Is fear holding you back?

Are you allowing fear to curtail your potential?  Are you seeking an antidote?

Read my latest posts on the Student Branding Blog:

Conquering Your Jabberwocky - Part I
Conquering Your Jabberwocky - Part II

Developing a Vogue Career - Part I

Read my latest submission on Student Branding Blog

We can learn some valuable lessons from Madonna on establishing ourselves and remaining relevant (in vogue) throughout our careers.

• Discover your talents.
• Apply your talents.
• Develop a strong work ethic.
• Stay relevant.
• Do not listen to detractors.
• Dare to push boundaries.

Need help with your resume..?

Resume Revolution is offering a free webinar on January 12th at 1:00 p.m. Eastern.

Learn reCareered’s strategies in this free Resume Revolution webinar to help you double your interviews and resume response rate.

Resume Revolution will help you learn why job search is so hard today and what you can do about it. From the creators of reCareered, learn from leading job search experts, an ex-recruiter and hiring manager how to accelerate your job search.

Job search doesn’t have to be frustrating – get resume help and information so you can learn how to create an effective resume for 2011′s job market.  Register Here.

Hiring According to SHRM

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is predicting a decrease in hiring this month.

For the third consecutive month, hiring activity will decrease and job cuts will rise in the manufacturing and service sectors compared with a year earlier, according to the Society for Human Resource Management’s (SHRM) Leading Indicators of National Employment (LINE) survey for January 2012.

In addition, the report illuminates the unemployment rate:

Basically, the U.S. job market is in a holding pattern, creating roughly enough jobs each month to account for the increase in Americans in the job pool, such as through population growth. And the official unemployment rate masks some underlying issues: Many people are working part time despite wanting full-time jobs, and some unemployed people have stopped trying to find a job.

Read the full article here.

 

Upcoming Job Fairs for Military / Veterans

Are you serving in the U.S. military?  


Are you a U.S. military veteran?  


Are you seeking a job?  


You may want to consider one or more of the following job fairs:

• 01/18/2012 Ft. Benning, GA
• 01/19/2012 Robins AFB, GA
• 02/15/2012 Ft. Stewart, GA 
• 02/29/2012 Naval/Marine Corps San Diego, CA
• 03/01/2012 Camp Pendleton, CA
• 03/14/2012 Tampa/MacDill AFB
• 03/29/2012 Ft. Hood, TX 
• 04/11/2012 Ft. Rucker, AL 
• 04/26/2012 Ft. Benning, GA 
• 05/03/2012 Ft. Carson, CO 
• 05/17/2012 Nellis AFB 
• 05/31/2012 Ft. Lee, VA 

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Women and Professional Image

The Little Pink Book offers excellent advice to women on workplace attire:

Often women tend to dress down in the workplace. Dressing down won’t make your coworkers take you more seriously. Some industries are more operational or male-dominated by nature, and it’s especially within these companies that women struggle to find an authentic image. They fear a polished edge might stand out next to the khaki button-down environment. Finding the balance between looking vanilla and being polished and feminine is tough, especially when you feel pressured to dress like everyone around you. It shouldn’t be about fitting in. It should be about standing out.  Read more... 

Learn to R.E.S.T.

Are you experiencing stress because you have too much on your plate?

Read my latest Student Branding Blog article on tackling stress.

Recharge
Energize
Specify
Tackle

America Hires Virtual Job Fair

How it works

The America Hires Virtual Job Fair will run from October 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011 at AmericaHires360.com and aims to connect millions of job candidates with hiring companies throughout the United States. The America Hires Virtual Job Fair will provide candidates with the opportunity to apply to multiple job listings at the click of a mouse and interview with Recruiters and Hiring Managers in an interactive environment. Employers who participate in the America Hires Virtual Job Fair will benefit from instant visibility on the web, an unlimited number of job ad listings and the potential to discover quality candidates with ease. Say good-bye to traditional job fairs and say hello to America Hires 360.

Benefits 

• No need to travel
• Submit your resume instantly
• Apply for multiple job listings
• Live chat with Employers
• Featured Speakers and breakout sessions
• Attendance is easy from any computer with internet access

Register Here

Are Virtual Career Fairs Worthwhile?

The Wall Street Journal recently published an article that spoke to the effectiveness of virtual career fairs.  Because companies are cutting budgets, this method of interacting with candidates has been growing in popularity.

"The fairs, which may last from several hours to a few days, are less about landing a job offer, say HR experts, and more about generating interest among candidates. Good candidates can be invited back for deeper, in-person interviews, while candidates who are not a great fit will be weeded out early on, they say."  More...

Are you a marketer interested in Ford Motors?

Join Ford at 1:00 p.m. EST on November 7, 2011, on Ford Social for a live chat with Scott Kelly, Ford Digital Marketing Manager, and Brian McClary, Ford Social and Emerging Media Specialist, to learn more about the Ford mobile strategy and how it plays a role in the digital marketing ecosystem that they use to build relationships with their customers.

Go to Yeah We've Got An App For That: Live ChatAbout Mobile Marketing.

Free Career Webinars

Are you job seeking or looking to improve your personal brand?  Don't miss these free webinars!

Your Personal Brand -- A journey more than a destination

Tue, Nov 8, 2011 2:00 PM EST

The most effective and satisfying job searches and professional ventures begin with knowing what skills and abilities you bring to the marketplace and who can benefit from them.  You may think you already know -- what if there is even more that you offer than you are now aware of?

3 Ways to Overcome Networking-Phobia

Wed, Nov 9, 2011 1:00 PM EST

Does the idea of reaching out to people make you want to faint? It doesn’t have to be that way! …learn how to approach people in a way that will make you feel relaxed and good about what you are doing.

Networking Beats Notworking

Wed, Nov 9, 2011 2:30 PM EST

Most people are doing their job searches all wrong.  They spend far too much time on the Internet and too little time using the #1 job search technique: networking.  Discover the tactics it takes to land the job you really want. 

How to write a Killer LinkedIN Profile

Fri, Nov 11, 2011 1:00 PM EST

If you are a professional in any industry, you simply can't afford to have a mediocre LinkedIn profile.  Your potential employers will all be scrutinizing your profile, and you want to make a great impression.

10 Things to Consider When Creating a Personal Brand

Tue, Nov 15, 2011 1:00 PM EST

Personal branding requires some serious thought.  Learn the 10 things you need to assess to ensure your personal brand is sending the right message.

LinkedIn Strategies for Career Development

Thu, Nov 17, 2011 1:00 PM EST

Find out exactly what LinkedIn insiders know that aids them with ongoing career development and accelerating their job search results!

Job Search Webinars

Take a look at the following free webinars available to you

Tuesday, September 27th from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. EDT

Coping with Change and Powerfully Dealing with your Emotions so You get Back to Work Faster

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Tuesday, September 27th from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. EDT

Marketing Yourself in Today's Tough Job Market - The Latest Strategies

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Tuesday, September 27th from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. EDT

Resume Revolution

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Thursday, September 29th from 11:00 to 12:30 p.m. EDT

Get Hired Fast with LinkedIn Insider Secrets

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