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Why a Job Interview is Like a First Date
Have you noticed any similarities between your dating experiences and your job searches? What these two puzzle parts have in common is a quest for better relationships. Granted, for some of us, both of these personal quests are fraught with frustration. But in Shawn Graham’s new book Courting Your Career, he spins the metaphor in amusing and insightful ways. Networking is matchmaking. Career fairs are akin to clubbing. Cover letters are like pick-up lines. And job boards are linked to online...  My Global Career -
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Become a Career Renegade Instead of Being Depressed at Work
Today, I spoke with Jonathan Fields, who is an author, blogger and much more. He just launched his new blog based on his “Career Renegade” book today, in addition to an incredible new eBook called “The Fire Fly Manifesto.” The purpose of this interview is to inspire you to start doing work you love, instead of being part of the status quo, dreading each day of work. We’re not saying to quit your job, but we are telling you (begging you) to get on a career path,... Personal Branding Blog -
Thu, 11/20/2008 - 20:54
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My Next Book
Here we are, right in the middle of autumn. Which means I have a new book ready for you.Stephen and I decided to follow up last year's New Day Revolution: How to Save the World in 24 Hours with a handy guide that helps you save the world each and every day.So I humbly show you Today is a New Day!This page-a-day beauty includes past CoolPeopleCare articles, inspirational quotes and even journal pages. Saving the world is a journey, and we think you need every resource you can get.You should enjoy... Sam Davidson -
Thu, 11/20/2008 - 18:42
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Attention Nonprofits: Hire a Teenager
Whenever I lead a nonprofit workshop about social media, it always concludes with someone (or several people) asking: "Okay. I get it. Social media works in terms of generating buzz about my nonprofit. It's important and here to stay. But how do I implement any of it?"And then we chat for a bit about what tools might work best with their particular organization, depending upon what message they want to broadcast. And then I'm asked, "Yeah, but how do I do it?"Which means: "How do I set up a Facebook... Sam Davidson -
Thu, 11/20/2008 - 18:10
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All Planes Landed Safely This Morning at MSP, Everyone Safe
The above headline would never make it except in THE ONION. True journalists don’t write about the good news, of course, preferring bad news and scandals. I understand that. I thought of this the other day when I watching one of the business channels and someone put the foreclosure crisis in perspective, saying “it affected only one in 452 mortgages.” And I was beginning to think that the crisis was hitting nearly everyone on my street. Keep that in mind when you read the... What Would Dad Say -
Thu, 11/20/2008 - 16:16
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The Revolution is Young - and It's Getting Educated
During the past week, when people have asked how things have been going, I reply with my usual, "Great!" and then proceed to discuss how I've got a full plate of speaking gigs.Today, I discussed why nonprofits need to think about Gen Y at a strategic level. Sunday, I'll speak with student service professionals - those at college campuses working with Gen Y. Monday has me in Charleston talking about how nonprofits can market themselves to Gen Y. Then, on Wednesday, I'm speaking to 400 high school... Sam Davidson -
Thu, 11/20/2008 - 15:32
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The Downsized Diva’s Guide to Layoff Etiquette
The layoff process is awkward and uncomfortable for everybody. Yes, it’s probably most excruciating for those who have to pack up their files and turn in their key cards. But it’s no picnic for the managers breaking the bad news or the “spared” coworkers skulking around in the background. And many times, clueless or insensitive remarks or behavior can make the situation much worse. I know this from personal experience (hence my new self-proclaimed nickname, “The... Escape From Corporate America -
Thu, 11/20/2008 - 15:08
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W(H)AM! Microfinance and the Leadership Challenge
by Kathryn Nilsson Reichert (New York City) Founded in 2003, Women Advancing Microfinance International (WAM) is an international organization based in Washington, D.C. and with branches around the world whose mission is to “advance and support women working in microfinance through education, training, and by promoting leadership opportunities.” They also seek to promote the providing of financial services to the poor and economic opportunities to women worldwide. A recent WAM event in New... The Glass Hammer -
Thu, 11/20/2008 - 14:00
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How to game plan your job search (podcast)
Is she the jerry maguire of career advice? Female sports agent Molly Fletcher stops by to discuss her new book "Your Dream Job Game Plan, 5 tools for becoming your own career agent". She also reveals how one particular job seeker impressed her. Download the MP3 Subscribe on iTunes (must have itunes software) Secrets of the Job Hunt -
Thu, 11/20/2008 - 12:26
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Who needs a bonus? In fact, who needs pay?
