Job Search Guide

Job Search Planning Guide
30 Action Takeaways

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Upward–Inward–Outward
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One step at a time
1.  Know your audience and speak their language!  Acronyms? SLA.
2.  Make your resume an advertisement or sales brochure... keep it
interesting, well organized and concise with lots of "white space” and
keep your resume length to one or two pages.
3.  Express value throughout by expressing your skills, abilities and
achievements, especially from your most recent work.
4.  Use power verbs or action verbs (samples follow).
 Please do not write “Responsible for…” when describing your work success!
5.  Eliminate boredom!
 No extraneous “ho-hum” information

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Mini Resume = Biz Card

Greene & Associates, Inc.
Consultants to Management

Recruitment and Retention | Recruiting Culture
Employee Relations and Law | Leadership Development

597 Rock Road | Glen Rock, New Jersey 07452
201.403.1916 | 201.403.3080
bill@gunnassoc.com | http://www.gunnassoc.com

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Mini Resume TAKEAWAY #1

Mini Resume Exercise
1st Takeaway

Name _____________________________
Job Title or Service _____________________________
Specialties _____________________________
_____________________________

Address _____________________________
Phone Numbers _____________________________
Email _____________________________
_____________________________

Free Business Cards: Vistaprint.com

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Organize Your Job Search Campaign
TAKEAWAY #6
Diligently work each of these eight actions:
  Resume that gets results: Interviews
  “Elevator Speech” delivered comfortably in 30 seconds or less
  Marketing Letters (“cover letters”)  Continually enhance these
Target Companies | Internet/other Ads | Nurture Relationships within
Network | References | Headhunters/Agencies **
  Resume Addendums [one pagers]
  Salary History
  References with name, title, phone and email
  Online Presence: Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Professional Societies
  Target Industries, Companies, Geographies | Look for decision makers!
  ** Headhunter / Search Firm Strategy
  Accountability and Support
  Career Coach, People, Groups, Place of Worship
  Web Sites like www.internsoverforty.com

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Target Companies TAKEAWAY #7

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Entrepreneur? TAKEAWAY #8
Work for yourself? Consult with multiple companies? Good option?
Rate each item 0 (zip/nada) thru 3 (strong) and see if your total is 70 or more!

1.  Eye for Opportunity [ ] 16.  Enthusiasm [ ]
2.  Management Skills [ ] 17.  Communications Skills [ ]
3.  Leadership Skills [ ] 18.  Decisive [ ]
19.  Analytical [ ]
4.  Initiative and Drive [ ]
20.  Disciplined [ ]
5.  Sense of Urgency [ ] 21.  Networked in Community and
6.  Business Experience [ ] Professionally [ ]
7.  Mentor/Role Model [ ] 22.  Cash Flow, Profit Minded [ ]
8.  Determination [ ] 23.  Peer Recognition [ ]
9.  Perseverance [ ] 24.  Judgment [ ]
10.  Self-Control [ ] 25.  “Make Things Happen” [ ]
11.  Service-Oriented [ ] 26.  High Energy Level [ ]
12.  Quality Minded [ ] 27.  Physical + Emotional Health [ ]
28.  Recover from Setbacks [ ]
13.  Risk Taker [ ]
29.  Family Support [ ]
14.  Adaptability [ ] 30.  Manage Stress [ ]
15.  Creativity [ ]! 31.  Confidence [ ]
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Job Factors Analysis TAKEAWAY #9
What motivational factors are important to you?
Check off [✔] seven “job factors" that motivate you. Use your Job Factors in interviews.
[ ] job security [ ]
having input into performance goals and standards
[ ] opportunities for promotion [ ]
working for a prestigious company
[ ] chance to express ideas and suggestions [ ]
challenging and interesting work
[ ]
respect as an individual [ ]
entrepreneurial opportunities [ ]
developing policy
[ ] minimal unplanned activities [ ]
good pay [ ]
reasonable work hours
[ ]
opportunities for improving knowledge and skills [ ]
flexible work hours
[ ]
recognition for good work performed [ ]
responsibility and authority
[ ]
good benefits program [ ]
pleasant working conditions [ ]
business travel
[ ]
performance-based promotions from within [ ]
being kept informed
[ ]
good organizational communications [ ]
getting along with others
[ ]
having a supervisor I respect [ ]
leading and developing a staff
[ ]
opportunities to “make things happen” and have a major impact
[ ] knowing what is expected of me on the job [ ]
having an important job
[ ]
support from my immediate supervisor [ ]
working as part of a team
[ ]
high performance goals requiring a “stretch” [ ] ability to work on my own
[ ]
structured work environment [ ]
not having to work too hard
[ ]
influence with my supervisor [ ]
desirable work and living location
IBM Mid-MGMT School

