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The 1 Day Dream Job Challenge North American Edition – Decision Makers Only

Employment Interviews

AND Information Interviews

This program is a one day itinerary designed to help you find work in one day. It was developed to meet the needs of those who do not have a lot of time to

look for work or for those who are running out of time. It is a fast and extremely effective way to make industry connections that lead to work.

People who have done the challenge say that it is “fun”, “you get the most for your time” and “you can even do it with a friend”. The program was tested with several groups in cities across North America. All techniques were used on real people visiting real companies in real cities. This is the final product. At a fraction of the price, this program was designed to offer you massive value at a ridiculously low investment. All you have to do is let the instructions lead you. Here are a few words from those who have completed the challenge: ”I never knew someone could come up with such a brilliant idea…it is like the Amazing Race, so I feel that I have participated in a reality show. And you had everything organized.....I cancelled my trip to NY, Chicago, and Boston in order to participate in this challenge; it's totally worth it!!! I made a good decision. Your idea is great, and best of all, you are such a nice and warm-hearted person.” “I really enjoyed the whole process, it was absolutely exciting. I've tried many times applying for job postings but with no instantaneous results. I would definitely recommend this dream job challenge to my friends.” “…thank you most sincerely for your time, your energy, and the inspiration you gave me to launch my career through this challenge.” “The day provided a valuable networking and relationship-building experience. A lot of applicable life skills…altogether an invaluable day. The one day dream job challenge is amazing!!!” ”The benefit of the whole event for me is that I am more confident now and I have the courage to (pursue my dreams), which I thought was impossible to do. I really appreciate your help. Thank you so much.”

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Table of Contents

The 1 Day Dream Job Challenge™ (Employment Interview) 4 Strategies for booking job interviews in one day

Day Before Preparation 5 Cheat Sheet 6

The 1 Day Dream Job Challenge™ (Information Interviews) 7 Strategies for booking information interviews in one day Day Before Preparation 8 Cheat Sheet 9 Appendix 1.1: The Dream Job Leads Generator™ 10,11 Develop your list of target companies Appendix 1.2: The Magic Three™ 12 The fail-proof way to answer any interview question 13 Appendix 1.3: Leveraging Information Interviews™ 14 Turning information meetings in to job interviews

If you have any questions, please email me personally at:

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The 1 Day Dream Job Challenge™ Employment Interviews

North American Edition – Decision Makers Only

Steps What To Do What To Say Step 1: Morning 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Drop-in

Visit 7 companies. Physically walk in and introduce yourself to the receptionist. Ask to speak to decision maker. Book meeting with decision maker. If cannot meet on the spot, book a future meeting. If not available, last resort, get decision makers business card from Decision Maker or Receptionist. ** Research required before visit

To Receptionist: “Hello, I was wondering if you could help me? Could I speak to the General Manager or name. What’s it regarding?: I am a (profession) and would like to introduce myself to (name) or position (Marketing Manager). Is he/she in?” To Decision Maker: “Hello, my name is ________. I am a (profession) and the purpose of my visit is to introduce myself. I am quite interested in your firm. Could we take advantage of your time now to meet briefly or would it be more convenient to meet later?

Step 2: Lunch 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

VERY IMPORTANT: Eat your favorite meal (keep it light)

Talk about fun stuff!

Step 3: Afternoon 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Phone

Make 20 phone calls. Call all the people whose business cards you collected in the morning. Open by saying you dropped in their office. The balance of calls are made from a list of pre-selected companies of your choice. ** Research required ONLY after booking meeting

To Receptionist: With Name: “Hello, Mary please.” No Name: “Hello, I’d like speak to the Lead Trader or the person in charge of Trading.” What’s it regarding?: Two words describing on job task (i.e. CS). What’s it regarding again?: I am a (profession) and would like to introduce myself to (name) or position (Marketing Manager). Is he/she in?” To Decision Maker: “Hello, my name is _____. I am a (profession) + (add connection) and the purpose of my call is to arrange a 10-15 minute appointment to discuss employment opportunities. When would be better Nov. 8th or 9th?”

Step 4: Celebrate 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Do one small thing you love to do that costs no money

Talk about more fun stuff!

