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
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
I took the opportunity to attend a CSix Bay Area networking event last Thursday in Saratoga, CA and wanted to give you the basics on the event and what to expect should you be in the area and decide to attend in the future. The CSix event (which you can access on WorkIt.com) is very well » Read More
There is no doubt about it - networking is the best way to find a new job. In fact studies have shown that over 80% of jobs are found via networking. And, in this day and age there is so much available on the networking front. Here is a new one I came across “CupOfCoffeeNetworkers“. » 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
With so many people out of work and feeling discouraged in their job search we certainly need a place to go where encouragement around job search can ignite new ideas and open new doors. And that’s what Carol Chenot, Founder of Job Rejoov, has now given us - a place to come together, encourage » 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
Needless to say, there are several million people out there right now that need ‘career transition’ help. The latest figures are startling…nearly 600,000 people lost their jobs in January ‘09 alone - unemployment is up to 7.6% in the US and climbing. As Obama said - this will soon be a “catastrophe”. How can you help? » Read More
Yesterday I was at Kinko’s making some copies and I overheard a ‘classic’ networking conversation (yes, overheard…it unfolded right next to me and the only way out of hearing it would have been to have my iPod on). My point with blogging on this is to share the beauty of networking in hopes that if » Read More
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