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Skills Transfer Assessment TAKEAWAY #10

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Support System TAKEAWAY #11

An integral part of a great job search campaign…
  Personal Evaluation/Inventory
1.  Personal physical fitness reflected in appearance (keys sleep and exercise)
2.  Emotional wellbeing including energy, alertness, calmness, enthusiastic
3.  A soul that if free from fear, anger, bitterness, un-forgiveness, inferiority…
4.  Mental preparedness to include goals, vision, and desired impact in the workplace
5.  Person of faith? Enjoy and embrace Scriptures like Philippians 4:6
  “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication,
with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.”
  Friends, Family, Coworkers, References
1.  Stay connected… Do not become a hermit
2.  Nurture friendships as a way of life – always a rich experience and privilege
  Church, Synagogue, Place of Worship
  Small Groups, Job Networking Groups
  Web Sites Offering Job Support

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Status Reporting TAKEAWAY #12

Are you consistently taking a variety of job search actions?
Conduct regular reviews of these actions with a close friend.

1.  Interviews Scheduled and Interviews Completed
2.  Company and Industry Research
3.  Job Search Support Group Meetings
4.  New Friendships Established
5.  Helping Others with Job Leads 
6.  Applying to New Opportunities or Target Companies
7.  Growing Your Professional Network | LinkedIn
8.  Informing Your Network of Your Top Job Prospects
9.  Refining Resume, Marketing Letters and Thank You Letters
10.  Reviewing Job Search Goals/Vision!

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Interns Over Forty TAKEAWAY #13

Select web sites that offer a wide range of support. Sample:

www.internsoverforty.com
1.  News, analysis and tips
a.  Age Bias
b.  Cover Letter
c.  Resume
d.  Networking
e.  Interviewing
2.  Join: Insider Article Newsletter
3.  Free: 49 Benefits To Hiring An Older Skilled Worker
4.  Career Store
5.  Share Articles and Videos with Others via LI, FB, Twitter

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Hidden Jobs | Networking TAKEAWAY #14

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LinkedIn | Closer Look TAKEAWAY #15
1.  Professional Profile, Your Brand

2.  Endorsements from Colleagues, Supervisors, Suppliers

3.  LinkedIn Today (daily news digest with links)

4.  Search bar for updates on topics of interest

5.  Company page also (search for G&A)

6.  URL customized with your name for better recognition (can edit)

7.  Join industry and interest groups and decide which to display publicly

8.  Online presence and Google searches

9.  Profile discovered by recruiters seeking candidates for new jobs

10.  Search higher level positions for skills you need to acquire

11.  Talent searches

12.  Resume prints from profile (several templates)

13.  Apps can be added (travel, blogging, polls, presentations, reading list)

14.  Sync with Twitter

15.  Who has viewed your profile

16.  Statistics such as 32% of Gunn’s connections changed jobs in 2012

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FACEBOOK TAKEAWAY #16
FB is not just a social medium for family and friends…

1.  You know Facebook for its personal networking value, but you can
consider expanding to include professional networking
2.  Adjust your privacy settings so potential employers will not see too much
of your personal information
3.  Visit the Facebook Application Directory
a.  BeKnown is the application from Monster.com
b.  BranchOut allows you to import your LinkedIn profile
c.  CareerBuilder will send you posting that match your profile
d.  CareerFriend creates report of friends’ employers, occupations, etc.
e.  IngBoo allows you to use advanced search options
4.  Hire My Friend allows your friends to recommend you for jobs
5.  Craft your virtual business card for use within Facebook

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Twitter TAKEAWAY #17

Check it out. Now.

