Yesterday I took part in a discussion with the instructors and administrators at a local technical college. The big question: How do we create curriculum that prepares our students for a job upon graduation? How do we make them employable? They are, as it turns out, not alone in asking this question. Yesterday I read, […]
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15 – What does proactive mean when it comes to getting the job you want? Other projects?
Episode 15 summary Apologies for the tardiness in posting. I recorded this at my moms but had to help her with some private matters. Microsoft to Slash 7,800 Jobs Facebook adds gender equal icons Taylor Swift won’t fight YouTube YouTube celebrity equals major label celebrity – my daughter’s perspective Listen here or download below [DOWNLOAD […]
Continue readingHow to get past unrealistic job postings
I speak with a lot of careerist who ask what to do about unrealistic job postings. The easy answer, Networking – and not networking computers – networking with people. The graphic below represents how employers look for talent versus how job seekers look for opportunities. The challenge most job seekers face is that they start […]
Continue readingProfessional Networking: Put Relationships In Context – whether in person or online
I know I sound like a broken record with this advice but professional networking is the “killer app” for ongoing dynamic career growth. In this video, I discuss putting relationships in context. Handing out business cards or clicking and accepting “friend” requests, does not constitute effective networking. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5y0_NCVBJs] Be Proactive! Be Positive! Add Value! Share Opportunity! […]
Continue readingPresentation: The Proactive Careerist and Overcoming Adversity
Last week I was honored to speak for PMI Los Angeles – their Santa Clarita job transitions group. My topic was The Proactive Careerist. You can get the slides two places: Click the image to get the pdf from MatthewMoranOnline or here on SlideShare. I concluded the presentation with this song: Where I Belong [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MbakNU43pU]
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