IT'S YOUR MOVE!
Welcome back to my blog. The end of the year is near, and I say, "don't wait til' January to make a career move." I receive inquiries throughout the nation about job opportunities, advice on how to get a foot in the door, or assistance on crafting a better resume. On a regular basis hundreds of applicants are applying for (1) one job! How do you cut down on the competition then? I say, use the "Smitty Method", it works like a charm.
Smitty Method: Developed by H. Smith Sr., my dad. He is a bright, yet simple man,
whose education was minimal, but work ethic and principles kept him employed for
35+ years. This is a four steps process:
1. Identify
2. Research
3. Plan
4. Execute
This 4-Step process, which I have adopted as "The Smitty Method", has assured my success as a working professional for the past 30 years. My dad, an avid gamer (dominoes, cards, ping pong, basketball, baseball, football) is highly competitive, and has taught me to, "always strive to be #1 no matter what the challenge and if you can't be number then be number #2 and let #1 know you were there."
Before you make your move, there are a few things you must understand about the hiring process. As a Recruiter, our job is to post openings, seek qualified applicants, screen candidates, interview, reference check and ensure potential hires are a technical and cultural fit. Throughout that list of tasks, we are making moves all day long.
As an applicant, you must know that the evaluation of your candidacy begins as soon as you make contact with the recruiter, apply online, email or inquire about a position. Don't make the wrong move and start without being prepared. I recommend using the Smitty Method, and going through this 4-Step process before you start; then make your move.
STEP 1: IDENTIFY - What you want to do?
You have to know what type of career you want before you start applying. Look at your resume, identify the trends: a) who you worked for, b) how long you worked, c) what you did, d) tools you used to do the job.
STEP 2: RESEARCH - Find out what it takes to be qualified
In order to convince others that you are the best match for a job, first you must adhere to the required qualifications. The Internet is a powerful tool, but so is networking and social media. Spend a considerable amount of time in this area: a) read multiple job descriptions on sites like Tangil Smith Blog, Linkedin or Indeed.com, b) use salary calculators and look at the cost of living for positions which you are looking to apply, c) look at the required skills: education, years of experience, industry experience, tools and software.
STEP 3: PLAN - You must decide the who, what, when, where and why
If you've played any sport or been a part of any type of team, you know that to win you must have a strategic plan. Who are your competitors? What type of position are you going after? When is the best time to engage the company? Where is the company, can you live there, where will you be in 5 years after you are hired? Why this job, why this company, why not; what are the pros and cons?
STEP 4: EXECUTE - It's your move, "Just Do It", says Nike!
Many people will get to this point and freeze. Fear over takes them with a million and one questions of, "What If!" Take Smitty's advice and I do quote, "study long, study wrong". The time to analyze was during Step 2 and Step 3, when you get to Step 4 it's time to take action.
Instead of giving advice or tips to a hundred prospective candidates individually, I decided to share this simple, yet valuable method that I have used for years. Many people that I have assisted over the years have benefited from the "Smitty Method". You may think that publishing such information will increase the competition, but the truth of the matter is everyone will not follow through.
Will you be the number one candidate? Do you have a method to follow? I've just made my move on the board, "It's Your Move!"
When The Going Gets Tough....
How Will You Make An Impact Today?
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Saturday, September 15, 2012
WHERE IS YOUR DREAM-BOARD?
Welcome back DreaMakers,
As you may have noticed, DreaMakers has been on sabbatical. As the owner of this great consulting business, I have been MAKING DREAMS HAPPEN for myself. I have recently enrolled back in to school, attending UNC Greensboro. I can't tell you how excited I am to put a CHECK next to that on my Dream-Board. I also began a new style of living which includes better environment, healthy foods, exercise and most importantly dedicated spiritual time with God. I call this (SMEP), and it's been great! All of these things were already on my personal Dream-Board listed under, 2012 HEALTHY. So the question of the day is, "Where Is Your Dream-Board?" Life without execution of a Dream-Board is pointless!
