One-E-Anna Notes - Issue #006 - April 16, 2003

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A biweekly newsletter to conduct you on the way to successful performance and harmony in your life.

Brought to you by E. Anna Watkins, MBA - Career & Life Coach

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New Teleclass on April 23!
On Wednesday, April 23, 2003, I will offer a new free class at Teleclass International. Your Career Success Team: A Class for Winners. Do you think that you're all alone in making your career successful? You don't have to be! You can enlist others who are ready, willing, and able to promote your success. They believe in you and would love to help you.

There is an old saying, "Many hands make light work." What a great idea! Join this class to learn how you can cultivate the team players you have now, locate new team members, and learn how to work with your team to achieve a winning career! Click on this link to register:

Link to class:

http://www.teleclassinternational.com/catalog.phtml?ID=C140556

Have you ever taken a teleclass? No? Are you wondering what it's like? Check out the feature article by Michael Losier for an excellent description of teleclasses.

What's in this issue?

1. Attend A Seminar (TeleClass) by Telephone
  From Anywhere In The World

By Michael Losier

TeleClasses are interactive, live seminars conducted over the telephone using TeleConferencing bridges. They are led by a trained TeleLeader who delivers their content-rich message with high-participation from the students on the telephone line. They provide all the benefits of traditional, in-person seminars and more. The biggest draw of TeleClasses is the convenience.

One of the difficulties of attending seminars has long been the time-consuming and expensive issue of travel. In order to attend, a person must arrange lodging, time away from work or home and a means of travel. However, TeleClasses now offer a way to attend a seminar by telephone from anywhere in the world.

TeleClass International http://www.TeleClassInternational.com offers both TeleLeader Certification Training programs and a catalogue where TeleLeaders can display their courses. Typically, a TeleClass or TeleSeminar is about 50-60 minutes - a perfect length of time for an adult. It is now possible for businesses to train their entire staff at the same time regardless of where employees might be. It is no longer necessary for all staff members to be in the same place at the same time. Regardless of location, each employee can simply call into the telephone bridge system and be connected with the TeleClass. The problems once encountered with training employees from multiple branches, or in multiple cities or countries, is now overcome through the use of TeleClasses. After the call concludes, employees can return to work immediately. TeleClass International Certifies TeleLeaders and has a directory of Certified TeleLeaders that private businesses can view. Companies can now hire a trained TeleLeader to deliver their content. The directory of TeleLeaders is on TeleClass International's website.

Those seeking to enroll in classes for personal purposes can call into a TeleClass from wherever they are most comfortable. Attending a class while dressed in a bathrobe and slippers is entirely possible&ldots; and no one would ever know.

Courses can be taken early in the morning, prior to showering and leaving for work. Stay at home moms can attend class during the day while a child takes her nap. College students can enroll for special interest courses after their academic day is completed.

TeleClasses are an international medium which means calls can be scheduled 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Depending on the time zone, it is virtually possible to attend a call at any hour of the day that suits the student.

The new learning medium of the TeleClass promises to dramatically change the face of continuing education. By offering convenience to those who used to find seminar attendance cumbersome and strenuous, TeleClasses will continue to grow in popularity and functionality.

To learn more about becoming a Certified TeleLeader, please visit our homepage at http://www.teleclassinternational.com/lead.html . View our catalogue of classes and bring your calendar, there is something there for everyone.

Michael Losier is TeleClass International's TeleLeader trainer and has developed a TeleLeader Training program that models and teaches how to deliver high-content, high-participation TeleClasses. Michael is an NLP Practitioner. Michael offers the Certified TeleLeader Training each month. Michael lives in Victoria BC, on Canada's west coast.

Michael Losier is co-director of TeleClass International, a distance education company specializing in TeleClasses. Michael assists and supports small businesses and entrepreneurs so they have a more successful life and business. Michael is an NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programmer), author, seminar leader, and TeleClass Leader. Michael lives in Victoria BC, on Canada's west coast.

Email: michael@teleclassinternational.com

Website: http://www.TeleClassInternational.com

2. Coaching Assignment

a)

Go to the website of www.teleclassinternational.com or www.teleclass.com.

b)

Choose to browse the course catalog and select a category: business, personal growth, spirituality, wellness, etc.

c)

Find a free class that interests you. Read all the description available.

d)

Sign up for a class! You will receive a registration confirmation plus the phone number and PIN number for your class by e-mail.

e)

Record the class information on your calendar. On the day of your class, phone promptly at the start time for class.

f)

Write to me about your experience. Enjoy!

3. RESUME TIP - Omissions

You know that it is essential to have a résumé that thoroughly describes your background. Did you know, though, that it is permissible to leave out certain information and that in some cases, you SHOULD leave out specific items. Here are some tips about omissions.

  • The word résumé at the top: This is a rare mistake, but we will include the caution. Don't put the word "Resume" at the top of your resume. That is like putting "Letter" at the top of each letter you write.

  • Years of degrees: Unless your college degree is recent and you have little work experience to follow it, you do not need to include the year you earned a degree. Also, the farther in the past you earned the degree, the farther down the page(s) it should be. Once you establish a career record, list Education after your Professional Experience.

  • Grade point average: If you are very proud of your grade point, go ahead list it. However, with the exception of accounting firms, most professions do not require a candidate to list grade point average. Once again, the importance of this information declines as time passes since you earned your degree.

  • Details of non-relevant work: If you have worked an assortment of jobs, some of them may not support the credentials you wish to emphasize in a current job search. Use your judgement to include just dates and places (Sam's Sporting Goods - 1999-2000; Golden Duck Shoes - 2000-2001) or possibly to combine several non-relevant job references (various retail sales positions in Albany, NY 1999-2001).

  • Personal information: Unless you are applying for a job in which the BFOQs (bona fide occupational qualifications) include certain personal attributes, do NOT provide this information. Also educate yourself about the questions employers may not ask such as marital status, religion, race, age, physical disability and do NOT include this on your résumé. All the information on your résumé should be related to your qualifications for the job.

  • References: A statement that "references will be furnished upon request" is a waste of ink. You have more important text to put on your résumé. Create a separate document for your references. Keeping the reference document separate will allow you the flexibility to change your list for different employment situations.

4. Class Schedule for Anna Watkins

5. Complimentary Coaching Sessions and Resume Reviews

    Is your résumé doing the best job at marketing you?
    Are you curious about what it's like to have a personal coach?

    How about a free sample coaching session or résumé review?
    You can easily arrange this. Please contact me by e-mail
    awatkin1@nycap.rr.com and I will follow up with you to
    schedule an appointment - no strings attached!

Spring Special! New Client Incentive Program

    For each new person you refer who becomes my coaching client:

    a. You will receive 2 free coaching sessions (45 minutes each) -or-

    b. I will donate $20 to a charity of your choice

    How does this work?
    First of all, talk to the person you want to refer and get their permission. Please send me this information:

    • Your name:

    • Potential client name:
    • E-mail address:
    • Phone number:
     

    ** I will set up a complimentary session for your referral person to try out the coaching experience and the match with me as coach. When that person enrolls as a client, I will follow up with you to arrange your free coaching appointments or charitable donation.

    THANK YOU!!!

    The Story of One-E-Anna

    How did I choose the name One-E-Anna Notes? There are two reasons:
    First, I go by my middle name and first initial "E. Anna."
    Second, as the musicians among you may have noticed; sixteenth notes are counted "1-e-an-na, 2-e-an-na..." One of my former music students once said, "There's only one E. Anna."
    What a happy coincidence! I liked that statement, so I am keeping it for a title.