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This is second of the StoryTime Series on my podcast and YouTube channel sharing stories of all of our experiences in the world of careers, jobs, contract work, independent consulting and business interactions. In the second episode, I share one of my experiences while working in a toxic environment. The names, dates and other information were kept confidential to protect the innocent or guilty party.    The objective is the learn and grow from our professional and personal experiences to become a better version of ourselves, professionally. This particular story hits home and taught me so much about myself and the level of restraint I earned during that time. If it wasn't for a great friend talking me off the proverbial ledge on a weekly basis, I probably would have been arrested for physical assaults and verbal altercations. The tension was thick and my stress level went through the roof! I am grateful to have survived it without loosing my composure.    What did I learn from this experience?  I learned that people and their preconceived notions are so strong, it allowed them to spread malicious lies about other people's character. Keep in mind, they never took the time to get to know the individual but somehow felt entitled to assume things about people. Needless to say, the very sword those people intended to injury others, they ended up falling the same swords.    I learned corporations set up "certain people" for failure. For example, training some employees on the 25% - 30% of their duties while training other employees on 90% of their duties. They followed up by measuring each employee's job performance without the same level of detailed training. So the employee with 30% of the training will never perform at the level of the employee that received 90% of the training. When questioned about why the training levels are different when the expectation of performance is the same, you receive responses like "training is a privilege".   I learned that we all have a choice with the work environment we choose to spend our time. In my case, this employer terminated me for job performance, when I received less than 50% of the necessary training to be successful. It was the second termination from a job that I felt relief! The relief of not ever setting foot in that toxic environment.   If you find yourself having to self-talk your way into the doors of your job every morning...just so you don't want the entire place to explode while you're on a lunch break...It's time to get a concrete career plan specifically tailored to you leaving that toxic environment for GOOD! Start by grabbing my eBook "From Clueless Teenager to Consummate Professional" by going here at https://mentorshelly.com/book. The book will help you cultivate your exit plan and career strategy.  While you're at it, grab my FREE DREAM Career Guide specifically formulated to help you document your Career Strategy step by step here at https://mentorshelly.com/dcg.   Looking for direct one-on-one coaching?  Schedule your Career Strategy, Interview Coaching and Resume Consultations: https://mentorshelly.com/consultations  Connect with me here: https://mentorshelly.com/contact  Follow me here:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mentorshellysplace/?ref=your_pages Twitter: https://twitter.com/mentorshelly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentorshelly/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/mentorshelly/ Join my Facbook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/779000392180183/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mentor-shelly/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mentor-shelly/support

This story time we are going to cover stories from my own professional experience or other people's experience. The purpose of story time is to observe listen and learn from those experiences to become a better professional. The names and timelines are changed to protect the privacy for all parties involved.  Want to share your experience? Go to mentorshelly.com/contact to leave a voice-mail or email message with your story.  Looking for help with your career, resume or your next interview? Go to https://mentorshelly.com/consultations to get the help you need to get your career moving in the direction of your dreams! Grab my newly published book, From Clueless Teenager to Consummate Professional here 📖 here: https://mentorshelly.com/book Book your Career Strategy, Interview Coaching, Resume Creation/Revision Consultations here: https://mentorshelly.com/consultations Grab your FREE Dream Career Guide at https://mentorshelly.com/dcg Connect with me here: Join my Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mentorshellygroup Twitter: https://twitter.com/mentorshelly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentorshelly/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/mentorshelly/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mentor-shelly/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mentor-shelly/support

Your career and economic life's direction is up to you, not your circumstance or parents. This episode covers ways you can enter the career fields of plumbers & electricians. Take your career in your hands... Grab the NEW book 📖 here: https://mentorshelly.com/book Book your Career Strategy or Interview Coaching Consultations here: https://mentorshelly.com/consultations Have a general questions about job search, interviews & other career related questions? Go here: https://mentorshelly.contact --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mentor-shelly/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mentor-shelly/support

