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CALLINGALLSTUDENTS.COM Summer jobs certainly aren't what they used to be. The "lazy"
days at the beach, running after kids at day camp, or clearing tables after the lunch rush were the typical summer jobs of
previous generations. But with today's dizzying array of options for how to spend a summer, how do you choose?
It's not
just about getting a job - it's about getting the job you want and building a career. So, while those traditional summer
jobs are still out there, are they the right choice for you? Summer work plays an important role in your career development
because it's one way to get relevant experience and distinguish you from other applicants. Wondering what skills future
employers will be looking for? Regardless of what career you plan to pursue, corporate recruiters are looking for a
few characteristics from everyone they hire. Wondering what those are?
What are Recruiters Looking For?
Corporate recruiters may be looking for different skills
and abilities depending on the industry, but the good news is there are some skills everyone is looking for in new hires.
Even better, these are skills that you can develop without any special classes or instruction. In fact, these skills can only
be gained through experience.
Commonly known as "soft" skills, these attributes are the keys to fitting into the
workplace. Being competent at the technical aspects of a job simply isn't enough. Recruiters
want to see:
* Solid communications skills
* Strong interpersonal skills and comfort in dealing with diversity
* Independence
* Ability to manage conflict
* Decision-making skills
that demonstrate analytical abilities
When considering how to spend your summer, think about finding
work that builds skills in as many of these areas a possible. Here are some things to look for:
* Work that requires you to manage
yourself and/or others with minimal supervision.
* Work that demands interaction and collaboration with a wide variety of people.
* Work that involves customer
service
* Work that is measurable so that your accomplishments are clear
* Work for which you are personally accountable, that shows you can
take a task from beginning to end.
Choosing the Right Summer Job for You
The process of hiring and training someone is incredibly expensive, making
it that much more important for recruiters to make wise choices in their hires. Summer jobs are one thing recruiters
can look at to find good evidence of what someone can contribute to an organization. So, the right summer job can really
make a difference. It's perfectly normal to be a little intimidated by the job search process, but keep in mind that the recruiter
on the other side of the desk is anxious too. They may be wondering if the candidate is exaggerating, or worrying that they
could be a great interviewer but a lousy worker. Recruiters want to figure out how the candidate is going to fit in
with an existing work team. Basically, the successful candidate is the one who does the best job of addressing the recruiter's
fears. And the best way to do that is with tangible facts and relevant experience.
What you want is work
that demonstrates you took a project or assignment from start to finish. Work that shows that people depended on you
and you came through. It's a good idea to look for work that engages you in more than one way. For example, camp counselor
is a typical summer job. It can show that you took responsibility for children, which can be really challenging. But
it doesn't tell me how well you did it. If you're hired back the next summer as a unit head, then I know you were reasonably
effective. In that position I can assume you had to also talk to parents, which demands different kinds of communications
skills. That's better.
Students should also consider their career goals. If this same student who's working as a camp
counselor is a journalism major, I would suggest that a summer job that provides writing and interviewing experience with
tangible work product, like articles or press releases would be much more valuable.
Another good rule of
thumb is to think numbers. In the case of DNSA & HLP, students can really show numbers. For example, "I built
a customer base of 150 households. My sales exceeded $52,350.00. Of the presentations I made, 62% made a purchase."
Anything that is measurable and objective is good.
We're also looking to see how candidates might deal with difficult
or unexpected situations. That's something to consider in choosing a summer job. Is this something that's going to be a challenge?
Am I going to be asked to handle things I've never done before? All I need to step out of my comfort zone?
Shameless
Plug: Any sales job is great experience. Even for students who aren't business majors, it's going
to show recruiters that you have had to communicate with a variety of people. If your income is dependent on sales, that's
even better because it demonstrates motivation and accountability. Unusual or entrepreneurial work can really stand
out on a resume and give the recruiter a lot to work with in an interview. Contact us to start your own entrepreneurial
experience with Dowdynson.com & Associates aka Healthy Life Products.
Student Work Program
Many of our reps are college/university students. However,
we do accept applications from students who are at least 17 years of age and high school graduates. Individuals taking time
off from school and college/university graduates are also invited to apply.
We have a diverse group of individuals working
with us, including people needing supplemental income, homemakers, young men and women just starting out (college students
and non-college students) and retirees.
Openings are for entry level sales positions, and the opportunity
to advance into management is available. Our "promote from within" policy means that all of our office managers
started as representatives themselves and have developed the field experience and professional insight needed to develop talents
in others. Healthy Life Product marketing managers are mindful of the demands of family life or attending college. Therefore,
we've designed our business to accomodate flexible schedules. Most importantly, our management team offers the on-going training,
personal attention, and support that are vital to the success of our people.
Part Time Openings Available!
We have part time openings available immediately
for college/university students, recent high school graduates, individuals needing extra income and others. Flexible hours
are available around class schedules or other commitments. Contact us tyoday!
Corporate executives
agree that there are some common traits that lead to success in any career:
* Solid communication skills
* Leadership abilities
* Learning to be a team
player
* Setting goals and following a plan to accomplish them
* Strong interpersonal skills
These are just some of the skills sales experience provides.
Excellent
Income
We provides
a base pay, varying by location, of $12-$20 per appointment and on-site demonstration. The base pay is not based on sales;
and therefore, it enhances the confidence level of DNSA&HLP reps and helps maintain a comfortable purchasing environment
for our customers.
