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PRESIDENT'S CORNER
Is your Resume Crisis Proof?
The economy is under a cross fire and mistakably so, employers are having to release "good workers," as a result of the decline in profits. Most times, right sizing comes as a surprise. Will you be ready for the surprise of a lifetime!
Dust that old resume off and let's get started. Okay - you'll need to gather all of your accomplishments from old performance reviews, MBO/PBO objective documents, etc and enumerate those accomplishments using numbers (percentages, dollars) throughout your resume. Once you've completed this task, you'll need to understand the accomplishments as it relates to the company you're considering. Keep a pad handy throughout your career along with clear protector sheets to capture accomplishments/your participation on major projects! The process of updating your resume will be much easier when reviewing work product samples.
Remember, your success is YOUR priority!! Best of luck to you.
Leslie Coleman
President, Memphis NBMBAA
OVERDRIVE 2009!
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The FBI and You..... |
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The FBI was in attendance at this month's chapter meeting. Several career opportunities await those who are interested - from careers as an agent to the opportunities to serve in a professional capacity. The benefits of service to this government agency include the opportunity to travel and chart your own career path!
Here's what you should know:
- To be an agent minimum requirements include:
- A college degree
- 3 years full-time work experience (must be in the same field as your degree)
- You must be no less than 23 and no more than 36 years old
- Not all job titles/descriptions will be obvious so always look at the skill-set posted
- Fine tune your resume to fit the description
- Provide examples of the types of projects you've completed, dates for job-related certifications and tests
- The application process can take anywhere from 6 - 18 months depending on how far you get in the interview process and how long it takes to complete the agency's background check
- ..........Don't use bullets
Visit www.usajobs.gov for more information. Good luck! |
| Congratulations are in order!...... |
To the LOT Team Participants as well as those who supported the case competition for your leadership and guidance. The team won 3rd place overall winning an amazing $2000 in scholarship funds! We are extremely proud of your accomplishments and look forward to many more wins for the Memphis Team! .............................. .......................................................................
In other news, the Memphis Chapter NBMBAA has awarded LOT student, Dexter M. Fields of Arlington High School, a $1,000 educational Scholarship.
![scholarship recipient]() Dexter joined the Memphis Chapter LOT Program in September of 2005. He holds the position of Treasurer for the program and participated in the NBMBAA LOT Leadership Program held in the United Kingdom. He served as presenter in the LOT Business Case Competition held at Ohio State University. He also participates in the organization's community service initiatives.
Dexter is active in school as a member of DECA, FBLA, Skills USA and serves as an ambassador for Arlington High School. He is a member of the Arlington High School Track Team and performs in triple jump
and short distance racing events. He is dedicated member of Greater Lewis Street MB Church and occasionally performs the duties of junior usher.
Congratulations Dexter, looks like your hard work has paid off!
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| The Power of Speed Networking |
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With so many things going on in our daily routine, it's rare that we
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At our recent event, individual backgrounds varied from recent grad school graduate- to senior management - to entrepreneurs in the local area. The participants exchanged viewpoints on topics ranging from the presidential election to advice they would give a teenager on entering corporate America. As you can imagine, there was plenty of conversation!
We would like to thank all of the individuals who were able to attend. For those who could not, don't worry, we will be having a similar event in the near future. We look forward to you getting to know your colleagues beyond their business cards.
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| Entrepreneur Spotlight |
This month we turn the spotlight on Jonathan D. Nyaku, CPA - owner and operator of Delali's Kitchen and Elican Travel and Tours for a little business savvy....
MNBMBAA: How did you make the decision to go from being an accountant to operating a catering business and a travel agency?
JN: I am still a certified public accountant and continue practicing as such. My travels as an accountant led me to realize the lack of great African food and high-end African themed restaurants in the international marketplace. That led me to come up with the idea of catering as a precursor to establishing a high-end African-themed continental restaurant. With regards to the travel agency, there appears to be a lot of folks that are interested in going to Africa but do not take the first step because the press is bad and information is scarce. This is an attempt to get the good messages out there and get folks to experience the spiritual and cultural, business and investment and rest and relaxation that Africa offers.
MNBMBAA: What is unique about your businesses that allows you to be successful?
JN: Customer service is our number one focus. Also, knowing the lay of the land in a place as exotic as Africa helps provide some intangibles that others do not have. The fact that we are introducing great things about Africa to this marketplace also places us in a different category.
MNBMBAA: Summer is here and people are looking to travel more. What sorts of options can you offer for the person who doesn't feel comfortable splurging on their dream vacation right now but wants to get away and do something out of the ordinary?
JN: Package options that are tailored to the pockets of the customers. For instance there is a spiritual and cultural package that soothes the soul and seeks to also engender pride about Africa and in those with African roots. This option is open to the broad market as well, but is primarily designed for African-Americans who wish to undertake a journey, comfortable about what they are going to see and very well informed in the process. We also have a business and investment package which is programmatic and designed to result in real business and not a lot of talk and no action. Finally, there is a rest and relaxation package aimed at those who just want to take off into a different environment to have some peace and commune with nature. Naturally, the emphasis is on making sure that all packages are comfortable and folks' expectations are exceeded.
For more information please contact Jonathan at (901) 552 - 3917 or 834 - 0215. |
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Business Book of the Month:
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with the skills useful in facing up to life's most difficult and important conversations. When you're done with this quick read you'll be able to say what's on your mind, and achieve the positive resolutions you want.
So start talking!
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Notice of Upcoming Events |
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Our meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of every month. The next meeting will be held Thursday, July 9th, from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Details to come....
Chapter Challenge! Those individuals who bring a friend or colleague - who joins the organization during the meeting, will receive a gift compliments of the NBMBAA Memphis Chapter. You will also be entered into a drawing for fabulous prizes! Each new member qualifies you for an entry! All prizes will be rewarded during our monthly meetings! The winner will be recognized in our monthly newsletter as well as during our New Members Orientation! For questions regarding the program, please contact the chapter hotline at (901) 725-4166. OVERDRIVE in 2009!
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New Orleans Bound!
This is the ride of a lifetime! We're taking the train to New Orleans!! That's right - the "Train Ride to Success!"
Networking and job opportunities for YOU!
Friday, August 7th
On the Train:
Train Ride Activities include: Motivational Speakers, Personal and Professional Development (Career Development, How to Start a Business, Entrepreneur Spotlights, Surviving a Turbulent Economy), Job Interviews with Fortune 500 companies including the FBI, and so much more!
Upon Arrival:
Reception/Dinner - Speaker- Mayor Ray Nagin
Chapter Networking- Sponsored by the New Orleans Chapter
Bourbon Street (Optional)
Saturday, August 8th
Community Service Event (Group Activity)
Lunch
Interviews
Reception/ Networking/Speaker
Free Time
Bourbon Street (Optional)
Sunday, August 9th
Breakfast/Load Train/Farewell!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If you are interested in participating in one of the most phenomenal events of the year, your $100 deposit is due June, 30, 2009! The balance can be made in installments of $100 with remaining balance due July 15th. |
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