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What’s Sucking Out Your Energy?

March 12, 2011

A doable job search requires effective communication and problem solving abilities.  Following the tips of our Guest Blogger AmyK will help you make more informed choices leading to better conclusions and solutions./Larry Goldsmith AmyK Hutchens, Intelligence Activist is a speaker, trainer and business strategist.  AmyK, who has worked with Martha Beck (Oprah’s Life Coach, bestselling [...]

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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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Happy Holiday and Season Greetings

December 19, 2010
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I think my most difficult interview question is….

November 5, 2010

By Larry Goldsmith, CWDP, P.E.T. [My lecture was on effective interviewing.  Students were instructed to respond to their most difficult interview question.  I share this encounter because it reflects the plight of many a job seeker.] Several answers came across as long balls knocked right out of the park.  Still many responses to this question missed the target.  Focus was off.  Responses too literal.  Souls [...]

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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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Add a SWOT Analysis to Your Job Search

August 3, 2010

By Larry Goldsmith, CWDP, P.E.T. A SWOT analysis is a powerful strategic planning tool used by businesses to identify their Strengths and Weaknesses, and to examine the Opportunities and Threats that menace them.  Businesses use this method to look at themselves, both internally and externally, to uncover opportunities (or challenges) which in turn they can profit from. [...]

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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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