Happy New Year to all if you in 2021. Awesome career centered content coming! The newly published book will launched later on this month. Have general questions, go to https://mentorshelly.com/contact to leave a voice-mail and I'll respond to you within 24 hours. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mentor-shelly/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mentor-shelly/support

In this COVID times, We have to explore all of our career options. COVID 19 has definitely changed how people do business how people work & how people conducting themselves in their normal day. This series we'll explore at least 5 industries that you can get involved then that does not need a degree at all. Whether you're looking for a change or just starting out your career. Want to get your personalize career strategy done? Go to https://calendly.com/mentorshelly3/career-strategy-session30 to schedule your session today! To connect, go to mentorshelly.com/contact. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mentor-shelly/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mentor-shelly/support

Here's entire playlist for 6 Part interview series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhf7qMTnWSKBM-i1P4M_0d-KqgrNyOkYy   Listen, I know you may be nervous and jittery about your next job interview, especially if it's for an awesome opportunity you've been looking forward to. Whatever you do, please AVOID these six actions I'm about to discuss...if you have any hope of landing this job or career opportunity.  Whatever you do, please AVOID these six actions I'm about to discuss...if you have any hope of landing this job or career opportunity.   The first thing to AVOID - Being late.   The second thing to AVOID - Dressing inappropriately.   The third thing to AVOID - Bringing your phone in the interview with the ringer on.   The fourth thing to AVOID - Going to the interview not knowing anything about the company.   The fifth thing to AVOID - Being dismissive or not paying attention to the receptionists or front desk personnel.   This is the 6th and final part of the six part series.  You can find the 6 Part series here at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhf7qMTnWSKBM-i1P4M_0d-KqgrNyOkYy   So, let's jump right into this...   Avoid #6 Going to the interview WITHOUT copies of your resumes, professional references, professional business cards or other relevant career tools.   If you're struggling with how well your career tools are working for you, I recommend checking out the Career Tools Review Service at  https://mentorshelly.com/services/toolsreview/ to assure your career tools are optimized to help you get the DREAM Career you want!   Looking for help to handle your job or career opportunity interviews like a boss? Click https://mentorshelly.com/services/interviewsessions   Need some resources on how to figure out your overall career journey? Click https://mentorshelly.com/dcg for your FREE DREAM Career Guide   Look for like minded career oriented people? Join the MentorShelly's DREAM Career group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/mentorshellygroup/?ref=pages_profile_groups_tab&source_id=582346021845028 Let’s Stay Connected! | Website | https://mentorshelly.com https://facebook.com/mentorshellysplace | Facebook  https://instagram.com/mentorshelly/ | Instagram   https://twitter.com/mentorshelly | Twitter  mentorshelly3@gmail.com  | Email --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mentor-shelly/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mentor-shelly/support

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You didn't expect your parents to make you successful as an adult did you? Your parents have done their job of raising you to be a responsible adult....now it's time to show them what and how you can use all the great principles of adulthood to good use.  As I'm writing this, I also realize that not everyone had the same upbringing or even had parents to teach them about being responsible adults. You have had to learn quite a bit about life on your own, so I understand.  I want all of you to know...no matter your background, past or circumstances, the success or failure you achieve in life is completely and totally, your responsibility and within your control. Once you reach the ripe old age of eighteen (18), you are officially an adult. If your parents or anyone else helps you financially, economically or in any way, it's a bonus. Be grateful! They are not obligated to help you, so if they do...please do not take it for granted and show some gratitude. The heights of your #career and #business ventures are completely in your arsenal of control. I want you to take charge of your destiny, but I want you to know something extremely vital. You must have FOCUS and you must HAVE A PLAN to keep your overall career and business development focus in check.   If you do not have a plan or still trying to figure your next career move, then I can certainly help you with that...I have a guide that help you get focused and create a plan for your career venture or business development. You can <a href="https://mentorshelly.com/dcg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">access the DREAM CAREER GUIDE by going here</a>.  If you're looking for for a more direct and concrete plan for your business or career development, then <a href="https://mentorshelly.com/services/careerstrategy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">schedule a "CAREER STRATEGY" session with me by going here</a>.  Have questions or suggestions for the next topics? <a href="https://mentorshelly.com/contact" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Go here</a>. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mentor-shelly/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mentor-shelly/support

