July 14th Connecticut Re-Employment Group Meeting

Please be prepared to share your 3-5 minute story at this meeting.

I want to thank Mary Anne O’Neill for asking me to share my job search story in this meeting. I will share my story and hand out a document reiterating everything that I tell you. This document will include information about ways you can help me in my search.

Use the format that will be most effective for you when you speak.

Telling stories is not what a job seeker is typically asked to do, especially in a re-employment group setting. Telling stories means having to look inward and search for meaningful words that will impact your audience. Telling stories initially takes you into the “uncomfortable” zone. I encourage all to overcome this discomfort.

CREG is not trying to win the award for most people in attendance at a re-employment group meeting. Our criterion is different.

- CREG wants participants who get up in the morning and want to make a difference in someone else’s day.
- CREG participants truly believe they are unique and have highly marketable skills.
- CREG wants participants who understand that telling stories in front of a group is akin to answering questions and being prepared in an interview.
- CREG wants participants who are willing to make the commitment to spend time one on one with other participants to build relationships.

Please answer this rhetorical question: What are you doing today to be remarkable? CREG promotes a spirit of attracting remarkable people. The first step in being remarkable is believing that you are remarkable. Your stories will take you there.

Thank you for your support. As this format thrives you will be amazed at how enjoyable and productive the meetings will be.