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Success Tweet 101: Dynamic Communication
Today is Labor Day in the USA; the holiday that marks the end of Summer and the beginning of Autumn. It’s back to school for kids and a time for success seekers to refocus on their career success goals. Today also marks the 101st post in my series of posts about the career advice in my latest book, Success Tweets: 140 Bits of Common Sense Career Success Advice, All in 140 Characters or Less. You can pick up a copy on amazon.com or at your local bookstore. Better yet,...  Bud Bilanich -
Mon, 09/06/2010 - 12:56
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How to navigate the invisible Web
The underweb…sounds sinister, doesn’t it? Did you know that there is a whole extra layer of search-ability online? Maybe you know that you should do a Google “vanity” search (a search of your own name). But, did you know there is online information about you that prospective employers may uncover beyond what Google shares? Maybe you are ahead of most job seekers, and already realize that employers are searching every online resource available to find information about you.... Keppie Careers -
Mon, 09/06/2010 - 11:21
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Monday Tip: Stealth Disco
It’s Monday and time for yet another Monday Tip. I’ve got two words for ya: Stealth Disco. According to Wikipedia, Stealth Disco is: The act of being videotaped dancing or rocking out behind or near someone who is doing something serious and does not notice. Now go Disco. Stealthily. Update – I’ll go first: This is me Stealth Discoing my associate Jon. Now it’s your turn. Feel free to document it in the comments :o) The Chief Happiness Officer’s Monday tips... The Chief Happiness Officer -
Mon, 09/06/2010 - 10:11
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How to Interview over Skype
CBS Marketwatch posted an excellent video on how to do an interview over Skype. Seattle Interview Coach -
Mon, 09/06/2010 - 09:59
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Does Your Executive Resume Scream Visionary?
It seems that when it comes to being an executive, some ideas should be already understood. For instance, people should understand that you’ve worked very hard to get to where you are in life. Also,... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Employment Digest -
Mon, 09/06/2010 - 08:31
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Career and Personal Branding Advice From Male Celebrities
You’re fed up with the job market right now or you’re feeling stuck in your career, with nowhere to go, and you’re out of people to complain to. If so, then you’re probably watching your favorite show on TV, or browsing Hulu.com because you’re too cheap to purchase cable. Either way, you watch, listen, and hear about celebrities all the time. Most of the time, you probably don’t care what they have to say, but there are a lot of career and branding lessons that you... Personal Branding Blog -
Mon, 09/06/2010 - 08:30
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Finding a Job When You Relocate
Robert writes: As a senior, mid-level manager with a major corporation for the last 12 years, I have recently relocated with my company from the West to the Southeast, which was basically the result of downsizing activity. Essentially, I have been trying to get back to the West, as I find the position I am in now, as well as the location and the company, undesirable. I have been in the job market for the last 6 months, with zero response to my resume. Some recruiters have mentioned that... The Career Doctor Blog -
Mon, 09/06/2010 - 08:00
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The irony of Labor Day is…
… that most people take the day off. They don’t labor, they party… barbecue, etc. Enjoy the holiday! JibberJobber Blog -
Mon, 09/06/2010 - 07:53
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David Rock NeuroLeadership Summit: Rethinking Leadership
Welcome to a special Leadership Channel podcast on TotalPicture Radio with Peter Clayton reporting from New York City. Today, an in-depth interview with David Rock the founder and CEO of Results Coaching Systems. In his capacity as CEO, David works with Fortune 500 clients specializing in embedding internal coaching capacity within organizations to develop leaders, retain talent, improve performance, and change culture. David is one of the thought leaders in the global coaching profession. The... Total Picture Radio -
Mon, 09/06/2010 - 07:04
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Careers Book Review: Drive by Daniel Pink
We recently shared a video where Daniel Pink explains his theory on “the surprising truth about what motivates us”. We thought it’d be a good follow-up to feature Pink’s book of the same title as our Editors’ Choice Book of the Month in our inaugural newsletter. This review tells you more about the book. Key *** Definitely! Go out and buy it. ** A good read! Get a copy from your local library. * ... Position Ignition -
Mon, 09/06/2010 - 07:01
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Seven Things to Say After Hearing You’re Fired
Let’s talk about getting fired. So the boss calls you in to her office. Things haven’t been going well lately at the company. Sales are down. So is new hiring. You take a seat and your boss says, “I’m sorry to have to tell you this, but we need to let you go.” What do you do? What do you say? What should you not say? Here’s the first question: Do you want to keep this job? If you do, what’s the best way to try and paint a picture for your boss that portrays... My Global Career -