  Grow your personal and professional brand

  Demonstrate knowledge in 140-digit Tweets

  Watch your inﬂuence grow with new followers

  www.TwitJobSearch.com

  www.twitter.com/jobs

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Search Firm Strategy TAKEAWAY #18
Headhunter Strategy, Ken Cole | John Wiley & Sons Publisher
Your Goal: Demonstrate that you are an A+ Candidate
1.  Use personalized Executive size stationery | www.americanstationery.com
7.25” x 10.5” (not 8.5” x 11”) | White or Ivory | Matching Envelopes
2.  Craft one-page marketing letter, three to four short paragraphs
Why writing | What you enjoy | Your successes | Close with suggested action (Talk
soon?)
3.  Date and mail letters on a Sunday
A+ candidates write on weekends… | Low mail delivery on Tuesday/Wednesday
4.  Commemorative stamp
Add beauty to envelope at no extra costs | Maybe avoid Mickey Mouse stamps
5.  Sign your letter using a broad tip blue ink pen
Gel ink pens a good choice | Uni-ball GEL Impact 1.0mm a nice choice
6.  Enclose your business card with hand written note on back
“Look forward to speaking with you in the weeks ahead.”
7.  Do not enclose a resume | NO RESUME
Expressing value with curiosity a good thing in a new relationship

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Recruiter’s First Call TAKEAWAY #19
Be prepared to answer this call from a corporate recruiter or headhunter.
Write down your answers later today so you will be ready to take calls.
  Why in job market?
  Possible job titles desired?
  What roles and responsibilities important?
  Special abilities as described by colleagues?
  Your claim to fame?
Closer? Innovator? Team Builder? Problem Solver? Leader?
  Your top accomplishments?
  Company and industry preferences?
  Geographic preferences? Will you relocate?
  Travel ability? What is your threshold of pain?
  Compensation requirements?

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Online Presence TAKEAWAY #20
Register online so you can be discovered…
1.  www.linkedin.com | 187 million + members, extraordinary value
2.  www.theladders.com | eight professional categories, $100k plus
3.  http://connect.find.ly/1 | AllianceQ Blue Chip companies share resumes
4.  www.execunet.com | $150k + salaried jobs
5.  www.6figures.com | $100k + salaried jobs
6.  www.climber.com | fee, connect to recruiters & social networks
7.  www.simplyhired.com | local jobs, salary data, trends (free)
8.  www.jobfox.com | hires made primarily by online networking
9.  www.careerbuilder.com | no fee
10.  www.monster.com | no fee
11.  www.charlotte.localhires.com | no fee, indicate city of preference
12.  www.beyond.com | online portfolio by profession and location
13.  www.jibe.com | launch from Facebook or LinkedIn
14.  www.zoominfo.com | free online profile gets noticed by recruiters
  Your favorite? ________________________

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WIN THE INTERVIEW
“Universal Hiring Rule” TAKEAWAY #21


"Any employer
will hire any applicant
as long as they are convinced
that the hiring will bring more value
than it costs.”
Tom Jackson
Guerrilla Tactics in the New Job Market
Bantam Books, March 1991, page 176

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Problem Solvers TAKEAWAY #22

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Interview Elements TAKEAWAY #23
An experienced interviewer will try to learn as much as possible about you
and may conduct a thorough and structured interview. Be prepared!
  Work History and Experience.
Employment Stability • Relevance of Experience

  Job-related Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.
Technical Competence • Level of Sustained Performance • Accomplishments
  Job Interest and Motivation.
Industry, Company/Organization, Position/Profession
  Education and Training.
Formal Education • Professional Training/Certifications • Continuing Education
  Personal Characteristics and Strengths.
”Fit" for Position, Department, or Organization • ”Corporate Culture" Match
• Characteristics Valued by Organizations: Adaptability • Cooperation • Creativity
• Enthusiasm • High Energy • Perseverance • Collaborative • Performance Driven

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Interview Questions #1 TAKEAWAY # 23A

Work History/Experience
1.  How did you acquire your last three positions?
2.  Which of your past companies would you be most eager to
rejoin? Why?
3.  What would references from previous employers reveal?
4.  What two work accomplishments have given you the most
satisfaction?
5.  Do you have an employment agreement, a non-compete or
non-solicitation agreement?
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Interview Questions #2 TAKEAWAY # 23B
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities | Accomplishments
1.  If you are an IT service delivery manager, you may
expect questions about:
  Customer satisfaction
  Cost management
  Decision making and problem solving
  Productivity and people management
  Leadership
  Interpersonal/organizational effectiveness
2.  These questions should be open-ended like:
–  “Tell me about a time when ...” or
–  “Describe a situation when ...”
3.  What single accomplishment would you consider the
most signiﬁcant in your career?

