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TOP IDEA: Cameron Plommer I'm starting to realize that I don't need more information on HOW to do something. Instead what I find most useful is information (books, blogs, whatever) that inspires me to do something. Whether it's inspiration to learn a new topic, get in shape or be a better person. The How-to is only applicable at a low level because what works for one person may not work for another. With that said, what have you read or read regularly that inspires you?

67 weeks ago from Personal Development, Professional Development and Blogging Ideas1 more

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Steve: A wise older friend once told me "Before age 30, seek to be inspired. After 30, seek to be an inspiration." The wisdom of that has played out as ...MoreA wise older friend once told me "Before age 30, seek to be inspired. After 30, seek to be an inspiration." The wisdom of that has played out as I've networked with Gen Y folks a few years younger than me (I'm in my early 30s), and constantly been inspired by their energy and enthusiasm to tackle exciting projects.
49 weeks ago
Jacqueline M. Walters: Cameron Plommer. Please accept my invitation to join and log on to MoreCameron Plommer. Please accept my invitation to join and log on to www.talentmanagementnetwork.com to read some of my post. I am Jacqueline M. Walters. I strongly believe you will appreciate it.
16 weeks ago
 
TOP IDEA: Bennett Phillips Three-part question: What do you think of the credibility of online education? Would you hire someone with a degree from an online college if you were in a position to do so? Which online institutions have the best reputation?

77 weeks ago from Professional Development, Bay Area Bunch, Business Development and Inspiring Leadership2 more

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Cooper:
Some of them may have started out with good intentions but they have become for profit ventures with low grad rates who accept anyone, and they ...More
Some of them may have started out with good intentions but they have become for profit ventures with low grad rates who accept anyone, and they need increased scrutiny.

My fields don't lean themselves to online degrees and I wold not hire someone with an online degree but I understand business degrees from some of these schools do ok.

Of course all the scandal regarding the industry in recent years hasn't made my opinion any better.


31 weeks ago
Catherine McDermott: This is a good question that you asked. I am a graduate with a BSB/A from University of Phoenix and am currently having difficulty finding a job ...MoreThis is a good question that you asked. I am a graduate with a BSB/A from University of Phoenix and am currently having difficulty finding a job in relation to my degree. I wondered if employers were hiring more people with a degree from a traditional setting. I worked very hard online and invested a lot of time everyday and received a high GPA. I wonder if employers even care about a GPA. Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, in comparison to other schools its accredited much the same. If I were to do it over, I would have attended in a traditional setting due to the fact that online was relatively boring and I could have learned more from the experience of a college setting.
31 weeks ago
 
TOP IDEA: Brett Kunsch I've read countless personal development books, but I always come back to the conclusion that a lot of times we don't seek out self-help books to help ourselves, we seek them out so they can do the work for us. As part of my coach training, I've had 3 coaches myself, and it seems the only thing that *sticks* is regular work with another human being who holds me accountable. Yet the self-help industry booms, while coaching is still trying to find a name for itself. Brazen thoughts?

74 weeks ago from GenYJourney: Tips, Insights, Experiences For Young Professionals, Professional Development, Productivity & Time-Management, Personal Development and Ask Penelope Trunk!3 more

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Regina Richardson: perhaps it comes down to a financial aspect...along the lines of the budget cannot support sessions with a human coach, but it can allow a ...Moreperhaps it comes down to a financial aspect...along the lines of the budget cannot support sessions with a human coach, but it can allow a one-time amount on a book that MAY help me find my way.
53 weeks ago
Noel Rozny: I think this is related to the points Tim Murphy makes in his great entrepreneurial article (to the right): sometimes reading such a book FEELS ...MoreI think this is related to the points Tim Murphy makes in his great entrepreneurial article (to the right): sometimes reading such a book FEELS like you're making a change or evolving, when you're really not doing the work you need to do. I know I'm definitely guilty of this.
53 weeks ago
 
Jamie Nacht Farrell People always talk about the upside of networking, but what about the downside? I have trouble keeping up with all of my colleagues and friends in person - doing so remotely has taken up hours and hours. Does anyone else have issues with this? How do you decide who to spend time on or not? I developed a list of criteria for myself in order to "trim the fat" and not spread myself too thin. Is this a good or bad idea? Any other options? Criteria here: http://bit.ly/fFnkBb

