Augustus Marketing Takes Over Chicago

Recently, Augustus Marketing traveled to Chicago for a Leadership Conference

Our top performers & leadership team were invited to come on the trip as a reward for all of their hard work!

Awards are given out to top performers all across the nation and Augustus Marketing is proud to announce our team member, Steve, was recognized at the conference!

                     

                                                                          

In the Sales and Marketing industry it is extremely important to network. We love to give our team members the opportunity to travel and meet others in the industry. 

Our favorite part about the trip was spending time together and exploring a new city. We look forward to more upcoming travel opportunities with AMI!

Augustus Marketing travels to Indianapolis

Last week some of Augustus Marketing's top performers traveled to Indianapolis for a promotion!

Blanca, Chris and Steve had a great time watching one of Augustus Marketing's top Account Manager's get promoted to an Assistant Manager position.

At Augustus Marketing we find it important to support one another in our accomplishments. We also love to take advantage of travel opportunities and award those who work hard with a great time outside of the office! 

Augustus Marketing recognizes... Chance

Here at Augustus Marketing Inc, our company culture and work environment are a big part of what makes us successful. We like to recognize those in our office on their milestones and achievements! 

Recently, Chance was promoted to our leadership team!

We had a chance to sit down and get to know a little more about him this week and here is what he had to say!

Augustus Marketing Inc. - What is your hometown?

Chance - Huber Heights, OH

AMI - What are your hobbies?

C - Chess, any physical activities, Xbox One, every movie ever!

AMI - What would your superhero name be?

C - Chance the Crook

AMI - Name a fun fact about yourself

C - I know Braxton Miller

AMI - What is your favorite AMI memory so far?

C - Traveling

AMI - Never leave home without...

C - Pens and Wallet

AMI - Mountains or Beach?

C - Beach

AMI - Coffee, Tea, or Energy Drink?

C - Coffee

AMI - Winter or Summer?

C - Summer

AMI - Water Sports or Snow Sports?

C - Water Sports

AMI - Who would you like to thank?

C - Everyone, especially Brad and Austin

Augustus Marketing recognizes... Dan

Here at Augustus Marketing Inc, our company culture and work environment are a big part of what makes us successful. We like to recognize those in our office on their milestones and achievements! 

Recently, Dan was promoted to our leadership team!

We had a chance to sit down and get to know a little more about him this week and here is what he had to say!

Augustus Marketing Inc. - What is your hometown?

Daniel - Granville, OH

AMI - What are your hobbies?

D - Hockey and Netflix

AMI - What would your superhero name be?

D - Dirty Dan

AMI - Name a fun fact about yourself

D - I am missing 5 adult teeth

AMI - What is your favorite AMI memory so far?

D - Traveling

AMI - Never leave home without...

D - A Pen!

AMI - Mountains or Beach?

D - Mountains

AMI - Coffee, Tea, or Energy Drink?

D - Coffee

AMI - Winter or Summer?

D - Winter

AMI - Water Sports or Snow Sports?

D - Water Sports

AMI - Who would you like to thank?

D - My Mom

Augustus Marketing recognizes... Tejay

Here at Augustus Marketing Inc, our company culture and work environment are a big part of what makes us successful. We like to recognize those in our office on their milestones and achievements! 

Recently, Tejay was promoted to our leadership team!

We had a chance to sit down and get to know a little more about him this week and here is what he had to say!

Augustus Marketing Inc. - What is your hometown?

Tejay - Findlay, OH

AMI - What are your hobbies?

T - Reading and Writing

AMI - What would your superhero name be?

T - Bun-Man

AMI - Name a fun fact about yourself

T - I played college football

AMI - What is your favorite AMI memory so far?

T - Promoting my first leader!

AMI - Never leave home without...

T - My phone

AMI - Mountains or Beach?

T - Beach

AMI - Coffee, Tea, or Energy Drink?

T - Coffee

AMI - Winter or Summer?

T - Summer

AMI - Water Sports or Snow Sports?

T - Water Sports

AMI - Who would you like to thank?

T - Rick

Augustus Marketing recognizes... Will

Here at Augustus Marketing Inc, our company culture and work environment are a big part of what makes us successful. We like to recognize those in our office on their milestones and achievements! 

Recently, Will was promoted to our leadership team!

We had a chance to sit down and get to know a little more about him this week and here is what he had to say!

Augustus Marketing Inc. - What is your hometown?

Will - Pickerington, OH

AMI - What are your hobbies?

W - Basketball and the Gym

AMI - What would your superhero name be?

W - Fireman

AMI - Name a fun fact about yourself

W - I met one of my favorite athletes, Dez Bryant!

AMI - What is your favorite AMI memory so far?

