Presented by:Jon Cordeiro

New Name Ministries

Conquer Problem transitive verb to struggle successfully

against a difficulty or disadvantage

Entering again the act of entering againRepossession of land commercial law: the repossession of

land or other real-estate property under the terms of a previous agreement, e.g. where the terms of a lease have not been complied with

Taking of lead in card game card games: in some card games such as

bridge, the regaining of control by taking a trick, or the card played to take the trick

Structure blocking access a structure such as a fence that is

intended to prevent access or keep one place separate from another

Something that obstructs something that obstructs or separates,

often by emphasizing differences Impatience can act as a barrier to

learning.Limit or standard something considered to be a limit,

standard, or boundary

Like it or not, your in a race The time to prepare for the race

is before, not after the gate opens

Get a vision and run with it Keep your eye on the goal ahead of

you

Don’t look back, it slows you down

Breath, relax, pace yourself Enjoy the journey Celebrate daily Be Thankful

“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” Ben Franklin

“Without leaps of imagination or dreaming, we lose the excitement of possibilities. Dreaming, after all is a form of planning.”

Gloria Steinem

Your Success is Your Responsibility

Don’t wait for others to tell you what to do

Ask questions Take initiative Turn obstacles into opportunities Stop blaming others Remember, good is enemy of best Surround yourself with positives

With Order Comes Increase!

o Make your plan and work it!o Log your activities, including time

spento Keep track of all contacts – names,

dates, notate discussions, ideas and results

Who you know is sometimes more valuable than what you know

Reach out to old contacts and new Focus on areas of interest and abilities

Persistence overcomes resistance!

o Often the greatest resistance we meet is within ourselves.

o Any progress toward the goal is still measurable and meaningful to results

Throughout the process review plans, activities and progress regularly

consider an accountability partner for outside insights and reality checks

Tweak as needed

Temporary arrangements can make a permanent difference

Location can make a big difference Who you hang with can help you out or

hang you out to dry Consider all possibilities and their

impact Don’t let lack of funds keep you from

applying - better to apply early than later

Caution! Emotional mines and ambushes Standing on your own doesn’t mean being

alone Your kids need you stabilized first Rejected? You can start or join a new family Relationship prior to restoration is dangerous Keep your priorities straight Give others time to see and accept new you Friends are the family you get to pick

Locate close to alternative/public transportation – this might limit job opportunities but, getting “a job” is a start

Create a working budget for starting and future transportation needs – think economy

Find someone knowledgeable to help with the process of selecting and purchasing a vehicle. Always have a reputable mechanic look it over before negotiating or buying

Make it legal – include uninsured motorist coverage and renters insurance

“If you took one-tenth the energy you put into complaining and applied it to solving the problem, you'd be surprised by how well things can work out... Complaining does not work as a strategy. We all have finite time and energy. Any time we spend whining is unlikely to help us achieve our goals. And it won't make us happier.”

Randy Pausch “A positive attitude from you tends to

produce a positive attitude toward you.” Deborah Day

Perspectives You’re not alone – others competing Turn failures into valuable life lessons Promote loyalty as reward for opportunity Turn set backs into comebacks Let employers know you have less time to put

in for retirement – no time to fool around Every “no” is one less closer to “your” YES! Always thank employers for their time and

consideration, ask for referral to another job

Preparation Utilize reentry services – case managers Create multiple target resumes Include all employment skills (even prison) Minimize employment gaps with related

activities (prison jobs, education, etc) Do mock face to face interviews and calls Target areas with multiple opportunities for

making applications and getting interviews Consider transportation issues

Process Utilize old and new networks (registries too) Maintain tracking for follow up and sharing Pursue face to face contacts first, on line

later, unless requested by potential employer

Dress for success, firm handshake, make eye contact, use contacts name in conversation

Show up early and ready to go to work (daily)

Target small businesses for easier access Remember – your past hasn’t defined you,

its refined you!

Your job, until you find a job, is to find a job Your job is not who you are, its what you do Find a job you love, you’ll never work again Your job is the best resource for a new job

"It is never too late to be what you might have been.“ George Elliot