71 weeks ago from Ask Penelope Trunk!, Entrepreneurs, GenYJourney: Tips, Insights, Experiences For Young Professionals, Creating a Life You Love and Consultants R US3 more

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Billy Mayfield: I feel that on any given day a person you've crossed paths with may need you or vice versa. After a year or so if you still have that business ...MoreI feel that on any given day a person you've crossed paths with may need you or vice versa. After a year or so if you still have that business card(and no correspondence) transfer the data to a digital archive and trash the card.. That way you can create file categories according to your needs. That may help a little..
71 weeks ago
Kim Luu: I handle my relationship similar to Kelly. I don't worry about maintaining so much. We only have so many hours in a day. I set expectations with ...MoreI handle my relationship similar to Kelly. I don't worry about maintaining so much. We only have so many hours in a day. I set expectations with people as well such as "give me a call whenever you're in town" or "chat with you again when we run into each other years from now".

Does it hurt my network? I don't think so. We have an unspoken agreement. I've picked up with people 5 years later and get help. The reverse is true as well with friends of friends calling me up and using someone's name. I always double check first that it is a valid connection before I help.

The only insane thing that I deal with is Holiday cards because I start writing the months in advance personalized notes to get all my 1500 cards done by Christmas. I handle this by keeping a stack of cards on hand and writing a joke or comment when someone comes to mind. Then the card is done.

I have a strict definition of true friends vs. casual friends (there are 4 layers). The only people I make strong efforts to stay in touch with are family and true friends. These are the people that I would drop everything and move the earth to come running if they need help.
71 weeks ago
 
Jamie Nacht Farrell Accredited MBA program being offered via Facebook (as the learning platform) for $23,000. I'm intrigued; wonder how many US based schools will use FB as their LMS in the future? Article from the NYT here: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/29/education/29iht-educlede29.html?pagewa... I think it's the beginning of a new method of learning....anyone else?

77 weeks ago from Education, Ask Penelope Trunk!, Entrepreneurs, Consultants R US and Creatively Inspired3 more

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Blay Whitby: @Jamie It sounds good BUT 1) It's not part of the University of London or the London Business School; it's accredited by Cardiff University - ...More@Jamie It sounds good BUT 1) It's not part of the University of London or the London Business School; it's accredited by Cardiff University - nothing wrong with Cardiff but the name might make one suspect a bit of snake oil marketing. 2) Given the choice, why would a non-Brit want a British MBA? Let me be brutally honest about my culture. The Brits are arguably the most creative people on the planet. Lets not forget that it was a lone eccentric Brit who invented the web. The contribution of Brits to art, literature, and science is out of all proportion to their numbers. All this creativity has a price however, in that the truly eccentric and tolerant Brits don't like being managed (and often can't be) and don't take at all well to being managers. The very idea of managing other people just feels so wrong to me that I can't see why it is ever needed. The British comic (we're good at that too) Ricky Gervais made his career out of portraying a truly hopeless manager. So why would anyone hire someone with a London MBA: much better to get one with a name like Chicago on it. I also stand by what I said about the dubious ethics of Facebook.
77 weeks ago
Mark W.: I think the following article summarizes the reasons why that e-learning, social learning, and mobile learning will be the way we learn in the ...MoreI think the following article summarizes the reasons why that e-learning, social learning, and mobile learning will be the way we learn in the future. It's titled 'Six trends that will change workplace learning forever' and can be found at http://bit.ly/idHfxg . Formal, vetted instruction, training and development will be around for a long time to come but their 'death grip' on learning will be relatively short lived if they can't acclimate to today's environment. I know I don't need ready made, force fed content to digest and spew. That's how I feel about some formal classes that lead to a degree or certificate.
76 weeks ago

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Lamar Morgan: How do you get hired at a place that is not hiring? Make an effort to lift up the place where you want to work. One thing I have done is request ...MoreHow do you get hired at a place that is not hiring? Make an effort to lift up the place where you want to work. One thing I have done is request that such places send me a press release and allow me to turn it into free publicity for trhe firm. However, I can actually do that as I am a small business columnist. But, even if you are not, you can simply refer send the PR to www.budurl.com/TheBIGlbuzzmachine and someone will do the conversion for you.
48 weeks ago
JRandom42: @Lamar, is that before or after they announce a $3.5 billion quarterly loss and layoffs of 4-12,000 employees? :)
48 weeks ago
 
