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January 12, 2009

Dear Friend:

Are you considering a career or job change? Before you take that next step, take some time to hit the pause button, strategize and really ask yourself 1) what do I want? 2) what do I do best (and how do I leverage this)? and 3) what is a fit for me at my current life stage?

Read more about Eight Steps to a Successful Career Change, join us this month for two powerful, action-oriented workshops and start defining what type of work will support you inside and out. (Note: early bird pricing ends January 13th.)

If you’re unable to make the workshops, please contact us at info@careerstrategists.net for more information on 1-on-1 coaching.

Warmly, Renee Trudeau and Career Strategists Team  

UPCOMING CAREER MANAGEMENT WORKSHOPS:

Jan. 22nd 6-8:30 p.m. Finding Your Career Mojo Workshop

Location: St. Edward’s Professional Education Center (183/Mopac)

Ready to find work that’s a fit for you inside and out? Finding Your Career Mojo is a highly popular career change workshop for professionals in career transition. Led by Renee Peterson Trudeau, president of Career Strategists. Learn more and register online at www.careerstrategists.net/workshop.

Jan. 30th 9:00-noon The Ultimate Job Search Workshop

Location: St. Edward’s Professional Education Center (183/Mopac)

What is the secret to landing a new job? The job search process requires “inner work” and “outer work” to really generate the results you desire. Join other mid-senior level professionals for this empowering, supportive and resource-packed seminar. Led by Renee Peterson Trudeau and her team, you can learn more and register online at www.careerstrategists.net/workshop.




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HOW CAN WE SUPPORT YOU? VISIT OUR WEB SITE TO LEARN MORE
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Career Strategists' Personalized Services Include:

• Strategic career planning and management assistance

• Client marketing, branding and positioning services (including resume and cover letter review/development)

• Coaching on job transitioning, interviewing and salary negotiation

• Tailored job search strategy sessions

• Work/life balance coaching, groups, workshops and keynote addresses

• Entrepreneur/small business planning, start-up and marketing coaching

• Myers-Briggs Type Indicator assessment and interpretation sessions for individuals and groups

• Customized presentations and seminars for companies and groups


Have a Hectic Schedule? Consider Phone or Email Coaching

Have an erratic schedule but need help with your resume, salary negotiation, interviewing, preparing for your next annual performance review, jump starting your job search or creating more balance in your life? Consider setting up a phone or email coaching session. Convenient, personalized and affordable. Clients say phone/email coaching is highly effective and a great way to get laser-feedback on very specific career, small business or work/life balance issues.

Email angela@careerstrategists.net to learn more. Or, call our office at 512-459-6700 to schedule an appointment with Renee or Angela.


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Career Strategists' clients receive personalized, targeted, strategic resources, support and guidance to help them create a life and career that is aligned with their personal and professional values. Did you know we:

• Offer email coaching support to all of our clients who purchase career packages and typically respond to our clients' questions within 24 hours

• Offer a complimentary job leads service to let our clients know about jobs in Austin's "underground job market"

• Offer complimentary access to our new online password-protected Career Management Resource Center, packed with hundreds of tips, how-to lists, articles and resource lists on Career Management/Job Search, Personal Branding/Marketing and Work/Life Balance

• Provide our clients with connections and referrals to companies/organizations to help them move forward on their career or life path

• Create special exercises just for our clients to help them gain greater clarity and focus while navigating their career path

• Offer a discount to all current Career Strategists' clients on single sessions

Visit www.careerstrategists.net/what to learn more about our services and fees and don't hesitate to call or email to let us know how we can help you. (Note: we have varying rates based on clients’ needs and which Career Strategists’ coach you work with.)

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