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Day Before Preparation Employment Interviews

North American Edition – Decision Maker Only –

Steps What To Do What To Bring Step 1:

Drop-in

If you like to prepare: Select 7 companies that are in close vicinity so that you can visit them all in a 3 hour period. Purchase a map and plot the locations on the map and label them 1-7 so that you know the order of your visits. Get decision makers name on website or in local business directory through your board of trade or library. ** Research required before visit. Write your 7 company names and details on The Dream Job Leads Generator™ (see appendix 1.1) If you don’t like to prepare: Physically walk into 1 office building and visit 7 companies in that one building or 7 companies in a close vicinity. With decision maker names you will be more successful but you still have success without it. ** No Research required before visit

Visit website and see how staff dress on site. Dress one level higher. Bring: -Map (to plot your path) -Watch (you might book an interview and follow up that day) -Agenda (to book interviews) -Cell phone (to call in afternoon)

Step 2: Lunch

Bring lunch or reserve restaurant Talk about fun stuff!

Step 3:

Phone

Write 20 company names and details on The Dream Job Leads Generator™. (see appendix 1.1) Company name and phone number minimum. Decision Maker name is bonus. ** Research required ONLY after booking meeting

-Watch (you might book an interview and follow up that day) -Agenda (to book interviews) -Cell phone (to call employers)

Step 4: Celebrate

Do one small thing you love to do that costs no money

Talk about more fun stuff!

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Cheat Sheet WARNING: The information in this document has proven effective for individuals looking to locate career opportunities in one day. Since it has worked for others in the past, it may prove effective for you. If you apply this approach, you will most likely generate career opportunities.

Drop-ins

**Remember, it’s like a first date, both you and the employer will not remember much. The most important element is to bring your body and show up. When you drop in you will book interviews. If you book an interview on the spot, be prepared to use The Magic 3. (see appendix 1.2)

Follow Up

Up to 30% of your success in finding work in your chosen field comes from effective and timely follow up. Many individuals, who have completed this challenge in the past and maintained contact with leads generated, have identified company needs that led to employment. To maximize your success, return calls, send your resume when requested and thank people for their time. Being polite and persistent is the key to your employment success. After Resume Sent: If the employer asks for your resume, give it to them or send it. After you have sent in your resume follow up 24-48 hours after by telephone and state the following: “As requested, I sent you my resume, and the purpose of my call is to arrange a 10-15 minute appointment to discuss employment opportunities. When would be better this week or next?”

Voicemail

Use the same words as you would to book an interview over the phone. At the end, add the following: 1. Your phone number 2. End the call by saying: “Thank you for returning my call.” When employers return your call, say the following: 1. “Thank you for calling. Can you hold a moment while I get my files?” or 2. “Thank you for calling. Can I call you back in 5 minutes?”

Remember This In the end, the most important component in your message is that you are “very interested in the company” and that you are excited about introducing yourself.

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The 1 Day Dream Job Challenge™ Information Interviews

North American Edition – Decision Maker Only

Steps What To Do What To Say Step 1: Morning 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Drop-in

Visit 7 companies. Physically walk in and introduce yourself to the receptionist. Ask to speak to decision maker. Book meeting with decision maker. If cannot meet on the spot, book a future meeting. If not available, last resort, get decision makers business card from Decision Maker or Receptionist. ** Research required before visit

To Receptionist: “Hello, I was wondering if you could help me? Could I speak to the General Manager or name. What’s it regarding?: I am a (profession) and would like to tap into their expertise and get a better understanding of the industry. Is he/she in?” What’s it regarding again?” An information meeting. Is he/she in? To Decision Maker: “Hello, my name is ________. I am a (profession) and the purpose of my visit is to introduce myself and possibly talk about the industry as I am quite interested in it. Could we take advantage of your time now to meet briefly or would it be more convenient to meet later?

Step 2: Lunch 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

VERY IMPORTANT: Eat your favorite meal (keep it light)

Talk about fun stuff!

Step 3: Afternoon 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Phone

Make 20 phone calls. Call all the people whose business cards you collected in the morning. Open by saying you dropped in their office. The balance of calls are made from a list of pre-selected companies of your choice.

To Receptionist: With Name: “Hello, Mary please.” No Name: “Hello, I’d like speak to the Lead Trader or the person in charge of Trading.” What’s it regarding?: Two words describing on job task (i.e. CS). What’s it regarding again?: I am a (profession) and would like to tap into their expertise and get a better understanding of the industry. Is he/she in?” To Decision Maker: “Hello, my name is _____. I am a (profession) + (add connection) and the purpose of my call is to arrange a 10-15 minute meeting to tap into your expertise and get a better understanding of the industry. When would be better Nov. 8th or 9th?”

Step 4: Celebrate 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Do one small thing you love to do that costs no money

Talk about more fun stuff!