W - Being promoted

AMI - Never leave home without...

W - My phone!

AMI - Mountains or Beach?

W - Beach

AMI - Coffee, Tea, or Energy Drink?

W - Energy Drink

AMI - Winter or Summer?

W - Summer

AMI - Water Sports or Snow Sports?

W - Snow

AMI - Who would you like to thank?

W - Family, Friends and coworkers

Augustus Marketing recognizes... Matt

Here at Augustus Marketing Inc, our company culture and work environment are a big part of what makes us successful. We like to recognize those in our office on their milestones and achievements! 

Recently, Matt was promoted to our leadership team!

We had a chance to sit down and get to know a little more about him this week and here is what he had to say!

Augustus Marketing Inc. - What is your hometown?

Matt - Beijing, China

AMI - What are your hobbies?

M - Sports and movies

AMI - What would your superhero name be?

M - THE Jerk

AMI - Name a fun fact about yourself

M - I love when people call me Jerk

AMI - What is your favorite AMI memory so far?

M - Getting promoted

AMI - Never leave home without...

M - Getting enough food for my cat!

AMI - Mountains or Beach?

M - Beach

AMI - Coffee, Tea, or Energy Drink?

M - Energy Drink

AMI - Winter or Summer?

M - Summer

AMI - Water Sports or Snow Sports?

M - Water sports

AMI - Who would you like to thank?

M - Pat, Chris, Leah, Will, Mikiah, Jack, and Blanca!!!

Augustus Marketing recognizes... Jack

Here at Augustus Marketing Inc, our company culture and work environment are a big part of what makes us successful. We like to recognize those in our office on their milestones and achievements! 

Recently, Jack was promoted to our leadership team!

We had a chance to sit down and get to know a little more about him this week and here is what he had to say!

Augustus Marketing Inc. - What is your hometown?

Jack - Noblesville, IN

AMI - What are your hobbies?

J - Kicking and punting footballs, golf, working out, eating and hanging out with friends!

AMI - What would your superhero name be?

J - Captain Thunder Foot

AMI - Name a fun fact about yourself

J - I was 11th in the world in Irish Dancing

AMI - What is your favorite AMI memory so far?

J - Getting promoted and being #1 in the office

AMI - Never leave home without...

J - Watch, cell phone, wallet!

AMI - Mountains or Beach?

J - The beach is nice but I prefer a nice lake house.

AMI - Coffee, Tea, or Energy Drink?

J - Tea & Coffee for my soul

AMI - Winter or Summer?

J - I love the snow but I love warm weather more!

AMI - Water Sports or Snow Sports?

J - Snow sports most definitely

AMI - Who would you like to thank?

J - Chris from AMI, my family and my doggies!

Augustus Marketing recognizes... Trevor

Here at Augustus Marketing Inc, our company culture and work environment are a big part of what makes us successful. We like to recognize those in our office on their milestones and achievements! 

Recently, Trevor was promoted to our leadership team!

We had a chance to sit down and get to know a little more about him this week and here is what he had to say!

Augustus Marketing Inc. - What is your hometown?

Trevor - Columbus, OH

AMI - What are your hobbies?

T - Pool and Rugby

AMI - What would your superhero name be?

T - Chocolate God of Thunder

AMI - Name a fun fact about yourself

T - I've died once.

AMI - What is your favorite AMI memory so far?

T - Getting promoted.

AMI - Never leave home without...

T - Wallet!

AMI - Mountains or Beach?

T - Mountains

AMI - Coffee, Tea, or Energy Drink?

T - Coffee

AMI - Winter or Summer?

T - Summer

AMI - Water Sports or Snow Sports?

T - Snow Sports

AMI - Who would you like to thank?

T - My mom

Résumé Tips

A resume gives an employer their first impression while recruiting potential employees. It is extremely important to put the necessary amount of work into creating a resume that communicates your education, work experience, qualifications, as well as skills relevant to the job you are applying for. 

Here are a few things to be mindful of when generating a resume:

• A resume should be straight forward and easy to read. Formatting is key! A cluttered resume will be off putting so it is recommended to have a balanced resume with both style and consistent spacing.

• The top third of your resume is critical. The recruiter or hiring manager will determine within about 3 seconds if they are interested in reading the rest of the resume. Start with your name at the top in larger font and work your way down from there. Include your email address (it is recommended to have G-Mail instead of AOL or Yahoo), and phone number so they know how to contact you.
  
• Choose a font that is clean and easy to read. Times New Roman is commonly used due to its legibility, but choosing another font can help your resume stand out among others - just make sure it is clearly legible. Adding a pop of color can catch the eye of future employers, too!
  
