Why hire me? Fifteen years ago I started out with $5.00 in my pocket and no job. Due to a series of circumstances I was basically starting over. I went from living in a run-down gang neighborhood to flying around the world on a private jet as a TV/film distributor (a 6 figure job I had created for me) in a matter of a few years. Then I lost it all and started over again. This … [Read more...] about Entrepreneur Coaching
Getting a Job with a Criminal Record
It's hard enough these days to find a job, but for those with a criminal record it can be even worse. An estimated 65 million Americans face that problem when they're looking for a job. New laws prevent blanket discrimination against this, but if you're dealing with that problem, there are some things you can do to help prepare yourself as much as possible. While serving … [Read more...] about Getting a Job with a Criminal Record
Job Search and Small Business
Small businesses of less than 500 employees are responsible for approximately 70% of all new jobs. In a recession they are also more likely to hire fewer employees, none at all, or to have to lay some of them off. But that shouldn't stop you from applying to those companies. When small companies do hire they are less likely to advertise those positions and are more likely to … [Read more...] about Job Search and Small Business
Long Term Job Search Game Plan
In this challenging job market a lot of people have gone from thinking long term to thinking that they just want a job that will pay the bills. There's nothing wrong with that, but you should still have a long term job search game plan in mind. If you don't know where you're going, how are you going to know when you get there or how to get there? One way to accomplish that … [Read more...] about Long Term Job Search Game Plan
Jobs That Won’t Be Outsourced
It started with manufacturing jobs being outsourced, but then moved to call centers, and data processing. Now even computer graphics, sales, and architecture jobs have moved overseas. In fact, outsourcing has gone up threefold since 2005. But there are plenty of jobs that are not going to be outsourced: Doctor Dentist Construction Military Security Financial … [Read more...] about Jobs That Won’t Be Outsourced
Job Fair Mistakes You Should Never Make
Since I've been putting on job fairs I spend a lot of time talking to recruiters and HR. As tough as the job market is out there I'm constantly shocked at the mistakes people make once they actually get in the door. The first one kind of surprises me and that's the inappropriate dress. I've seen this at job fairs quite a lot. A job fair should be treated like an interview. … [Read more...] about Job Fair Mistakes You Should Never Make
How to Succeed at Fun Job Fairs
Here is a great article from AOL about job fairs where I'm quoted: Looking for a job, especially at a job fair, can be a lot like trying to get a date at a crowded bar -- there are plenty of potential dates to choose from, but chances are none will want to dance with you or date you for the long-term. If you've ever been to one of the many job fairs across the country, … [Read more...] about How to Succeed at Fun Job Fairs
Job Fairs for the Jobless
For months, all we\'ve heard from endless political ads and sound bites is how \"we need to put the American people back to work.\" But in this 24-hour-news world, that\'s become a song with no end. The jobless are facing an uphill battle and staying jobless for longer periods of time than ever before. On top of that, the organization that goes into these job fairs, the press … [Read more...] about Job Fairs for the Jobless