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Day Before Preparation Information Meetings

North American Edition – Decision Maker Only

Steps What To Do What To Bring Step 1

Drop-in

If you like to prepare: Select 7 companies that are in close vicinity so that you can visit them all in a 3 hour period. Purchase a map and plot the locations on the map and label them 1-7 so that you know the order of your visits. Get decision makers name on website or in local business directory through your board of trade or library. ** Research required before visit Write your 7 company names and details on The Dream Job Leads Generator™ (see appendix 1.1) If you don’t like to prepare: Physically walk into 1 office building and visit 7 companies in that one building or 7 companies in a close vicinity. With Decision Maker names you will be more successful but you still have success without it. ** No Research required before visit

Visit website and see how staff dress on site. Dress one level higher. Bring: -Map (to plot your path) -Watch (you might book an interview and follow up that day) -Agenda (to book interviews) -Cell phone (to call in afternoon)

Step 2: Lunch

Bring lunch or reserve restaurant Talk about fun stuff!

Step 3

Phone

Write 20 company names and details on The Dream Job Leads Generator™. (see appendix 1.1) Company name and phone number minimum. Name bonus. ** Research required ONLY after booking meeting

-Watch (you might book an interview and follow up that day) -Agenda (to book interviews) -Cell phone (to call employers)

Step 4: Celebrate

Do one small thing you love to do that costs no money

Talk about more fun stuff!

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Cheat Sheet WARNING: The information in this document has proven effective for individuals looking to locate career opportunities in one day. Since it has worked for others in the past, it may prove effective for you. If you apply this approach, you will most likely generate career opportunities.

Drop-ins

**Remember, it’s like a first date, both don’t remember much. The most important element is to bring your body and show up. When you drop in you will book interviews. If you book an interview on the spot, be prepared to use: Use How To Conduct An Effective Information Interview (see appendix 1.3)

Follow Up

Up to 30% of your success in finding work in your chosen field comes from effective and timely follow up. Many individuals who have completed this challenge in the past and maintained contact with leads generated, have identified company needs that led to employment. To maximize your success, return calls, send your resume when requested and thank people for their time. Being polite and persistent is the key to your employment success. After Resume Sent: Even though you are only asking for information the employer may ask for your resume. Give it to them or send it. After you have sent in your resume follow up 24-48 hours after by telephone and state the following: “As requested, I sent you my resume, and the purpose of my call is to arrange a 10-15 minute appointment to tap into your expertise and get a better understanding of the industry. When would be better this week or next?”

Voicemail

Use the same words as above. However, at the end add the following: 3. You phone number 4. End the call by saying: “Thank you for returning my call.” When employers return your call, say the following: 1. “Thank you for calling. Can you hold a moment while I get my files?” or 2. “Thank you for calling. Can I call you back in 5 minutes?”

Remember This In the end, the most important component in your message is that you are “getting to know a new person” and that you are excited to learn more about the industry and would appreciate any insight. It’s also about building a new relationship. Be genuinely interested in meeting a new person.

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APPENDIX 1.1

The Dream Job Leads Generator™ Mandatory Action: Write a list of 27 companies you would potentially like to work for. 7 of which will visit in the morning and 20 of which you will call in the afternoon. CAUTION: Spend no more than 4 minutes per lead.

Company Name

Phone #

Email Decision Maker Name

Date Called

Comments

Morning

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

Afternoon

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

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Company Name

Phone #

Email Decision Maker Name

Date Called

Comments

7.

8.

9.

10.

11.

12.

13.

14.

15.

16.

17.

18.

19.

20.

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APPENDIX 1.2

The Magic Three™

Skill #1: SAR+Link

Skill #2: SAR+Link

Skill #3: SAR+Link

Identify your top three skills that relate to the position. Write a different example for each skill pulling from your

work, volunteer and extracurricular experience, and education. Write your example using SAR:

Situation (Your title) 2 sentences

Action (“I” statements) 4 sentences

Result (“And the result was…”) 1 sentence

Answer all interview questions by referring to these three examples then link the example to the position you are

applying for (ie. I could apply my experience to this marketing position by…).

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APPENDIX 1.3

Leveraging Information Interview

1. Ask about him/her

2. Ask about the firm 3. Ask for suggestions about you career

BONUS: Be prepared for the information meeting to be converted to an employment interview by the

employer. This occurs when they like you and this occurs quite frequently. See appendix 1.2 to learn

about The Magic Three™ and how to answer employment interview questions on the spot.

CAUTION: You must not convert it…but they can.

If you have any questions, please email me at: philippe@dr-career.com

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