Posted in Job Search, Networking on Mar 5th, 2010
Learn From Others Mistakes, Failures and Successes
An ice fishing outing a few weeks ago reminded me of a simple, yet valuable lesson. With weeks of cold weather and a previous weekend of successful ice fishing we thought we would try it again. The week had been beautiful with temperatures in the mid to upper 30’s [...]
Posted in Career Mgt., Job Search, Networking on Jan 15th, 2010
This week was the kick off of the 9th season of American Idol. Every year I say I am not going to watch it, but somehow the show finds its way on to the screen of my television. I tell myself, just the first night… to get a feel for what this season may hold.
I [...]
Posted in Career Devel., Current Events, Job Search, Networking, Social Networking on Dec 19th, 2009
Try Something New to Take the Insanity out of Your Job Search
I’ve gone to the same mall area shopping for Christmas presents three times in the last couple of weeks. Each time I have gone, I come home less and less satisfied with the amount of purchases I made. I just can’t seem to find [...]
Posted in Current Events, Job Search, Networking, Online Identity, Social Networking, jobseeker on Oct 19th, 2009
I just returned from the Career Directors International (CDI) conference last night. What a great time seeing old colleagues and meeting new ones. A truly enjoyable and informative conference.
For some of the presenters, including Jason Alba, Barbara Safani, and Louise Kursmark, their underlying theme was the importance of using Web 2.0 business and social networks [...]
Posted in Job Search, Networking, Positive Attitude, Social Networking, jobseeker on Sep 23rd, 2009
You’ve heard, as most of us have, that you get out of something, what you put into something. I remember hearing that from my parents, teachers and now – I find myself using similar analogies with my own kids and often, with my clients.
We all know what the economy is like right now, and how [...]
Posted in Career Devel., Career Mgt., Help Others, Job Search, Networking, Online Identity, Social Networking, jobseeker on Sep 2nd, 2009
Wednesday’s Q & A
Question – Does social marketing help job seekers get noticed?
Answer – Absolutely! Social marketing is moving so fast that it is often tough to keep up with. New sites, blogs, videos and social networks are being introduced daily. “What to use”, “how much to use”, and “is it worth it since my [...]
Posted in Help Others, Job Loss, Job Search, Networking, Positive Attitude on Jul 17th, 2009
Friday’s Free for All
Staying focused and finding ways to stop procrastinating can be difficult when you’ve got activities, decisions, or things to do that you really don’t want to do. I know… I fight it often.
I love learning new things, information finding new resources and new technology to help with my work and my clients. [...]
Posted in Career Change, Job Search, Networking, Resume Devel., jobseeker on Jul 11th, 2009
Saturday Evening Reposted
By Kris Plantrich, CCMC, CPRW, CEIP – Originally written for and reposted from CareerRocketeer.
In order to get the most out of your job search, it is important to develop a specific plan and use it to guide you through your career search. Developing a plan will ensure your search is targeted to a [...]
Posted in Help Others, Job Search, Networking, Positive Attitude on Jun 8th, 2009
Monday’s PMA
If you’ve been working daily really hard on your career search and you are feeling a bit burned out, take a few days or week and don’t search at all. Instead of another week of contacts, researching companies and career opportunities, attending networking events, following up on resume submissions and interviews, take a break [...]
Posted in Career Change, Help Others, Job Loss, Job Search, Networking, Social Networking on Jun 3rd, 2009
Wednesday’s Q&A
Question: How can I find networking events in my area and what should I bring and expect.
Answer: This question comes from a recent client who had always progressed into new positions by getting noticed and being asked to move up the ladder or to other organizations. Now, as many Americans are discovering, he needs [...]
