is also for individuals who have 15 year's experience in the career field/job they're staying in/pursuing and doesn't have to be a manager role. This 2-page resume would be emailed to you in Microsoft Word & 2 sets of edits are included in the price (refer to above for definition of "2 sets of edits"). This resume is normally $338.08 with the debit/credit card fee I'm charged to process your card, but with the $10 off discount & with the debit/credit card fee the price would be $327.54 so I can net my $320 rate. Available for use 1-year from purchase date. **TO BUY & VIEW THE TERMS & CONDITIONS PRIOR TO PURCHASING (YOU HAVE THE ABILITY TO CLOSE OUT BEFORE PROCEEDING TO PURCHASE AFTER VIEWING TERMS & CONDITIONS), VISIT THIS LINK TO MY ACTUAL NEWSLETTER WHICH WILL BRING YOU TO THIS SAME INFORMATION & SCROLL TO THE SAME SECTION & CLICK THE PURPLE "BUY NOW" BUTTON: https://conta.cc/3MDrF6r **
An executive-level resume is for individuals pursuing/staying in any C-level (i.e., CEO, CMIO, etc.) position, Director role, OR any individual who's staying/pursuing a job or career field in which they have over 15 years' experience in. This 2-page resume would be emailed to you in Microsoft Word & 2 sets of edits are included in the price (refer to above for definition of "2 sets of edits"). This resume is normally $401.32 with the debit/credit card fee I'm charged to process your card, but with the $10 off discount & with the debit/credit card fee the price would be $390.78 so I can net my $380 rate. Available for use 1-year from purchase date. **TO BUY & VIEW THE TERMS & CONDITIONS PRIOR TO PURCHASING (YOU HAVE THE ABILITY TO CLOSE OUT BEFORE PROCEEDING TO PURCHASE AFTER VIEWING TERMS & CONDITIONS), VISIT THIS LINK TO MY ACTUAL NEWSLETTER WHICH WILL BRING YOU TO THIS SAME INFORMATION & SCROLL TO THE SAME SECTION & CLICK THE PURPLE "BUY NOW" BUTTON: https://conta.cc/3MDrF6r **

*OPTIONAL* add-on interview practice session with any senior or executive level resume purchase
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A list of 11 interview questions geared to senior & executive level cients (refer to definitions above) would be asked to the client at an up to 2-hour remote online interview practice session with me. Feedback & a sample response for each question would take place. Plenty of time for the client to take notes during this session. The client would also come dressed to this practice interview session as they would for their actual job interview so that I can critique their dress attire/appearance and provide dress/appearance recommendations (if applicable). This up to 2-hour interview practice session is $290.65 which also includes the debit/credit card processing fee I'm charged to process your card so that I can net my actual rate of $275. Available for use 1-year from purchase date. **TO BUY & VIEW THE TERMS & CONDITIONS PRIOR TO PURCHASING (YOU HAVE THE ABILITY TO CLOSE OUT BEFORE PROCEEDING TO PURCHASE AFTER VIEWING TERMS & CONDITIONS), VISIT THIS LINK TO MY ACTUAL NEWSLETTER WHICH WILL BRING YOU TO THIS SAME INFORMATION & SCROLL TO THE SAME SECTION & CLICK THE PURPLE "BUY NOW" BUTTON: https://conta.cc/3MDrF6r **
$25 OFF YOUR TAX PREPARATION AT H&R BLOCK & $20 FOR ME
I went to H&R Block last year for my taxes & plan to go again this year. (As you may know, there are many H&R Block locations in various cities & locations, so you should have no problems finding a location near you), here's some interesting information about the company:

Their tax professionals have an average of 10 year's experience, so they can handle even the most complicated tax returns. (My tax professional has retired twice and has (I believe 27 years' experience in this field).

You can request to work with the same tax professional every year they're still working there.

You can get your taxes done in person, via drop off, or virtually.

Get your maximum refund or get your money back - guaranteed.

If you'd like to try out a new tax place, get $25 off (if you haven't prepared your taxes with them in 2020), while getting me $20 after you meet this criteria and present the coupon I would give you to use which expires April 10, 2022, then contact me. I should be able to scan the hard copy coupon to you or snail mail it to you. Don't worry if you're nowhere near being ready to do your taxes at least you'll have a legitimiate and reliable place to go at a cheaper rate when you are ready while helping me earn up to $300 (max referrals I can do).

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Thank you,


Carly Calabrese

Career Coach/Business Marketing Consultant/Writer/Editor/LinkedIn Consultant

Email me: info@worksolutionstoday.com

Work Solutions - "Providing career assistance/coaching/prep, business marketing, writing, editing, and LinkedIn services for individuals and freelance opportunities."

