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Tricia Vincent Managing Director/Chief Product , SMCA, SAFE4Bio Tricia Vincent is a digitally innovative career andpersonal consultant who collaborates with directors,executives, senior management and professionalleaders to elevate their digital career portfolios andenhance their executive brands. A provider oftransformative strategies, she empowers clients toconfidently launch their influence toward theirdesired future. She has interviewed and scanned a plethora ofrésumés enabling her to enhance, simplify, extractand articulate a person’s value from their workexperience. Tricia offers an approachable andtrustworthy environment that fosters phenomenalcareer and self-esteem development. An effortlessly fresh and extraordinarily authentic,diplomatic and devoted woman of faith flows aheritage of exotically mixed grounds includingJamaica, New York and Texas.An author, leader, entrepreneur and influencerdecidedly intense, fiery, and passionate to ignitediscussion, provoke ideas and confront perceptions. https://www.linkedin.com/in/triciavincent/www.launchyourinfluence.cominfo@launchyourinfluence.com About Us In 2018, Launch Your Influence, began as an annual workshop, gathering like-minded professionals toadvance their idea, product, services and/or hidden talents into an 'official' mode of operation. Today,we have evolved into a career and personal consulting group working with professional leaders to boosttheir digital career portfolio to enhance their personal brand and prepare them for their desired jobmarket or career advancement. Launch Your Influence, successfully delivers impactful digital portfolios.Recruiter response and engagements increased, confidence emerged and job offers are taking place. The Launch team continues to remove the complexity of branding their clients extensive work history intoan elegant high-end executive brand and stellar signature portfolio.The Ultimate Interview Readiness Kit © Copyright 2023. Launch Your Influence, LLC All Rights Reserved. www.launchyourinfluence.com

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This is for... Job seekersInterview candidatesCareer change applicantsIntern candidates ObjectivesThe dynamic ebb and flow of the market requires job candidates to be informed and equipped withthe proper toolkits to successfully navigate their job search. We understand that looking for a job, is ajob all to itself. The Interview Readiness Kit will simplify and improve your job searching experienceby eliminating the guess work, and empowering you to confidently pursue the job you desire. Navigate the application submission process withclarity Know what NOT to do during virtual interviewsImprove interview responses Encourage yourself with Daily Affirmations WelcomeAt the e nd of t h is gui d e , you w i ll be p repare dto: The Ultimate Interview Readiness Kit © Copyright 2023. Launch Your Influence, LLC All Rights Reserved. www.launchyourinfluence.com

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ATS Track My Interviews Capture the immediateoutcomes of your interviews,while it is fresh on your mind.! 0401How to work with theApplication Tracking System?Ensuring that you areprepared for that virtual online interview.Continue to influence your interviewers by leveragingour Thank You templates ! What are the pre-questions that Ishould be able to readily respondto. Virtual Interviews Thank You NotesInterview Warm- Up020503The Ultimate Interview Readiness Kit © Copyright 2023. Launch Your Influence, LLC All Rights Reserved. www.launchyourinfluence.com Encourage yourself in yourjob search by declaring thesedaily affirmations! Affirmations05

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Form Track My Interviews Tips Research the hiring companyWhat is the latest news surrounding the company? Write the 3-5questions that you geninuenly are interested in knowing the answer to. Remember, taking on a new job is a joint-partnership. Know those whoyou will work with. Access www.yahoo.com/finance At the top of the page, enter the nameof the Company in the search field. Here you can view their financesand Yahoo is great at compiling the latest updates about thecompanies.Take notes during your interview. This is multi-faceted: Capture significant and/or profound thoughts from the interview. Youwill reference this in your Thank You email to the interviewer. Keep in mind that you will rate how well you think the interview went andQUALIFY this. Benefits Capture your Job Search value drivers. What is important to you? What do you require to make a quality decision, in the event a joboffer is presented. Stay Ready! Preparation is always greeted by Opportunity. Be Organized. Have all of your interview data compiled for you toreference when needed. Best Practices Wait 5 seconds for the Track My Interviews form to completely resolve.Click once in the form, to display the scroll button on the right side of thepage. This is a LIVE form! The data entered will be shared with our team to cheer,celebrate and encourage you along your interview journey. If desired, you can Download the kit or Print Page from your web browser. The Ultimate Interview Readiness Kit © Copyright 2023. Launch Your Influence, LLC All Rights Reserved. www.launchyourinfluence.com

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A T T I R EP H Y S I C A L Dress as if this were an in-personinterviewStay clear of busy patterns Avoid bright colorsMake eye contact; look into thecamera; consider disabling 2ndmonitor. Maintain good postureAvoid too much movement or gesturingM I S C E L L A N E O U SSMILE!Practice your best angle!Perform dry runs to reduce potentialsurprises. Make sure the interviewer has finished speaking before responding. Consider nodding your head to showattentiveness.Have a backup plan! Especially re: technology. Communicate at least once, "Thankyou for speaking with me today."*Tip: If you place Vaseline on yourteeth, it forces you to smile. Repeat the question asked to you bythe interviewer, to provide more timefor your response and answer. Virtual T E C H N O L O G YE N V I R O N M E N TIdentify device type: PC, laptop,tablet, mobile phone Check connectivity: Bluetooth, wi-fi or hardlineSufficient lighting Mute email & cellular notification Professional/decluttered room Enable video option to blurbackground to remove all distractions Place note on door: "INTERVIEWING" Check audio - test mic & speakersINTERVIEW ChecklistN A M ED A T EThe Ultimate Interview Readiness Kit © Copyright 2023. Launch Your Influence, LLC All Rights Reserved. www.launchyourinfluence.com

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Interview WarmUp Tips Benefits An AI, self-service interview tool that allows you to go at your own pace! Capture your results and provide immediate feedback You will no longer have to succomb to others schedules to PRACTICE foryour interview! For optimum results, please enable your microphone to do the exercise!Check out the Google prepared FAQ ClickHereAbout Google AI Interview Warmup is a practice tool that you can easily leverage to prepyou for your job interview. Available at grow.google/interview-warmup and can be accessed on the latestversions of Chrome on OSX, Windows, Android, as well as the latest version of Safarion iOS devices. The Ultimate Interview Readiness Kit © Copyright 2023 Launch Your Influence, LLC www.launchyourinfluence.com Source: Grow Your career with Google.

