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==Five Principles of a Vanirecruiter==
==Five Principles of a Vanirecruiter==


Principle 1 - Be on the lookout
'''Principle 1 - Be on the lookout'''


Always think that the person you meet could be a potential Vanisevak. Try to
Always think that the person you meet could be a potential Vanisevak. Try to
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Make friends.
Make friends.


Principle 2 - Begin with the goal in mind
'''Principle 2 - Begin with the goal in mind'''


Think straight... Think Vanipedia. Whatever the conversation, try to mold
Think straight... Think Vanipedia. Whatever the conversation, try to mold
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moment and ask the basic question - "Have you heard of Vanipedia, the online
moment and ask the basic question - "Have you heard of Vanipedia, the online
encyclopedia on Srila Prabhupada's quotes?"
encyclopedia on Srila Prabhupada's quotes?"
 
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Principle 3 - Express the simplicity of the program
Principle 3 - Express the simplicity of the program'''


Judge by the facial expressions the success or failure of your explaination
Judge by the facial expressions the success or failure of your explaination
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can do it. Cite examples.
can do it. Cite examples.


Principle 4 - Reach out with a demo
'''Principle 4 - Reach out with a demo'''


If time and circumstances permit, give a short demonstration of Vanipedia.
If time and circumstances permit, give a short demonstration of Vanipedia.
Or give them the website address on a piece of paper. Try to arrange a
Or give them the website address on the Vanipedia flyer. Try to arrange a
hands-on very soon before the interest dwindles.
hands-on very soon before the interest dwindles.


Principle 5 - Stress the importance of Vanipedia
'''Principle 5 - Stress the importance of Vanipedia
 
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Be convinced and then convince others about the importance of Vanipedia.
Be convinced and then convince others about the importance of Vanipedia.
Bring out printouts of articles on Vanipedia. Show the philosophical side of
Bring out printouts of articles on Vanipedia. Show the philosophical side of
Vanipedia.
Vanipedia.

Revision as of 09:52, 8 March 2009

Five Principles of a Vanirecruiter

Principle 1 - Be on the lookout

Always think that the person you meet could be a potential Vanisevak. Try to attend programs, festivals and get to know as many devotees as you can. Make friends.

Principle 2 - Begin with the goal in mind

Think straight... Think Vanipedia. Whatever the conversation, try to mold it so that you can introduce the subject of Vanipedia. Look for an opportune moment and ask the basic question - "Have you heard of Vanipedia, the online encyclopedia on Srila Prabhupada's quotes?" Principle 3 - Express the simplicity of the program

Judge by the facial expressions the success or failure of your explaination about Vanipedia. Either way, talk about how simple it is that even a child can do it. Cite examples.

Principle 4 - Reach out with a demo

If time and circumstances permit, give a short demonstration of Vanipedia. Or give them the website address on the Vanipedia flyer. Try to arrange a hands-on very soon before the interest dwindles.

Principle 5 - Stress the importance of Vanipedia Be convinced and then convince others about the importance of Vanipedia. Bring out printouts of articles on Vanipedia. Show the philosophical side of Vanipedia.