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It is amazing that some job seekers show up to interviews and job fairs dressed in anything but a suit.  Always represent yourself in the best light.  If nothing else, it can make you stand out from those who appeared to not take the job hunt seriously.  Years ago when I attended job fairs, I would have employers thank me for dressing appropriately.  Wow!  That meant that many job seekers would arrive dressed ... (Read More)

As we begin the holiday season, it is of course a time to being reminded of our priorities. We all have things to be thankful for and grateful about. And of course people to be thankful for. In looking back on 2009 so far really take a look at who has helped you in your job search, what things you have been able to do either as a full-time job seeker or someone who was employed and is now looking for new work or a new journey. And, who have YOU helped or impacted as well. ... (Read More)

“You're bad news, Lance. You're not interested enough in growing old.”  Charles E. Boles (Black Bart, 1948) Growing old is something we should all look forward to. After all, the available alternative is not too good.  Yet, for many elderly loved ones the medical system is so complicated that it puts them at risk.  For those people, Cardiovascular Home Care offers the "Safe Choices" program. Safe Choices is designed to address ... (Read More)

The room was abuzz with excitement as the 2009 Pinnacle Awards, sponsored by ADP, were announced during a luncheon at the SHRM Leadership Conference in Washington, DC. Each year, the Pinnacle Awards recognize outstanding projects designed and implemented by SHRM chapters and state councils. Each award carries a $1,000 prize for the chapter/council as well as a special Pinnacle lapel pin. Projects are judged by an internal SHRM staff committee and an external committee ... (Read More)

  If you want to learn how to create a job search strategy for the holidays: Mark your calendars for Tuesday November 24th at 9PM EST, 8PM CST, or 6PM PST for JobRadioUSA’s Episode 21 “How to Conduct an Effective Holiday Job Search.” Duncan Mathison - author of Unlock the Hidden Job Market - will discuss: 1.       Why the holiday season is a great time to conduct your job search ... (Read More)

There are over 350 definitions of Leadership. Most dynamic leaders agree it’s about influencing others in order to reach new heights. However, along the way many mistakes are made and some are career ending. Make plans to attend this complimentary session presented by Jack Smalley, SPHR, as he reviews the "Lessons Learned from the Top 10 Leadership Mistakes" on Thursday, December 3rd at the Make-A-Wish Foundation of North Texas at 6655 Deseo, Irving, TX ... (Read More)

  Over the next few weeks I will discuss how to use Twitter and Facebook during the job search. For this post, I will share how to source job leads, locate targeted companies, and create a targeted company list. 1. Visit www.twitterjobsearch.com, sign in to Twitter, and click on the Allow Access button (if this is your first time using TwitterJobSearch). 2. Next complete your TwitterJobSearch profile by providing contact details, your skills, and URLs to your ... (Read More)