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Interview Questions #3 TAKEAWAY # 23C

Motivation for the Job, Department Mission, company
and the Industry.
1.  Why are you in the job market today?
2.  What attracts you to our company?
3.  How were you referred to us?
4.  Why do you feel this job is a good fit for you?
5.  Can you do the work?
6.  Why do you think you will really enjoy this job?
7.  What motivates you to put forth your greatest effort?

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Interview Questions #4 TAKEAWAY # 23D

Education and Training | Life-Long-Learning
1.  How do you stay up to date technically?
2.  How did your formal education prepare you for career
success?
3.  What’s your most significant academic achievement?
4.  Why would your coworkers call you an active learner?
5.  What professional development or industry
certifications are you pursuing?
6.  What development goals have you set for yourself?

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Interview Questions #5 TAKEAWAY # 23E
Personal Strengths / Lominger Competencies
1.  What would your past bosses say are some of your special
strengths or personal qualities?
2.  How do you stay cool under pressure in very complex and
difficult situations?
3.  Tell me about a time you overcame resistance inside the
organization to get a project done.
4.  Discuss how your team-building skills have been recognized
in past performance reviews or career discussions?
5.  What would your coworkers say is their biggest challenge
working with you?
6.  Tell me why your new colleagues will like working with
you.

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Questions You Ask TAKEAWAY #24
1.  Why isn't this job being filled from within the company?
2.  Can you draw me an organization chart so I can see where I fit in?
3.  How many people have held this position over the past five years?
4.  Was the last person to hold this position promoted?
5.  What reputation does the department have within the company?
6.  How has this position been filled in the past?
7.  What are some accomplishments produced by past incumbents?
8.  How many people are interviewing for this position?
9.  What do you like most about (company name)?
10.  May I talk with the person who last held this position?
11.  How do employees like working for the company?
12.  Is turnover an issue?
13.  What qualifications are most important for this position?
14.  Given your priorities what results would you like me to accomplish first?
15.  What is the performance levels of the direct reports to this role?
16.  How would you describe the organization's culture?
17.  What is the biggest problem facing the department right now?
18.  How soon will you decide if you want to make me an offer?

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End The Interview Q’s TAKEAWAY #25
At the interview’s end, seek to know where you stand.
Ask one or two of the following:

1.  The job sounds perfect for me. What are the chances that
I’ll get the offer?
2.  Did my answers give you confidence in my abilities to do
the job?
3.  Do you have any additional questions about my knowledge
and skills?
4.  What’s our next step?
5.  How do I rank with other candidates for this job?
6.  Do you see me fitting in well within the department and
company?
7.  What can I do to become your number one candidate?

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Performance Criteria TAKEAWAY #26
Have you ever thought of what separates an outstanding performer from an average
performer? Learn these “Total Contribution” elements and speak to them with ease.
Most people understand that good performance involves these three criteria:
1.  Quality and consistency of quality in your work -- excellence
2.  Timeliness of your work results
3.  Quantity or amount of work you produce
But “Total Performance Contribution” includes:
4.  Difficulty or complexity of your work assignment
5.  Experience you have compared to the job level you are assigned
6.  Supervision you need to perform your responsibilities
7.  Resources used independently to enhance your performance contributions
8.  Coworker impact, positive or negative, given your help and cooperation
9.  Suggestions that impact the workplace within and outside the department
10.  Work Innovations that improve the performance potential in your job

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Initiative in Performance TAKEAWAY #27
Consider the value you bring to your organization in the day-to-day working
relationship you establish with your manager.

Employee "Mode of Operations" Value to Organization *
1. Take Action and Advise Routinely Highest Value
2. Take Action and Advise Immediately Higher Value
3. Recommend and Take Action High Value

–  Ask what to do... Low Value
–  Watch, wait… do nothing… No Value

Adapted from:
"Management time: Who's got the monkey?” a must read! **
William Oncken, Jr. and Donald L. Wass
Harvard Business Review, November - December 1974.