In a typical job interview, you are getting questions like, "Why should I hire you?" to specifically evaluate how you can sell yourself, your skills, knowledge base and qualifications to meet and exceed their business needs for the position. In this episode, I provide a few examples of how you can respond to this question showing the interviewer you did your thorough research on the company and their immediate need to get this position filled and how you can meet those needs.  If you're not prepared for your next interview, this question can fluster you and how you respond. I urge you to be fully prepared to respond these and other challenging questions during your next job interview. Your responses can mean the difference between getting the job offer or never speaking to this employer again.  To help you prepare for your next interview, I have an audio series that uncovers 7 ways to dominate in your next job interview. You can grab a copy of the audio series here at https://mentorshelly.com/services/interview-help.  If you're looking for customized interview coaching, schedule a interview coaching session by going to https://mentorshelly.com/services/interviewsessions Want to support MentorShelly's Career Coaching in other ways, check out some other resources here at https://mentorshelly.com/shop Connect with me in the following places: My website: https://mentorshelly.com/contact (You can leave a voicemail or email message) YouTube: https://youtube.com/mentorshelly/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mentorshelly/ Facebook Business Page: https://facebook.com/mentorshellysplace/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/779000392180183/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mentor-shelly/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mentor-shelly/support

There are no shortage of people who HATE  their current job. Monday mornings are cringe worthy for many...Is it that you hate the job or industry? Are you looking to change your career path or just establish one? Do you want to change your career path from employee to entrepreneur? If anyone of these #career change situations apply to you? Start you transition with these three (3) actions.  Action #1: Create a career transition plan (Check out my resource at https://mentorshelly.com/dcg/ ) Action #2: Understand and document what do NOT want in your next career venture. Write it down! Action #3: Begin NETWORKING (online & offline) If you want your current resume to be reviewed and be ready for your next career venture, go to https://mentorshelly.com/services/toolsreview/ If you do not have a resume to help market you in your next or changing career, go to https://mentorshelly.com/resume-services/ Want to connect with me?  Go to https://mentorshelly.com/contact/ . You can leave me a voicemail or email message which will be responded to within 24 hours.  Facebook: https://facebook.com/mentorshellysplace/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mentorshelly/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/mentorshelly/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mentorshelly-dream-career-coach-and-virtual-business-advocate-132694a8/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mentor-shelly/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mentor-shelly/support

Your SUMMARY STATEMENTS (Summary Paragraph) So, you’re asking me, what is a summary statement on a resume. It is a one to three statements communicating your specific years of expertise, knowledge base and skills relevant to the industry or position(s) for which you are applying. This paragraph should mention specific key words associated with the actual position, so it may change frequently based on the position(s). If you are over the age of forty years old, you may have some familiarity with the “OBJECTIVE” on a resume. The summary paragraph took the place of the objective and communicated more efficiently with the employer about what you have to offer. Now, this summary paragraph gave the employer a snapshot of what my client’s skills, their capabilities and their years of experience accomplishing the goals in their role. Now, keep in mind, the rest of the resume should quantify all the statements in the summary paragraph but it paints a great picture of my client so far. By the way, does your resume have a summary paragraph helping to sell your skills, knowledge base, experience and qualification? If not, then a couple of resources to help you with that. If you’re looking to have your resume reviewed to see if it is working for you…then check out my first resource at https://mentorshelly.com/services/toolsreview. If you need your resume to be complete rewritten or created because you don’t have one or have a ineffective one….then check out my second resource at https://mentorshelly.com/resume-services. Follow me here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mentorshellysplace/?ref=your_pages Twitter: https://twitter.com/mentorshelly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentorshelly/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/mentorshelly/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mentor-shelly/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mentor-shelly/support

