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How full is your gas tank?

Kevin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:03:31 +0000

My daughter who attends NAU is always complaining about the high price of gas and how difficult it is to keep her tank full with the current prices. Once again, that got me thinking on how an empty gas tank could relate to our career journeys. I then realized that we all have inner “gas [...]

Networking and Don’t Know Where to Start?

Billie Sucher Weblog — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:45:29 +0000

Recently I was asked this question..."So who do I network with when I am trying to find a job?" I offered my client a few ideas and have since expanded the list. Listed below are a few people, places, and...

Career Damage Control

Cindy Kraft, the CFO-Coach — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:01:17 +0000

Recently I stumbled across a primer on common career management misconceptions. Managing your career isn’t rocket science, but it is challenging to get in front of, and drive, your career rather than finding yourself reacting to a trigger event. The...

Your work becomes you

Don Huse — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:45:00 +0000

All legitimate work, done with excellence, has transforming power. Our work, and the way we work, plays a significant role in shaping us into the people we are becoming. http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/16/jobs/16boss.html?ref=business

Networking: It’s A Way of Life!

Threshold Consulting — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 21:56:20 +0000

This is another post in a series of monthly advice posts made in association with the Career Collective, a group of professionals who collaborate to provide guidance for job seekers and careerists. The topic for July is “Networking, tips for...

Employer survey is revealing

Don Huse — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 19:38:56 +0000

A recent OI Partners-Venturion review of 262 companies revealed some interesting insights: Almost two-thirds (64%) are apprehensive they may lose managers in a better job market. About half (48%) are concerned about losing executives. Replacing an executive or manager who...

What’s Your Sentence?

Threshold Consulting — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 00:30:31 +0000

One of the things people most often miss about personal branding is that it’s about who you authentically are. Indeed, several of the introspective exercises we use in the Reach 1-2-3 Success process are geared to your values, passions, vision,...

Build a Positive Online Presence

John M. OConnor — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 19:39:14 +0000

So many people want to tell you what not to do when working on your job search online. In this tough job market too many well intentioned people can scare you out of some solid, bold approaches online. We can recount the many mistakes and hazards of building your online brand. Some of the eye catching warnings start with lines like The Five Fatal Mistakes of...and you can fill in the blanks after the ellipsis. So let's talk about building a core, positive presence online and what you can do to improve your job search networking etiquette and habits.

One Way to Follow Up If You’ve Heard Nothing After Submitting Resume

The Career Doctor Blog — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 17:49:28 +0000

Peggy writes:

I submitted a resume and cover letter in response to a job vacancy 2.5 weeks ago but have heard nothing from the employer so far. What should my next follow-up step be?

The Career Doctor responds:

Jimmy Sweeney, president of CareerJimmy and author of the www.Amazing-Cover-Letters.com, advises sending an e-mail (as one option) to follow up if you haven’t heard from an employer within 10 days of applying with a resume and cover letter. Says Sweeney: “Professionals … often prefer e-mail for quick messages. Use this effective means to your advantage. Follow up your original cover letter with an e-mail reminder.”

Here’s the sample wording Sweeney suggests:

Dear Mr./Ms. Jones:

On June 23, I submitted a cover letter and resume to apply for the position of general accounts executive at Capricorn Enterprises, Inc. I appreciate the fact that you have many applications to read. However, I am committed to showing you that I am well qualified to fill this opening. Would you have 30 minutes available for an interview this week or next? You choose the date and time, and I’ll be there prepared to talk and listen. Thank you for taking the time to read my request. I look forward to hearing from you and meeting you in person.

Joe Job Seeker

joejobseeker@xyz.com

Free E-Book Offered to Young Job-Seekers

The Career Doctor Blog — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 17:08:04 +0000

During the past couple months, the folks at Brazen Careerist have been compiling an eBook designed to help young job-seekers overcome the hurdles of finding mentors. The chapters in this book come from some of the top human-resource bloggers on the web — big thinkers and do-ers and people whom the folks at Brazen look to for trends in hiring.

Some topics these leaders cover include …

Marketing Yourself Based on the Value You Will Bring

Your value proposition has to be out there, consistent and recognizable to all that see or hear about it. If your mom, spouse, best friend and dog can’t explain what you can do in 20 seconds, go back to the drawing board to figure out how to better communicate your employment value. ~ Lance Haun, Rehaul.com

How to Build the Relationships that Matter

You don’t have to attend stuffy association meetings to network. Some of the best conversations I’ve had were with people at social events or just hanging out with other professionals. When people are relaxed, they’re willing to share. You don’t become another face in the crowd. Relationships start to form. ~ Sharlyn Lauby, HR Bartender

Why a Job is NOT What Ultimately Will Make You Happy

Unfortunately, the trick to getting a job is actually surviving the job search and realizing that it’s just a job. If your life lacks meaning, a cubicle and a tacky ‘business casual’ wardrobe from the local mall won’t add depth and value to your
life. ~ Laurie Ruettimann, Punk Rock HR

Click here to download your free copy of What I Know About Getting a Job.