Sometimes, you need to go to the basics while recognizing that times have changed.
Like playing fundamental baseball - the Sox are killing themselves with errors in this World Series...but I digress...
Going back to the basics is good, but make sure you also keep up with the times. Here are 7 "basic rules" that should be broken.
Once you have the interview, don't forget these basics. Professionalism and common courtesy never go out of style.
In the interview, as in sales, one way you earn credibility and trust is by asking great questions. How often do you ask these?
Upcoming Job Fairs!
Mass (details here)
Wed, 10/30 - Middleborough
Fri, 11/1 - Boston
NH (details here)
Mon, 10/28 - Nashua
Wed, 10/30 - Somersworth (Leddy Group event)
Thurs, 10/31 - Manchester (FedEx event)
Thurs, 10/31 - Manchester (Microtech Staffing event)
Thurs, 10/31 - Littleton
Have a great week! Let me know how else I can be of assistance.
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Monday, October 28, 2013
Monday, October 21, 2013
Draft Tips #19 - Don't find a job, make a job
Back in 2004, I was working in a large regional bank handling small to mid-sized businesses and their loan requests. I had my own little office, and a nice title and salary.
But I was miserable.
Sick of the big bank, I left for a small bank doing the same thing.
Well, 6 months later, the large bank I left announced that they were buying the small bank.
We all had to re-interview for our jobs, and while there were nice people, I wasn't interested in going back.
So, I went to another institution which was really the first professional taste of what I now.
Well, that didn't work out either. That organization changed their mind in what they wanted to do.
Back out on the street I went, and that's when I decided to start my own practice. It's been hard, and a lot of blood, sweat and tears. And I struggle with motivation and discipline all of the time.
But I wouldn't trade it for anything.
So, as you are looking for that next great opportunity, consider making your next great opportunity.
Here's some tips on how to start with less than $100.
And there's lots of websites out there letting people freelance as a way to start their own company. This article talks about this new economy.
Can you actually make a living doing odd jobs? Yes you can. This article highlights someone who does.
Upcoming Job Fairs!
Mass (details here)
Mon, 10/21 - Boston (National Career Fairs event)
Wed, 10/30 - Middleborough
NH (details here)
Mon, 10/21 - Manchester (Adecco event)
Wed, 10/23 - Portsmouth (VPNE Parking event)
Wed, 10/23 - Portsmouth (Leddy Group event)
Wed, 10/23 - Concord
Wed, 10/23 - Conway
Thurs, 10/24 - Nashua (Shaws event)
Thurs, 10/24 - Somersworth (CoWorx event)
Fri, 10/25 - Milford (Shaws event)
Fri, 10/25 - Portsmouth (Hurley Machining event)
Have a great week! Let me know how else I can be of assistance.
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But I was miserable.
Sick of the big bank, I left for a small bank doing the same thing.
Well, 6 months later, the large bank I left announced that they were buying the small bank.
We all had to re-interview for our jobs, and while there were nice people, I wasn't interested in going back.
So, I went to another institution which was really the first professional taste of what I now.
Well, that didn't work out either. That organization changed their mind in what they wanted to do.
Back out on the street I went, and that's when I decided to start my own practice. It's been hard, and a lot of blood, sweat and tears. And I struggle with motivation and discipline all of the time.
But I wouldn't trade it for anything.
So, as you are looking for that next great opportunity, consider making your next great opportunity.
Here's some tips on how to start with less than $100.
And there's lots of websites out there letting people freelance as a way to start their own company. This article talks about this new economy.
Can you actually make a living doing odd jobs? Yes you can. This article highlights someone who does.
Upcoming Job Fairs!
Mass (details here)
Mon, 10/21 - Boston (National Career Fairs event)
Wed, 10/30 - Middleborough
NH (details here)
Mon, 10/21 - Manchester (Adecco event)
Wed, 10/23 - Portsmouth (VPNE Parking event)
Wed, 10/23 - Portsmouth (Leddy Group event)
Wed, 10/23 - Concord
Wed, 10/23 - Conway
Thurs, 10/24 - Nashua (Shaws event)
Thurs, 10/24 - Somersworth (CoWorx event)
Fri, 10/25 - Milford (Shaws event)
Fri, 10/25 - Portsmouth (Hurley Machining event)
Have a great week! Let me know how else I can be of assistance.
