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Cydcor began a project working with EARTHS magnet school this year to mentor and tutor students for the elementary school.
Each day of the week, two different team members from Cydcor volunteer for an hour in one of these classrooms, working with children and teachers on a variety of projects and learning sessions.
Last year, Cydcor team members created literacy kits for faculty, which contained games and activities for students to encourage reading comprehension. Volunteers also assisted the school in a gardening project – in line with the earth science focus of the magnet school.
“Cydcor volunteers are a true gift to our students! Our kindergarten children look forward to interacting with the Cydcor staff, and their presence allows students to receive individual and small group time,” said Jennifer Boone, principal of EARTHS. “The time and impact mentors have on our children is priceless. Cydcor is a true example of a business that gives back to the community.”
“Our goal is to support EARTHS by mentoring the kids, helping them cultivate confidence in their own skills and abilities,” said Cydcor Chief Operating Officer Vera Quinn. “Gaining the academic skills to succeed is just one part. Mentorship is so important to the overall development of children, and we really want to make a difference in their lives.”
To see more of Cydcor's work at the EARTHS magnet school, head over to the Cydcor Flickr page.
Cydcor has renewed its commitment to EARTHS Magnet School and is continuing to send team member volunteers to the Environmental Academy of Research Technology and Earth Sciences (EARTHS) Magnet School to work with children in grades K/1 and K/2, further demonstrating their commitment to their community.
Each day of the week, two different team members from Cydcor volunteer an hour in one of these classrooms, working with children and teachers on a variety of projects and learning sessions.
Last year, Cydcor team members created literacy kits for faculty, which contained games and activities for students to encourage reading comprehension. Volunteers also assisted the school in a gardening project – in line with the earth science focus of the magnet school.
“Cydcor volunteers are a true gift to our students! Our kindergarten children look forward to interacting with the Cydcor staff, and their presence allows students to receive individual and small group time,” said Jennifer Boone, principal of EARTHS. “The time and impact mentors have on our children is priceless. Cydcor is a true example of a business that gives back to the community.”
“Our goal is to support EARTHS by mentoring the kids, helping them cultivate confidence in their own skills and abilities,” said Cydcor Chief Operating Officer Vera Quinn. “Gaining the academic skills to succeed is just one part. Mentorship is so important to the overall development of children, and we really want to make a difference in their lives.”
This year, Cydcor will also be hosting their annual Thanksgiving Canned Food Drive for the families in need at EARTHS. Last year, they were able to help 100 families; this year, they plan to make a difference in 115 families’ lives. Additionally, over the next year, Cydcor team members will continue volunteering time and their role as a community partner with the school.
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About Cydcor
Cydcor is the leading provider of outsourced, face-to-face Cydcor sales teams to a diverse client base of companies in a wide range of industries, including telecommunications, office products, retail, energy, and financial services. Serving Fortune 500 and emerging market clients in the business-to-business, residential, and retail channels through in-store marketing initiatives, Cydcor works with a network of more than 350 independently-owned corporate licensee (ICL) Cydcor sales offices, providing clients access to more than 4,300 sales professionals. The privately-held company is based in Westlake Village, California. For more information about Cydcor, go to www.cydcor.com.
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There is nothing like a perfect song to get pumped up for the morning. At Cydcor, we know working in sales takes energy and motivation. Here is a list of some of our favorite songs to get you ready for work.
What are your favorite songs to fire you up for work?
At Cydcor, we work hard. Sales is a difficult career that anyone can succeed at through determination and strong relationship building. That's why it's important as a team to have as much fun as we work! Check out the pictures from our Halloween party below:
In sales, people have to have to interact with each other all day. Success in sales comes from being able to feel confident and comfortable in most situations. At Cydcor, we do our best to present the most effective sales teams around. One way to easily improve your sales confidence can be as simple as taking two minutes to stand powerfully.
Nonverbal communication has a lot of value in society. How we interact with each other can lead to very important decisions in life, such as whether someone is hired, sued, or accepted for a date. One second of political candidate facial expressions can predict election outcomes 70% of the time.
