Anthony asked if I could publish one of his articles on my Smart Weight Gain blog. I like guest bloggers, so I said yes. But after reading his article, I changed my mind – it really had no relevant to my Smart Weight Gain blog. Still, looking at it again… It seemed to me that this would be a [...]
Guest Post: The Schools and Institutions That Offer Programs and Courses for CNA Training
September 10, 2012 by 2 Comments
4 Ways To Make Really Smart Career Choices
April 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
What do you think are the 4 ways to make really smart career choices? Steve Tobak’s got the answer and I think he’s on the track. You need to take a look. His main points are: Look at it as a business opportunity, not a job Evaluate the company like a Wall Street Anaylst or [...]
Not All Jobs Are Created Equal
April 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment
This is what we need: “The year’s best jobs boast a good work environment, high salaries and are relatively low stress.” Actually, what some of us need – when we’ve got alligators crawling up our butt – is just a job. Any job that can put food the table, roof over our heads, our families [...]
“Executive Job Search: 3 Jobseeking Ways to Find a Job Faster”
April 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment
By:Kevin Donlin Got a difficult problem in your job search? Say, a lack of networking contacts? Or trouble answering interview questions? Well, you’ve got company. Problems in a job search are as common as mosquitoes in July. But … have you ever written your problem down on a piece of paper? I’ll bet you haven’t. [...]
Best Bets for Jobs in 2012…
January 1, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Debra Auerbach details what she thinks will be the best bets for jobs in 2012. They are: Biomedical engineer Computer software engineer Customer service representative Home health aide Management analyst Medical assistant Network systems and dat communications analyst Registered nurse Retail salesperson You should click on this link to read her article in full, along [...]
To Be Successful In Finding A Job In 2012 – You Must…
December 31, 2011 by Leave a Comment
This is really a great article from the Wall St. Journal Market Watch. It is often said that knowledge is power. Well, this article by Ruth Mantell gives you precious knowledge. Precious because it gives you a sense of what the market may be looking for in 2012. How do you stack up? What is [...]
Humanize Your Job Search
November 14, 2011 by Leave a Comment
By Kevin Donlin, Question: If you’ve ever been hired without first meeting the employer in person, open your window and scream “Yes!” Hear anything? Neither do I. Until more scientific proof turns up, just agree with me here: You can’t get hired by a computer or over the phone. Before you can work for people, [...]
Going to Scarborough Fair…Or to a Job Fair?
November 13, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Are You Going to Scarborough Fair…No…How About a Job Fair Let’s keep it short and simple. I hate job fairs. I’ve been to plenty, gotten a few interviews, had zero follow-up interviews, and no job offers. Sound similar. But wait… That’s not entirely true… I got my current day job at a job fair. I [...]
Are you looking for a job or waiting for a job
October 21, 2011 by Leave a Comment
By Kevin Donlin, Are you looking for a job — really looking? Or are you simply waiting for employment to fall into your lap? If you’re like about 75% of the job seekers I’ve met over the past nine years, you’re probably doing too much waiting and not enough searching. Stop. Now. Instead, here are [...]
Fall is Prime Time for Job Hunting
September 12, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Fall is the time you need to redouble your efforts to land the job you want. I think Fall is the best time and provides the best window of opportunity for those looking for a job. How do I know this? I’d be lying if I told you I had a clue. But… Most of [...]
What Did You Think of the Prez Speech?
September 8, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Just some random thoughts on President Obama’s speech today. Didn’t I hear this before. He proposed 450 billion or so in spending to, in the words of Ari Berman at The Nation: “an extension of unemployment benefits, an extension of the payroll tax cut, repairing schools and crumbling infrastructure, rehiring teachers and first responders, job [...]
Write a Prospecting Letter – From the Guerrilla Guru’s
August 30, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Harness the power of direct mail. The first thing you need to do for a prospecting letter is compile your list. Find 5-10 companies you want to work for based on your research. Compose a letter to your network of contacts asking them if they know of anyone who works at any of the companies [...]
