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Social recruiting is now emerging from its adolescence.  It’s moving beyond the wide-eyed exultation of early adoption to the squinty-eyed assessment of mature users.  The focus is less and less on what we can do with social media and more and more on how best to put it to work. That’s especially apparent in the subset of social recruiting we call networking.  Social or professional networking online now clearly falls into two general ... (Read More)

You may have seen the movie.  The Bucket List starred Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman as two aging men who meet in a hospital while each is dealing with the shock of learning they are terminally ill.  They decide to devote their remaining time before they “kick the bucket” to experiencing a list of dreams—some modest, some not—that they had never found the time or the opportunity to realize while they were raising families and earning ... (Read More)

The American Dream.  While it is a quintessentially American aspiration, each of us has a unique vision of just what it is.  For some, the dream is a chance to build a successful business.  For others, it’s a home of their own.  And for still others, it’s the opportunity to shop until they drop.  As alluring as all of these visions are, however, I would respectfully suggest that they are outcomes of the dream and not the dream, ... (Read More)

We can't control what happens to us, but we can choose how to respond to our circumstances. Bad things happen to everyone, but successful people cope more effectively. Here's some tips to improve your ability to cope:   1) Don't make emotional-based decisions. When we lose our temper or want instant gratification, we react instead of respond. I'm not saying be a "robot", but it's better to think before you act rather than say what you feel. We need to be ... (Read More)

Part 2:  Networking How are you using your network? a.  People I know from my old job know I am looking - but I haven't talked to people outside of my current professional circle. b.  I sent out a blanket email to everyone on my email list - but nobody responded. c.  I am not sure where to start.  People know I am looking, but I don't know how to get the help I need from them. If any of the statements above describe you, you may benefit from ... (Read More)

During this recession, you don't have time to hang your head and feel sorry for yourself. How are companies like Amazon, Netflix and Verizon actually increasing their profits? Let's take those same strategies and apply them to your personal brand: Stay Engaged. Engagement comes from having purpose and passion in life. Stay focused on what you need to do and who you need to connect with. Keep your eyes on the prize, don't let distractions deter you.   Re-Innovate. ... (Read More)

We're days away from Los Angeles OIC Job Fair on Friday, December 4th.  As far as employment events go, this is one of the last job fairs for 2009. This is an amazing way to jumpstart your career and reinvigorate your life for 2010. You don't want to miss out on a job great opportunity or a conversation with a recruiter who can help your job search. Here are a list of employers are will be attending so get there early. Doors open at 11AM so ... (Read More)