If you are not working towards a goal, a plan, or something, "which is ultimately your dreams", then what are you doing. Are you aimlessly going around in circles? Mentally and physically exhausted, and not in the best of health? Head is spinning because everyone else’s crazy has got you in a tizzy? If yes, then you are in a cat5 (dcit) situation; can anyone say, "dog chasing its tail". Or maybe it's cat6 (dsed), "insanity"!; doing the same thing expecting a different result. How did you end up in this category? Why did you let this happen? What's the point?! Where is your Dream-Board? Some people say, "I don't have a Dream-Board per say, but I have a planner." Others say, I am good at making lists, sticky notes or the infamous, I don't need a board, and “it's all in my head!" My observation has been, the Dream-board has beaten them all in effectiveness. If you are not looking at your dreams and them looking back at you every day, how do you stay focus? Life is coming at us all so fast, bouldering new obstacles, an invasion of negligence from loved ones and friends, not to mention the mistakes you stumble upon. Where is your Dream-Board! When you wake up, "BAM!" on the wall there it should be or in your bathroom while brushing your teeth "WAP!" there it should be, or maybe it's in the kitchen or office "POW!", there it should be. Somewhere that you frequent, look, step, ponder or spend anytime should have your DREAMS VISUABLE, for you to see. The dynamics of life will always come with new things for you to focus on and try and keep you in one of those categories. I dare you to try it, and if you haven't been dreaming at all I dare you too start.
Go to your "secret place", and close your eyes in quiet, and began to think of what's important to you. GET OUT of your head everyone else’s needs, wants and plans; and you will find, “IT’S AMAZINGLY REFRESHING!” When creating my list of healthy goals I broke them down, which helped me tremendously. As I stated earlier, SMEP stands for (Spiritual, Mental, Emotional and Physical) needs; as I started making changes in these areas it has been like, breathing for the first time. This of course is a life’s journey of change and discovery, but daily you focus and work on these dreams, and daily you will achieve inroads to all of them. Often in life we are consumed with worry, problems, and tirelessly other people's stuff. This keeps your SMEP in oppression and depression. Now you can understand the need for a sabbatical.
After taking that much needed time of peace and tranquility, it has helped us focus on our needs (which must come first), goals and ideas both personally and professionally. As you can tell by now, I am a DreaMaker, and always will be. As DreaMakers LLC evolves, get your board together and change with us. When you check things off, new thing will come and new things will go; it's a living, breathing movement of your life. Why begin doing anything without one? I'm off to add new things to the board; this is exciting. I can't wait to see what else I can achieve. So DreaMaker, "Where Is Your Dream-Board?"
Please send comments to: tangil@dreamakersllc.com
As you may have noticed, DreaMakers has been on sabbatical. As the owner of this great consulting business, I have been MAKING DREAMS HAPPEN for myself. I have recently enrolled back in to school, attending UNC Greensboro. I can't tell you how excited I am to put a CHECK next to that on my Dream-Board. I also began a new style of living which includes better environment, healthy foods, exercise and most importantly dedicated spiritual time with God. I call this (SMEP), and it's been great! All of these things were already on my personal Dream-Board listed under, 2012 HEALTHY. So the question of the day is, "Where Is Your Dream-Board?" Life without execution of a Dream-Board is pointless!
If you are not working towards a goal, a plan, or something, "which is ultimately your dreams", then what are you doing. Are you aimlessly going around in circles? Mentally and physically exhausted, and not in the best of health? Head is spinning because everyone else’s crazy has got you in a tizzy? If yes, then you are in a cat5 (dcit) situation; can anyone say, "dog chasing its tail". Or maybe it's cat6 (dsed), "insanity"!; doing the same thing expecting a different result. How did you end up in this category? Why did you let this happen? What's the point?! Where is your Dream-Board? Some people say, "I don't have a Dream-Board per say, but I have a planner." Others say, I am good at making lists, sticky notes or the infamous, I don't need a board, and “it's all in my head!" My observation has been, the Dream-board has beaten them all in effectiveness. If you are not looking at your dreams and them looking back at you every day, how do you stay focus? Life is coming at us all so fast, bouldering new obstacles, an invasion of negligence from loved ones and friends, not to mention the mistakes you stumble upon. Where is your Dream-Board! When you wake up, "BAM!" on the wall there it should be or in your bathroom while brushing your teeth "WAP!" there it should be, or maybe it's in the kitchen or office "POW!", there it should be. Somewhere that you frequent, look, step, ponder or spend anytime should have your DREAMS VISUABLE, for you to see. The dynamics of life will always come with new things for you to focus on and try and keep you in one of those categories. I dare you to try it, and if you haven't been dreaming at all I dare you too start.
