America’s “Underemployment Report”: Job Seeker’s 5 Steps to Stand Apart
Tweet “It’s a huge disservice to the economy, in that it means there are highly productive, hardworking people who are not maximizing their potential,” —Heidi Shierholz, a labor market economist for the Economic Policy Institute. What Ms. Shierholz addresses is the growing problem within the employment market that often gets ignored: underemployment. According to the WashingtonPost.com’s article citing Bureau of...
Read MoreJobseeker’s First Blog Article Template
Tweet “Your blog is your living resume. It shows how you think. It shows how you write. It shows what’s important to you. . . Mentor us through your blog. We employers love hiring mentors–they raise everyone’s performance.” Kevin Merritt as told to Linkedin Social Media Strategist Mario Sundar Blogging and Web 2.0 social media tools, like Linkedin.com , are fast becoming the most effective strategies to...
Read MoreSuccessful Listening Strategies Powerup Productivity
Tweet Listening is an often ignored skill with equally ignored strategies of engagement. The first step to understanding the best listening strategies to employ during a conversation is understanding the goals behind having the conversation. In “Listening Is A Skill That Requires A Strategy” we provided the first step to finding your strategy by identifying the four types of conversations: Information exchanges Building working...
Read MoreSuccessful Networking Tips
Tweet In my last post I described how Susan and I are establishing our branding through networking within the community. The idea is to network with a variety of groups, organizations, firms, non profits, and charities in an effort to support our community and raise awareness of our products and services. I identified what networking is and the best method to networking success: giving value. The following are 5 tips to help you identify...
Read MoreThe Most Important Step Towards the Life You Want
Tweet Q: What one thing can you do to enjoy success in all aspects of your life? A: Hold yourself personally responsible for your success. Personal responsibility is one debilitating obstacle that gets in the way for many of us. We recognize that unwanted pounds don’t melt away on their own, the love of our life isn’t delivered to our front door and our dream career doesn’t materialize overnight. Yet while we act responsibly to...
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