set apart for greatness
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Set Apart For GreatnessChazzney Russell, GCDF and BA 08’
Set Apart
KEDUSHAH (Heb. ה�(קדשThe biblical term for holiness is kodesh;
mishnaic Hebrew, kedushah, and that which is regarded as holy is
called kadosh. "Distinguished, Separated"
“You shall be set apart"“set apart”
We have been set apart as holy because Jesus Christ did what God wanted him to do by sacrificing his body once and for all… Hebrews
10:10-12 (GW)
Career PreparednessHow to set yourself apart in the workplace
Set Apart Professionally▪in·no·va·tive- introduce new ideas, products, methods; original and creative in thinking
▪Be the solutions finder instead of the problem finder
▪Have discernment and discretion in your communication and behaviors
▪Be aware of decision makers and gatekeepers
Meet and Exceed Company Goals
My Center
*Highest placements in SB
City
Career PreparednessHow to set yourself apart as a job seeker or recent graduate
“Take 12” Self EvaluationKnow thyself
3 WAYS TO FIND A JOB
1.Find Jobs Before They Are Advertised
2.Apply For Advertised Jobs3.Use a Professional
Services/Resources
Find Jobs Before They Are Advertised
▪ Network with Former Colleagues/Employers/ Friends/Family/Instructors
▪ Informational Interviews ▪ Social Networking (e.g.
LinkedIn)▪ Target Specific Companies▪ Attend Conferences, Fairs,
Mixers and Other Events
“63% of hiring managers have admitted to not hiring someone
based on the information they found online” -Career Builder
Apply For Advertised Jobs
▪ Visit Company Website▪ Post Your Resume On Job
Boards (e.g. Cal Jobs or Career Builder)
▪ Sign Up for Job Email Alerts on Job Boards (e.g. Indeed or Hot Jobs)
▪ Visit City/County/State Websites
▪ Newspapers▪ Help Wanted Signs
“1 out of every 4 job openings are advertised”
Jobpostings.net
Use a Professional Services/Resources▪ Staffing/Temp Agencies ▪ Industry Specific ▪ School Career
Counselor▪ Local Library▪ Local radio station ▪ Career/Resource
Center
“While 80% of job seekers are
searching for employment
online, only 20% of the jobs are
captured online”
Job Searching Tips▪ Be patient▪ Know what you want▪ Know your deal
breakers▪ Make a budget▪ Know your resources▪ Smile on the phone
▪ Make a plan▪ Keep organized▪ Create your “Little
Black Book” ▪ Have balance▪ Be persistent▪ Practice
professionalism
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Resume
“According to CIO magazine, these systems discard approximately 75% of submitted resumes
for a variety of (what would seem to be) inconsequential reasons. For most experts agree that applicant tracking systems are flawed, but approximately 50-75% of employers do rely on
them to screen resumes”-Meridith Levinson
How To Beat the Robot1) Go to www.onetonline.org and input occupation in
quick search.2) Use listed tasks, skills, tools and technology, etc.
for the basis for your resume according the experience/skills you have.
3) Use www.wordle.net or www.tagcrowd.com to view what keywords are prominent in your resume.
4) Use www.jobscan.co to copy and paste your resume and the job description of the job you are applying for.
*Strive for a score of 80% match or more to increase your call back rate
Network Like You Mean ItWeb of connections that serve a purpose
Who is in your Network?ClassmatesCoworkersNeighbors
Church Members
Clients / CustomersFormer Colleagues
FriendsRelatives
▪Build commonality with people▪Be aware of networking with men versus women
▪Get LinkedIn to other professionals and other people on MeetUp
▪No doom or gloom▪Think about how you can help the person
▪Use your elevator pitch
“60% of people got their last
job through
networking”
Networking Like You Mean It
Set Apart through AdversityWhat doesn’t kill you, makes you stronger.
Is the Glass Empty or Full?▪ Our view of the world
tends to tilt toward the negative
▪ You have to work to see the upside
▪ Actively practicing gratitude
The Dark Knight
Boyfriends
The 2012 Aurora shooting sent a shockwave throughout America—a shockwave comprised of anger, fear, and confusion that such a thing
could have happened. But heroes will always find a way to inspire people, despite a madman trying to prove the opposite—whether
this be in The Dark Knight Rises film or, as it turned out, in real life.
When James Holmes, opened fire in the theatre, three boyfriends instinctively leapt to cover their girlfriends, shielding them from
harm with their bodies, and thereby saving them at the cost of their own lives.
Matt McQuinn
Jon BlunkAlex Teves
Q and A Time: What Makes You So Special?
1.What characteristics made these people set apart?
2.What qualities make them great?3.What ways can you relate to these
people?4.What ways do you differ from
these people?5.How can you set yourself apart?
Set Apart through Faith“Those who stand for nothing fall for anything.”
-Alexander
Hamilton
Faith or Fear?
FaithFaith or fear is the expectation of an event that hasn’t
come to pass or the belief in something that cannot be seen
or touched.
FalseEvidence AppearingReal
Fear
Fear
In order for a person to make a change, the fear of not
changing must be greater than the fear of changing
Q and A Time: Are you Fearful or Faithful?
1.Do you have faith? If yes, in what? 2.Do you have fears? If yes, in what?3.Are you more fearful or more
faithful?4.How do you handle your fears?5.How can you be more faithful?
Losing your Life and Truly Living Live a Life Worth Living
Look Beyond What Is SeenYour
beginning is not your
ending
See beyond the present to
see the possibilitie
s
nick vujicic “For the longest, loneliest
time, I wondered if there was anyone on earth like me, and
whether there was any purpose to my life other than
pain and humiliation.” He shares how his faith in God
has been his central source of strength and explains that
once he found his own sense of purpose-inspiring others to make their lives and the world
better-he found the confidence to build a
rewarding and productive life without limits.”
Set Apart by a Mission How bad do you want it?
“The greatest two days of your life are the day you were born and the day you found your
purpose”
What am I passionate about?1. Take the obituary test2. What legacy do I want to leave?3. Have people complete the “Brand YOU” form about you4. Be uncomfortable by:
a. Start singing while doing everyday things, b. Take yourself out to dinner without a phonec. Walk into an elevator and face the back, even if others
are facing the entrance d. Give yourself a life sentence aka mission statement. What
are the qualities and values I want to embody (at work or at home)? What is it I actually do and why?
“Successful people are not exempt to fear, but they have discovered how to manage their fears”
Live Your Best Life Yet