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February 6, 2010: Jim joined Job Cast Radio (Internet and FM 101.9). The host Mike Baumgartner reported, “Just wanted to let you know that your show this week was the most downloaded show ever. The feedback I got was that there was so much detail that people went to my site to download the show so they could take notes. Actually quite the compliment…Let me know when you want to do it again.” To listen in, Click Here.
February 4, 2010: Jim spoke at the First Baptist Church Woodstook on the topic, “Whacked Again! – Understanding the New Paradigm of Getting A Job.” “Jim spoke at Cornerstone Career Ministry last month to 120+ people and was awesome. He has a great message for those who are in job transition at all levels. His book Whacked Again! is a must read and I’ve already placed a lot of dog ears on most of the pages.” Daniel Guelzo, CTS, CPC, National Practice Director Talent Strategy at Spherion
January 21, 2010: Jim spoke at the Holy Spirit Catholic Church on the topic, “Whacked Again! – Understanding the New Paradigm of Getting A Job.” “Jim presented at Holy Spirit Career Ministry networking group. He is an outstanding and gifted presenter and coach. If you need someone to help you in your career search, I recommend Jim, without reservation…P.S. I love the book!” Caroline McCoy-Hansen, Career Ministry Leader, Holy Spirit Catholic Church
January 19, 2010: Jim spoke at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church on the topic, “Whacked Again! – Understanding the New Paradigm of Getting A Job.”
January 11, 2010: Jim spoke to the C3G Healthcare Group at the Alpharetta Marriott on topic, “Body, Mind, and Spirit – How to Find Success In the Marketplace.”
October 29, 2009: Jim will be speaking at the Ashford Club Luncheon Speaker Series on the topic, “How to Compete for Jobs and Manage Your Career.” The Ashford Club is located in the Perimeter area in Atlanta, GA.
October 20, 2009: Jim will be speaking at the Burnt Hickory Baptist Church in Powder Springs, GA.
September 28, 2009: Jim spoke to the Roswell United Methodist Church on the topic “Discovering Your Energy for Job Transition and Career Success.”
September 19, 2009: Jim spoke on the Heather Wagenhals radio show entitled “Unlock Your Wealth Radio”
September 8, 2009: Jim spoke to the SHRM Atlanta Metro Chapter
August 10, 2009: Jim spoke at the Snellville (GA) United Methodist Church on the topic, “How to Compete for Jobs.”
August 8, 2009: Jim is quoted in the Hartford (Connecticut) Courant newspaper. To read the article, Click Here.
June 22, 2009: Jim spoke at the Roswell United Methodist Church on the topic, “How to Compete for Jobs.”
June 15, 2009: Career Builder’s article on “10 Reasons Your Job Search Isn’t Working”, by Rachel Zupek, cites Jim’s comments. To read the article, Click Here.
May 28, 2009: Jim Villwock spoke at the Association of Corporate Counsel. The paper, Daily Report, published the following in an article entitled “Relationships are key in job searches” by Katheryn Hayes Tucker, Staff Reporter
Most mistakes people make in job searching have to do with lack of focus, Villwock said. The mistake is to take a “shotgun” approach, when what is needed is to take a “rifle shot,” or to create a more tightly focused search. Scattering résumés is a waste of time, he said, as is going to job boards and job fairs, since they draw crowds of job seekers, while 90 percent of jobs available are unadvertised. Even networking events can be useless without a clear purpose and finely tuned skills.
“Most people don’t know how to network,” Villwock said. “If you don’t know how to make a good first impression, then you’re making a bad first impression, and you’re hurting your brand.”
Asked later how to make a good first impression, Villwock said it’s important to stay upbeat and positive, which is sometimes difficult for those searching for work, and to take care of the details of personal appearance. Other panelists during the program endorsed a strong handshake, eye contact, courtesy and preparation, along with appropriate professional attire and a good haircut.
Most important is a “good attitude” and a strong sense of “who you are and what you want to do,” said Villwock, a former chief financial officer who has written a book about job searching titled “Whacked Again! Secrets to Getting Back on the Executive Saddle.”
He said the title comes from years in the corporate world in which layoffs happen so routinely that executives coined the phrase “whacked” to avoid emotional involvement.
