Whether you’re currently searching for a job or not, becoming a member of professional organizations is a great way to increase your network, provide volunteer services, as well as open up opportunities for new job opportunities. Interested in becoming involved in your community? Check out the APA, whose mission is to “…provide leadership in the development » Read More
Are you a Project Manager or thinking of getting into that field? An important part of your networking strategy to gain access into a new field and/or find a new position is to be sure that you are associated with the organizations that represent your field. In the case of Project Management there are several » Read More
Guest post by Kevin Donlin – This week I’m re-running three of the best networking tips I’ve found recently to help you find a job faster. These proven networking tactics get results in good times and in bad. Which can you try today? 1) Network with the Recently Departed David Perry, author of “Guerrilla Marketing For Job Hunters 2.0,” shares » 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
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 Kevin Donlin – The current job market could most charitably be described as rotten. Employers and job seekers alike are scared. They’re uncertain of the future and worried about what to do next. You, too? If so, here’s an idea: Why not try something different in your job search? Specifically, why not try the following two counter-intuitive » 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
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
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
How’s your online presence these days? In today’s career marketplace to be a digital ghost (meaning unknown online) is the equivalent of being a digital disaster. Why is having an online presence so important now? The answer to that question is fairly simple, but the building of your presence and your personal brand online is » Read More
Guest post by Kevin Donlin – The most brilliant job-search plan in the world won’t get you hired by itself. You have to take action. But before you can act, you must decide to act. And that’s where things get tricky. Because your mind can work for you or against you. If you can harness your thoughts and let » Read More
New website ‘urban interns’ provides creative way to start your career Friday’s news flash, another 663,000 jobs were cut in March, brings a harsh reality to the graduating class of 2009. There are now 13 million people out of work, potentially double that number if you factor in part-time and discouraged workers. Many of these experienced » Read More
Being a huge proponent of growing your network the Web 2.0 conference I attended this past week was a perfect example of just what I mean about networking outside your regular arena to find new opportunities and gain new connections, while at the same time gathering new up-to-date marketplace knowledge. This was a great event and » Read More
Ok - I know the Cisco Fatty tweet has been all over the internet, and I mean ‘all over’, but I have to say after reading what’s come through my windows that I really think this whole situation was a win/win for both Cisco, as well as Connor Riley. In my opinion it’s a win for » Read More
The reports are out and Market Watch has just predicted that February ‘09 will show the worst job loss in 60 years. How do you fight that? Where does that leave you? What a hopeless headline that is! I’m not really a huge football fan, but I do have to say that so many » Read More
Just announced in the NY Times that G.M. will be cutting 10,000 salaried positions plus cut the salaries of others up to 10%. Layoffs are everywhere and more keep haunting us everyday. What can a person do who is in the midst of this terrible ’storm’? How can one prepare to face these difficult job search » Read More
Hello! Twitter - many of us are all ‘atwitter’ about Twitter and there is good reason to be. What a great place to connect! I have to admit when I first heard of Twitter a few months back and decided to join my first thoughts were…huh?? How do I use this thing? But, once I » Read More
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