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Monday, October 14, 2013
Draft Tips #18 - 5, 5, 10 and 16
It's not a strange number sequence. Nor is it a new football play.
It is a great time of year to be job hunting before everyone really starts to get busy with the holidays.
Sharpen those skills and polish that resume. Make the most of your opportunities with these tips!
Are you stuck in a rut? The process can be really tedious. Here's how to break out.
Once you get that interview, here are the 5 do's and don'ts.
Or, use these 10 tips for making or breaking the interview.
When all else fails, go back to the fundamentals and re-study the classics. Here's 16 back-to-basics tips for that successful interview.
Upcoming Job Fairs!
Mass (details here)
Mon, 10/21 - Boston (National Career Fairs event)
Wed, 10/30 - Middleborough
NH (details here)
Tues, 10/15 - Nashua
Thurs, 10/17 - Manchester (FedEx)
Have a great week! Let me know how else I can be of assistance.
And...will you pass this email on to a friend who is also in transition? They may benefit from this information as well.
Share the archive of weekly emails with them. The link is here.
It is a great time of year to be job hunting before everyone really starts to get busy with the holidays.
Sharpen those skills and polish that resume. Make the most of your opportunities with these tips!
Are you stuck in a rut? The process can be really tedious. Here's how to break out.
Once you get that interview, here are the 5 do's and don'ts.
Or, use these 10 tips for making or breaking the interview.
When all else fails, go back to the fundamentals and re-study the classics. Here's 16 back-to-basics tips for that successful interview.
Upcoming Job Fairs!
Mass (details here)
Mon, 10/21 - Boston (National Career Fairs event)
Wed, 10/30 - Middleborough
NH (details here)
Tues, 10/15 - Nashua
Thurs, 10/17 - Manchester (FedEx)
Have a great week! Let me know how else I can be of assistance.
And...will you pass this email on to a friend who is also in transition? They may benefit from this information as well.
Share the archive of weekly emails with them. The link is here.
Monday, October 7, 2013
Draft Tips #17 - Half full or half empty? Top 100, and what to say
It's hard sometimes. Sometimes things just go your way, and sometimes they don't.
Case in point - had to get new tires recently for my car. And get the brakes done. I hate having to get auto repairs, and certainly hate them coming all at once.
It's the same in job hunting. And your success is due in large part to how you approach it mentally. Here's how to keep your attitude positive.
It's too easy to just sit behind a desk and use the computer to find that next job. But which are the best sites to go to? Check out this Top 100 list.
Lots of people use LinkedIn, but it's challenging to write a great profile. Here's what to write if you've been laid off.
And here's what to say if you're over 50.
Upcoming Job Fairs!
Mass (details here)
Wed, 10/9 - Somerville
NH (details here)
Tues, 10/8 - Portsmouth
Tues, 10/8 - Nashua
Wed, 10/9 - Manchester (Diamond Shine Cleaning event)
Thurs, 10/10 - Portsmouth (CoWorx event)
Thurs, 10/10 - Newington (Fox Run Mall event)
Have a great week! Let me know how else I can be of assistance.
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Case in point - had to get new tires recently for my car. And get the brakes done. I hate having to get auto repairs, and certainly hate them coming all at once.
It's the same in job hunting. And your success is due in large part to how you approach it mentally. Here's how to keep your attitude positive.
It's too easy to just sit behind a desk and use the computer to find that next job. But which are the best sites to go to? Check out this Top 100 list.
Lots of people use LinkedIn, but it's challenging to write a great profile. Here's what to write if you've been laid off.
And here's what to say if you're over 50.
Upcoming Job Fairs!
Mass (details here)
Wed, 10/9 - Somerville
NH (details here)
Tues, 10/8 - Portsmouth
Tues, 10/8 - Nashua
Wed, 10/9 - Manchester (Diamond Shine Cleaning event)
Thurs, 10/10 - Portsmouth (CoWorx event)
Thurs, 10/10 - Newington (Fox Run Mall event)
Have a great week! Let me know how else I can be of assistance.
And...will you pass this email on to a friend who is also in transition? They may benefit from this information as well.
Share the archive of weekly emails with them. The link is here.
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