Focus Services

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Yes You CAN go to College

We want to help you further your education. Here at Focus we want to see everybody succeed and do what they have always dreamed of. Whether that is, owning your own business, a doctor, a computer engineer, working in a beauty salon, detailing cars, or whatever else might pique your interest. Let us help you get started. Contact Chris Hislop (801.393.1635 ext 1501 or chris.hislop@focusservices.com) in HR to help you get started and follow these easy steps:

1. Decide what it is that you really want to do.

This is the most important step so really take some time to think about what makes you happy. If you are unsure you can still start going to college but start with just getting some of your generals out of the way. You have about 2 years before you will need to make a specific choice. You may find that you want to do something very specific though and if that’s the case maybe a trade school would be best for you where you will learn a very specific skill and not go through all of the generals.

2. You will need to apply to a school. Here are some options depending on the area you live in:

Ogden Utah Areas	School Code	Clinton Iowa Area	School Code
WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY	3680	ASHFORD UNIVERSITY	1881
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH	3675	CLINTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE	1853
LDS BUSINESS COLLEGE	3672
SALT LAKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE	5220	Dubuque Iowa Area	School Code
STEVENS HENAGER COLLEGE	3674	CLARKE UNIVERSITY	1852
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX	14593	UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE	1891
OGDEN-WEBER APPLIED TECHNOLOGY COLG	15526	UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX	14593
BRIDGERLAND APPLIED TECHNOLOGY COLL	14257	CAPRI COLLEGE	7588
DAVIS APPLIED TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE	15195	LORAS COLLEGE	1873
WESTMINSTER COLLEGE	3681	EMMAUS BIBLE COLLEGE	16487
EAGLE GATE COLLEGE	15359	WARTBURG THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY	G01897
MARINELLO SCHOOL OF BEAUTY	16866
OGDEN INSTITUTE OF MASSAGE THERAPY	38383	Rock Falls Illinois Area	School Code
UTAH COLLEGE OF MASSAGE THERAPY	30306	SAUK VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE	1752
		EDUCATORS OF BEAUTY	8259

3. 3. Apply for federal student aid: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/

This step is important. I have heard a lot of people say that they can’t go to school because they can’t afford it. Well log on to this website and fill out the application. You may qualify to have the government pay for your schooling with a grant that you do not have to pay back, or by getting a student loan that won’t need to be paid back until you are done with school. So going to school has now just become very easy!! http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/

4. 4. Take advantage of our tuition reimbursement program.

We will pay you back up to 70% of your tuition even if the government paid for your schooling. Work really hard and get good grades. Call Chris Hislop (801.393.1635 ext 1501 or chris.hislop@focusservices.com) to get all of the details on our tuition reimbursement program. It is a very good program and we have a lot of people taking advantage of it.

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Stories from Clinton

How I have learned to grow at Focus by Kyle Nitschke

Ive only been working at Focus since Nov 1st 2010. This is my first telephone sales rep job. I've always worked in retail and have worked with people face to face. At this job I've learned how to read the customers through the phone.

I moved into a number one position after being on the phone for a few weeks. I've learned about "In the Box Coaching" and how to read stats. The biggest thing that I have learned is how to coach agents. Its helped tremendously with the agents on my team. Ill continue to grow with our new leadership program. I'm excited to proceed forward with Focus.

How I have learned to grow at Focus by Kelsey Dersham

When asked about my experiences at Focus a plethora of memories come to mind. To start off Focus is my first job besides detasseling. I got hired and started my training on August 31st in 2010. My trainer was Shane Folsom. Not only did he teach me all the essentials he also helped me through the trials and troubles. Not only is my life hectic so is every other human beings life and Focus has been very understanding on days I need off as well as the confusions I have with certain things.

Now for my opportunities that focus has provided me. My first day at training was one that you could say was quiet surprising. I knew that Focus was a calling center but I wasn't aware of just how hard it was. Im an overall social person and I don't mind talking with people, but my first call terrified me. I soon started getting more and more comfortable and now in the last few months my hard work has really showed. I've been able to stand as a coach for my team as well as I've been asked my a few coaches including my current coach Ed Thomas to be there number one. Not everyone would find that flattering but as a 16 year old trying to do my best at my first job in which I though I was going to fail at, I feel very proud that every coach knows me by name. Not only do my coaches trust me but they also expect me to do better than most.

Overall my time at Focus has been amazing and it has really showed me how much people can care about a certain cause.

Stories from Saveology

How I have learned to grow at Focus by Bryden Nelson

Since I have been here at Focus I have learned quite a few things. First is you really need to be an understanding person. Being an agent and being a number one gives you perspective from both sides of the job. As a number one I learned how to listen and understand because I put myself in the agent’s shoes. When being a number one I would be helping others as I wanted to be helped.

I learned that you can have fun at work! When Kevin Montano was my coach he made my job enjoyable. He would make most everything a joke but still serious at the same time.

Staying positive is a huge part of this job. As an agent if you come to work with a positive attitude you’re going to have a good day. When I number one that is my biggest thing, to keep everyone positive! I like to push people to the top so they can succeed not only at this job but at life in general. No matter how bad of a day you’re having if you don’t change your attitude it’s just going to bring you and others around you down. It’s a domino effect.

So therefore, I have learned to be understating, have fun, stay positive and only you can make you better. Push to what you want in life, no matter what it takes.

How I have learned to grow at Focus by Randy Vasquez

Since I have been at Focus I have learned to be more goal and detail oriented. I have also learned to be a responsible leader and to be productive for the team. I’ve learned to help those in need.

I am a very passionate person on everything I do and I think the Focus management for guiding me in the right direction. Since I have been with the company I have grown as a person. I will go all out for my peers and customers.

Friday, January 7, 2011

2010 Giving Tree

This years Giving Tree was a huge success! Combined, the Roy and Ogden sites were able to give 20 families with a total of 48 children a happy Christmas morning. With generous donations and bakesales we raised over $1800. On behalf of the Giving Tree committee we would like to thank everyone who so generously donated time and money to make all of this possible.