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Think Applying for a Job is first with a Job Search? Think Again!

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Material by Chris Maymire

I attend the local chapter of Business Professional Exchange.  Every week we have a lesson and some practice on getting a job.   I’ve learned a great deal so far. Below are notes I took of Mr. Waymire’s recent class on the Quality of Being.

What kind of BEING do you need in a job search?

BE AVAILABLE – Let people know you are available. Don’t assume they know.

BE NICE to everybody.

  • Help the interviewer be the best interviewer.
  • Use rejection letter to write NICE thank you letter reinforcing your skills (maybe they hired the wrong person…).

Be REMEMBERED

  • For what you want to be remembered for, be on your toes
  • Be appropriate in every interaction.
  • Be on your BEST behavior.

Be KNOWN and Be SEEN.

  • Use networking events and get to as many as you can. Networking is about establishing relationships.
  • Be together with people to network.
  • Be connected through networking. Seventy percent of people getting hired knew someone who did delegating bragging for them.

BE IN COMMUNICATION

  • Be CONFIDENT
  • Be ENTHUSIASTIC… Smile! Ask Questions, be engaged.

 Be SPECIFIC

  • What do you want? Be clear about it.
  • Be TARGETED – No shotgun resume approach.
  • DON’T look for the HR person, look for the person I can get my resume to who can get it to a decision maker

Be DETERMINED

  • Embrace failure as a learning experience.
  • Every job search is a series of no’s followed by a yes.
  • Be COMMITTED. Don’t just dabble at a job search
  • Be IN CONTROL. Statistically, takes over 5 hours per day of focusing on Job search to be successful. Spend the time to become an expert at getting a job.

Be Informed

  • Be able to teach the interviewer. Do homework and digging ahead of time.

Be Healthy – can speak to your impression of commitment to the job.

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Our class then brainstormed “BE” Qualities and here are the combined results.

  • Be Timely —  10 or 15 minutes early.
  • Follow instructions on resumes
  • Where do I want to spend my time in my search?
  • Be Proactive —  Anticipate things, planning preparing, not waiting for someone to do it for you
  • Be Helpful – what goes around comes around… share Job Leads
  • Be Assertive – not aggression or pushy, but I have a right to ask
  • For what I want
  • Be Careful – Watch for scams and pitfalls, false assumptions
  • But proceed!
  • Watch for the minefields: not prepared for interview, late, cant find it, etc.
  • Be Teachable & Open minded
  • Willing to learn, able to take suggestions
  • Be a Mentor/Teacher to help others
  • Be Sensitive especially to other cultures.
  • Be Honest and Genuine
  • Be Hopeful
  • Be Respectful – treat others the way you want to be treated
  • Be Responsible – be a worker someone wants to employ
  • Be Upbeat – positive – don’t bad mouth previous employer
  • Be Diligent
  • Be Connected
  • Be Receptive
  • Be Prepared (Get good at interviewing)

Called Out by Traci Heavilin

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Traci Heavilin is a wonderful sister at Center Road c/C. She and her husband serve in multiple ways at MWLTC. I didn’t know about most of this story that I found on her FB wall. It’s amazing!

I have been wanting to post this story for a long time and since LTC (Leadership Training for Christ) is coming up…I cannot think of a better time! For a better understanding… LTC is a program designed to encourage young people to actively participate in numerous events and activities in order to build up their faith and expand their “comfort zone”. Part 2 to this story my husband and I have been struggling with infertility and have done a series of fertility treatments with no luck (very distraught, and not sure if adoption is the answer). OK, now the exciting part…(this is where I know Gods hands are at work ) While monitoring the doors for the singing group I strike up a conversation with some people and somehow got on the topic of adoption. Any hoot…a boy (pictured below) heard my conversation and came up to me and said that he was adopted from Russia and introduced me to his mother and told me all about his experience (made me start thinking more about adopting) (ok here is where my heart melts) later on he came up to me and said “this is not much but it is all I have” and handed me money (of coarse, I could not take it) but that very moment he forever changed my life and I am soooo EXCITED about the future! Life sometimes does not work the way you want but God is working and walking right beside you thru all of it and HE will make it better than you could ever imagine. I am so excited about LTC 2014 “CALLED OUT” Always amazed at all the hard working volunteers (they are awesome) but worth every single moment when you see lives changing, learning and having a great time! What a blessing to be a part of!

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Called Out To Testify

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Video of my message, from March 23. Resources below.

 

You can see all the responses I got when I asked people what does WITNESS FOR JESUS bring to your mind… CLICK HERE.