I discuss the importance of living and sharing my career changes as I take the plunge to become "independent" of a 9-5 per se. To connect with me on how to make your DREAM Career transition smoother, let's work together by you going to https://mentorshelly.com/services/careerstrategy. If you didn't know....the new is in the editing process now....YAY! I'm truly excited! To grab a copy of the book, "From Clueless Teenager to Consummate Professional" go to https://mentorshelly.com/preorder. Want to connect with me? Go to https://mentorshelly.com/contact --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mentor-shelly/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mentor-shelly/support

Want to have the appropriate interview posture....start with being humble and grateful. It's important to realize how the non-verbal communication along with your overall attitude factors into your interview presence. Want to make sure you're ready for your next job interview? Work with me directly at https://mentorshelly.com/services/interviewsessions or start off with getting prepared independently by going to https://mentorshelly.com/services/interview-help. For podcast episode suggestions, go to https://mentorshelly.com/contact --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mentor-shelly/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mentor-shelly/support

Instead of waiting for career opportunities to come to you, you may want to go ahead and create opportunities for yourself in the form of starting your own business offering specialized or general services people need. Do you have a concrete plan to get that plan started? Let's work on it together by you going to https://mentorshelly.com/services/careerstrategy Have general career questions or want to suggest career podcast show topics? Go to https://mentorshelly.com/ contact --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mentor-shelly/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mentor-shelly/support

Feeling like your being underestimated and taken for granted on the job? Check out my career tools services at https://mentorshelly.com/services/toolsreview prepare your tools to market you. Need a complete overhaul of your resume? Go to https://mentorshelly.com/resume-services Want to work with me directly to get a comprehensive career plan completed? Go to https://mentorshelly.com/services/careerstrategy To connect with me, go to https://mentorshelly.com/contact --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mentor-shelly/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mentor-shelly/support

Every business has a culture associated with it, based on the attitude communicated from leadership & executives. If the business environment you're working is mentally toxic, then you may want reconsider your length of service there. Looking for help to make your #career transition & don't know where to start? Go to https://mentorshelly.com/dcg. Prep your career tools to make your transition out of the toxic environment by going to https://mentorshelly.com/services/toolsreview. Want to suggest other career or job related issues? Leave your suggestions at https://mentorshelly.com/contact or leave a comment below. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mentor-shelly/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mentor-shelly/support

In the course of your career, you will ultimately encountered the most "annoying" boss on the planet...grrr! Just thinking about my own experience makes me cringe....but they can be necessary fire to motivate you prepare & looking for other #career opportunities. If you're not quite ready & need help with preparing your #careertools, then check out my resource here at https://mentorshelly.com/services/toolsreview. Connect with me here at https://mentorshelly.com/ contact to make podcast episode suggestions or ask general career related questions. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mentor-shelly/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mentor-shelly/support

Every successful business has marketing tools working for them to generate leads which generate revenue for the business. Your resume is the one of the most important marketing tool in your career, so it should be doing its job to market you well. To get your #resume reviewed with suggestions to improve...go to https://mentorshelly.com/services/toolsreview. If you need a completely redo or a new completed, go here https://mentorshelly.com/resume-services. Want to suggest the next career focused topic discussed on the podcast? Go here at https://mentorshelly.com/ contact. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mentor-shelly/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mentor-shelly/support

No one can create the #DreamCareer better than you....so go for it! Career assessment I got from Funky Dineva's video is https://www.123test.com/career-test/ Use my DREAM Career Guide by going to https://mentorshelly.com/dcg Connect with me or make podcast episode suggestions by going to https://mentorshelly.com/contact Book preorders https://mentorshelly.com/preorder --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mentor-shelly/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mentor-shelly/support

From the first time you applied for a career opportunities to the point where you receive a job offer, please remain professional. Your level of attention and response to detail may set you apart from the other candidates. If your next interview is making you nervous and you're looking for help? Schedule an interview coaching session with me by going to https://mentorshelly.com/services/interviewsession where I help you prepare for the #interview, what to say and ask during the interview and action steps to take after the interview. Want to connect with me? Please do so at https://mentorshelly.com/contact --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mentor-shelly/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mentor-shelly/support