Passing on some quick links that I’ve found in the news that you may want to review if you’re in job search mode: BNet.com - article on dealing with stress during a stressful economy - good tips BNet.com - article on recession survival tips for older managers SF Examiner - using Twitter as part of your job search WSAW.com » Read More
More openings I’ve come across - pass them on if you know someone who is searching, there may be a fit. – Network Administrator – Pembroke Pines, FL Area – Local Candidates only please My client is looking for a Network Admin who is certified MCSE in 2003 at the lasts with ten years of server administration » Read More
We’re excited to team up with Job Re-Joov… here is the press release: FiredUP Careers and Job Re-Joov team together - bringing job seekers top quality resources along with ‘encouragement’ to win the job! June 30, 2009, Los Gatos, CA – FiredUP Careers, a uniquely focused career coaching company, announced today that it has teamed with the » Read More
Recent openings I’ve come across - scroll down and pass along if you know someone else who is looking: Systems Analyst Operations Position Available in Miami, Florida This position is responsible for working in a cross-functional environment and partnering with internal users to provide day to day support, define business and technical requirements, develop recommendations, and implement, » Read More
Guest Post by Matt LeBlanc – In today’s job-search world it’s unfortunate that the Internet rules, even though it is not a very effective way to land an opportunity. Since most job-seekers will never change their habits and focus on networking it is important to understand how to best incorporate online search into your job-search plan » Read More
Guest Post by CareerAlley — Several days ago I published a post regarding “the road less traveled” and suggested that one strategy is to look for job opportunities where there is less competition (and I still think this is a good idea). This post is the first in a series of posts reviewing Fortune’s list » Read More
Well, another high in California (and not a positive one!). Ever sector was hit with job loss in May, except education and health services. Our state topped out with the loss of another 69,000 jobs. Read More
If you’re in the LA area you may want to join hundreds of others for networking at this upcoming event on July 14th. Remember - over 80% of new jobs are found via networking, so make this the most important part of your job search. Read More
Guest Post by Sean Nelson — Linked Intuition I often write about things you should do on LinkedIn to maximize your effectiveness. Today we’re going to look at the other side of the equation…the mistakes. The five mistakes listed here are related to your ability to eventually monetize LinkedIn. 1. Not Having a Purpose or Not Understanding » Read More
I had the pleasure of attending one of the Executives Network meetings last week in San Francisco and wanted to give you a heads-up in the event you decide to attend in the future. This job search networking meeting is small but mighty. This is a group that accepts members who are director level and » Read More
Well, if you haven’t spent time building out your LinkedIn profile or reaching out for recommendations - here’s something that may change your mind. One of the job postings I saw on LinkedIn the other day indicated that the job would only be posted on LinkedIn, they were seeking individuals within the LinkedIn network only and » Read More
Matthew B. Crawford I’m ready for your book! Just finished reading your article, The Case for Working with Your Hands in the NY Times (thank you Lindsey Pollak for posting the link on Facebook…love how things get around in the world!). If I could give this article a scent, it would be ‘earthy’ - you know » Read More
Guest post by Eric Shannon – This is the 2009 guide to the top 100 US job board niches. For each top employment category it lists the top 3 or 4 niche job sites. This report excludes: * job sites that lack top Google rankings * sites with high Google rankings but low credibility, authenticity or integrity. * sites » Read More
Guest post by Chris Schonberger – Class of 2009, congratulations! Hopefully your commencement speaker was hilarious, inspirational, witty, warm, sage, eloquent, or at least famous enough that you’ll still remember who it was at the end of summer. (The only person who would fulfill all those criteria at once is clearly Ellen Degeneres!) But no matter » Read More
Social media is the newest arena in job search and if you’re not tapping in to this new ’sweet spot’ you are not utilizing some of the fastest growing resources at your disposal when it comes to fast tracking your job search efforts. Created this year by Gary Zukowski, TweetMyJob is quickly becoming an essential tool » Read More
Guest Post: CareerAlley – There are hundreds of job search boards on the Internet. The vast majority of those are not very helpful at best and a waste of time at worst. You could easily spend all of your time searching for job search boards and posting your resume. This would not be time well spent. » Read More
Openings that have come across my desk over the past week - perhaps one may be a fit for you…or, pass along to a friend who may have a need. ——— Director of Corporate/Inside Sales Needed ASAP (San Fran/Bay area)!!! Can anyone point me towards a talented “director level” person that may be in search mode? My client » Read More
Guest post by: Mary Gormandy White, M.A., SPHR – Regardless of the current state of the economy, it’s up to each of us to position ourselves for success. No matter what is going on in the world around us, each of us has to take steps to make sure that we are prepared to succeed – » Read More
Here’s what’s come across my desk this week. Lend a hand and pass on to anyone you know who may be a fit. —————– Director of Retail Merchandising & Purchasing Entrepreneurial Position > Growing Company > Focused Brand Great Opportunity! • Imagine leading a $100 million dollar division as Director of Retail Merchandising & Purchasing • An autonomous & » Read More
It’s Friday and here are a few openings that have come across my desk this week - scroll through and see if there’s a fit for you, if not pass the post on in the event there is something here that might help someone else. Sr. Tax Manager, Systems I am currently conducting a search for a » Read More
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