April 4, 2017April 4, 2017 by iBrand.Me

Interview Skills

One of iBrand.Me’s staple activities at our professional development workshop is our interview skills activity. In this particular scenario we had two of our attendees interview each other.

Prior to this activity we reviewed the basic skills of giving an interview. We covered how to dress, tone of voice, 30 second pitch etc. The goal is to get students to understand who they are as an individual and what will best work for them to be successful at many different forms of interviewing.

Our attendees always take these interview skills and use them in real life setting and have success. We hope the impact will be the same with our most recent attendees.

February 6, 2017February 6, 2017 by iBrand.Me

Time Management: Timers

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I never appreciated my white board timer as much as I did when I became a full time teacher. Timers help students bring recognition to the amount of time expected to complete an assignment, and how much of that time they have truly been being productive. I use timers when doing multiple tasks throughout a class period and to also assist with transitions from different activities such as: reading, discussion, writing etc.

Because they are so beneficial in the classroom. I also use them when completing my “adulting tasks.” If I know that I need to fill out many different forms of documentation, grade, write a blog, call colleagues etc. I will set up a timer to be sure I am accomplishing those tasks. For example I’ll set aside 2 hours and set four 30 minute timers for: filling out forms, making phone calls, grading, and blogging. It may seem like silly advice, but it helps bring understanding to exactly what I’m doing with my time and if I am being productive.

So, if you are feeling overwhelmed. Utilize a timer, and be productive.

June 7, 2015June 7, 2015 by iBrand.Me

Summer Jobs

Summer Jobs for College and Grad Students

Summer is officially here! No need to sit in the house in boredom, try to take advantage of your free time by involving your time in a summer internship or job. The link above has some links to some amazing opportunities from major coroporations that are often overlooked. Take the time this summer to link with a professional organization and develop your professional interactions. Go ahead and apply and try to be a well developed young professional.

April 24, 2015June 7, 2015 by iBrand.Me

Women’s Professional Development Workshop Review

iBrand.Me Young Women’s Professional Development workshop was inspiring, insightful, and uplifting. The strong desire to lead a positive future generation that is well prepared to accomplish goals and proceed through struggles was the motive behind the speakers of the event. The speeches were delivered in very passionate genuinity on the young professional speakers journeys.The topics covered included; Putting your Best Foot Forward, Interview Skills, and Time Management. A guest speaker by the name of Ms. Lesley Cherry also came and gave her input on being a young professional.

The workshop began with a tour by the curator of the very insightful museum. Opening minds and hearts before the workshop began. Mrs. Keyonna Stanford and Ms. Ka’Jahna Johnson both spoke on Putting Your Best Foot Forward and how to be a winner. Some key concepts you certainly missed from the mouths of CIF championship holders.

Next was Ms. Monique Hughes, whom spoke on Interview Skills. A Target HR representative who does hiring and firing. She gave tips and strategies to beating interviews and impressing new companies, a skill set she has been trained to deliver. Ms. Monique was directly followed by Ms. Brandy Williams, whom spoke on Time Management. Ms. Williams, being a student, fitness instructor, contract substitute instructor, and active member of her church certainly balances time well. As she tries to excel in each of these areas the number one area of discussion was self discipline and responsibility, as well as analyzation of self progression.

Our Speaker Ms. Lesley Cherry spoke on her journey to become a LMFT and gave great insight on having a positive network and being disciplined in routine. As well as having a plan to your goal, and sticking to that goal. Overall, the workshop was impeccable. Much respect to those who came, and if you missed this one there are many more to come.