[SIXFIGURESTART] APRIL 1, 2009 NEWSLETTER/ GETTING THROUGH A JOB LOSS AS A FAMILY

In this issue:

About SixFigureStart

Getting Through a Job Loss as a Family

SixFigureStart Coaching Gym

ABOUT SIXFIGURESTART

SixFigureStart is a career coaching firm helping Gen Y students and young professionals to launch fulfilling and financially rewarding careers. 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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GETTING THROUGH A JOB LOSS AS A FAMILY

Job loss affects the entire family - there is just no way around that. So the first step is to take a deep breath and make sure you are ok to launch a job search because you have to be in the right frame of mind to do so. And once you are, there are many things you can do with your family to lower the family budget, get some exercise, and have fun at the same time.

Taking care of your own lawn - and getting your kids involved -- instead of hiring a landscaping company, saves money and could be a lot of fun. Cleaning out the attic or basement, as a family, makes everyone feel good about the result. Here are some others things you can thing of to get through this tough time.

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Connie Thanasoulis, co-founder of SixFigureStart, was former head of campus recruiting for Citigroup, Merrill Lynch and Pfizer. Schedule a complimentary consultation with Connie at connie@sixfigurestart.com.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS

SixFigureStart Coaching Gym

Here is what one member has said about the SixFigureStart Coaching Gym:

I wanted to thank you for the amazing feedback you and Connie gave on [March 1] call. I must say that even with the help of books, 2 alma maters career centers and a corporate outplacement agency helping me in my job search, I still managed to learn SO much in one hour. – Columbia University Masters student, class of 2010

In just one of the weekly calls we covered a variety of topics including:

How do I get more interviews and networking meetings?

When do I follow up after submitting my resume and how?

How can I translate my Masters in History to the corporate world?

I am losing jobs after getting to the final rounds. What could be wrong?

I’m afraid to switch jobs because I might be the first one let go if something happens at the new company. What can I do?

Do you have questions like these? Don’t miss the next call.

The SixFigureStart Coaching Gym is a 6-month group coaching program that gives you expert information, ongoing motivation, and accountability for your search:

Start with our 60-question SixFigureStart Career Assessment and 40-question SixFigureStart Life Assessment. See exactly what you are doing well and get a customized road map of where to focus;
Then get ongoing group coaching via telephone every week: if you can be on the call live, get laser coaching on the spot. Or email questions in advance, and we’ll cover it on the call. Calls are recorded with playback available so you will never miss a call. Weekly coaching calls are Sunday evenings at 7:30p EST;
Finally get additional coaching with guest interviews, including recruiters, guest coaches, and industry experts, outside of the regular weekly calls. Guest interviews will vary based on scheduling.

Remember, all calls are recorded so you can listen at your convenience and you will never miss a call.

Contact caroline@sixfigurestart.com or 212-372-0277 for more information and to register.

New to Teleclasses?

Free SixFigureStart Career Coaching Teleclass on Friday, April 3, 1p EST

Hear the answers to your career and job search questions from two former recruiters who know how the hiring process really works. The call will be led by SixFigureStart co-founders Connie Thanasoulis and Caroline Ceniza-Levine.

Dial-in instructions: call 712 775 7100/ use participant code 151675#

No need to preregister, but email caroline@sixfigurestart.com in advance to submit the questions you’d like to have answered on the call.

If you can’t make the live call but want to hear a recording of the teleclass email caroline@sixfigurestart.com to get playback instructions

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