Go to your "secret place", and close your eyes in quiet, and began to think of what's important to you. GET OUT of your head everyone else’s needs, wants and plans; and you will find, “IT’S AMAZINGLY REFRESHING!” When creating my list of healthy goals I broke them down, which helped me tremendously. As I stated earlier, SMEP stands for (Spiritual, Mental, Emotional and Physical) needs; as I started making changes in these areas it has been like, breathing for the first time. This of course is a life’s journey of change and discovery, but daily you focus and work on these dreams, and daily you will achieve inroads to all of them. Often in life we are consumed with worry, problems, and tirelessly other people's stuff. This keeps your SMEP in oppression and depression. Now you can understand the need for a sabbatical.
After taking that much needed time of peace and tranquility, it has helped us focus on our needs (which must come first), goals and ideas both personally and professionally. As you can tell by now, I am a DreaMaker, and always will be. As DreaMakers LLC evolves, get your board together and change with us. When you check things off, new thing will come and new things will go; it's a living, breathing movement of your life. Why begin doing anything without one? I'm off to add new things to the board; this is exciting. I can't wait to see what else I can achieve. So DreaMaker, "Where Is Your Dream-Board?"
Please send comments to: tangil@dreamakersllc.com
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
FIND A JOB?
So it's summer and the College students are out of school; most already have there internships and are working. There are a few stragglers and they seem to be getting at the very least interviews. However the teens, that is a completely different story, if they did not apply back in late April early May there chances of getting a job in the local Triad area are slim to none.
DreaMakers has a service available for Teens ages 17-19 to help make them "job ready". This will include the following:
Resume Preparation
Interview Preparation
Presentation
Online posting
Job Referrals
Call for a free consultation. This is not a free service, please call for more information.
336-340-3336
Tangil Smith
Resume Preparation
Interview Preparation
Presentation
Online posting
Job Referrals
Call for a free consultation. This is not a free service, please call for more information.
336-340-3336
Tangil Smith
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
WHATEVER YOU DO MAKE SURE IT'S MUTUALLY BENEFICAL
Hello and Welcome to our DreaMakers LLC Blog. DreaMakers LLC helps to promote People, Programs and Publications.
PEOPLE - DreaMakers LLC encourage peoples' Dreams, Goals and Ideas. Giving them a platform in which to begin and connections that will help them build their business and or idea.
PROGRAMS - DreaMakers LLC creates programs that benefit the development and education of Women, Youth and Teens. We have used Dream Drama for the youth, teaching 1st-5th graders how to use Drama as a tool to build self esteem, confidence and the ability to speak before an audience. We also offered last year Dream 3-D which is a program that highlights a rising College Freshman academic obstacles and achievements and rewards them with some real life interactions with professionals in the field that they are pursuing.
PUBLICATIONS - DreaMakers LLC will produce publications such as a resource guide of local businesses, industry focused magazines and books that will engage and encourage others to make a difference at home and in their city and local community.
During these uncertain economic times, Gen X and Y are trying to reinvent, startup and even revolutionize products and services for the future. Working for a large corporation is no longer a driving force among these two generations. I just learned that 3 female CEO's under the age of 30 have launched their new companies and in record time are seeing amazing returns.
So many people that I've talked to this week here locally in the Triad, have given me nuggets of truths that I know, but had not quite comprehended. The main thing that I heard and can't seem to forget is, "WHATEVER YOU DO MAKE SURE IT'S MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL"! In speaking to a Healthcare professional, HR professional, a Retiree in Public Service and a Restaurant management Retiree, I have learned that their personal goals and dreams are not tied to their current employment, marriage and raising of their children. Somehow people of today have found themselves working in a 70/30 relationship. Their output in any given relationship could be 70% but the return is 30% in satisfaction. This does not work in any relationship. Someone will always feel the brunt of the work and feel unsatisfied with the overall results of the relationship.
