Recession-Proof-Metro Areas

August 15, 2011

I’ve been hearing about many unemployed people who are willing to uproot their lives and are actually moving out of state. If you are intrigued about where people are headed or if you are thinking that might be the solution for you, take a look at Jobbait’s  list of the top seven metro areas around [...]

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Failing Over and Over Again – Do Not Lose Your Mojo…Not Now. Not Ever.

August 10, 2011

Sometimes we are so close to the mountain top that we can’t feel it or see it. Here is one of the greatest examples of someone who has failed their way to the top. Check out this utube of Michael Jordan. I think you will agree that plugging away eventually gives way to winning.

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I GOT TO THE INTERVIEW TABLE, NOW WHAT?

August 5, 2011

She had been to five interviews at global companies. She was not only extremely attractive but she had a very charming personality along with a strong academic record. And yet, she had zero job offers. I checked her LinkedIn page to see if she was up with the “times” and yep, there she was, photograph [...]

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The World of Socialnomics-Social Media is Not A Fad

July 4, 2011

To:  Baby Boomers, Generation X, Y, Z and Entrepreneurs Sitting on the Fence From: Mindy Thomas Subject:  Social Media Is Not A Fad If you are still sitting on the bleachers and not getting into the game (you won’t sign up for LinkedIn, Facebook or any other social media) OR you are “wanna be” entrepreneur, [...]

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There is A Place of Food and Plenty

July 3, 2011

North Dakota, Spurred by Energy and Ag Boom, Has 3.2 Percent Unemployment…can you imagine this? Well, it’s no joke folks. I know that this is a far reach but as the market keeps getting tighter, does it make sense to pack up and seek  work where there is an abundance? On July 1st, on the [...]

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One Resume Is All I Need, Right?

May 26, 2011

This is one of the most asked questions of resume writers today. In most cases, the answer is no. And, here’s why. §  Skill sets required for most positions are different. And, with that in mind, it makes sense that your keywords and competencies need to reflect this. The smart job hunters know this and [...]

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College Degrees – Are They Really Worth It Now?

May 11, 2011

When I read the recent Time Magazine article that my 22 year son sent me last night, I was completely shocked. Frankly, he was too. After all, we’ve been conditioned to think that to get anywhere professionally, we need to at least obtain a college degree. With more than 85% of college students moving home [...]

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JOB HUNTING WHILE EMPLOYED – A HUGE UNDERTAKING

May 5, 2011

There is no question that it takes an extraordinary amount of effort to undertake a job search while employed. And, if your next move is not crystallized and what I mean by that is . . . you have complete clarity about what kind of position and industry you are seeking, it is even more [...]

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What I Love About Proactive Career Warriors

February 27, 2011

I have to tell you that last week was an eye opener. If you’ve been following my posts, you know that I have been driving home the point about all of us becoming the CEOs of our careers.  Figuring out your developmental areas is the first step in working this plan. Secondly, when we start [...]

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Reengineering Your Life After a Career Disaster

February 19, 2011

People are reengineering their life everyday as a result of being hit with a termination notice. Not only has the rug been pulled out from us financially, emotionally and spiritually, but our very core of being is damaged. It’s like getting diagnosed with the Big C.  It’s a psychic sledgehammer, is it not? Both kinds [...]

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