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The Great Harvey Mackay

March 11th, 2010 · No Comments

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Harvey Mackay is perhaps best known as the author of five business bestselling books including my personal fav' Swim With the Sharks (Without Being Eaten Alive). He might be 105-years-old, but he still can help people find jobs. Listen to the Great Harvey Mackay tell you how to Use Your Head To Get Your Foot In The Door: Job Search Secrets No One Else Will Tell You

This months cover of the Atlantic Magazine: How A New Jobless Era Will Transform America. Author Don Peck shares how this recession has directly impacted men and young adults in their 20's (believe it or not, there is research to suggest folks in their 20's think they are too good to work).
Ethics and compliance specialist Shanti Atkins delves into the delicate subject of religious discrimination.
To hire a relative or not? Our employment lawyer Dennis Strazulo breaks down the pro's and con's (here's a hint...don't let your mom mow your lawn).
All that plus the top 10 annoying phrases used at work (take it off-line, is not on the list).
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Tweeting for Jobs in Just 15 Minutes a Day

October 12th, 2008 · No Comments

Twitter is one of the most innovative and useful tools for navigating the job market. Yet, it’s also the tool least understood and used by those who need it most, say the co-authors of the recently released book The Twitter Job Search Guide.

“We’re on a mission to change that,” says co-author Susan Britton Whitcomb. “Twitter can give job seekers a much-needed edge in today’s job market. It helps them uncover little-known opportunities, research employers, enhance their visibility, expand their network and much more.”

To achieve these advantages, job seekers don’t have to spend several hours a day glued to their computer or BlackBerry.  All it takes is about 15 minutes a day, says Whitcomb and co-authors Chandlee Bryan and Deb Dib. “We like the concept of spending 15 well-planned, solidly productive minutes a day on Twitter, at least initially, because it imposes a strategy and discipline that keeps you focused on the big picture—your job search—rather than getting lost online. While Twitter is great way to expand your network and reach, transitioning those relationships to off-line connections is an essential element of a successful search,” explains Bryan.

In The Twitter Job Search Guide, the co-authors offer ten strategies to help individuals maximize their time on the site in just 15 minutes a day.

About the Authors

Susan Britton Whitcomb (@SusanWhitcomb), “America’s Career and Life Coach,” has helped thousands of job seekers find the clarity and confidence to claim career success and significance. She has trained hundreds of certified career coaches and authored many best-selling books, including Résumé Magic, Interview Magic, Job Search Magic and 30-Day Job Promotion.

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