Goldman Sachs' top executives recently made the news for refusing to take bonuses this year. Hear that? It's the sound of me clapping really slowly. Bravo, fellows. Bravo. Your stock is down 60% this year, and your firm is expected to announce its first quarterly loss as a public company in December. But you're going to bite your lips and — deep breath — take home only your annual salaries of $600,000. Heroes. True heroes. UBS and Barclays are following suit, and New York Attorney General... Work in Progress - Time -
Thu, 11/20/2008 - 12:15
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“No-Drama” Obama and His Pitbulls: A Lesson in Management
The news is buzzing about “No-Drama” Obama’s cabinet picks. Says the New York Times: “After running a campaign known for its almost military-like cool and discipline, the president-elect is now assembling a staff whose members are known for their combativeness. His chief of staff, Rahm Emanuel, is a take-no-prisoners politician known for his willingness to butt heads with adversaries. Mr. Obama’s top liaison to Congress, Phil Schiliro, is a skilled political infighter.... Water Cooler Wisdom -
Thu, 11/20/2008 - 11:20
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Forum for New Ideas
Do you want to be more innovative and creative? Would you like to better integrate business and the arts? Join innovative thinkers from across the country to explore new, non-traditional ways for business and the arts to work together. Herman Miller Foundation is the National Sponsor and Morgan Stanley is the New York Sponsor. Confirmed Speakers: - Lisa Dennison, Chairman, Sotheby’s North and South America - Claudia Kotchka, Vice President, Design, Innovation and Strategy, Procter... The Glass Hammer -
Thu, 11/20/2008 - 11:20
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Best Way To Grab Your Dream Job
Scouring the local papers for best job choices is something your older siblings may have done while visiting the consultancy went out with your parent’s outdated music sense, so welcome the new-age online job hunting facilities for your self - and grab the best of the Internet’s endless range and reach! Who knows - your dream job may be in virtual space itself - just a click away, so why not begin today? We bring you tips and hints on landing the perfect job of your choice and how... Employment Digest -
Thu, 11/20/2008 - 10:45
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“This Sure Feels Like A Recession”
It was funny to hear debates on whether we were in a recession or not. For many people, this is a real recession. Not a recession for you? Great. Good for you. A few days ago I heard a radio ad that said “if this feels like a recession for you…” or something like that. I think we’re in for a few rough years. Maybe we aren’t in a national recession. But for 50,000 Citigroup people, it’s a personal recession. For 60,000 post office employees it’s... JibberJobber Blog -
Thu, 11/20/2008 - 09:00
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Magic Johnson Reinvents His Brand From Basketball to Business
Branding Magic Johnson When I think of Magic Johnson, the following words come to mind: Lakers - He took the Lakers NBA team to many championships. Basketball - He played basketball for most of his life. HIV - While playing basketball he was diagnosed with HIV. Philanthropy - He founded the The Magic Johnson Foundation. How would you brand Magic Johnson? Magic reinvents his brand Before - basketball player After winning a championship in high school and college, he was selected 1st in the 1979... Personal Branding Blog -
Thu, 11/20/2008 - 08:38
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Chicago’s Futures and Options Expo 2008
By Jessica Titlebaum (Chicago) The Futures Industry Association organized their annual Futures and Options Expo in Chicago on November 10th - 12th, bringing together the most influential people from the derivatives industry, from senior staff at brokerage firms and exchanges to pension fund managers, CTAs, CPOs, and individual investors. According to the FIA website, over 4000 people from more than 30 countries attended. The two-day event kicked off on that Monday evening at an opening reception... The Glass Hammer -
Thu, 11/20/2008 - 07:00
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Christmas special: Get my book for only $12.99
I want to celebrate the incredible success I’ve been having this year AND to celebrate the upcoming holidays, so I’ve reduced the price of my book Happy Hour is 9 to 5 from $29 to $12.99. I’ve also reduced the price of the pdf e-book to from $19 to $5.99. This offer is good only until Christmas - click here to get it. The book has been doing very well. The Danish translation is a huge hit - it’s on the top 10 list of management books. It is also out in Dutch and Spanish... The Chief Happiness Officer -
Thu, 11/20/2008 - 06:07
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3 important lessons from the financial crisis
It’s hard to know what to think these days. I find myself overwhelmed sorting through all the data and predictions. It’s time for reflection, so here are three of my lessons during this downturn: 1. Saving for emergencies: time to revive age old wisdom Ancient societies understood the need to save for emergencies. Those that could save stored up food and supplies for unexpected hard times. The economy has changed, but the logic is relatively the same. Nowadays we don’t save food... Mind Your Decisions -
Thu, 11/20/2008 - 02:24
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One Job Every Day Isn't Enough
It's been a year since One Day, One Job launched, and my inbox tells me that one new entry level job every day isn't enough. Readers want more. They want to know how to find jobs on their own and how to stand out when they apply. That's not something that can be communicated in a single blog post, so we're in the process of putting together a job search training course that is not only going to answer the job seeker questions that we're used to hearing, but it's also going to change the way that... Secrets of the Job Hunt -
Thu, 11/20/2008 - 00:43
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Free Shipping - Crazy Christmas IT Career Coaching Special Starts Today
Here’s a Christmas Career Coaching Special for IT Professionals - but you must act quickly… … because there are just 12 slots and the offer finishes midnight 30 Nov. Take action today and inside Santa’s stocking you’ll soon find these coaching goodies delivered to your digital in-box and (within a few weeks) to your doorstep: 1 CD copy [...] Mark McClure Today -
Wed, 11/19/2008 - 22:59
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