When working on any relationship no matter if it's the business of being a mom, a son, or a friend make sure that the ROI (Return On Investment) is there; for example, If you lavish your child with everything they ask for, with the hopes that they will honor what you ask and respect your wishes in return, you may find instead that they resent you and think you are controlling, they might turn out to be disrespectful in their responses and not 100% honest with you. Unfortunately this Parent / Child relationship becomes only beneficial to the child on the short term because in the end it teaches them not to appreciate your giving and they are left standing on a false sense of entitlement. This not only goes for male / female relationships, friend relationships but business relationships as well.
The only time we think of ROI is in business. However sometimes in effort to get the business off the ground, some business owners have not protected themselves well and practically given away the farm just to get started. But this is not the way. Our message to you today is remember the Smitty Formula, and Whatever you do make sure it's mutually beneficial. Make it a Win Win for all involved, including you!
PEOPLE - DreaMakers LLC encourage peoples' Dreams, Goals and Ideas. Giving them a platform in which to begin and connections that will help them build their business and or idea.
PROGRAMS - DreaMakers LLC creates programs that benefit the development and education of Women, Youth and Teens. We have used Dream Drama for the youth, teaching 1st-5th graders how to use Drama as a tool to build self esteem, confidence and the ability to speak before an audience. We also offered last year Dream 3-D which is a program that highlights a rising College Freshman academic obstacles and achievements and rewards them with some real life interactions with professionals in the field that they are pursuing.
PUBLICATIONS - DreaMakers LLC will produce publications such as a resource guide of local businesses, industry focused magazines and books that will engage and encourage others to make a difference at home and in their city and local community.
During these uncertain economic times, Gen X and Y are trying to reinvent, startup and even revolutionize products and services for the future. Working for a large corporation is no longer a driving force among these two generations. I just learned that 3 female CEO's under the age of 30 have launched their new companies and in record time are seeing amazing returns.
So many people that I've talked to this week here locally in the Triad, have given me nuggets of truths that I know, but had not quite comprehended. The main thing that I heard and can't seem to forget is, "WHATEVER YOU DO MAKE SURE IT'S MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL"! In speaking to a Healthcare professional, HR professional, a Retiree in Public Service and a Restaurant management Retiree, I have learned that their personal goals and dreams are not tied to their current employment, marriage and raising of their children. Somehow people of today have found themselves working in a 70/30 relationship. Their output in any given relationship could be 70% but the return is 30% in satisfaction. This does not work in any relationship. Someone will always feel the brunt of the work and feel unsatisfied with the overall results of the relationship.
When working on any relationship no matter if it's the business of being a mom, a son, or a friend make sure that the ROI (Return On Investment) is there; for example, If you lavish your child with everything they ask for, with the hopes that they will honor what you ask and respect your wishes in return, you may find instead that they resent you and think you are controlling, they might turn out to be disrespectful in their responses and not 100% honest with you. Unfortunately this Parent / Child relationship becomes only beneficial to the child on the short term because in the end it teaches them not to appreciate your giving and they are left standing on a false sense of entitlement. This not only goes for male / female relationships, friend relationships but business relationships as well.
The only time we think of ROI is in business. However sometimes in effort to get the business off the ground, some business owners have not protected themselves well and practically given away the farm just to get started. But this is not the way. Our message to you today is remember the Smitty Formula, and Whatever you do make sure it's mutually beneficial. Make it a Win Win for all involved, including you!
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
ARE YOU IN NEED OF A REFRESHING?
Join us April 21, 2012 for an all White Event with Destined4Greatness Events owner Marquette Robinson. She is creating an atmosphere of "Refreshing" come out and eat, laugh, shop and have a good time. You will have vendors there to get your shopping on! Then prepare for pictures, comedy and a whole lot more.
For more information please contact Marquette Robinson at:
http://www.destined4greatnessevents.com/Events.html
For more information please contact Marquette Robinson at:
http://www.destined4greatnessevents.com/Events.html
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
What A Success!