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ATS Scanning Demystifying the Myths Benefits Improve your chances of getting beyond the Applicant Tracking Systems. Jobscan leverages technology by algorithms and AI to scan your resumeand compare it to a specific job listing.Immediately update recommended changes and feedback provided on howto best update your resume. Understanding the relationship of the ATS tool and what happens to yourrésumé, once you upload it to a job site. The ATS purpose is streamline and optimize the hiring process forrecruiters. However, knowing the intricate details of how it functions cancontribute to the success of getting before a hiring manager. ClickHereAbout JobScan analyzes your résumé against real recruiter preferences and hiddenrequirements buried in the job description. The Jobscan ATS will provide you withquantitative and qualitative data to have a better chance of aligning your résumé for a specific job description.Source: Jobscan, No Fear Job Search Virtual 2022 Summit Sign up andclick here to get10 bonus résumé scans!

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Elevated Thank You Templates T emplate 2 Subject Line: Thank you for The 10am interview this morning Thank you for taking the time to meet with me this morning regarding the[ROLE] at [COMPANY NAME]. It was wonderful meeting you and your teamand learning more about your vision. I love that (THIS WILL BE somethingthat genuinely grabbed your interest FROM YOUR OBSERVED NOTES FROMYOUR INTERVIEW.)After further thought, my following competencies will be a great asset toyour organization :List 3 skills and how it benefits the organization. Please find my Executive Portfolio providing a comprehensive view of myvalue proposition. Template 1 Subject Line: Great to meet you today“Thank you for taking the time to meet with me this morning, it was apleasure to connect with you again. Your candid feedback and insight aretruly appreciated. What really resonated with me “…….” THIS WILL BE FROMYOUR OBSERVED NOTES FROM YOUR INTERVIEW. THE VALUE THAT I CONTRIBUTE …..[REFER TO 2 OF YOUR HIGHEST VALUE TOWHE NEED ARTICULATED IN THE INTERVIEW] I’m FollowIng up with my Executive Portfolio, which offers a narrativeof my professional milestone and look forward to working with you andjoining your team.” Template 3Subject Line: Thank you Thank you again for recognizing my experience and inviting me tointerview for the [ROLE] at [COMPANY NAME]. I appreciate the insightprovided on the organization and the immediate needs of the role (SPEAK ONE INSIGHT). Just to reiterate, I have…..[REFER TO 2 OF YOUR HIGHESTVALUE TO THE NEED ARTICULATED DURING THE INTERV NEED ARTICULATEDIN THE INTERVIEWIE THE INTERVIEW NEED ARTICULATED IN THEINTERVIEWW] To gain more insight into who I am as a professional, navigating themarket. Please take a moment to review my Executive Portfolio. Again, Iappreciate your time and this opportunity. The Ultimate Interview Readiness Kit © Copyright 2024. Launch Your Influence, LLC All Rights Reserved. www.launchyourinfluence.com

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I AM'SIMPACTD A IL Y A F F I R M A T I O N S T H E B L E S S I N G O F T H EL O R DM A K E S O N E R I C H ,A N D H E A D D S N O S O R R O W W I T H I T .P R O V E R B S 1 0 : 2 2Money cometh to me in all and any currency. An avalanche of abundance is on its way to me!I am an investor in Small Business, Minority, Black & Womenbased businesses.I am a Lender and not a borrower.I am giving, asking, seeking and knocking and money will find mein an accelerated speed.I am the Head and not the tail. My income exceeds my expenses.I am debt free.Multiple streams of income flow to me and through me into mysavings. My revenue for 2022 will be in excess of $$ <Make it clear>My God shall supply ALL of my needs according to his riches inglory. I am thankful for the abundance that I have and the overabundance on its way. I am a magnet for High-End clients ready andexcited to purchase andmove with my content.I am a <woman/man> ofVisionI am a <woman/man> ona mission.I am a <woman/man>with a Purpose. I am a Royal Priesthood. I am thanking God formanifesting Hispromises in me. The SOURCE of my faithoutweighs the cause ofmy fears. I am not limiting myselfand I'm not limiting MyGod. There is no lack in <Your name, Your Business name, Employersname > we are growing, growing, growing.An efficient, solid, and reliable team are with me at all times. Uncanny wisdom, I display at all times.I deliver impactful high-valued products and services in a spirit ofexcellence at all times. God does not do the 'most' butexceeds ALL my expectations.I am finishing what I've started.I am moving out of my own wayI am honoring my truth I am not looking backI am moving forwardI am healed from toxicrelationships.I am whole from unhealthyalliances. I am fruitful from unproductivebarren systems.Its a new season for me.It's a new day for me.God's face is shining on meand His grace is with me.202X is a phenomenal year.I will excell in all that I do inobedience to God's word.I have the answers my clientsneed. TRANSFORMATIONINFLUENCEI AM's - 2023 Launch Your Influence, LLC All Rights Reserved. www.launchyourinfluence.com

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