Let's Do Mo' Betta - Proven Recruiting

2014-03-03 | BY Proven Recruiting's Editorial Team | IN Recruiting

Let’s Do Mo’ Betta

Remember your New Year’s Resolutions? How are those coming along?

No offense, but we’re guessing they’re toast. They’re the toast you ate with butter and jelly on the day your Paleo Diet ended. If you’re like most people, your resolve has given way to routine, and your old habits are back in business. Does this sound familiar?

Don’t feel bad – Forbes reports that only 8% of people actually achieve their New Year’s Resolutions. That’s a pretty small number, but it doesn’t mean that you have to join the underachieving 92%.

Instead, you should join us – right now – in re-committing to personal and professional betterment this year. In 2014, let’s agree to help each other do Mo’ Betta.

Definition: Mo’ Betta
\ Mow BET-taah; Moe BET-tuh \

A beta approach to the pursuit of ones’ goals or aspirations.
Philosophy. A state of mind in which continuous self-improvement is sought, so that the ultimate goal is to achieve ‘More, Better’ than the day before, rather than a defined notion of perfection.

Origin: Mo’ Betta comes from the English ‘More Better,” as in, Do more. Better.

So far, two of our own resolutions for this year have gotten off to a slow start. Those are: (1) connect more people in better ways and (2) do Mo’ Betta on the marketing front.

Now stay with us – we’re not talking about cheesy networking mixers or clogging your inboxes with Mo’ Emails. (We promise.) Instead, we’ve come up with five new initiatives to help you do Mo’ Betta in 2014, and that’ll help us achieve our own resolutions in the process. Here’s a look at what’s to come:

FRESH FOR 2014

1. Learn Something New

A monthly event designed to gather professionals with related interests (such as Biotechnology, or UX design) to learn about something new and non-traditional (such as Improv techniques, or Scotch Tasting).

Get involved:

LEARN | Sign up to receive Event Notifications: Get early-bird access by clicking here.

TEACH | Interested in teaching something new? Email sturner@proveninc.com for more information.

2. Share Your Expertise

We recently welcomed our first-ever Guest Author to our blog, and now we’re hooked. Do you have an interesting perspective or experience to share? Are you an accomplished professional who can provide guidance to up-and-comers on advancing their careers.

If so, hit us up. Guest blogging is a great way to build your writing portfolio and/or boost visibility online. Plus, we’ll make it worth your while.

Get involved:

Email bburrows@proveninc.com with your blog idea to learn more.

3. Get Creative (#DIYPROVENlogo)

Calling all hashtaggers! Our monthly e-newsletter just got a makeover, and we need your creative touch. Post your PROVEN artwork on Instagram with the hashtag #DIYPROVENlogo and you could win.

Get involved:

The contest begins on Monday, March 10, 2014. View guidelines and incentives here: Contest Rules

4. Seek Professional Help

Swing by for our new, monthly ‘Office Hours’ and gain personalized, one-on-one assistance with your resume, interview practice, cover letters and more. We also offer career counseling and conversation to create a long-term plan for achieving your goals.

Get involved:

Check our event calendar to find upcoming Office Hours near you: http://proveninc.com/events.php

5. Say Hello

When you send us a message on our Contact Page, or post a comment/question on one of our Social Media pages, our new Content Manager will read your post and respond within 24 [business] hours.

Talk about service with a smile.