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Fierce Job-Hunting Workshops

Last update: January 1, 2010

Do you live in the Seattle-Tacoma area?

Mark Hovind, President of JobBait, is offering free workshops to help folks in Auburn WA find work, no matter how much they make.

Here are the benefits:

  • 3 times faster than networking, recruiters and job boards combined.
  • 6 times the response rates from hiring decision-makers.
  • A value proposition letter and resume that gets the attention you deserve.
  • Access to the hidden job market where 80% of the jobs are.

If you've lived, worked or shopped in Auburn, you're invited.

Download and print the flyer.


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What sets this workshop apart?

You'll be learning how to find the decision-makers most likely to hire you, and how to deliver a clear, concise and compelling value proposition.

Free ... really! "My business clients average $300k per year and spend thousands of dollars to have me help them find a job," notes Hovind. "They can afford my services, and most of them are currently employed. They don't have time to do this themselves. This workshop is for job-seekers who make a lot less money and want to do it themselves. It takes longer and they're learning in a group setting, but they still get the results. We show them how to do this without spending any money if they want. They can even get 75 copies of their letter or resume free, plus free business contact records that include the names and addresses of hiring decision-makers."

This is Mark Hovind's way of giving back to the community, simply because he can, and because lots of people need help right now. It's not forever ... it's only for the duration of this recession.

From participants:

"Hi Mark,

Just a note to thank you for the great technique to get introductions to key decisions makers and to get that initial interview.

I attended your workshop on Saturday, 1/23 at the Northwest Church in Shoreline. I created my value proposition letter and researched my targeted mailing list on Monday. I printed 80 letters on Monday sometimes customizing them specifically for the company and 55 more letters on Tuesday. After assembling them on Tuesday evening, they went into the mail Wednesday morning. Today is Friday, 1/29, and this morning I received my first opportunity to meet with a legal, tax planning, and accounting services firm in Kirkland. I have also received email saying "no, thank you" and another saying the following:

"I received you letter yesterday and really liked it. You provide a unique, proactive, and attractive offer. Unfortunately, my firm is still relatively new (I started in April 2009) and not ready to hire new employees. I’ll keep your letter for future reference. Please feel free to drop me an email on occasion "

This is only noon on Friday. How many letters haven't been opened yet? Thursday, I sent out 20 more and I intend to keep sending more everyday as a part of my job search. This is a full time job but how wonderful when the response is so immediate."

Thank you Mark!

Janet

"I want to personally thank you for your valuable time putting on the workshops, the video taping, your knowledgebase website and your sage advice. You and Cheryl are so generous and thoughtful, I feel truly blessed that our paths have crossed. I believe the help you gave me on my Value Proposition letter was key to getting my head around the value I could bring to a company as well as what I really wanted in my next position. It gave me the confidence in my interviews to really showcase what I could do for them." JW

"Mark, I came to one of your seminars a few weeks ago with [withheld]. I just wanted to tell you thanks for the help that you gave me. Your information is dead on and helped me to get a great job that's going to pay me about $20,000 more a year than I usually make and it only took me 1 1/2 weeks to do it. I have told everyone I know about the great stuff you're doing. God bless you and your wife and I hope you have a great holiday season. Warm regards," CS

"I sent out 65 letters last week and had 3 interviews this week! Thanks! IP

"I want to let you know how much I've enjoyed your workshop. I've already spread the word to several friends and groups. I'm really looking forward to the workshop next week." CH

"I found a position at {withheld} and hope to move up in the system." KG

"Thank you for sharing your valuable expertise in the job-hunting workshop yesterday. I was really impressed with your recommended strategies; it made more sense than anything I've ever read or heard on the subject." DM

"I attended your workshop yesterday and wanted to thank you for the time and energy you have volunteered to help others in the community. I found the information very helpful, and I’m looking forward to attending again." LB

"Thank you for the feedback. I re-wrote my cover letter and have gotten 3 calls with it already!!!!!" RM

"I want you to know that 3 of my members [of a professional networking group] have attended your workshop and each found it extremely valuable. We are now advertising your workshop to our entire membership on our group calendar." JM

"Thank you very much for the generous giving of your time, your knowledge, and your wisdom at yesterday's Fierce seminar. It was FANTASTIC! I came out of it with some great ideas that I will implement before next Thursday's meeting." LK

When and where?

White River Museum
918 H Street SE, Auburn, WA 98002
Every Thursday from 3:30 to 5:00
for the duration of this recession.

The Museum is between the Auburn Library and the Senior Center, across from Les Grove Park.

The Museum's conference room is private and a little off the beaten path. Look for a separate outside entrance just to the left of the main entrance on the north side of the building.

The aerial photo on the right is looking south.

How this workshop started

"The needs of job-seekers have never been greater than they are right now," Hovind said recently in a meeting with Auburn Mayor Peter Lewis. "Unemployment is growing ... people are losing their homes, their pride, their self-respect and their dignity. It's a terrifying environment. Since we both live and work in Auburn, let's do something about it." Mayor Lewis agreed, and offered to promote the workshops and let participants use city facilities as a meeting place. The first few workshops were held in City Hall, and then moved to the White River Museum on May 7, 2009.

About Mark Hovind

Mark Hovind, the owner of JobBait, is a career marketing coach for 6 and 7 figure executives. He worked his way up through the ranks (after graduating with a BS in Systems Engineering from the University of Illinois) from a staff engineer to VP, Director, GM, COO and CEO. He's helped small companies and large, including Transamerica, Delco Electronics and Aramco in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia (82-84). He's managed 350 employees, a $700 million budget, and helped take two companies public.