[SixFigureStart] November 30, 2008 Newsletter/ Costumes for the job search versus costumes for Halloween

In this issue:

About SixFigureStart

Costumes for the job search versus costumes for Halloween

SixFigureStart Career Check-up on December 9

Give The Gift of Coaching: Special Offer for December and January

About SixFigureStart

SixFigureStart offers career coaching by former Fortune 500 recruiters for Gen Y college students and young professionals. SixFigureStart uses proprietary strategies and exercises to help you:

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

Founded by two professionals with over 40 years of combined HR and business experience, SixFigureStart coaches have recruited for start-ups through global blue chips, including leading the entry-level hiring efforts for Citigroup, Merrill Lynch, Pfizer, and Time Inc. We have hired thousands of people and bring you the insider’s view into how the hiring process really works and what employers want.

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Costumes for the job search versus costumes for Halloween

On Halloween, you dress to scare. On a job interview, you dress to impress. Here is my advice for what to do regarding dressing for an interview:

1. Try on your suit 2 days in advance to ensure it fits well and that it's clean. If it has a stain or mark of any kind, at least you have a day to bring it to the dry cleaners. And, a suit has a matching jacket & pants/skirt.

2. Try it on with the shirt underneath, and the shoes you are going to wear. You want to make sure you look amazing, and that your hems are the right length.

3. Make sure your shoes are shinned - some people take this very seriously.

4. If you need a haircut, do this the week before an interview. This way, if they go too short, you have a bit of time to let it "grow in" or you get more used to it and thus feel more comfortable.

Remember, the more comfortable you are during the interview, the less chance your nerves will get the best of you. So enjoy your fun costume for Halloween but make sure you’re dressed for a terrific interview!

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.

News and Upcoming Events

SixFigureStart Career Check-up:

Is Your Job Search Where You Want It To Be?

SixFigureStart specializes in working with college students and young professionals to launch fulfilling and financially rewarding careers. In this interactive workshop:

Take the 60-question SixFigureStart Career Assessment and see exactly what you are doing well and what you need to do better;
Learn the six job search steps that really matter in the hiring process, developed by former Fortune 500 recruiters who have hired thousands of candidates just like you;
Hear strategies and tips that you can use specifically in this challenging market.

If your career is not where you want it to be, if you are unsure of your next career move, if your job search is stalled, come to the SixFigureStart Career Check-up:

Tuesday, December 9, 2008

7:00p to 9:00p

Staten Island Hilton

1100 South Avenue

$95

Space is limited. Advance registration required. Contact Caroline at 212-372-0277 or caroline@sixfigurestart.com for more info.

Give the Gift of Coaching:

Special Package Offered December and January only

We normally require a four-month minimum commitment. But for December and January only we celebrate the holidays and the new year with a special package designed to jumpstart your 2009 career goals:

2 hours of 1:1 coaching

2 weeks of follow up support via email and brief phone check-ins

$499

Contact Caroline at caroline@sixfigurestart.com or Connie at connie@sixfigurestart.com to schedule a complimentary phone consultation to see if this or our other coaching packages are right for you.

If you have friends who may want to join the distribution list, please forward this issue and they can sign up here. Whether you are 5 or 55, it's always fun to dress up on Halloween. When you dress for an interview, sometimes it may feel like you are putting on a costume or uniform - especially if you are much more comfortable in your jeans. Unfortunately for you, an interview suit is a necessary evil.