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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Find a Job using Google

March 21, 2011
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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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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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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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