Kate Davids What do you name your resume file when sending an application? I cam across this article today and it is making me rethink what I call mine (Davids_K.doc). What do you think? http://bit.ly/czjCpG

64 weeks ago from Graduate Students, Young Professional Women (YPW), Personal Branding and I am Gen Y2 more

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Melanie Monek: I look at a lot of resumes and always prefer that the applicants name and document type are listed. I do not agree with the PDF advice as many ...MoreI look at a lot of resumes and always prefer that the applicants name and document type are listed. I do not agree with the PDF advice as many applicant tracking systems have trouble with this format.
56 weeks ago
Sean Masters: FirstLastResume.doc

Emphasis on .doc; as Melanie noted above, most ATSes (from what I've been hearing/reading over the last several weeks) read ...MoreFirstLastResume.doc

Emphasis on .doc; as Melanie noted above, most ATSes (from what I've been hearing/reading over the last several weeks) read .doc files just fine, .pdf files not-so-fine.
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Ty Unglebower: I honestly don't find many such blogs that offer much value to me in regards to my career. I do things too differently. But the odd opposite side ...MoreI honestly don't find many such blogs that offer much value to me in regards to my career. I do things too differently. But the odd opposite side of that coin is that I have felt inspired or revitalized in career things sometimes when I read more personal blogs that are not designed for career advancement, but nonetheless help me put a new perspective on mine.
58 weeks ago
Brett Kunsch: @Sadya & Clara - love Jen Gresham! I'm going to have to check out Rich Millington some more, too.

@Michael and @Candace - HBR has been ...More@Sadya & Clara - love Jen Gresham! I'm going to have to check out Rich Millington some more, too.

@Michael and @Candace - HBR has been putting out great stuff. Their IdeaCast is also good on iTunes! Also, @Candace - I'm glad to hear you've had success with the blog. It really is a wonderful magnet for business when you put good content out there :)

@Ty - that's a good point re: personal blogs. Hearing others' stories and perspectives on life helps me to see the diversity of experiences out there. The Moth is a podcast that brings to mind many such stories.

58 weeks ago
 
Kim Luu Do you think like an executive or like an employee? I know which employee is likely to be promoted from the first month. Everyone starts with enthusiasm but much rarer is the ability to think of causes and consequences. Someone can be the best worker possible but would not be promoted because they can't think past themselves. It's the ability to see the big picture and looking beyond their viewpoint. I just turned down a promotion b/c of this. Great worker - blind to the firm and others.

60 weeks ago from We're Hiring, Personal Development, Work/Life Blur, Creatively Inspired and Entrepreneurs3 more

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JRandom42: And that's precisly why these two bright, young engineers left, after General Electric, with it's vast wisdom and management knowledge in ...MoreAnd that's precisly why these two bright, young engineers left, after General Electric, with it's vast wisdom and management knowledge in identifying, selecting, and training executives, and formed their own company in a garage in Palo Alto, when GE decided that they just weren't gonna be more than low-level engineers.
59 weeks ago
Kim Luu: @Jrandom. What I look for actually is the entrepreneurial spirit to take charge of something and run with it. We're a small, private firm. We ...More@Jrandom. What I look for actually is the entrepreneurial spirit to take charge of something and run with it. We're a small, private firm. We depend on the ingenuity of our staff to take charge on their own.

Of course, one of the key components is to have managers who are not afraid of bright young things who will surpass them one day.

I believe that a rising tide lifts all boats.
58 weeks ago
 
Scrollwork With so much energy poured into building your brand and establishing your expertise, I'd like to challenge you to take the opposite approach. Would you consult a fool for advice? Would you be a fool for someone? Rulers of old knew the value of a straight-talking fool/court jester. http://bit.ly/dHVzUP

60 weeks ago from Brazen Bloggers

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JRandom42: @Charles, apparently she was attempting to save the organization from itself.
60 weeks ago
Michael Dvorscak: There is something to be learned from everyone.
60 weeks ago
 
Dave Salamack “The best way to predict the future is to create it.” – Peter Drucker. So true in the quickly changing world of tech

