I Inc and Beyond

Time and time again, I am reading about technology enhancements that companies are putting in place to help with the recruiting process.  Whether it be scanners looking for key words in resumes or AI algorithms reviewing a candidate's overall package, the result is the same.  People have to try to guess what the system wants them to present and not what they truly are best prepared to provide. 

We use the idea of a Sweet Spot to provide you with a coherent career foundation to help so that regardless of who you meet, whether it be a hiring manager, or a recruiter, or even a robot, you will have a consistent story to tell and one that will serve you well in your pursuits. 

Learn more about the idea of a Sweet Spot and how it can serve you.  

If you need any further information, do not hesitate to contact me:  Mike Callahan - [email protected]

Good luck. 

George is a military veteran and served in the Air Force.  He was assigned to Korea where he worked in communication. 

He now works for the Detroit VA and does volunteer work with veterans consisting of mentoring at a shelter for military veterans. 

He is also a certified peer support specialist helping veterans. 

Lastly, he produces a talent showcases for military veterans which gives veterans an opportunity to showcase their talents.

If you want to contact George, here is his email address.

[email protected]

Ken Haynes has some great suggestions about developing and overall financial plan for veterans and their families and a way to get started without it costing you any money. 

Here are some additional resources for you to check it out: 

WebSite  : triadrdg.com

Phone number (248)812-4009

Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/kennethhaynes1

Link to Commercial:

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Good luck. 

There is a great article in this week's WSJ by Kathryn Dill that gets at the point that millions of resumes are scanned and rejected by employers because of key words, or breaks in employment or other factors.

News Flash Folks - the current system of posting your resume to a want ad and then hoping someone gives you a job, is broken!  It became obsolete with the internet and has not gotten much better. 

Some companies are starting to wake up, but you can take action now. 

Don't fall into the trap of thinking that the way to get a job is to answer a want ad with your resume.  

Instead, get clear on your personal value proposition.  Decide what opportunities provide you with a competitive advantage.  Build your network. Seek out referrals and references.  

In short, learn to think like an Entrepreneur of your own career. 

Sound familiar?  Some great books to consider picking up:

I Inc, Career Planning and Personal Entrepreneurship and Tiger in the Office, both by Mike Callahan

The Two Hour Job Search, by Steve Dalton. 

There are alternatives.  Give up on the broken system, be a leader and take control of your career. 

Good luck!

Jarret Alan Schlaff is a maker and solutionary. He doesn’t self identify as a chief or an executive so he serves as the creator, engineer, and organizer (CEO) of Pingree Detroit, a worker-owned, community based design and manufacturing cooperative co-founded in January 2015.

In Pingree’s Detroit workshop 10 Detroiters and US veterans are paid a living wage to handcraft bags, accessories, urban utility sneakers, pet accessories, and home goods using luxury-grade car seat leather upcycled from the American auto industry. 

He has a great story to share.  Hope you enjoy it. 

I also want to mention the workshop we are launching on September 9th, specifically for US Veterans and their Spouses.  Please share this with any veteran. or the spouse of a veteran.  

https://www.pminj.org/21-mtg/09njvet.mr

Thanks for listening and good luck. 

Passionate about the therapeutic benefits dogs bring to the lives of veterans, Christine Myran’s goal is to not only help those who served transition from military to civilian life, but also validate the style of therapy the foundation supports.

As a clinician, Christine is drawn to environments and tools that help individuals recover and cope with injury and illness. Bringing to the table a combination of clinical experience, a charitable spirit, and an aspiration to enrich the lives of others, Christine has taken on the challenging role of Executive Director for Blue Star Service Dogs.

Previously, she was in the role at Eisenhower Center as Vice president of programs developing unique treatment programs such as the Enrichment Center. a therapy farm in Manchester Michigan, and the After the Impact Program, a residential program for military and professional athletes seeking treatment for TBI, CTE, PTSD, and behavioral issues.

Mission of Blue Star Service Dogs

Inspiring Hope, Confidence, and Purpose, Blue Star Service Dogs, a non-profit organization, has been rescuing, training, and placing qualified canines with military veterans for some years. After being asked to run the organization in December of 2018, Christine continues to be inspired and dedicated to helping improve the lives of veterans who have selflessly served and protected their country.

She truly has a great story to tell and I hope you enjoy listening to it. 

Mike C. 

Listen to Lindsey Melki and Garrett Dempsey describe a nationwide joint venture between the Sierra Club and the YMCA to provide Veterans and their families with opportunities to engage in outside activities. 

Lindsey Melki is an Army veteran and former Blackhawk helicopter pilot.

Since leaving the military, Lindsey has served in leadership positions in the private, nonprofit, and political sectors.

Today, as Senior Campaign Representative for Sierra Club’s Military Outdoors team, she is focused on growing the team’s partnership around the country with the YMCA to connect veterans, members of the military, and their families with nature for the benefit of both.

Garrett Dempsey is the lead Sierra Club staff with Detroit Outdoors.

His experiences growing up in San Francisco and organizing with communities in Oakland, California have shaped his passion for connecting urban youth with the outdoors and nature.

Garrett is passionate about equitable access to nature and expanding the definition of what makes people conservationists and outdoor enthusiasts.

Garrett is also the volunteer chair of the Sierra Club Detroit Inspiring Connections Outdoors program and he is assisting with the YMCA/Sierra Club Military Outdoors partnership rollout in Detroit.

Emily Sawyer Kegerreis is the owner and founder of Military MBA Consulting. Emily is a Certified Career Services Provider and Global Career Development Facilitator with over 12 years of experience helping military applicants gain admission into the world’s leading MBA programs.  

Prior to working with veterans Emily was a product manager for Johnson and Johnson and received her MBA from the Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University.

Emily is a passionate advocate for veterans and spouses and serves as the co-chair for the National Career Development Association’s Veterans Committee and as a military spouse mentor for American Corporate Partners. 

You can reach Emily through her website at www.militarymbaconsulting.com

And dont forget that if you have an interest in getting signed up for Big Interview, send me an email at [email protected] 

Good luck. 

David Barrett is a professional speaker, regular blogger, podcast host, author of 8 books and project management education advisor to numerous universities in Canada.  

David’s career includes the creation and directing of a project management conference business called ProjectWorld ProjectSummit, a training company, a software development firm, a speaker bureau, a project management portal called ProjectTimes.com and a project management event series called ProjectTalks.

Most recently, David has launched a project management video web site called ProjectBites.com.

You can also hear about a new initiative called TransitionBites which is focused on helping veterans make the transition from military to civilian life. 

He has been a member of the PMI since 1995.