• Traditionally, the top of a resume includes a statement of your objective for the company. Today, that objective line is not absolutely necessary and it is recommended to clearly state your objective verbally upon meeting the recruiter or hiring manager to communicate your motivation to work with them. However, since it is traditionally the norm to have an objective at the top, it is ultimately up to you if you want to include it!
  
• It is important for your qualifications and work experience to be clearly stated. Throughout a resume, use the same tone and tense. Use quantities when referring to your accomplishments so the employer can understand exactly what has been accomplished. 
• For example, if you were promoted - briefly explain why. If you reached a goal beyond expectation - state how. If you made a sale - give dollar amounts and percentages.
  
• Towards the bottom of the resume add any skills or certifications you have achieved that are relevant to the job you are applying for.
  
• If you still have space you need to fill at the bottom, adding referrals is okay to do - but make sure you tell the person they are you on your resume as a reference & that they are willing to accommodate the responsibility. 

Overall, a resume should be a direct reflection of your accomplishments and qualifications for the job you are applying for. It should be something you can be proud of and confident when showing it to your next potential employer. Tailoring a resume can be a lot of work but it is worth the effort once you land the job you are aiming to get! 

Resolutions Vs. Goals

Once again, a new year is upon us. For many this means a new start and a clean slate. Whether you aspire to be healthier, more productive, or simply be a better person than you were last year — there is no better time to start than now.

It is inevitable that some will fall back into their old ways and fail to stick to their resolutions. However, here at Augustus, we strive to be better in 2017.

While many resolutions consist of going to the gym more frequently, reading more books, or eating healthier, it is important to understand the difference between resolutions and goals.

Resolution: A firm decision to do or not do something.

Goal: The object of a person’s ambition or effort; an aim or desired result.

Although resolutions and goals are similar, they are also very different. Choosing to make a resolution and failing to stick to it can be very discouraging. That is why here at Augustus we encourage our team members to not just set goals, but to set SMART goals.

SMART goals are: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Timely.

S – Your goals should be specific. Asking yourself a few simple questions may help…
Who is involved in this goal?
What exactly do you want to accomplish?
Where will this plan have the best chance of succeeding?
When do you want to accomplish this? Do you need to set several times to check your progress? If so, write it down so you can be sure you’re keeping up with it.
Why do you want to accomplish this goal? What is your purpose or intent?
M –   Make your goal measurable to ensure you can keep track of your progress.
A  –   The goals you make for yourself should be attainable and clear.
R  –   Make sure your goals are realistic so you have a sure chance at reaching your goal. You must be willing and able to reach your goal, so don’t set the bar too high!
T  –  Give yourself a timeframe to accomplish your goal. Having a set time to reach your goal will motivate you to work harder within the specified timeframe.


Although it may seem intimidating to set goals for yourself this year, setting SMART goals will make it easier for you to track your progress and reach those goals -- Try it!

Dress For Success

Dressing for success is an important aspect in being a respected professional. Office attire can range from business casual to business professional and it is important to

know the difference!

Below are some tips and examples of what to wear.

First impressions can only happen once, so make it count!

Some general rules for business attire…

For men and women, all clothing should be well fitting, in good condition and wrinkle-free.

Shoes should be neat and clean.

No more than three pieces of jewelry should be worn in the office.

For women, makeup should be natural.

For women, all skirts and dresses should hit at the knee or just above the knee.

For men, shoes and belts should match in color.

However, business casual differs from business professional in several ways.

Business casual attire includes:

Blazers and cardigans

Men can wear nice slacks, khaki pants, while women are allowed to wear casual dresses and skirts

Socks should match and cover ankles.

Men should be clean shaven and facial hair should be neatly trimmed.

No athletic wear is acceptable for business casual attire.

Business professional attire includes:

Suit jackets as well as pants and skirts that match the jacket

Colors should consist of solid neutrals (black, gray, or navy)

Darker colors should be worn on top and light colors underneath.

Women should wear close-toed heels with 1 or 2 inch height.

Men should wear dress shoes with dress socks that match.

Men should also make sure their belt matches their dress shoes.

Men should wear a tie that touches the top of their belt.

Socks should match and cover ankles.

Men should be clean shaven and facial hair should be neatly trimmed.

All front facing pockets should be empty.

No athletic wear is acceptable for business professional attire.

Remember, you don’t need to invest a lot of money on a suit or a new wardrobe. The main thing to focus on is looking your personal best!

 

“The most important thing with a suit is fit, you can buy a $20 suit and pay an extra $20 to have it tailored and look like a million bucks, but if you buy a $500 suit and it doesn’t fit you properly it will have the opposite effect.  It’s not about the money you spend!”  – Erika

 

“My biggest pet peeve is when someone wears white ankle socks under their suit pants, it ruins the whole look.” – Rick