[SixFigureStart] August 18, 2008 Newsletter/ BORN UNDER A LUCKY STAR http://ezezine.com Founded by two professionals with over 40 years of combined HR and business experience, SixFigureStart provides the support and the structure to enable you to get the most from your career and your life: Identify what you want – passion, balance, legacy Build a strong brand – resume and cover letter, presentation skills, online presence Communicate effectively – networking, interviewing, negotiating Navigate for the long-term – promotions, lateral moves, mentorship If you have friends who may want to join the distribution list, please have them visit http://home.ezezine.com/2034_2/ to sign up. You can also see previous newsletters at that link. BORN UNDER A LUCKY STAR By Connie Thanasoulis What is the definition of luck? Webster says it’s the chance happening of fortunate events. I think it’s a lot more than that. I think luck happens when preparedness meets opportunity. So the key question is not how to be lucky. The key question is how to prepare… College students prepare by ensuring they behave ethically in all their dealings with their peers, their professors, and everyone else they come into contact with. They prepare by doing their best in school, crafting an amazing resume, and knowing how to master an interview. They obtain internships that clarify and identify what they want and don’t want to do with their lives once they graduate. They network like crazy so they have 5 - 7 target companies with solid contacts at each. Experienced hires do much of the same. They have integrity in all of their dealings, they do exceptional work, and they have mentors that can help them direct their careers. They network within their company, and within their industry, so they have solid contacts at the top firms. They are so good that they are approached with opportunities, versus seeking them out on their own. So my advice to you is prepare, prepare, prepare and if you do, you may just be one of the luckiest people around! Connie Thanasoulis, co-founder of SixFigureStart, was former head of campus recruiting for Citigroup, Merrill Lynch and Pfizer. Schedule a complimentary consultation with a SixFigureStart coach at 212-501-2234 or email info@sixfigurestart.com. UPCOMING EVENTS: SixFigureStart is speaking live in Manhattan on Wed, August 20: How The Hiring Process Really Works: An Insider's Guide to Getting The Job Sponsored by the Penn State Professional Women's Network of NY Please RSVP to psunyprofwomen@gmail.com Learn real-world tactical strategies to get a job in this market from two former recruiters who have hired from thousands of candidates just like you. If you've always wanted an inside view into how the hiring process really works, bring your questions for this interactive and engaging discussion. Learn the six steps to landing the job you want where you want Find out the three categories of candidates and how to know where you fit (and what to do about that!) Discover a common mistake that many candidates make to blow the offer (usually right before the offer comes) *Bring your questions and get candid, no-nonsense responses. Led by SixFigureStart success coaching co-founders Connie Thanasoulis and Caroline Ceniza-Levine, HR professionals with 40 years of combined experience who have recruited for Accenture, Booz Allen & Hamilton, Citigroup, Disney ABC, Merrill Lynch, Oliver Wyman, Pfizer, Time Inc, and more. New York MetLife 420 Lexington Avenue, 15th Floor Between 43rd & 44th Street New York, NY 10170 Wednesday, August 20 from 6:30-8:30pm Lite snacks and beverages will be served $30 per person for members of PSUNY $45 per person for non-members Please RSVP to psunyprofwomen@gmail.com If you have friends who may want to get the SixFigureStart newsletter, please have them visit http://home.ezezine.com/2034_2/ to sign up. You can also see previous newsletters at that link. All information is copyright © SixFigureStart 2008