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Toastmasters and Unemployment

Eldred Brown, DTM - Club Growth Director

as stiff, but that I instead have the sense way to network. Toastmasters has even

of humor to make working with me a devoted a path on the Pathways program
pleasant experience. to networking. I’m working that Strategic
• I’ve also learned how to use the job Relationships path and recently earned
interview as a way to market Toastmasters Level 3 on that path en route to a Pathways

and how it prepares me for success on DTM. Not only does Toastmasters give
the job. Some of the lessons I’ve learned you a great opportunity to network with
in Toastmasters and some of the ways other professionals; Toastmasters will even
I’ve exercised good leadership skills as teach you how.

a district leader have impressed hiring I’m sure by now you’re probably asking
managers and software teams enough to whether you can afford to pay for these benefits.
make them want to hire me. The titles Think about this: How much is $45 every six
“Distinguished Toastmaster” and “Club months, really? That’s only $7.50 per month.

Growth Director” do look good on a Let’s say you buy a $5.00 Annihilator every day
resume, as well. Who knows? It’s even at Dutch Brothers. All you need to do is cut out
possible that my interviewer may be a one of those cups of coffee each week and you’ll
Toastmaster and, knowing of my success save more than enough money to pay for your

in Toastmasters, will want me on his team Toastmasters membership. You can’t afford to be
even more. in Toastmasters while unemployed? I can’t afford
• Networking is the best way to find career to NOT be in Toastmasters while unemployed.
opportunities, and Toastmasters is a great

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