LinkedIn Secrets to Getting Hired …Fast!

You already know you’ve GOT to be on LinkedIn if you’re going to get hired; but how exactly do you use this essential career tool to help you get the job?

We are pleased to offer CPGjoblist candidates access to this FREE, two-part video Find a Great Job With LinkedIn…Fast!

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1. Why you must, must, must be on LinkedIn to get hired
   
   
2. 3 simple steps: Exactly what to do and say on LinkedIn to get hired…fast!
   
   
3. Why THE best strategy is to use LinkedIn & niche job boards like CPGjoblist together
   
   
4. How to get all the functionality of the $600 LinkedIn paid upgrade for FREE, and why you need this to get hired
   
   
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Congratulations New Hires!

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CPGjoblist Has International Jobs!

Have you noticed that CPGjoblist has an increasing number of positions located outside the U.S.? Ok, I know there aren’t many yet, but mighty oaks from little acorns grow. We have to start somewhere, and we have started.

Many of the top employers that use CPGjoblist to find experienced candidates have operations outside the United States, and this means expanded opportunities for CPG professionals.

About 1% of our current job listings are for positions outside the U.S. and we’re focusing on growing that number to 10% in the next 9 months. This has been my dream for many years; to offer our international candidates some opportunities on our site and expand our business. The world is getting smaller and smaller, so we must be international too!

For internationally based professionals, CPGjoblist also sponsors an international group on LinkedIn called CPGpeople International, which has sub-groups for Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia and India. If you work in CPG and live outside the U.S., I want to personally invite you to join CPGPeople International and register your Candidate Profile on CPGjoblist.

More internationally based registered candidates will encourage our multinational clients to list more of their positions that are based outside the U.S. on the site…and of course, that’s good for everyone.

Click here to register on CPGjoblist now.

By the way, do any of you out there know our mission statement? Well here it is – “Giving back, one person at a time”.

Best wishes,

The 20 Habits of Highly Effective Networkers – Part I

The topic of networking has become so critical for everyone, hasn’t it? Whether you are looking for work, new consulting opportunities or ways to grow your small business, networking is absolutely essential. But how do you do it? What are the best networkers doing and how are they doing it?

I’ve separated the 20 Habits into two sections: Things To Be (Part 1) and Things To Do (Part 2), which will be featured next month.

So, for this month, here are the 10 Things To Be:

1. Be Memorable — Grabbing the positive attention of people at networking events is critical. And the way you do that is to have a great story. A great elevator pitch that includes something compelling. It will be different for all of us. Some are personal stories of triumph. Others are tales of work successes. But you need a story to engage people. Period.
   
   
2. Be Patient — You will meet all sorts while networking. Many of whom will not do it right. They will make mistakes. The “new”, the “impatient” and the “needy” will find their way to you. And your reaction to them is critical. Instead of looking for an out, look for the opportunity to educate. You will be thanked and remembered for that.
   
   
3. Be Consistent — Don’t crawl under a rock and don’t expect that showing up at a quarterly event will properly freshen your network relationships. You need to pick a few key organizations or events and go consistently. This way you become a part of the fabric. And you start to build friendships that will now extend beyond your visits. Set a goal for yourself that gets you in one general and one industry or function specific group event per month.
   
   
4. Be Relevant — You are relevant if people-attending events see you as having value. To them. Right now. How do you do that? First, keep up friendships and each time you re-connect, ask great questions to make sure you know what is happening in their lives. This allows you to offer value that is specific to them. If it is a job search driven group, offer to serve as a volunteer and create subject matter expertise. Be the resume expert for your group. Or the interview prep person. If you help someone achieve his or her objectives in life, you are relevant.
   
   
5. Be Social Media Savvy — To be effective in today’s world, you really need to be savvy in social media. It is the easiest and most effective way to keep in touch with your network. In a personal way. Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Foursquare to name a few.If haven’t already done so, get started today. Really.
   
