Archive for General Job Search

Awareness: Are you an Introverted or an Extroverted Leader?

My coach, John Agno , posted this article for the coaches in his network, but I thought I’d share it with leaders who want to understand why “how they process” affects “how they relate” to others. Many people believe that introverts, by definition, are shy and extroverts are outgoing. This is incorrect. Introverts and extroverts differ

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QR Codes – Just When You thought Your Resume was Done

Last Friday, I attended the state conference of MCEEA (Michigan Career Educator & Employer Alliance) in Mt. Pleasant, MI, and one of the presenters talked about using Quick Response Codes in a career search.  This session inspired me to do a little research to learn more about these interesting little graphics.   In an article in US News,

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A Networking Success Story

This morning, I had the opportunity to speak with someone who was featured in the Detroit Free Press, Sunday,  January 3, 2010.  I’d like to share that article with you and then let you know how she and I came to meet. Network to ask others for help Career counselors say it’s the single most

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Church Career Ministries Understand Collaboration

Last night, I had the pleasure of facilitating a meeting of the leaders of career ministry groups from about 20 different metro Detroit churches (ironically, held at my patron saint’s parish, St. Therese of Lisieux!) I was struck by the commitment of this group to help our area’s unemployed build the skills necessary to conduct

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Job Fair at Motor City Casino

Yesterday, I participated in the Employment Guide/FOX2 Hire Commitment Job Fair at Motor City Casino.  Hundreds of people braved the snowy weather to meet with employers…hoping to land a job.  As I talked with jobseekers who visited my booth, some things emerged for me that I’d like to share. The biggest thing that people are

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Yes! She Landed a Job…in less than 2 weeks

Last night, at a meeting of Executive Women International, I heard a great success story.  One of our members was let go from her position on November 30th after a 28 year career as an executive secretary to its leader.  About a month ago, this same executive secretary had bought a copy of my book

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