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Reflections on 2010, The Career

Posted on November 23, 2010 by

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 →

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Using Facebook in Your Job Search

Posted on May 23, 2010 by

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 →

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Using a WordPress Blog to Promote Your Brand

Posted on May 16, 2010 by

I know. You’ve already seen a gazillion blog posts and articles about branding. And there are some good resources out there about getting started with WordPress (and I WILL provide links to some of my favorites!). In my work with … Continue reading →

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Resume and Linked In Profile Cliches – BE GONE!

Posted on March 3, 2010 by

I am a highly motivated, dynamic self-starter, results-oriented, hard-working, dedicated, team-player with excellent multi-tasking and communications skills. I have 20+ years experience in fast-paced environments. And I never met a cliché I didn’t like. It doesn’t matter whether you are … Continue reading →

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3 Tips for Writing an Effective Linked In Profile

Posted on February 10, 2010 by

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 →

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It’s All About Community – New Job, Social Media & Innovation

Posted on June 16, 2009 by

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 →

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Personal Benefits of Volunteering

Posted on June 10, 2009 by

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 →

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You Call This Job Search Progess?

Posted on June 4, 2009 by

Okay – we in the first part of June, and you never thought it (your job search) would take this long. The phone isn’t ringing, no one responds to your on-line applications, and you haven’t sniffed an interview in over … Continue reading →

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Personal Brand – How Do You Build Yours?

Posted on June 1, 2009 by

We are seeing clear examples of why personal branding is important in this job market. A good way to think of your brand is to ask yourself, “Why would an employer buy me or my value proposition over a competitor … Continue reading →

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Networking for New Job –What to do When Traditional “Networking” Fails?

Posted on May 13, 2009 by

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 →

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