Newsletter: Client Edition

Winter: 2003

THIS ISSUE

[     Welcome

[     Referrals

[     Current projects

[     New services

[     Managing stress

[     Jobs in demand

[     Resume tips

[     Links of interest

[     Contact information

MEET SPENSER

Learn more about him

Many of you remember Shamus. Unfortunately, he passed away in 1997. Shamus was a good friend.

LINKS OF INTEREST

Michael J. Willis & Associates – Learn about new services, links to hundreds of CNY employers, and links to some of the best sources of career information.

CareerOneStop - America’s Career Information Network – Developed by the US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop is a great starting point to research job openings, job requirements, salary expectations, and much more.

CareerZone – Developed by the NYS Department of Labor, you can learn about 1100+ occupations including job descriptions, wage and salary, educational requirements, and labor market outlook. The site also has an on-line career assessment tool.

Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2002 - 03 Edition – Published by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the OOH provides detailed information for about 450+ occupations (more detailed than CareerZone)

New York State School Report Card for school year 2000 – 2001 – Parents and educators can learn more about their public school district

New York State Professions:  Licensing Requirements – NYS Education Department licenses and regulates the practice of 35 professions. Helpful for those considering a career change. Click here for a list of all licensed or certified occupations in NYS.

There are many more links to useful sites on my web site. Take a look!

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WELCOME

I hope this newsletter finds you well. It’s been years since I’ve been in contact with many of my clients. I’m finally going to attempt to re-establish contact with you, with the help of my “friend” (and, often times “nemesis”), technology.

My family and I are well. The practice has continued to grow and evolve as my interests and the demand for services in CNY changes.

I am continuing to provide career transition, career development and management consultation, and personal counseling and coaching services to individual, EAP, and corporate-referred clients.

It would be great to hear from you. If you have a moment, give me a call or send me an email. I’d also welcome the opportunity to, once again, be of service to you professionally.

Michael

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JOBS IN DEMAND

The New York State Department of Labor has identified the following occupations as ‘in demand’ in the Central New York region (1998 – 2008):

Fastest Growing Occupations

Occupations with Most Openings

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Highest Paying Occupations (per hour)

RESUME TIPS

How much time do you think an employer spends reading your resume? Five minutes? Three minutes? No. Employers are more likely to spend less than 30 seconds reading your resume. Therefore, it must be visually appealing, targeted to the specific job opening and contain only relevant information, highlight your accomplishments, and minimize your weaknesses.

Is your resume up to the challenge?

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REFERRALS

Referrals from former clients remain my primary and most valued source of new clients. Please feel free to pass my name along to your friends, family, and colleagues.

I will make every effort to schedule an appointment with your referral as quickly as I possibly can.

My fees have remained constant for the past several years and I do not plan an increase during 2003.

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DID YOU KNOW –

The newest trend in employment interviewing is the use of situational interviewing techniques.

NEW SERVICES

®   Grief counseling

®   Critical Incident Stress Management

®   Critical Incident Stress Debriefing

®   Crisis management services for individuals and corporations

®   Trauma Counseling

®   Personal and career coaching

®   Resume assessment and update

®   Interviewing skills development

®   Expert (vocational) testimony

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CURRENT PROJECTS

In addition to my work with individual clients, I also take on training and consulting assignments with local companies, not-for-profit organizations, and the State of New York.

Current projects include:

·     Outplacement contract with local not-for-profit.

·     Outplacement contract with local company.

·     Coaching assignment with a senior manager in a NYS agency.

·     Long-term consulting contract with a NYS agency.

·     Development and delivery of a training program for Employee Assistance Program coordinators.

·     Vocational Expert witness services to several local attorneys.

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MANAGING STRESS

Stress is a normal part of our everyday lives. Good stress, or ‘eustress’, prevents boredom and helps to make life interesting and challenging. Bad stress, or ‘distress’, causes us to feel overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed.

Research suggests that people who most effectively deal with the many stressors in their lives tend to have:

1. a sense of self-determination

2. a feeling of involvement in life’s experiences

3. an ability to change negatives into positives

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CONTACT INFORMATION

Address

Dr. Michael Willis

2833 East Genesee Street

Syracuse, NY  13224

Web Site

www.MJWillisAssociates.com

Email

MJWillis@POBox.com

Phone

315/446-6093

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