83 weeks ago from The Modern Strategist and Tech Gurus

Michael Dvorscak: What a great, thought provoking quote.
79 weeks ago
Kate Davids: I think this is a great quote for how to run your life. It's like the "dress for the job you want" advice.
60 weeks ago
 
Dawn Lennon It's not easy finding a good job today, let alone a great career. Where we start is rarely where we finish. If we don't think we can, we probably won't find what we're after. I'm a big believer in the power of a "can do" attitude. How about you? You might like this success story. http://wp.me/pJhPc-ie

62 weeks ago from Career Rocketeer and Career Changers

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Scott Messinger: I used to be a believer in a 'can-do' attitude. Then I realized that one of the drawbacks was it enabled lazy management. If you are the ...MoreI used to be a believer in a 'can-do' attitude. Then I realized that one of the drawbacks was it enabled lazy management. If you are the employee who 'always gets things done' then your manager doesn't have to expend much effort. So you end up with fuzzy gaols, unclear expectations, and basically.. you are on your own.

Eventually, you learn to keep your head down, support your customers, but don't volunteer for anything extra. Focus on life outside of work and protect your retirement!
61 weeks ago
Dawn Lennon: @Scott To me a can-do attitude is about personal challenges we put on ourselves...about ways that we test ourselves to see what we can accomplish ...More@Scott To me a can-do attitude is about personal challenges we put on ourselves...about ways that we test ourselves to see what we can accomplish to advance our own life/career goals. A "can do for" attitude seems to be something else. Thanks for adding to the conversation.
61 weeks ago
 
Dannielle Blumenthal Would you get a logo tattooed on your skin for the sake of being associated with a brand? For $?

62 weeks ago from Personal Branding and Personal Branding Q&A

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Dannielle Blumenthal: What if you owned the brand and people you DIDN'T want associated with it started promoting it?
62 weeks ago
Vincent Wright: Dannielle, That's the whole benefit of a beautifully educated but, mean-spirited IP attorney! Take 'em to court!
62 weeks ago
 
Michael Dvorscak How do you manage your time? I am looking for tips, tricks, strategies, etc. to improve my time management skills. What works for you? What doesn't?

62 weeks ago

 
Noel Rozny It's raining in Chicago -- AGAIN. Thank goodness for my Bob Marley Pandora station, which gets me through gloomy days like these. What music/playlists do you use to motivate you through the work day?

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Mehul Kar: @JRandom42 I'm right there with you. I have classical station on Pandora and when I need to get serious work done, which is rare, I turn it on. It ...More@JRandom42 I'm right there with you. I have classical station on Pandora and when I need to get serious work done, which is rare, I turn it on. It somehow always motivates me.
62 weeks ago
Michael Dvorscak: Although, I prefer ambient music at work. For example Brian Eno or something like the "The Social Network" Soundtrack by Atticus Ross.

Depending ...MoreAlthough, I prefer ambient music at work. For example Brian Eno or something like the "The Social Network" Soundtrack by Atticus Ross.

Depending on the mood, I stream WXRT from Chicago or listen to SomaFM online.
62 weeks ago
 
TOP IDEA: Becky Benishek Where does CSR--corporate social responsibility--rank when you’re researching a company or organization? Is it a deal-breaker if the company doesn't get involved? Or do you see it as an opportunity to start your own programs? http://bit.ly/e0nqb5

70 weeks ago from GenYJourney: Tips, Insights, Experiences For Young Professionals and Sustainability Professionals

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Michael Dvorscak: hmmm...sounds like a business idea. Start a company that helps organizations design a CSR strategy and implement it. Any takers?
68 weeks ago
Alyssa Maas: @Michael - interesting idea. However a lot of big companies hire CSR experts to align their culture and philosophies with a CSR stance. For me a ...More@Michael - interesting idea. However a lot of big companies hire CSR experts to align their culture and philosophies with a CSR stance. For me a company's mission statement should clearly outline their CSR position and I often look to this statement when researching future employers. If you can't say in a few sentences what corporate responsibility means to your company, then you probably aren't going to be able to uphold any type of commitment. At the end of the day it comes down to accountability - those organizations that put more effort into a CSR campaign should hold themselves accountable for all the commitments they make. This is when CSR becomes a way of life - rather than a marketing ploy.
68 weeks ago
 
Cameron Plommer Something I've written (http://bit.ly/icUXR3) and thinking about lately is what defines being unproductive? Is it watching TV, playing video games, going on Facebook? To me those activities aren't all that unproductive because they are providing value in some way. We can't always be cranking out widgets. These activities help us take a break from work. Instead I propose a new definition for being unproductive: Wasting Energy Trying to Change Things You Have No Control Over. Thoughts?

