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READ MOREA few weeks ago I explained what an elevator pitch is and how it can elevate your future.
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READ MOREBefore the Great Recession I had super credit and could get millions of dollars in personal loans in minutes. I even had a $35mm credit line for my company.
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READ MOREIn our fast-paced information age, people want to get to the point, which an elevator pitch is great for.
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READ MOREMy friend John C. Maxwell, the best-selling author and leadership expert, says: “Your attitude will determine your altitude.” He says it in several of his lessons and books, so it must be important, right? But John Maxwell has never served time in prison. How do you have a good attitude when you’re looking at a […]
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READ MOREFor most of us getting out of jail or prison is not only life changing, it’s the achievement of a huge goal. You’ll be surprised how many people I’ve talked to that said their release from jail or prison was also a little disappointing. Sure, they were happy to be free. But the achievement didn’t […]
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READ MORESTEP 4: MAKE AND DO A WRITTEN DAILY AND WEEKLY TO-DO LIST The most successful people have daily and weekly schedules. Set a reasonable wake-up time, have breakfast and know what time you can start your job search. Here’s an example of a schedule that you can use: During the week let’s say you wake […]
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STEP 3: HAVE ONE OR TWO ELEVATOR PITCHES READY If you took my course Elevate Your Future With Elevator Pitches you know an elevator pitch is a short sales pitch designed to summarize and convince someone of something. You should memorize it and rehearse it until you can recite it from your heart, or at […]
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One of the biggest mistakes people make when applying for jobs is to apply for every job possible. Anyone who knows the difference between target marketing and shotgun marketing knows that approach is a mistake. Aiming at everything frequently gets you nothing. Knowing these three things can empower your job search. 1. WHAT KIND OF […]
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READ MOREA frequent question I get from people about to be released from jail or prison is if there are any resources available to help them find work. I’ve gotten the question so frequently I decided to roll up my sleeves and make a list of each state’s official employment website. This list also covers Puerto […]
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Jason P. from the Montana State Prison asked: “Do you have anything to help me prepare for the parole board?” I stay away from legal or case matters, but I do have some things to help you prepare for the parole board or a probation hearing. Most people say they believe in second chances, but […]