** http://hbr.org/products/99609/99609p4.pdf
** http://www.businessweek.com/managing/content/nov2007/ca20071120_606468.htm

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Tie-Breakers TAKEAWAY # 28
The Tie-Breakers are helpful in
–  Selecting from apparently equal candidates for hire or promotion
–  Assessing long-range potential or career development needs
–  Differentiating in judgment areas of performance appraisals
Eleven Tie-Breaker Values:
1.  Value Sense Rule Sense
2.  Cue Sense Literal Sense
3.  Analytical Sense Generality Sense
4.  Systems Sense Tunnel Vision Sense
5.  Territorial Sense Parochial Sense
6.  Expertise Sense Know-It-All Sense
7.  Priority Sense Administrivia Sense
8.  Future Sense Historical Sense
9.  Power Sense Authority Sense
10.  Career Sense Unfounded Faith Sense
11.  Ethical Sense Unethical Sense
CREDIT IBM MIDDLE MANAGEMENT SCHOOL

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Tie-Breakers TAKEAWAY # 28A
Value Sense Rule Sense
Knows the intent of the rules and Knows the what of the rules but not
policy and why they were established why they were established
Cue Sense Literal Sense
Knows intent of direction given by Knows the direction only when spelled
non-direct cues or symbols out in direct language
Analytical Sense Generality Sense
Thinks in simplistic terms like “either /
Objectively handles information,
or” or “good / bad” and is
avoids simplistic labels, identifies
indiscriminate in labeling people, things
middle ground along a spectrum of
and situations
facts, ideas, issues
Systems Sense Tunnel Vision Sense
Knows complexity of reality, takes a Views situations from too limited a
global look to understand variables perspective (his/her specialty) and fails
operating and how they interrelate to seek other perspectives
Territorial Sense Parochial Sense
 Knows assignment boundary Interprets roles from narrow viewpoint,
but discretely tests to maximize rarely reaches out to test boundaries and
contribution; takes broad view of is boundary versus contribution focused
role CREDIT IBM MIDDLE MANAGEMENT SCHOOL

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Tie-Breakers TAKEAWAY # 28B
Know-It-All Sense
Expertise Sense Does not recognize need for special
Seeks advice of more knowledgeable expertise and hesitates to seek advice
and fully utilizes expertise available from others who may contribute
within the organization Administrivia Sense
Priority Sense Operates on data sequentially and does
Knows data environments have “vital not quick scan to develop an effective
few” mixed with “trivial many” and so work strategy and time budget
quick sorts to put first things first Historical Sense
Future Sense Preoccupied with history and falls back
 Plans, anticipates changes, on past experience exclusively giving
dedicates time to looking ahead and little thought to change
noting trends; argues with success Authority Sense
Power Sense Knows who is responsible for what but
not where influence lies
Knows people of influence regardless of
title, those who others seeks for advice Unfounded Faith Sense
Career Sense Believes honesty, hard work and good
performance are all that count and is
Knows honestly, hard work and good blind to organizational realities
performance go with visibility and Unethical Sense Does not recognize that
sponsorship when seeking promotion unfair and unethical behavior destroys
Ethical Sense Knows ethical behavior trust
and integrity builds trust CREDIT IBM MIDDLE MANAGEMENT SCHOOL

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Post-Interview Action TAKEAWAY #29
Post-Interview review and critique.
1.  Did you cover your strengths and accomplishments?
2.  What went well? What did not go well?
3.  How motivated are you by the position, department priorities, and company?
4.  Summarize the interview in writing within an hour

"Thank you" Letter.
1.  Up-beat and concise, summary your value.
2.  Focus on a point made by the interviewer: "I enjoyed hearing your views on..."
3.  Confirm any action items or "next steps" discussed during the interview.
4.  Include any strength that you were unable to present during the interview and
send along work samples as appropriate.
5.  Does position and company appear to be a good fit for you? Ask for offer!

Follow-up. Call back at a specific time.
  Demonstrates professionalism, dependability and a sincere interest in the job.

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References TAKEAWAY #30
Most corporations have policies that restrict references due to liability concerns.
Limited information like name, job title, and employment dates might be confirmed
by HR staff. But you can still call on former bosses, coworkers, direct reports,
business associates, suppliers, etc.
Questions your references may be asked include:

1.  How long have they known you?
2.  What was or is their relationship to you?
3.  What do they know of your major accomplishments?
4.  Do they know why you left past positions?
5.  What are your strengths and your development needs?
6.  Did you get along well with others?
7.  Are they able to forecast your future job potential?

It’s okay to “coach” your references. In fact you should always coach references!

