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Mike Fieseler
Vantage Agora is hiring.These are immediate needs in NE Ohio.
#1 A college graduate with an Insurance Industry background (this is not selling insurance) to represent our services to Insurance companies. Prefer a background selling software or services
#2 Someone to make calls (telephone - no travel) to set up appointments working from lists we provide.
Both postions include base pay, incentives, and benefits. You can email me at mikef@vantageagora.com or call at (888) 246 7211 X6.
72 weeks ago from We're Hiring
72 weeks ago
Mike Fieseler
joined the groups Ohio Bloggers, I am Gen Y, Health Care, Health Care and Medical Professionals, Practitioners and Recruiters, C-Bus, Brazen in Cleveland, ERE on Brazen and Entry-Level Young Professionals6 more
72 weeks ago
Emily Jasper
How many of you manage others? And in that, how many of your direct reports are older than you? Discrepancies in age and experience can go all they way up the food chain, but it can be hardest to learn good management skills when you're still getting started. What have you learned? Is age still a factor?
David Spinks:
I'm the youngest one at Scribnia but manage much of the team. I guess it's different though since we all work remotely. When they find out my ...MoreI'm the youngest one at Scribnia but manage much of the team. I guess it's different though since we all work remotely. When they find out my age, they don't believe me.
Age will always be a factor. People always just associate age with ability, whether or not it's right.
I think you just have to prove yourself and overcome the stereotypes. It may be harder to earn respect at a younger age, but certainly not impossible
105 weeks ago
Age will always be a factor. People always just associate age with ability, whether or not it's right.
I think you just have to prove yourself and overcome the stereotypes. It may be harder to earn respect at a younger age, but certainly not impossible
105 weeks ago
Aamer Iqbal:
I was in a situation where, despite being on the threshold of middle age, I was the "kid who still has a lot to learn."
105 weeks ago
105 weeks ago
Tameem Qazi
Why is Business Development seen as a purely sales job or a sales initiative? My experience in the same position has mostly revolved around post sales activities.
109 weeks ago from Ask A Coach
Mike Fieseler:
Tameem - You need to accept reality. If you are in a sales or sales related position, you are going to have a quota. The quota or targets may ...MoreTameem - You need to accept reality. If you are in a sales or sales related position, you are going to have a quota. The quota or targets may be revenue dollars, profit dollars, number of items, new clients, etc., but there will be some sort of measurement. An exception, may be non-commissioned sales (generally in-side / telephone) but I quarantee you that the company is tracking what you have accomplished even if it is not shared with you.
Even a true Business Development role will have measureable targets and in this business environment, you need to attain or exceed them to keep your job.
109 weeks ago
Even a true Business Development role will have measureable targets and in this business environment, you need to attain or exceed them to keep your job.
109 weeks ago
Lynn Dessert:
Tameem - Not all BD is considered sales. It depends on the size of the company you are in and what level you are at. Sometimes companies like to ...MoreTameem - Not all BD is considered sales. It depends on the size of the company you are in and what level you are at. Sometimes companies like to use BD because it sounds like a more important job when in reality it is a sales job. BD is a responsibility of a sales role whether it is cultivating new customers or growing business with current customers.
The top level BD jobs look acquisitions, mergers and other high impact ways to grow a business. Typically, those individuals may be at an officer or Sr. Executive level because of the nature of the work.
109 weeks ago
The top level BD jobs look acquisitions, mergers and other high impact ways to grow a business. Typically, those individuals may be at an officer or Sr. Executive level because of the nature of the work.
109 weeks ago
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Kris A
I need some opinions on this issue. Lately I've been hearing several job "gurus" advising people to ditch the chronological order format on their résumé in favor of one list of top accomplishments throughout their careers.
While I understand the concept, I personally would rather see the accomplishments within the traditional chronological format so that I could see how long someone was at each position. Has anyone else been hearing this? Please let me know your thoughts.
112 weeks ago from Ask A Coach and Personal Development
Daniel Bloom:
Kris, I am going to respond with a different twist. I personally use a functional resume for all applications. When you have a wide range of ...MoreKris, I am going to respond with a different twist. I personally use a functional resume for all applications. When you have a wide range of experience it is the only real true way to present that experience. The other reason many executives use this format is to get around the opportunity for a company to discriminate based on age. If you use a chronological format there is no way to present your experience based on what you have done. I have been on both sides of the desk and can tell you many hiring managers start by tallying the years of experience rather than what the candidate can bring to the table.
111 weeks ago
111 weeks ago
Rasha Proctor
Hello everyone, I need your opinion. I have met with career development coach and she is recommending that I take the Kolbe Assessments A, followed up with 2 hours sessions to discuss my MO and best careers opportunities for $500. Is that standard pricing for this service? and what is your take on Kolbe Assessments? Any help is appreciated. Thank you
113 weeks ago from Ask A Coach
Lynn Dessert:
It has been a few years since I used Kolbe. At the time, one of the major values of Kolbe was how you fit or might fit in an existing ...MoreIt has been a few years since I used Kolbe. At the time, one of the major values of Kolbe was how you fit or might fit in an existing organization. Kolbe keys off what the manager of group thinks is needed, not necessarily what may actually be needed. It will tell you about yourself, though knowing how that relates to a company or manager you are interviewing with requires a bit more understanding of what to ask and how to evaluate their answers. I think it would entail more than one session for you to absorb it.
