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There are 2 certain facts of life that you have to face while job hunting. #1 is that you will need to network. And because of #1, you will need to do #2 – you will need to introduce yourself. Yesterday I talked about the 7 Steps to Developing Your Job Search Plan. Step #2 is “Assemble/Create Tools & Support,” and your introduction statement is another tool to... Read the rest of this entry »

Recently, I talked about job search plan areas in "33 Basic, Advanced & Super-Advanced Strategies For Your Job Search." Today, we’ll look at 7 steps you need to take to develop your job search plan overall. Step #1: Define the Target: In the AIM Module of the Job Search Boot Camp Pajama Learning e-course, we cover an essential preparation step. You’ve got to define the target. What are you aiming at? How would you describe your ideal job?... Read the rest of this entry »

For those who know me personally, you know that one of my sisters has been dealing with serious health challenges for the past 5+ years. First, they found a massive pituitary tumor tightly entwined around her brain and nerve tissue. Doctors decided not to operate since it could cause damage to her optic nerve, not to mention the brain itself. Even though it’s located in her brain, it hasn’t affected her cognitive ability. So, she decided to go after a life-long dream to become a medical health professional. She enrolled and was accepted into nursing school. The doctors prescribed chemo several times a week to help keep the growth of the tumor in check, but... Read the rest of this entry »

This week I spoke to a gentleman on the west coast who told me that at the age of 51 and having struggling with health issues for the last year, he’s ready to just get a job – forget what he’s passionate about. Mmmm…. Well, if you’re familiar with my take on things, you know I didn’t let that pass. I told him about a... Read the rest of this entry »

1. List your plan areas. Typical job search plan areas for most folks include: Postings; Targeting Companies; Networking with Friends; and Networking with Business Contacts. The following is a breakdown of each plan area into the basic, advanced and super-advanced strategies you can use with each.... Read the rest of this entry »