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KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONS
• Graduations, Ceremonies, Academic Orientations, Staff Retreats, Team Building
CAREER DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP
• Complete workshops on career preparation!
• Branding Yourself, Resumes, LinkedIn, Cover Letters, Interview Skills, and more!
CAREER COACHING.
I HELP PEOPLE FIND THEIR PURPOSE BY ALIGNING THEIR INTERESTS AND SKILLS TO A CAREER THEY WILL ENJOY.
WORKING TOGETHER AS PARTNERS WITH A COMMITMENT TO BUILDING POSITIVE ATTITUDES, WORK ETHIC, AND WELLBEING.
STAGE 1: PRESENTATION OF CAREER MATERIALS
• Resume Review
• LinkedIn profile review and update
• Job Search Strategies
STAGE 2: CONNECT AND FIND EXPERIENCES
• Freelance opportunities
• Training and resources based on your budget
• Strategies to incorporate desired skills in current role
STAGE 3: INTERVIEW PREP
• Interview prep (includes mock interviews)
• Provide sample interview questions
• Discussion regarding the negotiation of offer
POSITIVE PHILTER PODCAST.
In this episode of Positive Philter, I sit down with my mentor, friend, and colleague, Lewis E. Forrest II, M.Ed., Assistant Vice President for University Life at George Mason University and co-chair of Mason Chooses Kindness. We discuss his career in higher education leadership, his approach to supporting student well-being, and his journey back to the classroom to pursue a postgraduate certificate in mental health counseling.
Our conversation explores the importance of lifelong learning, mentorship, and prioritizing well-being in the spaces where we live, learn, and work. Lewis shares insights on leadership, personal growth, and the importance of caring for the people behind the positions they hold. This meaningful conversation explores leading with purpose, investing in yourself, and creating environments where people can thrive.
Shout Out and Plugs
Never Saw It Coming: A Well-Being Journey Fueled by Faith Book: https://a.co/d/0gtJPyFc
Lewis Forrest LinkedIn URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lewisforrest2/
GMU Center for the Advancement of Well-Being: https://wellbeing.gmu.edu/
GMU Higher Education Leaders Podcast Mini-Series: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YPuNMphGVW8CVdpRClu6x0yi6rVQ2XWdqM4bhWzatdM/edit?usp=sharing
Alpha Phi Alpha – Theta Rho Lambda
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- Mason Innovation Exchange (The MIX): A collaborative space for innovation and entrepreneurship. Visit The MIX.
Community & Support Pats for Patriots
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Jeff’s Anti-Hunger Fund Dedicated to Jeff Kirsch, this fund supports the careers of future anti-hunger advocates. Please consider donating to the Jeff Kirsch Fund for Anti-Hunger Advocacy: Donate Here
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Intro Music: DJ BIGyoks (Instagram | Soundcloud)
Outro Music: Ryan Rosemond (Soundcloud)
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POSITIVE PRESS.
TESTIMONIALS.
“I highly recommend Philip as a career coach. He responded to my questions in a prompt and professional manner and gave helpful feedback and tips for my resume that reflect today’s job market. He had great suggestions and provided me with a resume guide that I continuously refer to when I update my resume.”
“From the start, Phil has been a great listener. He took the time to understand my goals and passions, so he could help me relate those things to a rewarding career path. I’ve never realized that I could combine what I enjoy most in my personal and professional life. Phil and I worked together to create a goal and plan steps on how to get there. Each step was an opportunity to grow and a hold myself accountable, but I always knew that I had Phil as my personal “hype man,” providing the tools to get the job done. Fast forward to today and I’m on my way to becoming a CrossFit affiliate owner. I feel confident that my career path will come with amazing challenges, growth, and success.”
“My resume was quickly improved thanks to the constructive feedback that Philip provided. He also provided helpful tips and resources as we discussed different job hunting strategies. After changes were made, there was an immediate and noticeable difference to the rate at which I was landing interviews. Philip was professional while staying approachable. It is evident that he really cares about others and their success.”
“I truly appreciate Positive Philter is helping me to rework and redraft my cover letter and resume. His professional touch and expertise allowed me to feel confident in submitting my professional documents which led to me landing my dream job. Thank you Positive Philter!”
ILLPHIL AWARDS.
