Having "THAT" Conversation...Drama Free Advice!

How do you handle conflict or a challenging relationship in the workplace?  Dealing with a difficult person’s behavior can really feel like a waste of time and zap your energy.  However, conflicts are an inevitable aspect of people working together. 

When conflict surfaces, you need to know how to identify and deal with it so that it doesn’t drain your energy, infect your whole life, and sabotage your effectiveness at work or in life.  In short, you need to know how to have THAT conversation. 

Amy L. Robinson presented her "Learn how to communicate with an accountable and drama free message" to the UWIT group today at City Range restaurant.  Amy, headquartered in Greenville, is an executive coach and organizational consultant for high performing individuals, teams, and organizations. She is founder of Aspire Higher, women’s leadership development group coaching program for female talent in the workplace. Aspire Higher prepares participants for leadership and career development by accessing each women’s authentic strengths and hone essential leadership skills including negotiating, communicating, creating vision and strategy, and influencing. In addition to individual and group coaching, Amy is a facilitator and keynote speaker on professional development topics. She is passionate about creating gender-partnered leadership cultures within organizations. For more information about Amy and her services, visit www.AmyLRobinson.com.

UWIT President Jill Rose (l) with Amy L. Robinson

UWIT is held monthly at City Range on Haywood Road.  Networking starts at 11:30 and lunch is served at 12:00.  Please register online  for future gatherings at www.uwitsc.com.   Walks-ins welcomed with cash or check payment of $20.  Contact Jill Rose at 864-908-0105 or uwitsc@outlook.com for more information. 

Interview Tips

PREPARING FOR THE INTERVIEW.
By asking only a few questions an interviewer can get a good idea of whether or not you are suitable for the position.

The information you receive from us about the company and the work will help you to understand the background of the position for which you are being considered. Even more important is knowing yourself and being able to present that information to the client, your past achievements and your present strengths. The interviewer wants to understand these areas so he can determine how you will fit into the orginganization. Your manners, social sense, and ability to speak clearly and directly count. In interviewing in person, you should dress appropriately and neatly, and pay attention to grooming.

Above all, listen carefully to the interviewer's questions and take your time in answering. Don't feel you have to be talking constantly. From time to time ask questions yourself to clarify the meaning of a question or to show appropriate interest.

Here are some basic questions that might be asked of you. The interviewer wants to get a sense not only of what you CAN do, but also what you WILL do. In answering any questions, look for ways to giving a correct but positive impression of yourself.

Business Uses for INTERNET PRODUCTS!

The UWIT group received a fascinating presentation today at City Range.  Robert Neely and Micah Brandenburg of Worthwhile company featured The Internet of Things (also known as IoT), one of the fastest growing spaces in technology today.  In their talk, they explained what IoT can mean to your business, and what your business needs to do now to thrive in a connected world.

What's new in Greenville on the Economic Development Front?

The UWIT group today heard the latest from the City of Greenville!  Over lunch at City Range, Mary Douglas Hirsch, Downtown Manager/Economic Development, provided an update on development, what's happening and what's on the horizon. 

Great Habits, Regardless of your Goals...

Compliments of Nathan Bash

Automational - What's the Hype all About!?

Patrick Foy and Nate Kristy, from the Automational team in Atlanta, joined UWIT to share an overview of Automational's capabilities and best practices of how small businesses can leverage automation to turn more leads into sales.

You’ve heard of Salesforce and MS Dynamics, right? What about a sales and marketing product that is 100% tailored for small business? The UWIT group met with the Automational team today for their monthly gathering at City Range.

Let a recruiter help you pinpoint the right role

For job seekers who are frustrated with the search, working with a recruiter can give them the boost they need.

Good recruiters will work with you to find the right position at the right company.

However, they can do only so much on their own. They need you to guide them along and ensure they are meeting your goals.

What can you do to help recruiters help you in your job search? Expert Allison Penning, a branch manager for national staffing and recruiting firm LaSalle Network, shares best practices for building relationships with recruiters and getting the most out of the collaboration