64 weeks ago from Entrepreneurs, Personal Development, Professional Development and Productivity & Time-Management2 more

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Michael Dvorscak: In my opinion, unproductive is partaking in those activities that have no clear goal or outcome. For example, If I spend a couple of hours just ...MoreIn my opinion, unproductive is partaking in those activities that have no clear goal or outcome. For example, If I spend a couple of hours just hanging-out on social network sites, looking-up companies, searching for high school friends, etc. That may count as unproductive. However, it is different if I am spending a few hours connecting with people on social network sites as part of my job hunt or for a business.

I realize that there is a lot of "gray" in the above example. Often there is not a clear line.
64 weeks ago
Paul: Great point, leisure activities (wjat ever we personally choose) are like sleep, they charge our bateries. Its they payoff for the passion of work
64 weeks ago
 
Kim Luu Share one trait that you think is the most critical for success. My choice is flexibility. Being open minded in all things and flexible enough to roll with the punches is important in both personal and business life. It allows you to see opportunities.

67 weeks ago from Work/Life Blur, Economics and Finance and Entrepreneurs1 more

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Corey Stary: Be your own strongest advocate and your own toughest critic. You'll attract positive attention and at the same time, continue to self-improve.
64 weeks ago
Paul: i like precision, it is lean, forward loking and ever changing
64 weeks ago
 
Dannielle Blumenthal What's the best way to deal with a mistake you've made at work? 1) Own it 2) Ignore it 3) Brag about it somehow 4) Blame someone else 5) Other (This is purely research, of course!)

64 weeks ago from Personal Branding Q&A

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Vincent Wright: @Dannielle,
By no means do I wish to become anything resembling a "Tiger Woods Apologist" but, I must respectfully disagree with your assessment ...More@Dannielle,
By no means do I wish to become anything resembling a "Tiger Woods Apologist" but, I must respectfully disagree with your assessment that he's "effectively finished"...

1. He's still young
2. He's not accused of murder (but, rather, is guilty of offenses that millions of others are guilty of: infidelity...as aggravating as infidelity is, Tiger Woods is by no means by himself in that offense...judges nor politicians nor ministers - nor even many ethicists can hit him too hard on that transgression)
3. The "Tiger Woods Brand" still has more value in it than most of us will ever achieve...many of us in this thread would take that brand - just as it is - at its current valuation - without hesitation...so, philosophically, I maintain that he's far from "effectively finished"...
64 weeks ago
Corey Stary: @Dannielle So true, especially re: David Letterman v. Tiger Woods. If you own your mistakes, you effectively take the wind of your critics' ...More@Dannielle So true, especially re: David Letterman v. Tiger Woods. If you own your mistakes, you effectively take the wind of your critics' sails. It's interesting that it seems like a good deal of flack Tiger is getting concerns his perceived "pattern of deceptiveness" (you mean, he's not a clean-cut guy?!), rather the literal acts themselves. He isn't the first unfaithful public figure, but he's gotten more press than most for that reason (at least in part).
64 weeks ago
 
Keri Zuckerman I've come across many people that love their job but their manager makes their life miserable. How do you deal with an ungrateful boss that kills your passion?

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Dannielle Blumenthal: Wait for them to screw up, because passion-killers don't stand a chance in the new economy. Then apply for their job (evil grin :-) Hahahahahaha!!!
64 weeks ago
Michael Dvorscak: As others have alluded to, you find another job where you are a better fit. In the short-term rejoice like hell any little victories.
64 weeks ago
 
JenG What makes someone worthy of the term "successful"? So many people gauge success by salary, title, or power. Not that those aren't interesting, but what really impresses me is someone willing to take risk and follow through on their dreams, no matter how far fetched they seemed at the time. In my latest blog post, I talk to Copyblogger founder Brian Clark about the many twists and turns in his career, and how he came to find a life he loves. http://t.co/xQJTKN5

64 weeks ago from Professional Development, Blogging Ideas, Creating a Life You Love and Career Changers2 more

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Amanda Gunter: I think Trish hit the nail on the head with inward and outward success. In my last position I was the youngest person who'd ever held that ...MoreI think Trish hit the nail on the head with inward and outward success. In my last position I was the youngest person who'd ever held that position, I made pretty good money, etc... but I didn't feel inward success because I wasn't pursuing things that made me happy.