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FUD Busters

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Encouragement
1.  We should make plans counting on God to direct us. Proverbs 16:9
2.  He shall call upon me, and I will answer him. I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver
him and honor him. Psalm 91:15
3.  The Lord will continually guide you. Isaiah 58:11
4.  The Lord delights in the way of a man whose steps he has made firm; though he stumble,
he will not fail, for the Lord upholds him with his hand. Psalm 37:23-24
5.  Call upon me in the day of trouble; I shall rescue you, and you will honor me. Psalm
50:15
6.  Blessed is the man who listens to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at my doorway.
For whoever finds me finds life and receives favor from the Lord. Proverbs 8:34-35
7.  For I know the plans I have for you says the Lord. They are plans for good and not evil,
to give you a future and a hope. In those days when you pray, I will listen. You will find
me when you seek me, if you look for me in earnest. Jeremiah 29:11-14
8.  But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with
wings as eagles; they shall run and not be weary; and they shall walk and not faint.
Isaiah 40:31
9.  And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have
been called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28
10.  May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may
overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13
11.  Humble yourselves therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that He may lift you up in due
time. Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you. 1 Peter 5:6-7
12.  … don’t be discouraged. Don’t be upset. Expect God to act! For I know I shall again have
plenty of reason to praise Him for all that He will do. He is my help! He is my God!
Psalm 42:11

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Your Outlook?
“I have come that you may have life
and have it abundantly.”
– Jesus of Nazareth

“Most people lead lives of quiet
desperation.”
Choose Life! Henry David Thoreau
7/12/1817 – 5/6/1862

“Life is full of misery,
loneliness and suffering –
and it’s all over much too
soon.” – Woody Allen, All of us choose what we believe but do
we know why we believe?
born 12/1/1935

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Measure Your SUCCESS
Surrender to God and His plan for your life | Yeshua and Jesus mean Salvation

Unity within the Church by the Holy Spirit | Get Changed, Get Together, Get Going

Character born of Courage, Convictions and Commitment
Compassion as modeled by Christ Jesus
Enthusiasm | Greek “en Theos” or “God within”
Service | Mother Teresa (1910-1997) founded Missionaries of Charity

Shalom is Peace, Completeness, Wellbeing
We do not view success in terms of wealth, fame, or position in life…

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Network Group Elements
“Pittsburgh Experiment”
Experiment Members…

1.  Accept one another as we are
2.  Share our struggles, successes, joys, and pains; all with honesty
3.  Listen with every ounce of energy we have whenever someone else is speaking
4.  Never criticize or condemn what others share, and never give unsolicited advice
5.  Gather to care, not to cure and trust God to do the curing **
6.  We share in our own words. We share experiences
7.  Trust one another completely knowing everything shared is always confidential
8.  Are free to remain silent, if we wish
9.  Keep the discussion informal and natural
10.  Encourage one another to ministry beyond the group **

** In 30-Day Prayer Experiments we ask
God to reveal Himself in the circumstances of each individual.

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“I Stand by the Door”
An Apologia for My Life
I stand by the door.
I neither go too far in, nor stay too far out.
The door is the most important door in the world.
It is the door through which men walk when they find God.
There’s no use my going way inside, and staying there,
When so many are still outside and they, as much as I,
crave to know where the door is.
And all that so many ever find is only the wall where a door ought to be.
They creep along the wall like blind men, with outstretched groping hands.
Feeling for a door, knowing there must be a door.
Yet they never find it.
So I stand by the door.
Samuel Moor Shoemaker
Rector, Calvary Episcopal Church | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The “Experiment” Began in 1952

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Transformation Church
Vision:

TC is a Multi-Ethnic, Multi-Generational and

Mission-Shaped Community that Loves…

God Completely | Upward

Ourselves Correctly | Inward

Our Neighbors Compassionately | Outward

"In essentials unity. In non-essentials liberty. In all things love." -St. Augustine

Derwin L. Gray, Lead Pastor
Paul Allen, Executive Pastor
Scott Carroll, Campus Pastor | TC Rock Hill
Transformation Church | “TC521”

9030 Northﬁeld Drive, Suite A

Indian Land, SC 29707

Weekend Services:

Saturdays @ 4:00PM, 5:30PM

Sundays @ 8:30AM, 10:00AM, 11:30AM

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