Mon, 09/06/2010 - 02:01
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10 Industries on Their Way Out
Society is in an ever evolving state of change. As new industries develop and older ones are outdated, the newest version of technology will quickly replace the methods used before. If you are considering a job change, or are new to the job market, you must keep up to date on the most dynamic and flourishing industries to apply to. Unfortunately, there are some industries that are on their way out. Statistics show that as the population ages and manufacturing jobs lessen, the most growth in the... Secrets of the Job Hunt -
Sun, 09/05/2010 - 16:30
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Corporate Reticence to Tell Stories, and How a Story Matrix Can Help
Why have I never encountered David Hutchens until recently? I was captivated by his article, Applications of Narrative and Storytelling as an Organizational Discipline; or Why Organizational Communication in the 21st Century May Find its Salvation in Talking Animals, which he initially created for the 10th Anniversary Edition of Outlearning the Wolves, one of his series of Learning Fables. Why did this piece knock my socks off? Because it is exceedingly well written. Because it weaves... A Storied Career -
Sun, 09/05/2010 - 13:46
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Resumes Need a Strong Positioning Statement
The Research Study: How Does Your Résumé Compare? Competitive Career Intelligence for 6-Figure Canadians* found that the introductory piece — the top third — within most résumés assessed could be enhanced further. WHAT EMPLOYERS WANT: Readers initially scan a résumé to determine if the candidate may be appropriate for their requirements. Therefore, the first section of a six-figure candidate’s résumé is the most important and it must position the individual in a... Quintessential Resumes and Cover Letters Tips -
Sun, 09/05/2010 - 13:31
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The Greatest Threat To Innovation? Our Impatience
I’ve worked with customers and around technology long enough to see something disturbing happen. I’m not sure when it all started. Maybe it was always there but only exacerbated by the 24/7, always-on nature of today’s news machines. But regardless of how it began, this trend right now has the potential to destroy everything it touches. What is this trend? Our impatience and cynical criticism of anything new that isn’t absolutely perfect. We’re like... Bailey WorkPlay -
Sun, 09/05/2010 - 13:23
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Personal Branding Interview: Nick Palazzo
Today, I spoke to Nick Palazzo, who is the co-founder of STACK, a multimedia sports brand that educates, inspires and entertains athletes. STACK recently launched a new social networking site for high-school athletes, the Gatorade Performance Center. In this interview, Nick talks about his new social network, brand partnerships, and more. Why a social networking site for high-school athletes? We are building more than a social network of high schools athletes. It is a social... Personal Branding Blog -
Sun, 09/05/2010 - 10:10
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Tips You Need To Know Before Changing Jobs
Changing jobs can be a very confusing and stressful time that every individual has gone through at some point in their life. Before changing employers, you want to prepare yourself to prevent any... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Employment Digest -
Sun, 09/05/2010 - 09:32
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Action Verbs in Resumes
Nancy writes: Hi, I have a question on present vs. past tense of strong verbs used for listing skills on your resume. I always thought you used present tense for resumes, but a career -development teacher checked my resume and said to use past tense. Just wondering what you thought or know employers prefer or what is the correct tense. Example: supervised… coordinated…. The Career Doctor responds: Strong verbs, or action verbs as I call them, are a vital part of... The Career Doctor Blog -
Sun, 09/05/2010 - 08:00
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In Defense of 20-Somethings: My Letter to the New York Times Magazine
On page 8 of the September 5 issue of The New York Times Magazine, you’ll find my response to the recent cover article, “What Is It About 20-Somethings?” as the featured letter. I’m very grateful to The Times for printing my comments. Here is an excerpt of my letter: As I read Robin Marantz Henig’s discussion of 20-somethings, I was struck by the sense that the new life stage she was ascribing to this generation could actually be something that adults of all ages experience... Lindsey Pollak -
Sun, 09/05/2010 - 07:30
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A Cup of Coffee to Your Branded Twitter Skin
Your Twitter profile is a highly visible part of your online presence – don’t waste an opportunity to reinforce your brand there. There are some beautiful and creatively designed Twitter backgrounds, or “skins,” on sites such as mytweetspace and twitrounds. But, you can create one yourself and, depending on how fancy you want your background to look, you can spend zero dollars by using what you already have or thousand of dollars to hire a designer... Personal Branding Blog -
Sun, 09/05/2010 - 05:30
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