You can download the Sermon Notes from March 23… CLICK HERE.

The following information is the page I told you (or will tell you) in my sermon on March 23. Years ago, brother Jeff Walling produced a 4 part DVD called S.W.A.T. In my message I refer to parts of Session # 1 and Session # 2. He gave me permission to temporarily share the sections below for your benefit. Consider ordering the DVD. It’s a wonderfully simple and doable way to talk about Jesus.

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Let me encourage you to get your hands on your own copy of this video set. Go to WallingOnDVD.com It’s the best $35 you could spend.

Video SESSION # 1

Video SESSION # 2

Witness for Jesus

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I asked a number of friends to tell me what the words WITNESS FOR JESUS brings to their mind. Here are the responses so far. Great stuff!

  • Bringing the light out inside us……..being good examples to others….
  • Standing for the truth of Christ, even when others have their own opposing case against us.
  • To be a witness for somebody, you have to know them. Apostles – face to face time with Jesus to know him. Paul ultimately spent time with Jesus with he was hung on the cross, in the desert, etc. We have to spend time with Jesus to be a witness. Must be in His Word, in Prayer, and live His Life!
  • Isn’t there some expression about letting your walk talk and your talk walk??? Anyway…that’s what comes to my mind immediately…
  • Remember we are an extension of Him, and think of everyone we come in contact with as a future member of Gods family. When they see us they should “witness” Him through our words and actions.
  • from my 10 year old: see things that Jesus does, from my 13 year old: you are witnessing all the good things that Jesus is doing for people. From me, the mom: Giving God the glory when I am noticed for the things I do as a result of my love for Him. Not being afraid to tell others what Jesus has done for me
  • Imitating Him, acting as He would, interceding for people who don’t have anyone.
  • Denying yourself.
  • Going above and beyond the norm with people who don’t believe yet in everything even little stuff. Specially the little stuff.
  • Someone constantly telling others how God is using them for his purpose.
  • Let them see God in me, even if they don’t know my name.
  • It means that I tell others about Jesus, His church and how much He loves them and wants them to live eternally with Him.
  • Reminds me that not only do I deliberately witness for Jesus at specific times, but in the way I live my life, every day choices and words, are a witness whether I’m realizing it or not. Big challenge to live my life in keeping with what I say I believe.
  • Living the LIFE: ALWAYS considering others better than yourself, EVEN when they do not treat you in a fair manner.  Always being the peacemaker, even if you have to crawl to get the job accomplished.  Always forgiving because Christ forgave us. If we fail to do this we have failed to be a witness that moment, day. etc.
  • One who attests of a fact or event, or one that can give evidence. Someone who is called upon to and is able to testify to the facts or event because they were present to view such.  ie, God called His people, His witnesses, Isa. 43:10. The apostles acknowledged themselves to be such in Acts 22:15 and 26:16. Jesus being “faithful witness”.

Millions of Emails

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Ok, today I was working on the MWLTC.NET info, and mailing list and something went wrong. Probably I went wrong.  In any case mwltc@mwltc.org managed to generate a lot of weird administrative emails to a lot of people. Sorry for that. I “THINK” we have it corrected. Sorry for the email blast.  🙂

Thanksgiving Eve 2013

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Thanksgiving is a wonderful time for family and friends, AND KIDS!  This year on Wednesday Night we joined our classes together for a THANKFUL Party. We made cookies and cards, did crafts, played games and watched Madam Blueberry who was not a happy berry until she was thankful. Good video to watch at any age. Anyway, we ended with a short devo, stacked with sugar and ready to go home with parents.  WONDERFUL TIME!! Here are a few pictures. Some of them are blurry… sorry about that.

Helping Richard Rigby’s Family

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Richard Rigby, my wife Kimberly Maynard’s 36 year old brother, was under hospice care at home.

Richard Rigby died this afternoon.
Viewing Tuesday, Oct 29, 5p-7p and service at 7p
Randall & Roberts Funeral Home, Logan St., Noblesville

Richard has struggled for years with Autism and other health issues. Recently, it was discovered that he has inoperable brain cancer. They Drs expected a short time remaining in this world for Richard.

The many prayers and cards are so appreciated by the family. In addition, some have asked about helping financially—the largest need is final expenses. Green Valley church of Christ is accepting donations for that purpose. If interested in helping this way, here is how to best help:

Green Valley Church of Christ

19005 Cumberland Rd

Noblesville, IN 46060

Memo Line: “Rigby Family”

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Letter to a Parent – Trevin Wax

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I’ve heard about and felt many of the frustrations outlined in this post.  Now that I have teens wrestling with schedule issues, I understand how hard it is to parent through it. However, Youth Ministers and Families are on the same team, they have to be. How can we come together in a godly way to love our kids truly closer to Jesus?

