The Wooden Group

Have you ever finished an interview with a potential employer and thought, “I really messed that one up.”

Have you ever had your resume overhauled by a professional?

Are you networking with the right people?

Come to our free workshop where we’ll cover all these questions and much more! Also, receive a complimentary resume critique!

The Wooden Group’s one-hour “Get Hired” workshop is every Thursday at noon where we’ll discuss how you can improve your marketability,  make your resume stand out,  figure out the best way to network, improve your interviewing skills…and more!

We cover all aspects of a job search.  Workshop content is largely driven by you – the attendee.  So, bring your questions!

The Wooden Group’s office is located in the Broyhill Office Suites on Clemmons Road next to the Clemmons Public Library.

Seating is limited, so call 336.793.8040 or email randy@woodengroup.com to confirm your spot.

Learn more about us at www.woodengroup.com.

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Parents / Students FAQ

What are you able to do for my child?

We aren’t miracle workers. No one can guarantee your child a dream job. However, we do impact students in a variety of ways. These include detailed work on networking and interviewing skills from a real world perspective, tips on creating an effective resume even when you may have little work experience, and guidance on salary negotiations. Through dialogue with your child we offer ideas on how to choose a career path in line with ones skills and preferences. We’ll monitor your child’s progress, holding them accountable for implementing what we cover. This is vital as too many students don’t faithfully work their plan, either because no one is prodding them or because they don’t have a plan to begin with.

Why should we pay you when the college already has a placement office?

Schools are in the business of educating your child and granting a diploma. While they make efforts to help your child, they deal with a large number of students and rarely are in position to offer sufficient individual time with your child. With a great deal of your money, time and hope for a solid future invested in your child, doesn’t it make sense to have a third party bring a “reality check” to the situation?

Can you work with my child when you’re in a different city?

Yes, we can.

Do you work with students of any specific backgrounds?

We work with students of all ages and all disciplines. Certain students, based on their major, will logically fall into certain career fields. Still, identifying and securing suitable employment in those fields present challenges in today’s competitive workplace.

Do you work with high school students?

Yes. We realize teenagers have many questions and, unfortunately, don’t always listen to their parents’ advice. Working one-to-one with your child provides him with a real world perspective on not only what he might want to pursue, but how to get it.

To learn more, call us at (336) 793-8040 or visit www.WoodenGroup.com!  

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As a parent, you want what’s best for your child. You realize that a college education is great at opening doors. But a college degree does not always equal a successful career.

Regardless of any school’s placement office efforts, your child is responsible for success or failure in his career. After investing many thousands of dollars in an education is it wise to not do everything possible to ensure you’re on the right track?

Wouldn’t it be great to have a network of parents where discussions took place on how to handle these issues?

At The Wooden Group, we acknowledge these challenges and seek to help parents as they struggle with coaching and counseling their children as they make decisions that could effect them for the rest of their lives.

We’ve created a new Facebook group to help in this all-important area as a parent. The group (Parents of College Students) is a parent discussion board to share ideas designed to help both college students and recent grads effectively transition from college to the business world. Randy Wooden from The Wooden Group will act as the facilitator of the group.

Join us HERE and get involved with the discussions!

To learn more, call us at (336) 793-8040 or visit www.WoodenGroup.com!  

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We’ve helped hundreds of professionals, perhaps people just like you to shorten their search toward a more fulfilling position.

CONSIDER…

• The Internet allows candidates to view more jobs, but with this technology the number of seekers applying for each advertised job has skyrocketed. Are you really better off?
• Many jobs are unadvertised. How will you penetrate the unadvertised job market?
• Do you know how to handle the difficult questions or will you wing it like you’ve done in the past?
• Networking. Are your skills up to those of your competition? Do you even have a network?

Often, the difference between landing the job and coming in second can be quite small.

Can you afford to spin your wheels?

The Wooden Group guides you through each aspect of a job search to increase your effectiveness and, logically, shorten your hunt time. If you’re serious about your career, why not contact us for an initial interview?

To learn more, call us at (336) 793-8040 or visit www.WoodenGroup.com!  

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Don’t just take our word for it.

Read what others are saying
about The Wooden Group!

Like most senior level people I was already knowledgeable about conducting a job hunt. Still, they helped me in several key areas, especially with networking. I’ll never know whether I would have landed the job without them, but I do know I’m employed in a role I enjoy. - T. J.

The Wooden Group did what they said they would. They were professional, responsive and on target with their advice. - R. Y.

I had some concerns about how my job hunt had been going. Randy developed structure for me, held me accountable and really helped me with the finer points of my search. I’d encourage anyone concerned about their situation to give him a call. - J. D.

The Wooden Group proved to be a good investment in my career. I knew my situation would be challenging and while a new position didn’t materialize right away, I had confidence we were doing the right things on a consistent basis. - N. M.

They know their stuff. I was pleased with the process and would recommend them to others. - A. E.

I think they did a good job. They helped with my preparation and presentation. I had two offers to weigh, so things turned out great. - P. T.

To learn more, call us at (336) 793-8040 or visit www.WoodenGroup.com!  

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As a parent, you want what’s best for your child. You realize that a college education is great at opening doors. But a college degree does not always equal a successful career.

A common misconception among students and their parents is colleges are very effective in “placing” students in the work force upon graduation. In reality, colleges are in the business of education, not job hunting. To their credit most colleges have set up placement offices to help students’ job hunting efforts. Their results, however, are mixed

Regardless of any school’s placement office efforts, your child is responsible for success or failure in his career. After investing many thousands of dollars in an education is it wise to not do everything possible to ensure you’re on the right track?

Find out more! Call our office at 336.793.8040 or visit www.woodengroup.com.

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