   
6. Be Honest — In order to really do this right, you have to be honest with people. If you tell everyone what they want to hear and promise the world, the results will be poor. If someone approaches you the wrong way, I encourage you to tell him or her. “Hey, I appreciate what you are trying to do, but …” You can make great friends with people by helping them see the benefits of selfless networking. Those who come to an event as only a “taker” will find frustration in this new economy. Unless someone like you gently straightens him or her out.
   
   
7. Be Influential — How do you build influence? Well, you can read my post 10 Ways To Become A Person Of Influence. But, in short, it has to do with creating a sense in your network that you have something unique to offer. Something you’ve created. A group, a presentation, a helpful spreadsheet (for example). You can also do it by being selfless. Over time, your good acts will create a wave of positive momentum.And people will come to events looking for you. That makes networking easy.And fulfilling.
   
   
8. Be Considerate — If you bruise your network, it will be less pliable. Less interested in supporting you when you need it. And I think we all know that this new economy has been a teachable moment for us all. Don’t ask for more than you deserve. Don’t disregard a networking request if you can help it. And don’t over-use a networking contact.
   
   
9. Be Thankful — Say thank you. And display your thanks in more ways than one. Know the needs and wants of your network,so that you can give targeted gratitude. Instead of something coming back to bite you, this effort will come back to kiss you. Gently on the cheek.
   
   
10. Be Present — In order to do this really well, there will be sacrifices. Less time at home with family. Less American Idol. Less Sunday football. OK with that? Being present means that you are there. At the events. And are there mentally as well. Focusing uniquely on whoever is standing in front of you. It means having the ability to move around and “be present” with as many people as possible.
    
    

So there you have it. All things you can practice. Starting today. And I think you will start to see results pretty quickly.

Tim Tyrell-Smith is a CPG marketing executive, public speaker and popular career blogger who writes on the topics of personal brand management, networking, job search and life at Tim’s Strategy.

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ConAgra Foods

EMPLOYEES

25,000

PRIMARY BUSINESS

ConAgra consumer brands can be found in 96% of US households and include Healthy Choice, Chef Boyardee, Egg Beaters, Hebrew National, Hunt’s, Orville Redenbacher’s, PAM and Banquet to name a few. The company also has a significant presence in the commercial food products markets and is one of the nation’s leading specialty potato providers to restaurants and foodservice.

VISION STATEMENT

One Company. One goal. Making the food you love.

PERSONNEL PHILOSOPHY

ConAgra believes in and supports a “culture of development” in which employees can discover their talents and advance their skills while embracing different viewpoints.. In addition to expanding employees’ knowledge, the company’s learning and development programs help give employees the opportunity to advance in their careers. As a Fortune 500 company with over 25,000 employees worldwide, the opportunities are vast. Each and every employee has the chance to make a big impact, every day.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Diversity and inclusion are vital to the corporate culture at ConAgra, incorporating a broad range of personal attributes and characteristics such as race, age, gender, cultural background, sexual orientation, personal experiences and style.

More than simply the “right thing to do”… diversity at ConAgra is the way to success. Having a diverse culture brings to the company a wide variety of perspectives and talents that strengthen its ability to better serve both customers and consumers. By creating an inclusive culture that leverages diversity, ConAgra empowers individuals in the organization to grow to their fullest potential.

ConAgra has built a strong business case for diversity and inclusion, which has enabled the company to create a culture that attracts, retains and engages employees from all walks of life. Believing that workforce diversity enables stronger relationships in the community, the marketplace and with stakeholders, the ConAgra operates and sponsors the Diversity and Leadership Council— a group of senior executives who provide guidance, support and sponsorship for creating a culture of inclusion and holds management accountable for sustained results.

Fundamental to building a diverse and inclusive culture are the ConAgra Employee Resource Networks (ERNs), which are a way for ConAgra Foods employees of similar and differing cultures, backgrounds, and lifestyles to promote inclusion across the company, advance business objectives and enhance members’ personal and professional growth through networking and mentoring. Currently there are six ERNS with hundreds of members throughout the company including the ConAgra Black Employee Network, Women’s Leadership Council, ConAgra Asian Network, ConAgra Latino Network, ConAgra Young Professional Network and Illuminations (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Allies).

Read more about diversity and inclusion at ConAgra.