“Independence is happiness.”—Susan B. Anthony
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CATCHING YOUR SECOND CAREER WIND

5/19/2022

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A great SHORT read in LinkedIn news:

Catching your second career wind

By Felicia Hou, Editor at LinkedIn News

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​We often associate success with hard work and patient dedication to a specific discipline. But when things aren’t working in your favor, sometimes success calls for career reinvention, according to author Arthur Brooks. How can we make the jump to a new profession less daunting? To start, accept when you see your competence or motivation at work declining, Brooks advises. Then you can identify the steps you need to take to pivot, instead of just hoping that things will change for the better.
 
Learn more of the new skills you need to help you grow your career in minutes, with advice and fresh perspectives curated by our editors and featured on LinkedIn Learning.


Roberta Matuson, Strategic Advisor on Talent | Global Executive Coach | Public Speaker I HBR Contributor I Helping organizations attract & retain the best people.


It's never too late to catch your second career wind.

I was having lunch with a friend today who told me about her friend who became a flight attendant after raising her two kids. At the age of 50, she made her dreams come true.

What's preventing you from achieving your dream job?

Are you buying into the mantra that at your age, no one will hire you?

Are you ready to do whatever it takes to pivot successfully?

Here are some tips to help you make a career jump feel less daunting:

1. Fully commit to making a change.

2. Be realistic in terms of how long it will take for you to land your dream position.

3. Get rid of the naysayers in your life who are telling you that you'll never be able to pivot.

4. Find a coach who can guide you through the process of successfully making a career transition.


Enjoy the journey!


LINK TO ARTICLE SHOWN ABOVE: https://www.linkedin.com/news/story/catching-your-second-career-wind-5736802/
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Are you unsure what career path to pursue?
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Have you been sticking to a certain career field or job because that's all you know but know you want to do something else but aren't sure what?

Were you recently laid off or in between jobs and need a better direction on which types of jobs would be best suited for you?

Do you think you have too many interests and aren't sure which is the better route to go?

Are you curious to know what my career proprietary career personality test would recommend for you even though you know you're on the right path?

Or did you finally just recently obtain a job to pay to the bills, but is temporary and/or something you're not going to do long-term and would like to see what other options are out there?

If you said "Yes" to any of my questions above, I've got a proprietary 64-question career personality test that can provide a detailed analysis of your personality, at least 4 recommended career fields for you, & how my test is different than others you've taken is that mine will also provide recommended training for your recommended career fields. So, for example, if "Technology" was one of your recommended career fields with my test, my test would suggest you could attend DeVry University for training.

This test is normally with sales tax & the credit/debit card fee included (recall the processing fee I'm charged to process your payment when paying with a debit/credit card so that I can net my actual rate), $149.20 but until 11:55 pm Pacific Standard Time TOMORROW, Thursday, March 3, 2022 you can get my test for 50% off which would be $75.11. 

After taking your test and looking at your results, you can *optionally* decide to debrief & consult with me by asking me any questions you may have via a phone call that we would schedule. This *optional* consulting would be available at a rate of $2 per minute plus the debit/credit card fee I described above that I'm charged to process your card & you can purchase your desired time length below:


30 minutes = $60 ($64.04 with the card fee included)

60 minutes = $120 ($127.28 with card fee included)

**TO BUY & VIEW THE TERMS & CONDITIONS PRIOR TO PURCHASING (YOU HAVE THE ABILITY TO CLOSE OUT BEFORE PROCEEDING TO PURCHASE AFTER VIEWING TERMS & CONDITIONS), VISIT THIS LINK TO MY ACTUAL NEWSLETTER WHICH WILL BRING YOU TO THIS SAME INFORMATION & SCROLL TO THE SAME SECTION & CLICK THE PURPLE "BUY NOW" BUTTON: https://conta.cc/3sLvnDj **
$25 OFF YOUR TAX PREPARATION AT H&R BLOCK & $20 FOR ME
I went to H&R Block last year for my taxes & plan to go again this year. (As you may know, there are many H&R Block locations in various cities & locations, so you should have no problems finding a location near you), here's some interesting information about the company:

Their tax professionals have an average of 10 year's experience, so they can handle even the most complicated tax returns. (My tax professional has retired twice and has (I believe 27 years' experience in this field).

You can request to work with the same tax professional every year they're still working there.

You can get your taxes done in person, via drop off, or virtually.

Get your maximum refund or get your money back - guaranteed.


If you'd like to try out a new tax place, get $25 off (if you haven't prepared your taxes with them in 2020), while getting me $20 after you meet this criteria and present the coupon I would give you to use which expires April 10, 2022, then contact me. I should be able to scan the hard copy coupon to you or snail mail it to you. Don't worry if you're nowhere near being ready to do your taxes at least you'll have a legitimiate and reliable place to go at a cheaper rate when you are ready while helping me earn up to $300 (max referrals I can do).

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​Thank you,


Carly Calabrese

Career Coach/Business Marketing Consultant/Writer/Editor/LinkedIn Consultant

Email me: info@worksolutionstoday.com

Work Solutions - "Providing career assistance/coaching/prep, business marketing, writing, editing, and LinkedIn services for individuals and freelance opportunities."

“Independence is happiness.”—Susan B. Anthony

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