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7/25/08: Personal Branding News and Recommendations
It has been a very long week for me, after receiving my book back from the editors. I’ve still managed to post over 5 times, which happens to be a lot. You’ll notice other bloggers, who blog as their day job, will post between 5 and 15 times per week. If you’ve read this blog for a while, then you know that much of what I preach can be wrapped up in a quick phrase “give first, receive second.” I’m also a strong believer in promoting other people, which was...  Personal Branding Blog -
1 hour 29 min ago
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Rosalind Lockyer and the PARO Centre For Women’s Enterprise
by Natalie Sabia (New York City) PARO Centre for Women’s Enterprise in Ontario, Canada is a not-for-profit organization that empowers women by guiding them toward their goal of business ownership. Founded in 1995, PARO—the name is derived from a Latin word meaning “I Am Ready”—focuses on addressing the challenges women face as entrepreneurs and primary caregivers. Rosalind Lockyer, the Founder and Executive Director of lives the organization’s motto every day. “I have... The Glass Hammer -
2 hours 56 min ago
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Casual Dress Friday; Internship or Slavery
The other day I stumbled across a blog post that compared internships to slavery. Filled with sarcasm, it seemed like a good fit for our Friday post. The site is called stuffwhitepeoplelike.com and despite it’s name, it is not a racially based site, rather a sarcastic look corporate life from a Caucasian point of view [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Casual Dress Friday; Internship or Slavery", url: "http://careerwaymark.com/2008/07/25/casual-dress-friday-internship-or-slavery/" }); ... Career Waymark -
4 hours 37 min ago
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Psychological studies confirm what we all know: Long meetings are a waste of time
Psychological studies point out one more reason why long meetings are no fun and get less done: Imagine, for a moment, that you are facing a very difficult decision about which of two job offers to accept. One position offers good pay and job security, but is pretty mundane, whereas the other job is really interesting and offers reasonable pay, but has questionable job security. Clearly you can go about resolving this dilemma in many ways. Few people, however, would say that your decision should... The Chief Happiness Officer -
4 hours 40 min ago
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Handling the "Weakness" Question in the Job Interview
Discovered a great blog today - The Career Encouragement Blog - where an HR professional offers tips on handling the "weakness" question in the interview. My favorite from her list of tips to handle this in the job interview: 1. Expect to be asked this question and don't be blind sided. 2. Make your response relevant to the job. 3. Don't be "cheesy" to use the author's phrase and try to use the old turn-the-weakness-into-a-strength approach. One additional rule of thumb to keep in mind is that... Secrets of the Job Hunt -
Thu, 07/24/2008 - 23:32
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One Day. ONE $#%%@^ DAY.
The contrary paralegal manages a two-office law firm in the southwest, as well as her young family, which consists of ‘the man’ and her three ‘dramas’ whose names are 17 (or VT = vile teenager), 11 and 8. For 15 years she has worked in almost every area of the law - seen everything, mentored plenty, done a lot, learned more, and pretty much made herself irreplaceable. She is writing for WWDS when the mood strikes her. She’s irreverent, hilarious even, and very real. She might be EveryWoman,... What Would Dad Say -
Thu, 07/24/2008 - 22:33
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Job seekers turn to blogging
Job seekers turn to blogging A unique approach to the job search that’s showing promise is the blog. Ask John Lynk on Patriot Drive in Salisbury. The land development project manager has raked in more solid leads to a new career in the two weeks he launched “The Ultimate Job Search” than all the nine months he’s been out of work and job hunted the traditional resume-submission route. “It definitely has reaped some success,” Lynk says of his Internet site that... Employment Digest -
Thu, 07/24/2008 - 15:12
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What To Do When Your Reptilian Mind Takes Over Your Job Search
I've been reading, thinking and talking a lot lately about how our frame of mind so dramatically affects what we accomplish, and of course how we feel when we're accomplishing it. One fascinating bit of brain science I've been learning more about has to do with the "reptilian" part of our brain - how it helps us, how it hinders us, and how it's not going to stop doing its job (broadcasting fears related to our survival) anytime soon. Most job seekers are intimately familiar with... Life@Work -
Thu, 07/24/2008 - 13:38
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What To Do When Your Reptilian Mind Takes Over Your Job Search
I've been reading, thinking and talking a lot lately about how our frame of mind so dramatically affects what we accomplish, and of course how we feel when we're accomplishing it. One fascinating bit of brain science I've been learning... Career Hub -
Thu, 07/24/2008 - 13:28
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Adventures in Trading
Contributed by Suzanne Luvic I am deep in the woods, up high on a mountain. It is the dead of night. With a map, compass and a backpack full of gear I am with my teammates and we are looking for our next checkpoint. We are lost and have been racing for the last 15 hours. We are still nowhere near the finish line. Tired, hungry and cold, with blisters on my feet, I am ready to quit. I tell myself to dig deep and find the inner strength to push through. Focus on good thoughts and ignore the... The Glass Hammer -
Thu, 07/24/2008 - 13:00
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Highest Leaf Awards Expand to Chicago
The Women’s Venture Fund held their first Chicago-based Highest Leaf Award ceremony on July 9th at the offices of Goldman Sachs. The event awarded four exceptional women for their willingness to take risks, leverage resources and for their commitment to helping women succeed. The Women’s Venture Fund was founded over a decade ago by Maria Otero and has since grown into one of the leading organizations in the New York metropolitan area. Since then, WVF has helped over 13,000 women... The Glass Hammer -
Thu, 07/24/2008 - 13:00
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Pursuing Happiness
I feel like I should have written this post on Independence Day. But I just came across a terrific article in Peter Weddle’s newsletter about the importance of pursuing our dreams - especially during a tough hiring market. I love what Peter has to say about happiness: “Recent research indicates that happiness is a cognitive, not an emotional state. It occurs when we overcome a challenge we view as meaningful and worthy. In other words, we are tested in a way that produces our best... Best Impression -
Thu, 07/24/2008 - 11:32
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First job advice: Should I work in investment banking or consulting?
