Last week I attended an event, Project Lemon Aid, for job seekers that was advertised as "unlike any other event you will attend." And I gotta admit that it lived up to its billing.
There were 3 speakers and a participant-participant networking session which is a fairly common format for these type of gatherings. However, the content from the spekaers is what set this event apart. Other than a few questions from the studio audience, the presentations did NOT cover the standard fare--resumes, cover letters, etc. Rather, the content of the presentations was focused on PMA. Positive Mental Attitiude. "Create the habit of thinking what you want." "Angry thoughts produce angry energy which attracts anger into our lives." "Believe it to achieve it."
And also remaining unfailingly persistent during one's search.
For anybody in sales, this was good stuff. And since everybody in career transition is "selling themselves" there was probably some benefit to all.
One exercise that I found interesting was one of the speakers asked everyone to list life experiences that induced fear. And then asked us to indicate whehter the experience held us back or helped us move forward.
There was a bit of a scheduling snafu with the photographer, but pictures were eventually taken.
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Mike
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3 comments:
Mike I would like to attend this Project Lemon-aid. Can you tell me when they will be having their next session and where it will be. I have tried everything to find a job - now I need to try networking.
Thank You
Irene Henderson
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Hi Mike,
I hadn't seen the latest TV-13 segment. Just watched it. Good job!
Hi Irene - Apologies for the delay in response. The next session is 8/17.
However, let me expand the answer to your specific question with a broader response.
There are many good opportunities. You should try the Westview Career Transitions Connection (see http://www.westview.org/careertransitionsconnection/ ). In fact, I would encourage you to network at as many events as possible. Take a look at the Unemployed in Des Moines web site (see http://unemployedindesmoines.blogspot.com/ ) for a listing of just about every upcoming networking opportunity. Suzanne does a great job of keeping the calendar up to date on that site.
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