Comments for ProLango Consulting Inc http://www.prolango.com Career Transition & Outplacement Services Thu, 16 Feb 2012 21:33:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 Comment on Is that employer a good fit for you? Three things to check for by Samia http://www.prolango.com/is-that-employer-a-good-fit-for-you-three-things-to-check-for/comment-page-1/#comment-778 Samia Thu, 16 Feb 2012 21:33:31 +0000 http://www.prolango.com/?p=3302#comment-778 Hi Paul, I really appreciate your thoughts and approach on such a timely topic. As a career coach like you who is connecting with job seekers and career changers on a consistent basis, I also see people rushing to make quick decisions to seize an opportunity just because it's offered and they are eager to make a change or be employed again. Like you, I also teach my clients to have 'filters' like being in touch with their values, career expectations, desired work environment, etc. Additionally, I ask them to consider how working for this company or in this job helps them not only with this current step in their career, but also with their longer term careers goals. This alignment and thought process truly helps the candidate feel empowered to make a conscious decision that leads them to long term satisfaction and fulfillment with their choice. I would also add another two questions to consider - 1) Does the company respect and value your functional area of expertise? The answer will show you how secure your job may be, how valued your contribution could be and whether you have an uphill climb to prove not only your place, but potentially your functional area's place, in the organization. 2) Does the company see your area of expertise as an integral part of the organization? The answer to this will reflect your opportunity to have a meaningful impact on the business and the organization...maybe even within your industry and the marketplace as a whole. Thanks again for this great article, Paul! I look forward to sharing it with my clients and other job seekers who are doing research to target their next company. Cheers, Samia Kornweibel Hi Paul,
I really appreciate your thoughts and approach on such a timely topic. As a career coach like you who is connecting with job seekers and career changers on a consistent basis, I also see people rushing to make quick decisions to seize an opportunity just because it’s offered and they are eager to make a change or be employed again. Like you, I also teach my clients to have ‘filters’ like being in touch with their values, career expectations, desired work environment, etc. Additionally, I ask them to consider how working for this company or in this job helps them not only with this current step in their career, but also with their longer term careers goals. This alignment and thought process truly helps the candidate feel empowered to make a conscious decision that leads them to long term satisfaction and fulfillment with their choice.

I would also add another two questions to consider –
1) Does the company respect and value your functional area of expertise? The answer will show you how secure your job may be, how valued your contribution could be and whether you have an uphill climb to prove not only your place, but potentially your functional area’s place, in the organization.

2) Does the company see your area of expertise as an integral part of the organization? The answer to this will reflect your opportunity to have a meaningful impact on the business and the organization…maybe even within your industry and the marketplace as a whole.

Thanks again for this great article, Paul! I look forward to sharing it with my clients and other job seekers who are doing research to target their next company.
Cheers,
Samia Kornweibel

]]> Comment on List of employers attending February 2012′s ProLango Career Mixer by Paul Anderson http://www.prolango.com/list-of-employers-attending-february-2012s-prolango-career-mixer/comment-page-1/#comment-775 Paul Anderson Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:22:27 +0000 http://www.prolango.com/?p=3289#comment-775 You are too kind; thank you. I'm glad you had a great time as that's our highest goal. Warm Regards, Paul You are too kind; thank you. I’m glad you had a great time as that’s our highest goal.

Warm Regards,
Paul

]]> Comment on List of employers attending February 2012′s ProLango Career Mixer by Anupama http://www.prolango.com/list-of-employers-attending-february-2012s-prolango-career-mixer/comment-page-1/#comment-774 Anupama Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:02:33 +0000 http://www.prolango.com/?p=3289#comment-774 Dear Paul, I have attended this event yesterday and i liked it a lot. I am a job seeker and found some recruiters there. People are very cooperative and they try to help you in any manner they can and i really appreciate that. Also i like your presentation and the way you motivate people is very impressive. I am glad that i joined you yesterday. Looking forward to join more events like this. Regards, Anupama Dear Paul,

I have attended this event yesterday and i liked it a lot. I am a job seeker and found some recruiters there. People are very cooperative and they try to help you in any manner they can and i really appreciate that. Also i like your presentation and the way you motivate people is very impressive. I am glad that i joined you yesterday.
Looking forward to join more events like this.

