Over the past few weeks, I have had the opportunity to sit in on several interviews with clients for both line and management positions. I’ve concluded that most people still don’t have a clue on how to present themselves to an employer. My advice: Rehearse your interview with someone you trust. Develop a plan based on what you would bring to the company or how you would approach your job in the first 30, 60 and 90 days. Make sure you look professional. Send a follow-up letter referring to important points your perspective employer made during the interview. Finally, bring your A game!

In today’s competitive environment, sales and marketing is pivotal to your success. Discover cost-effective ways to generate more leads, sales and revenue. Plus, this program will reveal how you can cut the fat/excessive spending out of your marketing campaigns and use social network sites to grow your business more effectively and immediately. Now is the time for you to position yourself for the upswing! You will be ignited right out of your comfort zone into a new level of success. The bottom-line is your results and ROI.

Workshop Info:
August 27, 2009
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Sanctuary on Camelback Resort and Spa
5700 East Mcdonald Drive, Paradise Valley AZ 85253
Cost: $400.00 Early Registration Special $300.00 before Aug 20th
Includes: Continental Breakfast, Lunch and Refreshment Breaks
http://alwaysbemarketingseminars.com/seminar-agenda/

If you are responsible for the revenue growth of your team or business you will want to attend this workshop. I along with other experts will be presenting the 5 Truths About Business Growth During a Down Economy. This is a full-day workshop at one the most impressive settings in the Valley. The Sanctuary on Camelback is the host site for this special event.

The debate is on, and change is in the air. It’s interesting we voted for change, and now we’re afraid of what’s going to happen. What do we know for sure? The current system is not working and costs are spinning out of control. What else do we know? There are options, but they appear to have a socialism taste that many don’t care for. I don’t have the answers, but I do have a perspective that may shed additional light on the subject. For 3 years, I resided across the border in Canada. The first thing I learned was for the most part Canadians are pleased with their system. It was apparent to me that they believed healthcare is central to family values. I was amazed with their approval of higher taxes that paid the cost of their system. Is it socialistic when you pay higher taxes to have healthcare for all citizens? As I travel the world, I’ve learned that there is a different way of thinking in other democratic countries. We have more choices, but we also appear to be driven more by greed. I do believe healthcare does need to change, and we better get it right. If we do, we open up all sorts of possibilities, including families staying together, decreases in bankruptcies, healthier workforces, increases in productivity and less stress, a leading cause of deteriorating health. The one thing I would like to see is a greater focus on wellness. How about rewarding people that attempt to live a healthier lifestyle? How much could we save if employers rewarded employees that made conscious efforts to diet and exercise? Please chime in…I would love to hear your input.

It’s been 3 months since the announcement of the Global Corporate Responsibility Challenge and community service organizations are taking advantage of this opportunity with the help of your supporters. If yours is a company that wants to make a footprint in your community, I will speak to your favorite service organization on your behalf. For details, please see http://www.robertvanarlen.com/corporatechallenge.php.