My radio co-host Alexandra Levit and I are quoted in this week’s NewYorkTimes.com “Shifting Careers” column. Here is the question submitted and our responses: I will be graduating from an Ivy League college this year, and had planned to apply for jobs in investment banking and finance this fall. However, in light of the recent market/economy downturn and massive layoffs, I am becoming disillusioned with the industry. Since my academics are average and I have slimmer chances of... Lindsey Pollak -
Thu, 07/24/2008 - 10:54
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Five Lawsuits That Need Filing. Join In.
The newspaper-bashing arena is Toby’s domain, hobby and expertise (here, here and here) and he has already mentioned this news item re: an attorney suing a daily newspaper for not being worth the money he paid when he subscribed. Turns out, an attorney with more time than sense in Raleigh, NC, is suing the Raleigh News and Observer because what with staff cuts, and this inter-web thing, they have reduced the amount of news he is getting in his daily paper. It’s not worth the 36 cents he... What Would Dad Say -
Thu, 07/24/2008 - 10:25
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Look Your Best to Land the Job. 4 Tips to Dress the Part
The way you present yourself physically creates a lasting first impression to interviewers. You should appear professional so you can show potential employers that you can positively represent their company. Here are a few tips to help you polish your outward appearance for your next job interview and impress prospective employers. 1. Personal hygiene – Don’t roll out of bed and run off to an interview. Make sure you take the time to shower and attend to your personal hygiene. Your hair... Movin' On Up -
Thu, 07/24/2008 - 09:33
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Should Job Seekers Take Vacation?
Join Jason Alba as he spends time with Barry Groh, executive in the non-profit space, with a personal “Getting Started on JibberJobber” session. Barry has not started to use JibberJobber, and this one-hour session will answer all his questions, address things such as importing from LinkedIn and Outlook, and anything else that comes up. Simply use the same registration information and callin number you find on the Free Webinar page (even though the date is for next year, this will happen... JibberJobber Blog -
Thu, 07/24/2008 - 09:00
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5 Reasons You Should Learn How to Make a Resume
Unless you learn how to make a resume, it will cost you lots of money for a skill that you really need to know first-hand. With the right reference materials, the essentials of resume writing can be learned in an hour or two. I offer an excellent book on this topic at my website, if I may say so myself. Of course, as you know, you can also visit almost any bookstore to find several other books that will bring you up to speed. In the end, you should expect to pay between $100 and a few hundred... Employment Digest -
Thu, 07/24/2008 - 08:22
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Exclusive Interview with the Queen of Web 2.0: Gina Trapani
Today, I interviewed Gina Trapani, who was featured in issue 3 of Personal Branding Magazine. She is always a delight to speak with and is as resourceful as they get. Gina Trapani is a tech writer and web developer based in San Diego, California by way of Brooklyn, New York. She is the lead editor of Lifehacker.com, a daily weblog on software and personal productivity, and the author of Upgrade Your Life: The Lifehacker Guide to Working Smarter, Faster, Better (March 2008). As a Sun-certified... Personal Branding Blog -
Thu, 07/24/2008 - 07:11
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Women Hurt Worse by Economic Downturn?
In this bad economy, people are getting used to certain truths. Among them, gas prices are up, economic growth is down, and unemployment is on the rise. According to the newest statistics released by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) for June 2008, the unemployment rate, which had been declining in recent months, held steady at 5.5% nationwide, while the economy as a whole lost 62,000 non-farm jobs, particularly in construction, manufacturing, and employment services. The financial sector,... The Glass Hammer -
Thu, 07/24/2008 - 06:00
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Career change tip: Find a new orbit
Have you ever noticed how much the people around you can affect your outlook on life? "You are what you eat," they say, and in a way it's also true that "You are who you're with." If everyone around you is channeling Eeyore, that mindset can be hard to resist. On the other hand, the energy of positive people determined to get the most out of life is contageous as well. If it's time for a career change, ask yourself, "What tone do the people around me set? Do... The M.A.P. Maker -
Thu, 07/24/2008 - 04:36
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