In addition to using body language to judge others, social psychologist Amy Cuddy has reported research that the way we move and carry ourselves also affects the way we judge ourselves. Further, many body expressions and postures reflect similar positions in the animal kingdom. When we are afraid we make ourselves small and meek, trying to appear insignificant. When we want to display power, we make ourselves big and open.
Power stances are known across the animal kingdom. Also, that powerful people express power chronically as well as in moments of victory. Even people who were born blind have been showed to display the upward v shape with the arms after winning something, the way racers do when they cross a finish line.
When powerful people and fearful people interact, body language reflects this as well. People unaware of fear will often shrink in the face of an open power stance without realizing it. Professor Cuddy realized the difference in power stances in the classroom, and decided to try an experiment to see if grades would improve on students she trained to stand powerfully.
The results were stunning. It turns out that powerful stances for two minutes actually increase hormones that contribute to self-confidence and assertion. So the fake-it-till-you-make-it strategy actually has a physiological affect that helps people be more confident and assertive. See the amazing talking by Professor Cuddy below:
We had a happy Halloween here at Cydcor! The office was full of great costumes and creative pumpkins for the holiday. Check out our great pictures and our album on Cydcor Flickr!
How was your Halloween?
Health and wellness are an important part of Cydcor company culture. We value our team and want them to the be the best fleet of sales people in the business. We also want Cydcor team members to feel like their best selves.
Confidence and good moods are key building successful sales relationships. There are some good personal exercises to build confidence, but the best practice for mood boosting is to incorporate foods that will energize and provide balance. We all know nutrition and exercise play a huge role in our overall health, but did you know that eating for good moods is possible as well?
Getting essential nutrients like B vitamins, magnesium, antioxidants and omega fats are great for feeling good and getting out into the world. While they may not provide super powers right away, some great foods to keep on hand might just give that competitive edge in the world of sales.
Avocados are high in fiber, vitamin K, and folic acid. Fiber and the healthy fat in an avocado will make you feel invigorated and full. Vitamin K keeps your skin fresh and bright, and folic acid is helpful for mood boosting. These green fruits are ideal for bringing out your best self.
Hazelnuts are also rich in fiber and good fats, but their secret ingredient is their high magnesium level. Magnesium helps to keep stress levels low by regulating blood pressure and helping with calcium absorption. It can also help regulate heart beats.
Eggs are an excellent source of choline, protein and omega-3 fats. Choline is a micronutrient that helps to regulate the brain. They are also one of the few foods that contains vitamin D, which helps fight against depression and ward off disease.
What are your power up foods to get you ready for the sales floor?
Check Out Our Great Sites!
At Cydcor, we want to stay connected with our stakeholders and promote the company culture that has made us one of Los Angeles County’s Best Places to Work. That’s why we’ve decided to make sure we provide a rich digital landscape for our team and network to see what we’re up to and any advice we can offer for success in the sales industry. We encourage you to like, share and comment on things such as our Day of Smiles Fundraiser, our Cydcor Team Night Out, and other great events this year.
If you haven’t already please start by liking our Facebook page and following us on Twitter. These social media platforms are the best way to interact with the team and see all of our company news and events. Meanwhile, our LinkedIn Page is a great place to find job postings and see what business articles we are reading this week.
When you are looking for ways to improve your sales skills, we’ve built some excellent resources. Cydcor Reviews has an archive of great sales and business book suggests and reviews from company team members. We are also accepting submissions for reviews of your favorite business books. Over on Wordpress, our sales blog provides advice for the budding sales person inside you.
For inspiration, Cydcor Community is a place to promote success and company culture. The community blog is a place to learn more about Cydcor, our charitable work, and things that motivate us. We also share pictures, provide a portal to our Merlin training program, and provide information on why Cydcor is a great place to work. For our favorite motivational quotes, resources and team fun, please follow us on Pinterest.
Do you use any of our sites and enjoy them? Let us know!