Anonymous Youth Pastor’s Letter to a Parent – Trevin Wax.

Pray for “Z”

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This day started in a fog, literally.  Two-hour school fog delays are awesome for just about everyone, but me. I don’t really care much for them.  I was late to a meeting with some great brothers to discuss our tight churches finances. These brothers are amazing, but what I’ve written alone should tell you the excitement of the work.  Then, finally back in my office, I contemplated the ramifications of a possible delay in pay checks, etc…  and then I got a call about ‘Z’.

I know more about Z, that I can’t publish, for this 19 year old Christian’s sake. You see, Z’s Muslim family, from another country, permitted Z to come to the States for an education.  Z was recently baptized into Christ, and word has made it all the way home. Z must return  home soon. If Z recants Christianity and again practices Islam, Z will likely live. If not, death is sure. Z said of this, “how can I forsake my Lord who I have only just gotten to meet? I know what waits me.”

My kids went school today and used their newly provided Ipads in class. I’m going to a football game where my son’s team is playing later today. Yesterday, I attended church services, and was so blessed to be with God’s kids and their families. Our church is organizing to pray daily for all 98 of our kids from Nursery through College. This is a tremendous blessing. I’m simply blessed beyond measure.  And then I noticed something that shames me. My thoughts first went to my blessings, which is all very true.  BUT, I didn’t jump to the love of Jesus.

Z has brought to me a huge reminder.  While the Lord is my greatest blessing, that wasn’t what I first typed… and while I’m tempted to edit… I won’t.  Z is living out my Jesus’ words literally! Is Z’s life in Jesus less valuable than mine? Z’s story makes me sad – how could this be? And Z’s life gives me great encouragement! Not one bit of any effort, funds, or sacrifice for the young is wasted. Perhaps, had I the vision of Z, I would talk less about broken government and healthcare, and a lot more about my Jesus. My Lord. I’m wondering if I’m alone in that?

If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will save it.  What good is it for a man to gain the whole world, and yet lose or forfeit his very self? If anyone is ashamed of me and my words, the Son of Man will be ashamed of him when he comes in his glory and in the glory of the Father and of the holy angels  (Luke 9:23-26).

Calling on Moses

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Moses wasn’t called to do anything easy. His life bears out the challenges that he faced. God set him on a path at the burning bush that would profoundly change not only his life but history as well. Our focus this year is to not allow those moments of history to be relegated to an occasional reading or teaching—but to allow the reality of God’s intervention to engross us. By the way, Jesus called us as Christians to a clear purpose. We articulate that in our goal of “loving people one step closer to Jesus.”  It is my prayer that MWLTC, rather than becoming a side event we acknowledge or even tolerate, but instead bring to life in our congregation and our kids, the power of God’s call to us today. Here’s some things currently happening with mwLTC in general.

  • We working really hard to get guidelines reviewed and available. All will be posted at mwltc.net
  • We are adding at least two events this year. One is the Spoken Word, which is really exciting. We are going to call this a BETA event, which means we are trying it out. While there are guidelines, they are general, no evaluations, all who step up will get a participant and be helping get the activity fine tuned.  We are also opening up an option for Bible Reading and Bulletin Boards to be done at home.
  • We are looking to sponsor and area wide  youth rally of sorts at Green Valley on November 9. More info to come.

 

Shevet Achim: Christian Volunteers Helping Muslim Children

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Shevet Achim: A non-profit organization in Jerusalem that helps Muslim children with heart defects come to Jewish doctors for life-saving heart surgery.

But it’s more than just that. Shevet Achim is a community of Christian volunteers who live together with the Muslim families sharing their lives, the painful journey of children on the operating table, and the daily light of Christ through love and service.

  • Come hear Josh and Madelyn Miles (daughter of Doug and Melissa Wiley) share about their experience living in Jerusalem and working with Shevet Achim for the past two years.
  • Open Q&A afterward for any range of questions from the ministry to Islam, Judaism, or any related topics.
  • Wednesday August 28th, at 7:00 p.m., Center Road church of Christ.

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Back To School Pics

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Those who got to attend our Back to School Party on August 11, had a blast. Here are some picts for your enjoyment. Share your thoughts with the Contact Form Below.

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