THE INTRO to your speech — by Barbara Kite

Be smart and write your introduction because your speech/presentation starts when the person introducing you reads what you have written.  So do you  list your accomplishments and abilities and wonderfullness?   Why not?  everyone does!

My one hue and cry will continue.  IT’S NOT ABOUT YOU.

What can your audience expect to receive from you?  What is the gift you are giving  that will make a difference to them – in their lives,  in their work?   Focus on that in your introduction and make sure the person who is doing your intro gets your written speech ahead of  time.

Read about crafting THE INTRO to your speech!

In Honor of Independence Day – 40Plus Will Not Be Open On July 6

Although we will be closed on July 6 please mark your calendar and join us Monday July 13 to hear Catherine Lux, from ASEA CareerHQ.org, the leading non-profit job bank in Washington, DC.

Career Transition Surprises — June 29

Jim Carman, Career Management Consultant with Right Management, a global provider of integrated consulting solutions, will be discussing some of the more interesting transition experiences that his clients have experienced recently as they went about the business of networking, interviewing, and negotiating.

Career/Business Seminars

JCS responds to the economic crisis! Career Services are here for you. Learn about two upcoming programs: “Ten Steps to a Federal Job: Learn How to Write a Federal Resume” on June 23, and “Business Borrowing Today: A Seminar for Business Owners and Entrepreneurs” on July 9.

To learn more about Jewish Community Services, visit www.jcsbaltimore.org.

Free Resume Exchange – Monday June 22, 2009

Stop by on Monday June 22 and participate in a free resume exchange – get comments on your resume and cover letter, hear about latest on online social-networking, job search, employment leads and networking, networking, networking. In addition hear about our latest Bell-ringer! – a 40Plus tradition in action.

Time — 9:45 to Noon
Place — 1718 P Street NW Suite T2

Get out and network!

It’s summer, and you need leads. Networking is the word, but where to go? Start networking right off with a Monday morning meeting at the 40+ of Greater Washington DC, where members from a wide variety of professions meet and exchange their methods and leads. It is good math, to spread your name you need to network.

You have heard it again and again, network! People are our strongest resource. Don’t forget, and think about it for how helping others can be the best way to get help.

Pierre Huggins

Federal Resume & KSA Writing Workshop – All New “Outline Format” Jun 15, 2009

Kathryn K. Troutman is the author of “Federal Resume Guidebook” and President of The Resume Place, Inc. – Back by popular demand, Kathyn’s insights are your chance to hear results-driven federal job search information from the nation’s leading expert.

Important lessons to stand out in a federal job search:
- Introduction to the newest Federal Resume format for USAJOBS: The Outline Format
- Keywords and Accomplishments (Create your Top Ten List) – critical elements
- Analyzing vacancy announcements to match your Resume – KSAs and Essays – three new formats!

BIO

Kathryn Troutman’s major career accomplishments include:
1. Founder and manager of The Resume Place, Inc., the leading federal job search consulting and Federal resume writing service in the world.
2. Pioneer designer of the Federal Resume Format in 1995 with the publication of the leading resource for federal human resources and jobseekers worldwide – the Federal Resume Guidebook.
3. Author of “The Federal Resume Guidebook”, which is in it’s 4th edition in 10 years.

15 Tips for Acing Federal Job Applications

Your primary mission as you apply for federal jobs is to stand out. In the wake of the recent government job craze created by the presidential transition, the soon-to-come creation of exciting green energy and health care jobs, and the FBI’s ‘blitzing’ hiring tactic, government-sector applications are pouring in, and standing out isn’t quite as easy as it used to be.

The good news? You’ve got help. Here are 15 expert tips for acing your federal job applications. The tips are authored by Lily Whiteman, a federal career coach with years of experience as an actual federal hiring manager. You’re getting advice from the best of the best.

How to Get a Leadership Job at a Nonprofit: Advice from a Headhunter

On June 8 spend time with executive search consultant Larry Slesinger. This is for you if you are looking for your first nonprofit job after a career in business or government? Already have experience working for a nonprofit but want a better job?

He has been hired by leading foundations, associations, and other nonprofits in Washington, DC, to help them recruit CEOs and other senior staff. As an author and speaker, he shares his wealth of insider knowledge to help you get a great job in the nonprofit world.

Happy Hour! Thursday, June 11th 4 – 7 p.m.

Networking Networking Networking — is the key to get the job of your dreams. Meet other 40Plus members and friends and practice your networking skills. The place is Panache Restaurant 1725 DeSales St NW, Washington DC, (Between L & M) 202.293.7760