Regards,
Anupama

]]> Comment on List of employers attending February 2012′s ProLango Career Mixer by shor http://www.prolango.com/list-of-employers-attending-february-2012s-prolango-career-mixer/comment-page-1/#comment-773 shor Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:54:17 +0000 http://www.prolango.com/?p=3289#comment-773 Hi! i haven't register yet, can i just show up to the job fair tonight? Hi! i haven’t register yet, can i just show up to the job fair tonight?

]]> Comment on List of employers attending February 2012′s ProLango Career Mixer by Paul Anderson http://www.prolango.com/list-of-employers-attending-february-2012s-prolango-career-mixer/comment-page-1/#comment-772 Paul Anderson Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:05:26 +0000 http://www.prolango.com/?p=3289#comment-772 I'm glad you bring this up Jane; sorry we'll miss you tonight. In my talks I often show and discuss how small Seattle is and how everyone knows everyone so you'll definitely meet people that can introduce you to people you'll want to know. I’m glad you bring this up Jane; sorry we’ll miss you tonight.

In my talks I often show and discuss how small Seattle is and how everyone knows everyone so you’ll definitely meet people that can introduce you to people you’ll want to know.

]]> Comment on List of employers attending February 2012′s ProLango Career Mixer by Jane Montague http://www.prolango.com/list-of-employers-attending-february-2012s-prolango-career-mixer/comment-page-1/#comment-771 Jane Montague Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:57:42 +0000 http://www.prolango.com/?p=3289#comment-771 I signed up for this mixer as a job seeker but need to cancel. there are only 1 or 2 of the recruiters that I would be interested in. And I live about an hour away. You have another seat to fill now. Jane I signed up for this mixer as a job seeker but need to cancel. there are only 1 or 2 of the recruiters that I would be interested in. And I live about an hour away.

You have another seat to fill now.

Jane

]]> Comment on List of employers attending February 2012′s ProLango Career Mixer by Paul Anderson http://www.prolango.com/list-of-employers-attending-february-2012s-prolango-career-mixer/comment-page-1/#comment-769 Paul Anderson Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:50:05 +0000 http://www.prolango.com/?p=3289#comment-769 Please do Roger, this event is open to all. Just make sure they register as our space is limited. Thanks! Please do Roger, this event is open to all. Just make sure they register as our space is limited.

Thanks!

]]> Comment on List of employers attending February 2012′s ProLango Career Mixer by Roger Chapanis http://www.prolango.com/list-of-employers-attending-february-2012s-prolango-career-mixer/comment-page-1/#comment-768 Roger Chapanis Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:21:51 +0000 http://www.prolango.com/?p=3289#comment-768 May I invite folks that haven't been part of the Prolango workshops or bootcamps? (I know several people from a "mature workers" workshop at WorkSource who might be very interested.) May I invite folks that haven’t been part of the Prolango workshops or bootcamps?
(I know several people from a “mature workers” workshop at WorkSource who might be very interested.)

]]> Comment on Are you leveraging your connections? by Roxan Park http://www.prolango.com/are-you-leveraging-your-connections/comment-page-1/#comment-765 Roxan Park Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:20:30 +0000 http://www.prolango.com/?p=2966#comment-765 Paul, hits the target with this article on "Relationship Building", the TRUE key to networking! Paul, hits the target with this article on “Relationship Building”, the TRUE key to networking!

]]> Comment on They’re just not that into you. How to turn a recruiter into an advocate. by Carmela http://www.prolango.com/they%e2%80%99re-just-not-that-into-you-how-to-turn-a-recruiter-into-an-advocate/comment-page-1/#comment-760 Carmela Sat, 28 Jan 2012 03:09:05 +0000 http://www.prolango.com/?p=355#comment-760 I empathize completely with Luciellen. I find it difficult to approach new people so I am looking forward to this event to practice my approach! If all of the people at the mixer are as friendly as those commenting above, Im sure this will be an excellent opportunity! I empathize completely with Luciellen. I find it difficult to approach new people so I am looking forward to this event to practice my approach! If all of the people at the mixer are as friendly as those commenting above, Im sure this will be an excellent opportunity!

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