I am quickly approaching my 300 direct connection on LinkedIn. That’s quite an accomplishment — made even greater considering that I won’t add someone to my LinkedIn list unless I have met with them at least once face to face. I want to have quality contacts whenever possible. I want to use my LinkedIn contacts to help people connect for business and/or other meaningful opportunities. I can honestly say that I have met 99% of my connections face-to-face. Many I consider to be close friends!
If you are considering using LinkedIn to increase your “brand you” awareness, to make connections, or just to catch up with friends, you may be interested in these resources:
- http://www.linkedintelligence.com/
- http://www.askdavetaylor.com/
- http://www.linkedin.com/
If you want to connect with me on LinkedIn, give me a call. Just remember, we will have coffee (or lunch) first.
by the way - here’s my profile!
I just got this email from a friend who is holding an improv class. Job seekers ought to attend! There is some much you can learn from improv and you’ll be much more ready to ACE the interview! Here’s the email. . . . then follow the link and see how
– email –
It’s finally happening…
That improv class I’ve been talking about for ages is finally coming into being!
We’re going to start with Sunday’s from 5-7pm on 10th & E. Burnside. We will meet each Sunday and have FUN while learning! This class is not about “performing” and you don’t need any experience (or comfort) in performing to come, EVERYONE is welcome. You will get in touch with your creativity and having a great time with like minded people!
Side benefits to improv:
Exercise your “core” through laughing (who doesn’t want tighter abs?)
Express yourself more quickly (never be taken off guard again)
Be more confident everyday (Yes! And…)
Expand your creativity!!!
Let me know if you have any questions or if you’re interested in attending and I’ll send you more information and get you signed up! All this great stuff for $10/class!
Feel free to pass this along to anyone you know who might be interested.
-Laura (email: improv.laura@gmail.com)
Check out this great article:
Why everyone should study improv!
I’ve been trying out Facebook. I think there are some GREAT opportunities for helping create your internet presence. Here’s my Facebook Badge. Try it out.
I talked to a good friend over the weekend who told me she has given notice to her employer and will be looking for a new job. I was happy for her, because she hasn’t liked her job for a long time. Then she told me something that made me cringe – “I have put my resume on the “big job boards†and expect to have a new job within the month.â€
Uggggggh! Ouch! The “big job boards†are THE MOST INEFFECTIVE WAY TO FIND A JOB, and my friend is relying solely on them to pay next month’s mortgage. Only about 2% of the people who use Monster find a job that way, and the other boards aren’t much better. Yet, so many people put their future into the hands of these folks.
Before YOU put your fate in the hands of the “big boardsâ€, I suggest you re-read the article from “Ask the Headhunterâ€!
If you REALLY want to find a new job, the MOST effective method is NETWORKING. What are YOU doing to grow your network? What are YOU doing to take care of those who will help you find your perfect Career Position?
A friend sent me the link below. It’s a GREAT story about how one person CAN make a difference. It’s about customer service. It’s about focusing on your core competencies. It’s about being authentic. It’s about . . . oh heck, just go and see for yourself!
http://www.stservicemovie.com/
Sean
EXCITING NEWS for JOB SEEKERS!!!
For the past year we have been refining the model we use to teach folks how to manage and advance their career. We now have it published in workbook form. All of our clients will receive a copy of this workbook when they sign up for our Basic Career Management Workshop.
For those of you who want a less-expensive, self-directed option, YOU can purchase this workbook as well. We are calling our system — “The CMS Career-X Model”. X can stand for “explosion” or “exploration” or “expansion.” For those of you who don’t know what you want to be when you grow up, X can be “the unknown.”
Get YOUR copy today! Just click on this icon and you can order a copy from LuLu.com
Let me know how you like it!