We are pleased to say that, "The UCON 2012 Rejoice Gospel Showcase" was indeed a success. And the #1 Talent of the night was none other than Paul Scott and One Way. Earnest Pugh was also a wonderful closing to a magnificant evening!
Stay tuned for Upcoming Events brought to you by DreaMakers where we promote People, Programs and Publications!
Stay tuned for Upcoming Events brought to you by DreaMakers where we promote People, Programs and Publications!
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
GOSPEL TALENT IN THE TRIAD - UCON 2012 REJOICE GOSPEL SHOWCASE!
Mar 25th UCON will be producing a Gospel Star studded event at their Rejoice Talent Showcase for local Triad Artist. If you haven't registered as an upcoming artist now is the time, or If you have a business and would like mass exposure both on radio, tv and internet become a sponsor for the event. It will be in Winston Salem, NC at the Galilee Missionary Baptist Church. For more information please visit http://rejoicegospelshowcase.blogspot.com/ or call 336-324-8045 For advance tickets, VIP tickets or Sponsorships email dreamakers@triad.rr.com
http://rejoicegospolshowcase.blogspot.com/
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
So much is going on and i'm telling you, YOU don't want to miss any of it! DreaMakers is working on it's new 2012 programs and upcoming production, details soon to come. We will start by saying if you have a new business to launch, career goals, or a pie in the sky dream we want to hear about it. Start by posting or emailing us today, we will be reviewing these for our upcoming projects.
February 3rd YANK (Young Adults N' The Kingdom) presents "OFF THE CHAIN". A night of fun, fellowship, spoken word, live bands, and a powerful inspirational word.
Where: Potters House Ministries 311 CreekRidge Road.
Doors open at 7pm, at the All for only $3.00 AND you'll receive a free YANK button!
Feb 4th CTS Productions is bringing you The Mic!! A night of Live Music, Spoken Word and More
Where: 205 Lyndon St. Greensboro, NC
Everyone is welcomed!! Singles, couples, young, and mature; to an evening filled with wholesome live entertainment; singers, poets, a jazz band, and more! To participate email: info@cts-productions.net
Doors open at 7pm and admission for the first 10 people is ONLY $5!!!
General admission $10 and w/college ID $7
Feb 10th Who says Christians can't have fun! ChurchAlive at the Triad is hosting a Fellowship Ball called, "The Royal Bliss" where there will be great entertainment, food and comedy. Dust off your doo-dads and join us in your After-Five wear. For more details call 336-664-1000. http://www.churchalivetriad.com/
Feb11th Stonefield Cellars presents Soup & Sing
Where: 8220 NC 68 North Stokesdale NC 27357 6:30 - 11:00 pm
Soup & Sing is held once a month on a Saturday night. This is a combination pot-luck dinner, jam session, and folk gathering for local musicians/singers that harkens back to a time when there were no radios or TVs and music was what we made together, face to face, an essential part of our soul as necessary as the food that nourished our bodies. Many different genres of music may be represented during the evening (bluegrass, celtic, blues, folk, rock, gospel, etc.), but usually it is acoustic (we do mic vocals though, so singers can be heard).
RSVP with Natalie Wurz or email nwurz@stonefieldcellars.com.
Reservations for Soup and Sing are Required - Please call 336-644-9908.
Feb 12th WGHP-FOX Greensboro-Winston Salem, 1:00PM
Where: Television - Stellar Awards
Greensboro-Winston Salem, NC (WGHP-FOX) will show the telecast for the Stellar AwardsFeb 17th Believers House featuring Mali Music
Where: 544 Newtown Road Virginia Beach, VA 23462
For more information call (757) 490-6552
Mar 3rd Briana K. Austin's Showtime At The Apollo Fundraiser
Where: Ben L. Smith High School, 2407 South Holden Road at 7:00 pm
Cost: $8.00 Advance / $10.00 Door
For advance tickets OR to compete in the show email us @ jibbaustin@triad.rr.com or FMVM@hotmail.com or call 852-0505 Cash prizes awarded to 1st, 2nd & 3rd place winners!