The Cydcor team is hiring! Cydcor is the outsourced sales expert that customers say yes to. Cydcor professional sales representatives sell products and services to more than 4,000 new customers each business day. Cydcor's dedicated sales force penetrates markets - achieving results traditional marketing strategies can't touch. Through more than 32,000 in-person sales visits in the last 12 months, Cydcor continued growing our clients' business - and got results. We protect our clients' brands and deliver quality sales.
Why you want to work for Cydcor: we put our team members first. We believe in serving a higher purpose at work and that includes developing our team members personally and professionally. We also give back to our local and global communities through corporate charity work and paid volunteer hours.
Currently there are five available jobs at Cydcor:
Campaign Management Specialists (2): Responsible for reviewing and coordinating all data sources from our external sales teams and clients, integrating that data into our internal systems, and reporting sales numbers and results to stakeholders.
Digital Communications Manager: Responsible for managing all social media accounts and content marketing strategy.
Accounts Receivable Specialist:Responsible for handling all accounts receivable at the Cydcor office.
Controller: The controller works with our accounting team to oversee financial statement preparations and the general ledger.
Come and join one of the funnest teams around! Apply today on our jobs board.
According to Oracle, sales people spent 78% of their time looking for leads. That leaves very little time for actual selling, especially when relationship building is so crucial to making the sale. So how can one manage leads and spend more time selling? Here are some tips from Cydcor Sales Blog.
Start by organizing your leads into categories of likelihood. One for people who have bought from you before. Two for people who have expressed interest. Three for people you think would really benefit from your product or service. And four for completely cold leads. Categories one and two should take up most of your time, building relationship.
Think of the 80/20, which says that eighty percent of sales come form twenty percent of our clients. Many sales people and entrepreneurs alike are happier and more profitable when they make the most time for happy, enduring customers. That is why it is crucial to structure and evolve your business in a way that will bring in streams of income from your best customers. Whether that is a continued service, multiple services or new products, one must keep core clients happy and interested.
When generating new leads, stay within your network. You may need to cold call sometimes, but be smarter about it. Instead of spending time making calls to a list of a thousand, do research on a hundred and know why they need your business before you call. You will come off as more diligent, certain and provide your lead with information more relevant to them than a script. It also gives you time to ask questions.
If you need new perspective on what your customers are looking for, take a few past customers or customers of your competition out to lunch. Ask them what they like about their experience as a customer. Focus on the traits you hear in positive feedback and make them your main selling points. Take the time to build strategy around who your customers are and what they really need.
Cydcor is the leading expert in outsourced sales. To learn more about Cydcor, click here.
After all the hard work and energy our team put into the Cydcor Day of Smiles event, we were ready for some fun and games! Our team recently got to let loose a little at our Cydcor Night Out. Games, sunshine and smoothies were found at our gathering.
At Cydcor, team member happiness is important to us. We want to make sure our team is engaged, developed and feels a sense of purpose. Sometimes that means having fun too.
Team members played volley ball in the sand and rounds of corn hole. The outing took place outside near the Cydcor office in Westlake Village, California.
Would you like to be a team member for Cydcor and join the fun? See what others say about their job here:
"Cydcor is the perfect fit for me! I can voice my opinions, make mistakes, and try out new ideas in an environment that is comfortable and welcomes fresh ideas. There are opportunities for growth and development at every turn, and I feel like I'm working with my closest friends." - Kellie Saville
"Cydcor is about people and about figuring out how to help each team member achieve his or her maximum potential; personal development and growth is definitely the best part about my career at Cydcor. I feel empowered and encouraged to try new things, fail, learn and discover my strengths. Cydcor provides the support and the environment for us to grow." -Lalo Burgos
"I have been able to put my talent and skills to use while working with an energetic group of individuals to accomplish great things that has a direct impact on the livelihood of so many. I feel like I’m part of a family." - Amanda Isaac
We are currently hiring at our home office. Click here to see our Cydcor Jobs Page.