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Reflections on 2010, The Career
This has been another interesting year in my rather winding and non-linear career path. The year started out at BPI group (yes – they confuse everyone with a lower case “g”). That ended June 30, and I started with my … Continue reading
Using Facebook in Your Job Search
With a reported membership of 400 million ACTIVE users, defined by Facebook as “users who returned to the site in the last 30 days,” Facebook is the undisputed king of social networking sites. But for many of my clients, Facebook … Continue reading
3 Tips for Writing an Effective Linked In Profile
The Future of Resumes – 3 Tips for Starting a Linked In Profile In my last post, I proposed a new definition of the term “resume.” Resume – a description of an individual’s career that defines that person’s personal and … Continue reading
Job Search Tips from People Who’ve Actually Landed
“Network – Tell everybody. Don’t be embarrassed to admit that you’re unemployed and looking for a new “opportunity.” (Notice, I didn’t say I was looking for a job.) I wasted 2-3 months early on hedging my bets about “who to tell.” Use “Linked in” and alumni resources to network. Have your “elevator speech” down cold. Be specific and don’t hedge about what’s important to you in your next job. Networking opened up doors that were otherwise closed and led me to explore opportunities that I would otherwise not have known about. Networking is NOT overrated!” Continue reading
Characterisitics of Innovative Organizations, Pt. 3 of 3
We’ve seen a lot of writing over the last 50 years about business leadership. Only a small percentage of any of the traditional writing and research is likely to have true staying power for one simple fact – the pace … Continue reading
Posted in Creativity & Innovation, Leadership and Team Building
Tagged A Whole New Mind, connections, creativity, Daniel H. Pink, Elaine Dundon, innovate like edison, innovative leaders, leadership, Michael J Gelb, networking, sarah miller caldicott, systems thinking, The Seeds of Innovation
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Characteristics of Innovative Organizations, part 2 of 3.
First – sorry for the long hiatus between posts here. I’ve had a great last few weeks including a wonderful trip to Paris and a week in Chicago doing some certification training. In the meantime, I’ve also been doing some … Continue reading
Posted in Creativity & Innovation
Tagged collaboration, connect, connections, creativity, innovation, leadership, networking, team work
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It’s All About Community – New Job, Social Media & Innovation
It’s all about community. It’s true. It really is. Are you searching for a new position? If so, the answer lies in your community. Are you trying to build your business? That next great referral or lead will almost certainly … Continue reading
Posted in Creativity & Innovation, Job Search - Transition
Tagged 2009 search tips, available work, connect, connections, creativity, current market, facebook, innovation, job market, job search, Job Search Tips, linked in, networking, separated from work, social media, social networking, tough economy, Twitter
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Personal Benefits of Volunteering
In an article from October 2005 at World Volunteer Web, called “Benefits of Volunteering” http://tinyurl.com/nu2stz, the unattributed author makes a compelling case for the benefits of volunteering. And the article isn’t about the benefits to the recipient organization. It’s about … Continue reading
Networking for New Job –What to do When Traditional “Networking” Fails?
We are seeing some progress – albeit slow – in the job market. Yes – the broader economy keeps shedding jobs, and most experts agree that we are likely to see several more months of significant job loss. But – … Continue reading
Who Is Hiring?
Unemployment hit 8.5% according to the latest figures from the US Department of Labor. And most experts expects the job market to remain tough for job seekers through early 2010. That said, there are still pockets of positive activity in … Continue reading
Posted in Job Search - Transition
Tagged companies hiring, connect, connections, hiring, job search, networking, where are jobs
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