LinkedIn works, even if the job didn't
Dear Bloggers, what a strange trip this has been. Indulge me for a moment as I catch you up on my own career. Recall (by reading the left side bar) that this blog is about learning to navigate the......
View ArticleJob Seeking with a Criminal Record
While attending a Business Networking meeting recently, a participant disclosed that they had recently been convicted of a misdemeanor (no not me!) and is also in a job search. So how do you handle......
View ArticleMothers: How to begin your career again
Just in time for Mother's Day, my frient Gladys Kartin (GKCareers) has allowed permission to JobStuff to reprint one of her excellent articles. Enjoy - and thanks Gladys. If you wish to contact... [[...
View ArticleOlder Workforce Blues: Fortune Magazine Article
Fortune Magazine's article about the aging workforce, "Permanent Vacation, 50 and Fired", May 2, 2005 By John Helyar discussed some important points that anyone even below 50 should consider. The... [[...
View ArticleJobStuff: so quiet here
Wow; has it been this long since I have made any updates. To my readers; I am sorry. Over the past few months I have joined a company; then left it - and then started SPH Associates, an Online... [[...
View ArticleRisky Business. Join a Start-up?
I received an email from Auren Hoffman posing the question: Is it more risky to join a start-up in todays economy, or a big corporation? Read his blog then come back and read my thoughts on this... [[...
View ArticleWorthwhile Magazine
Recently I was turned onto an interesting magazine; Worthwhile. Yes, interesting name; their focus is on work being Profitable, with purpose and Passionate. Without these principles of work; why... [[...
View ArticleJobstuff; how to use this blog
Typically blogs are forums for frequently updated news and content. However, I'd like you to consider the Jobstuff blog as a directory of tips & suggestions. Review the past articles for... [[ This...
View ArticleResume Blasting; Don't do it !
Recently I began to receive emails from people who assumed that I am an executive recruiter or a hiring executive. None of thes introductions had anything to due with my business, which made me... [[...
View ArticleResume Blasting: the story continues
Well readers, it seems my email address is back on the resume blaster spam list (or a purchased email list). Ok it's bad enough if you are out of work and have to resort to resume blast... [[ This is a...
View ArticleCover Letters; revisited
The resume blasting seems to have stopped; however all these "C" level cover letters and resumes in my inbox (27) provided me with an opportunity to revisiting this important nuance of your job... [[...
View ArticleJobSerf: Outsource your Job Search?
Recently I heard about an innovative use of outsourced (Indian) labor; to help you find your next job - Jobserf. On one level, this service sounds like an odd or even ironic use of offshore... [[ This...
View ArticleJobSerf; the test
Revisiting my comments on JobSerf: The president of JobSerf, Jay Martin has graciously provided me with a free beta account to test out his service. I have solicited for someone in transition to...
View ArticleProfessional Resume Writers for your career search.
If you have been a reader of this blog you know I generally do not recommend services for finding your next career. However, a good resume writer could be a wise investment. Resumes represent your......
View ArticleJob Search Solutions - The Book
Jobstuff readers: as the author of this blog, I often get books sent to me about job search techniques. Most are rehashes of what we all know. I practice the "If you don't have anything nice to say,......
View ArticleJob Search Solutions - disclaimer
Before I begin the next entry, I received an email asking if Tony Beshara paid me for this endorsement. He did not. In fact, I never spoke or communicated with Mr. Beshara. I did receive a free copy......
View ArticleJob Search Solutions - continued
Tony has an excellent section on how to use the phone in your career search process. He offers specific scripts for nearly all situations. On page 78 he discusses whether to leave a voice mail. Long......
View ArticleJob Search Solutions - Final Comments
JobStuff Readers: I could write more about Tony Beshara's book, The Job Search Solution - but in a way, I have since starting this blog. Hmmm - was Tony reading my blog? At one time I... [[ This is a...
View ArticleThe Virtual Handshake - A Free PDF eBook
Please visit the Jobstuff sister blog; zerotonetwork, a business networking blog for details on how you can receive Scott Allen's The Virtual Handbook eBook for free. This is a very well... [[ This is...
View ArticleResume Writing Services - special offer
Jobstuff recommends Rita Fisher for resume writing services. As we wrote in a prior Jobstuff entry, sometimes a quality impact resume is best written by a 3rd party. Carefully select a writer to...
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