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For Our Clients & Their Families
TIME FOR A CAREER CHECKUP?
Smart people are proactive. They change the oil in their cars,
get tune-ups, schedule annual dental appointments and many more
activities to keep on top. Whether you're a student or adult, a
career checkup is another great way to take stock of your progress.
Here's how it's done:
More...
We can assist you with building your personal marketing plan (see
lead article in this issue of Visions).
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Send us a quick
email or call us at
630.469.6270. Make sure we have your current contact information and
let us know how you have used your Career Vision results to make
great college or career decisions.
Adult clients, student clients, and parents of students should
each be receiving their own copy of this e-newsletter and any
mailings that we send; please keep us informed of new email and
mailing addresses.
OVER 60% OF OUR NEW CLIENTS come from referrals from you, our
clients and their families. Thank you -- and please keep spreading
the word!
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Events Calendar
Click for more information on these events
1/30 DePaul University, "No Major? No Career Direction? No
Problem?"
2/7 CHASE Leadership Academy, Chicago, "Your Future in a
Financial Career"
Don't see your school, organization or business listed above?
Call us if you would like to host a free
Career Literacy
program, or set up an entire series for your parent group.
Does your high school have a Career Vision Partnership to educate
students and their parents on the importance of early college and
career planning? Call to find out more.
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CAREER VISION IN THE NEWS
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Career Vision
800 Roosevelt Road
Suite E-200
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
toll free: 800.469.8378
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January 31, 2007
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8 Steps to Marketing Yourself in Today's Economy
Savvy employees know that they need to go beyond just working hard
and hoping someone recognizes them for new opportunities or
promotions. Today it is critical that individuals, young and old,
learn to market themselves, which is one of the
Career Literacy(
TM) skills needed to be successful in today's workplace. Even
students who seek internships and first jobs can begin with the
basics of marketing themselves and benefit from being in the right
place at the right time with the right people. A famous quote
supports this: "Luck is where preparation meets opportunity."
Marketing yourself creates "luck."
What does "marketing yourself" really mean? What are the benefits
of marketing yourself as a competent resource both inside and outside
your organization? And what steps do you take to market yourself?
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Tracking Trends Boosts Your Marketability
The 21st Century workplace will be quite different than its
predecessor. What should you be looking at to be adaptive or stay
ahead of the curve? Understanding and following the trends in these
four workplace indicators will give you a competitive edge in
increasing your marketability.
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Career Direction: A Grandfather's Legacy
As a small research organization, Career Vision clients historically
heard about us only from word of mouth or personal referrals. The
continuing growth of our career consulting services can be linked to
the internet, emails and the expanding reach of social networks. We
appreciate it when you tell your friends about us or pass along a
newsletter article. Referrals and testimonials from our satisfied
past clients and their families are the best way for us to have a
greater impact on more lives. Here is a great story that exemplifies
the impact you can have.
Richard Felter of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, a smart and loving
grandfather, writes, "Over the years, I have had the privilege of
bringing five young people to Career Vision, four grandchildren and
the daughter of a close friend.
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Thank you for your interest in Career Vision
Career Vision
helps individuals identify college and career options that accentuate
their strengths and lead to success more quickly. We are part of the
Ball Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to helping
individuals discover and develop their potential since 1975.
If you know of a parent who has a high school or college student
unsure of their college or career direction, or someone who is
looking to make a change to a more satisfying career, please forward
this newsletter to them or have them call us. It would be our
privilege to assist them. Gift certificates are available.
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If you are interested in reprinting a "Visions" article in your
newsletter or posting it on your school or organization website,
please contact us.
We'd like to hear from you! Ask a question, offer a comment
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