As Angela says, define what you want out of the assessment process. That will help you be satisfied with your experience with the coach.
As for the $$, it all depends on where you live and how experienced your coach is and what assessments you are competing for feedback.
It never hurts to talk to several before making a decision. The relationship you have with the coach will impact how fast you move along in the process. Good luck!
112 weeks ago
As Angela says, define what you want out of the assessment process. That will help you be satisfied with your experience with the coach.
As for the $$, it all depends on where you live and how experienced your coach is and what assessments you are competing for feedback.
It never hurts to talk to several before making a decision. The relationship you have with the coach will impact how fast you move along in the process. Good luck!
112 weeks ago
Rasha Proctor:
Thanks Lynn and Angela.
I have done DISC while back too and Kolbe didn't seem to have what I need at this point. I just did Strengthfinder 2.0 ...MoreThanks Lynn and Angela.
I have done DISC while back too and Kolbe didn't seem to have what I need at this point. I just did Strengthfinder 2.0 (Thanks Sarah for the recommendation) and I found it very helpful in moving forward with my career choices at this moment ((As usual, we often know ourselves well, yet we look outward for validation :-)).
Thank you all for your help
112 weeks ago
I have done DISC while back too and Kolbe didn't seem to have what I need at this point. I just did Strengthfinder 2.0 ...MoreThanks Lynn and Angela.
I have done DISC while back too and Kolbe didn't seem to have what I need at this point. I just did Strengthfinder 2.0 (Thanks Sarah for the recommendation) and I found it very helpful in moving forward with my career choices at this moment ((As usual, we often know ourselves well, yet we look outward for validation :-)).
Thank you all for your help
112 weeks ago
Stanley Lee
I'm in the progress of filling in the content of the new business cards that I'm going to order (from http://bit.ly/9QMwRy). There are some contents that I want to leave out for privacy reasons, such as my mailing address (I don't think it will be all that stable anyway). As a graduating college student, I don't have a company to speak of, let alone a position. I have the option of including a message and position. What would be your suggestions? Thanks in advance.
115 weeks ago from Human Resources, Global Careers and Business, Ask A Coach and Personal Branding2 more
Mike Fieseler:
Stanley - You may think about having several cards each targeted at a different group. For this response, I am assuming that you are looking ...MoreStanley - You may think about having several cards each targeted at a different group. For this response, I am assuming that you are looking for a job. Keep your card simple. - Contact information
- Your name - use what you prefer to be called, and how your friends would introduce you, not necessarily the name on your birth certificate.
- Don't work about an address - phone & email are enough
- probably your mobile number or think about getting a GoogleVoice number (can "hunt" any number you will be at - also sends voicemails to your email) Remember, the voicemail should be professional in nature if potential employers will hear it
- email - again, make it professional stanleylee@gmail.com not wildthing@ or catluvr@
- Title could be the area you want to go into or what you majored in - try "Business Graduate" and may add "seeking opportunities" or employment, etc. don't get specific on a job title. If you put sales, would you really turn down a business analyst role? the person with the card may not consider for the BA role if they believe you are only seeking a sales role.
- maybe links to sites with your resume, or LinkedIn / Brazen profile. Make sure your social sites have similiar messages and review them to see if they need some cleaning up. Frat party pictures and comments were fun in college, but some hiring managers seem to have lost their sense of humor when they got jobs.
I have seen the back of the card effectively used for including links to samples of work or links to awards, etc. Flipping the card over and pointing this out can leave an additional trigger memory of you with the person.
115 weeks ago
- Your name - use what you prefer to be called, and how your friends would introduce you, not necessarily the name on your birth certificate.
- Don't work about an address - phone & email are enough
- probably your mobile number or think about getting a GoogleVoice number (can "hunt" any number you will be at - also sends voicemails to your email) Remember, the voicemail should be professional in nature if potential employers will hear it
- email - again, make it professional stanleylee@gmail.com not wildthing@ or catluvr@
- Title could be the area you want to go into or what you majored in - try "Business Graduate" and may add "seeking opportunities" or employment, etc. don't get specific on a job title. If you put sales, would you really turn down a business analyst role? the person with the card may not consider for the BA role if they believe you are only seeking a sales role.
- maybe links to sites with your resume, or LinkedIn / Brazen profile. Make sure your social sites have similiar messages and review them to see if they need some cleaning up. Frat party pictures and comments were fun in college, but some hiring managers seem to have lost their sense of humor when they got jobs.
I have seen the back of the card effectively used for including links to samples of work or links to awards, etc. Flipping the card over and pointing this out can leave an additional trigger memory of you with the person.
115 weeks ago
Jeannie Chan:
Stanley, act as if. You should now or in the future act as if you're already in your next role. Because in the real world, you have to prove ...MoreStanley, act as if. You should now or in the future act as if you're already in your next role. Because in the real world, you have to prove that you're ready before you'll get it. So, if you imagine you already landed your job, what would be the title? Now, of course, every company use a different word, but there should be an underlying title. So, is it Business Analyst? If you were going to step into freelance, what would it be? What title would you give yourself to promo yourself as a freelancer? That's the title I would put on your business card. Also, basic info like email, phone, twitter, website.
114 weeks ago
114 weeks ago
Jessica Schanberg
What is the best way to prepare for an interview? I try to get all of the information I can line up and I feel prepared but I manage to get stage fright right before anyway? What are your thoughts on how best to put anxiety and worries at bay?
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