We also provides incentive pay, which is based on performance. Our representatives
are guaranteed to average at least the base amount, and they can earn additional income through the incentive program.
Benefits
In addition to the practical business experience it provides,
the sales representative position with us offers numerous advantages. These are just some of the reasons why people
from all walks of life decide that a position with us is a good match:
* Base pay with incentives on all products. Web Site
Sales are commission based only with commission up to 75%!
* Opportunity for speedy advancement
* Flexible daily and weekly schedules
determined by the representative who works as an independent contractor
* Opportunity to work in their hometown
* Can qualify for travel
and other incentives
Training Program
The
road to success with us begins with training. Business owners and leaders throughout North America recognize our training
program as being both highly effective and innovative. Specifically designed for individuals who have little or no business
experience, the initial training seminar, consisting of three half day sessions, is designed to instill confidence in the
trainee. While training is unpaid, most participants consider it to be a worthwhile experience and a productive
use of their time. Along with enhancing the interpersonal skills a representative brings to the program, our training
concentrates on product knowledge and communication skills.
Specifically, representatives are taught how
to arrange appointments, meet with potential customers, explain our products, answer questions, write up orders, and ask for
recommendations. Upon completion of the seminar, representatives place a fully refundable security deposit for product samples,
which they use on appointments. Overall, the training experience will strengthen and enhance their résumés while
permitting them to gain valuable sales and business skills.
After the initial training seminar, representatives
are also able to attend optional advanced training work shops on a variety of topics designed to increase their sales success.
These include:
* Building Rapport
* Setting and Achieving Goals
* Understanding Consumer Psychology and Behavior
* Managing Time
While you will not be paid for attending the
training seminar you will find it a worthy investment. You will build confidence as you learn about the products and services
that we offer and our low key selling techniques. The seminar also covers interpersonal, time-management, and communication
skills you will carry with you through life.
This focus on product knowledge will give you a solid foundation
for success. We offer products and services from established companies. Companies that we have aligned with are as follows:
<> Ecoquest
International, a powerhouse in the Air & Water Purification and who began manufacturing high-quality Air &
Water Purification more than 30 years ago. Today there are thousands of Ecoquest International sales representatives
located throughout the United States, Canada and several foreign countries and Ecoquest International has well over 5 million
satisfied customers.
<>
Web Sites Sales & Advertising - We build web sites ranging form $200 to $5000 and
from one page to 200 pages. Our web sites are hosted by Register.com, the world's leader in providing web hosting services
and/or Godowdy.com. You will be paid a 40% to 75% sales commission on all web sales.
After the initial one day
of training our independent sales representatives
are licensed to sell anyone or more of the
above referenced lines of products/services.
So enjoy yourself, gain the knowledge and get ready to reap great rewards with Dowdynson.com & Associates, AKA Healthy Life Products
Company Growth
Throughout North America we have enjoyed tremendous growth in both sales and the number of sales representatives.
This growth is primarily due to our highly trained and well motivated management staff, the superior quality and marketability
of our product lines, as well as our outstanding training and support programs. Today, the company has representatives throughout
North America and is poised for explosive growth.
Management Development and Career Opportunities
Representatives who demonstrate the personal and professional
characteristics that we seeks in our management team are invited to train as management candidates. "Candidate"
status encompasses several positions, progressing from assistant manager trainee to manager of their own local office.
Candidates are able to gain management experience through involvement in weekly meetings, training and office activities.
The best candidates may be offered a career opportunity as a district manager with Management Development and Career Opportunities
Representatives
who demonstrate the personal and professional characteristics that DNSA&HLP seeks in its management team are invited
to train as management candidates. "Candidate" status encompasses several positions, progressing from assistant
manager trainee to manager of their own local office. Candidates are able to gain management experience through involvement
in weekly meetings, training and office activities. The best candidates may be offered a career opportunity as a district
manager with DNSA&HLP.
Company Values
PEOPLE: our highly regarded management team and the talented people who work with us.
PRODUCTS: a strong commitment to offering only the finest products and services in the world, and supporting our customers
with the most complete Guarantee on the market. PROGRAMS: our outstanding training and development programs, which allow
motivated young people to learn the "Skills for Life" necessary to succeed at a high level in life, whatever their
dreams or aspirations might be.
Company
Organization
Dowdynson.com & Associates, aka Healthy Life Products is a California company with its administrative headquarters in Anaheim, Ca.
Although we are headquartered in California, students are free to set appointments and make sales throughout and several foreign
countries.
Dowdynson.com & Associates, aka Healthy Life Products adheres to the principles of providing
an equal opportunity to all applicants who are at least 17 years of age, regardless of race, religion, sex, age, national
origin or disability.
We
look forward to hearing from you!
Yours in success,
"the Colonel"
Carlton L. Dowdy, US Army, (Ret.), CEO
Randy
J. Dowdy, (Student), Executive VP, Student Recruiting & Training
DOWDYNSON.COM & ASSOCIATES
AKA
HEALTHY LIFE PRODUCTS
3337
WEST FAIRCREST DRIVE, ANAHEIM, CA 92804-3014
Ofc: 310-549 3935 VM: 1-800-844-9639 x 4544 ~ Email: aacwcd@yahoo.com
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