Job Search

Develop a Job Search Strategy

April 5, 2011

Apply directly to organizations of  interest to you, Take temp positions, Contact professional organizations and affiliations in your field, Create a job search office, Create a list of target companies, create a personalized marketing plan, Create a social media presence, Create a LinkedIn account, Tweet, Open a professional Facebook site, Create a system for tracking [...]

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Getting To The Job Growth Numbers

April 4, 2011

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

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Staging Your Job Search

February 20, 2011

By Larry Goldsmith, CWDP, P.E.T. Job seekers should consider enrolling in Theater 101.  Exploring the mechanics of how to create a scene for a stage play offers unexpected rewards in upgrading your job search skills. What is a stage play but a series of activities design to engage an audience.  The audience is not told [...]

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Boost Your Career With Social Media

January 22, 2011

What is your learning style?  Do you learn visual (see), auditory (hear) or kinesthetic (hands-on)?  Watch the video or check check out these “10 Social Media Job Search Tips.” [I especially like the “Use it Purposely” Tip.] /Jaazle Blogger

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Who’s Going to Work for the Working Man

December 29, 2010

 Bon Jovi – Work For The Working Man Unemployment Extension Won’t Help 99ers

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Two Elevator Speeches are Necessary

November 25, 2010

By Larry Goldsmith, CWDP, P.E.T. Networking is the process of communication that consists of using contacts and relationships (oftentimes a third party) to gain access to decision makers in the hiring process.   Historically, in the job search preparation stage, job seekers have been instructed to create and rehearse a brief networking (elevator) speech.  The original label of [...]

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Do You Job Search from Your Eyes or the Employer’s Eyes?

September 19, 2010

By Larry Goldsmith, CWDP, P.E.T. Sit down at you computer.  Pull up a blank screen and start typing a list of all those items you want from a potential employer.  What is on your list?  Better pay, job security, health insurance, vacation time.  Are you done?  Did you complete your  list of what you want [...]

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Can you answer YES to these “8″ interview questions?

July 19, 2010

By Larry Goldsmith, CWDP, P.E.T. Do you discuss company products and services with confidence and insight? Do you give examples that support you have the knowledge, skills & abilities the company seeks? Do you tell anecdotes that demonstrate you can hit the ground running? Do you reinforce with examples that you have a shorter learning curve? Do you expand [...]

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What are the values that drive you?

July 14, 2010

By Larry Goldsmith, CWDP, P.E.T. Below is my philosophy on how I spend the majority of my (mind) time each day.  This is how I get by each day.  What about you?  Have you ever giving thought to thinking about how you ‘think’ about preparing for the next day?  How much time do you spend getting ready for tomorrow?  [...]

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Theater Call for All Job Seekers

June 18, 2010

By Larry Goldsmith, CWDP, P.E.T. Job seekers should consider enrolling in Theater 101.  Exploring the mechanics of how to create a scene for a stage play offers unexpected rewards in upgrading your job search skills. What is a stage play but a series of activities design to engage an audience.  The audience is not told [...]

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