The book gives a 12-step plan for landing a new job: 1. finding passion and creating vision; 2. creating a brand; 3. creating a value proposition; 4. creating stories; 5. developing a marketing plan; 6. getting a message out; 7. creating a marketing document; 8. meeting the friend’s friend; 9. power résumé; 10. preparing for an interview; 11. negotiating terms; 12. landing the job; and the next step.
The book emphasizes the importance of keeping up contacts after landing in a new job—knowing that another may search may be ahead. But it suggests maintaining contacts by looking for ways to help other people with a “pay-it-forward” approach. “We all need help at some point,” the book says. “The concept is that you are thankful for those who helped you in the past.”
Villwock told the group that in his experience, the most successful CEOs and other professionals are those who are most passionate about their work. “When they stop having fun, that’s when they stop and go on to the next job,” he said.
He also advised the group that attitude and personal skills are as important as professional credentials. From observing executives, he said, “half their success has nothing to do with performance on the job. It has everything to do with ability to sell themselves and build trusted relationships.”
May 4, 2009: Jim Villwock, author of Whacked Again!, announces the availability of E-Book and Audio Book versions of Whacked Again! effective May 11, 2009.
May 1, 2009: Institute for Internal Auditors, Atlanta Chapter, announce for their May 7th meeting:
“Three Platinum Keys to Competing for Jobs in Today’s Market”
Jim Villwock is back by popular demand! Jim spoke at our 60th Anniversary in February about how to protect your identity. Jim is back to present on “Three Platinum Keys to Competing for Jobs in Today’s Market”.
Today’s economy demands strategies to manage career shifts. Whether you are looking for a job or are proactively positioning yourself to pursue career alternatives, you don’t want to miss this session. Learn how to differentiate yourself from everyone else, become a final four candidate and win the job before anyone else knows it exists.
The skills discussed today also apply to consultants, relationship sales and most business-to-business relationships. In other words, anyone learning how to communicate their value! Please join us to learn the strategic secrets and processes that top competitors use while everyone else is left standing in line.
April 24, 2009: Atlanta Business School Alliance announce a special Career Transition Seminar on May 7th stating: Today’s economy demands “offensive” strategies to manage career shifts. Whether you have been “whacked again” or are proactively positioning yourself to pursue career alternatives, you don’t want to miss “Career Offense for Tackling a Tough Economy”. Jim Villwock, Career Coach and author has shared insights with millions in his book Whacked Again. He may offer just the steps you need to get back on the saddle.
April 21, 2009: Jim Villwock, author of Whacked Again!, announces two seminars designed to help those in transition either get their next job (www.competingforjobs.com) or begin their own business and get new customers (www.competingforcustomers.com).
February 9, 2009: Golden Key International Honour Society announced their partnership with Jim Villwock which will be released later this month in a Whacked Again Webinar Series to all members entitled, “How to Get Your Dream Job.”
February 4, 2009: CrossRoads Career Organization partners with Jim Villwock and announces Whacked Again! to its members.
January 19, 2009: Executnet CareerSmart Advisor quotes Jim Villwock in article by Marji McClue on “Overcoming Age Biases”
January 7, 2009: FENG (Financial Executive Networking Group – world’s largest financial networking group) Atlanta Chapter adopts Whacked Again! for training format.
December 3, 2008: Jim Villwock, author of Whacked Again!, is quoted in theLadders.com.
TheLadders.com is the world’s largest internet based community catering exclusively to the $100k+ job market with online job search and content. The article is “Is It Your Age or Your Salary?” by Kevin Fogarty and may be found at http://marketing-jobs.theladders.com/career-advice/age-discrimination-screeners-objections?fromSearch=true&start=&contentSearchKeyword=
December 1, 2008: The (Dallas) Downtown Business News, reviews Whacked Again!
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November 6, 2008: Vistage, World’s Leading CEO Organization, reviews Whacked Again!.
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October 28, 2008: Jim Villwock, author of Whacked Again!, is quoted in two articles in theLadders.com.
TheLadders.com is the world’s largest internet based community catering exclusively to the $100k+ job market with online job search and content. Both articles may be found at http://www.theladders.com/career-advice/career-network-contacts-meltdown.!
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