Mar 24th UCON will be producing a Gospel Star studded event at their Rejoice Talent Showcase for local Triad Artist. If you haven't registered as an upcoming artist now is the time, or If you have a business and would like mass exposure both on radio, tv and internet become a sponsor for the event. It will be in Winston Salem, NC
Please call for more details 336-324-8045. http://unwindproductions.com/
For advance tickets, VIP tickets or Sponsorships email tangil@dreamakersllc.com
Sunday, January 22, 2012
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
AND WE'RE OFF! The races have begun and things are POPPIN'!!!
We have to take this opportunity to say again how proud we are of our Southwest High School Senior, Rayshawn Wooten who is finishing up his high school year strong with all A's and two college acceptances. We had a wonderful time with Rayshawn in Las Vegas and it will be a trip that we all will remember.
I also have to comment on my experience at the CTS Lounge! Last month it was with Jerry Blackwell, I'm still feeling the impact of his song Where Is Love! Wow, it has been a great experience. You all must go, especially if you are a Creative Head and you love God it's a great combo mix. Enjoyed Josephus' "The Line" and GavBeats..."YOU" he took it me back old school choir crowd participation; it was great! Anthony Foster's know's how to keep'um coming.
So much is going on and i'm telling you, YOU don't want to miss any of it! DreaMakers is working on it's new 2012 programs and upcoming production, details soon to come. We will start by saying if you have a new business to launch, career goals, or a pie in the sky dream we want to hear about it. Start by posting or emailing us today, we will be reviewing these for our upcoming projects.
Jan 13th CTS Productions is bringing you The Mic with special guest Josephus & Gav Beats!
http://www.cts-productions.net/calendar-of-events
Feb 10th Who says Christians can't have fun! ChurchAlive at the Triad is hosting a Fellowship Ball called, "The Royal Bliss" where there will be great entertainment, food and comedy. Dust off your doo-dads and join us in your After-Five wear. For more details call 336-664-1000. http://www.churchalivetriad.com/
March 24th UCON will be producing a Gospel Star studded event at their Gosepl Talent Showcase for local Triad Artist. If you haven't registered as an upcoming artist now is the time, or If you have a business and would like mass exposure both on radio, tv and internet become a sponsor for the event. It will be in Winston Salem, NC please call for more details 336-324-8045. http://unwindproductions.com/
We have to take this opportunity to say again how proud we are of our Southwest High School Senior, Rayshawn Wooten who is finishing up his high school year strong with all A's and two college acceptances. We had a wonderful time with Rayshawn in Las Vegas and it will be a trip that we all will remember.
I also have to comment on my experience at the CTS Lounge! Last month it was with Jerry Blackwell, I'm still feeling the impact of his song Where Is Love! Wow, it has been a great experience. You all must go, especially if you are a Creative Head and you love God it's a great combo mix. Enjoyed Josephus' "The Line" and GavBeats..."YOU" he took it me back old school choir crowd participation; it was great! Anthony Foster's know's how to keep'um coming.
So much is going on and i'm telling you, YOU don't want to miss any of it! DreaMakers is working on it's new 2012 programs and upcoming production, details soon to come. We will start by saying if you have a new business to launch, career goals, or a pie in the sky dream we want to hear about it. Start by posting or emailing us today, we will be reviewing these for our upcoming projects.
Jan 13th CTS Productions is bringing you The Mic with special guest Josephus & Gav Beats!
http://www.cts-productions.net/calendar-of-events
Feb 10th Who says Christians can't have fun! ChurchAlive at the Triad is hosting a Fellowship Ball called, "The Royal Bliss" where there will be great entertainment, food and comedy. Dust off your doo-dads and join us in your After-Five wear. For more details call 336-664-1000. http://www.churchalivetriad.com/
March 24th UCON will be producing a Gospel Star studded event at their Gosepl Talent Showcase for local Triad Artist. If you haven't registered as an upcoming artist now is the time, or If you have a business and would like mass exposure both on radio, tv and internet become a sponsor for the event. It will be in Winston Salem, NC please call for more details 336-324-8045. http://unwindproductions.com/
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