Today by 6pm PT I must see your suggested names for me flying into the contest email box. I peeked into that  box this morning and started to cry. I shouldn’t be telling you this, but  I’m going to share some of the names that I saw — Oprah, Ellen, Katie, Melania, Ivanka (I already said in my prior press release that this name doesn’t suit me), Sophie and Penelope. Twiggy??? Do I look like a Twiggy?

To make things even worse, would you believe that Barack, Mitt, Joe and Paul were mixed in with the ladies’ names? I even saw “Byron”! At least refer to me as Lady Byron.  Remember, I’m a classy lady who loves Shakespeare. Hint, hint….

I’m counting on you to email the one name that is exactly the Right Fit for me. Dr. Arlene promised me that she and the other judges would talk with me before announcing my name.  She wants to be sure that I will be happy.  Boy would Dr. Arlene be unhappy if she knew that I was reading the contest email box.  Let’s keep that between us.

PLEASE EMAIL MY NAME RIGHT NOW. BE SURE TO ANSWER THE REST OF THE QUESTIONS.

I can't wait to hear my new name!

Talk to you soon!
The Wise Job-Seeking Cow :)

The Big Day: On November 6th, Obama could be rehired or fired; Romney, unemployed, could become president! On WIN Without Competing, Dr. Arlene’s radio show, she will talk about how the Obama and Romney brands have changed during a year-long job interview extraordinaire. What can you learn from watching them?

I know that Dr. Arlene wants you to win now. She told me that this last quarter of the year is the hiring and firing season and a great opportunity for a promotion. Searching for a new job? Think you might be downsized? Want a promotion? Dr. Arlene has the answers to these questions and more.

Before the show, Dr. Arlene recommends that you think about the effectiveness of your brand in capturing a new position. To do that, listen to her radio show Rate Your Brand or use Dr. Arlene’s app iBrandU4Hire: Rate Your Brand Zero to Hire. Remember, if you don’t understand WHAT YOUR BRAND IS, you can’t sell it.

Please join me on Wednesday, October 17th at 5pm PT. At Dr. Arlene’s request, I will be listening live while I’m having dinner. If you miss it, just click on the same link and enjoy the podcast.

P.S. Be sure to enter the Contest: Name the Wise Job-Seeking Cow!Deadline: Monday, October 22nd at 6pm PT

I can’t wait to hear my new name!

Talk to you soon!
The Wise Job-Seeking Cow :)

The Wise Job-Seeking Cow says, “Name Me”

I live on a beautiful farm in Southern California. I met Dr. Arlene recently when she selected me to star in her video iBrandU4Hire. I heard the farm manager tell Dr. Arlene my name. Ugh! I don’t like my name. I need a classy lady’s name befitting an award-winning wise cow who wants to brand herself. Remember, I’m looking for a job. I want my name to stand out! Who can forget the name “Ivanka”? Yes, it’s memorable but doesn’t suit me. Can you name me?

Contest: Name the Wise Job-Seeking Cow!

Deadline for Submission: Monday, October 22nd at 6pm PT

Email the following to TheRightFitMethod@WinWithoutCompeting.com:

1. The name of the Wise Job-Seeking Cow. Then, explain in one or two sentences why that name is the Right Fit for her. Be sure to watch the video iBrandU4Hire to learn more about the cow before you select her name and explain why the name suits her.

2. State your name and provide your cell phone number.

3. Include your current title, indicate whether you’re an employee, entrepreneur, or independent contractor. If you’re unemployed, include the length of time and what you do.

4. Share a memorable event in your career. For example, getting an unexpected promotion, experiencing a sudden career change, and turning a negative event into a career success story. Please respond in 175 words or less. Responding to this is optional.

WINNER!

The winner will receive:

• Dr. Arlene’s book WIN Without Competing!

• 30 minutes of coaching including branding advice from Dr. Arlene

• An opportunity to interview for a guest appearance on Dr. Arlene’s radio show WIN Without Competing!

Note: If you are the winner, in order to be considered for the radio show, you must have responded to question 4.

Judging Your Submission

80% for matching the Right Fit name to the wise job-seeking cow and your explanation for picking that name.

20% on the uniqueness of your memorable career event.

Judges

• Dr. Arlene Barro, Branding & Hiring Expert, Author, CEO of barro global search, inc.

• Virgil Holder, Senior Director and Human Resources Business Partner -- Piedmont Henry Hospital -- Atlanta GA

• Marissa Frykman, Managing Editor of Communications, barro global search, inc.

Questions? Submit your questions to Marissa@WinWithoutCompeting.com.