Jen- great question! Also just found your blog and am loving it as well!
64 weeks ago
JenG: Kim- I agree. I guess I wish that society wouldn't only offer one definition. It would put a lot less pressure on people, which might allow them ...MoreKim- I agree. I guess I wish that society wouldn't only offer one definition. It would put a lot less pressure on people, which might allow them to be more in tune with their own definition of success. Love the example! Every person can make a difference in the world. That's such an important message.

Trish- Getting time with Brian was easy--I just asked! (Part of my own journey to be more courageous) I too like the idea of outward and inner signs of success. But I think there's a danger in always dubbing our inner success as impractical. Sometimes it is (those passions become hobbies), but many have made outwardly successful careers out of the strangest things (have you heard of the Millionaire's Magician? Great story). Thanks for your thoughts, as always!

Michael, good one!

Amanda, yes, I've been there too. I think what I've realized is that one reason we pursue outward success is that it's actually easier than finding our calling and pursuing it. We don't get any training on that, so we? Glad you found the blog. I hope to see you there more often. :)
64 weeks ago
 
TOP IDEA: Michael Dvorscak I love these suggestions. Great ideas, try one or all of them. http://www.fastcompany.com/1733248/5-things-to-do-every-day-for-success#...

64 weeks ago

 
Gavin Page My resume is almost everything Elysa Rice's list Says is bad; in http://bit.ly/hYBtjC. Just to confuse more, My resume is everything my profesional job network agency(ITEC Employment), says is important. Are they trying to keep me unemployed, or is Elysa Rice's list of rules, equally as circumstantial to the point of irrelevence also ? Both are good ? Both are bad ? Hmmm... o.O https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FbvH1Q6Ww76yDCe3Mh72mCKs-Gf-DTm0PRkH...

69 weeks ago from Resume Feedback

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Gavin Page: Well not completely stuffed , I can do my art, I can draw almost anything very quickly and accurately with almost any medium. NOT exactly the ...MoreWell not completely stuffed , I can do my art, I can draw almost anything very quickly and accurately with almost any medium. NOT exactly the type of skill you can just write down on some pressed wood pulp. (according to many)
64 weeks ago
Cheryl Roshak: @Gavin, I'm sorry if you feel I didn't understand the question or your resume and it's obvious I upset you, which was not my intention at all, but ...More@Gavin, I'm sorry if you feel I didn't understand the question or your resume and it's obvious I upset you, which was not my intention at all, but I know of what I speak. Perhaps you interpreted my words wrong, as my style is direct and honest. I don't tend to coddle or soft soap my candidates or clients. And in effect, you haven't been here for some time, you seemed to have dropped out. I would happy to address you personally, but your question was not asked in a personal manner. But you did take me to task here, and challenge me if not try to malign my well intentioned efforts and that I take offense with.

If you want your resume to be unique, and stand out and represent you well, then you're going to have to write one that is better than the new one you posted, if what is posted is your new resume. It will not serve you well. And that's the truth. Did you come here looking for advice on how to improve your resume or to whine and say you have no skills that are marketable, no papers or qualifications or training, yet you've been working for several years, was it all in vain? Didn't you acquire skills and discover what you're good at and where you want to take this experience and skill set in your next position? You have to know what it is that you want to do, where you want to work and in what capacity. You have to have the desire to make it happen for yourself. You need to market yourself toward some goal or several goals, and your resume doesn't do that.

Elysa Rice's article is skewed and incorrect in her assumptions. And what ITEC is advising you is obviously not working, as you are still unemployed. You seem to be resistant to others suggestions and wish to believe that what you have is as good as it gets. That's your choice. But to call me negative, and malign my good intentions pointedly, and to say my balance is a little off, with that I take umbrage. My reputation and experience is what your are challenging. We may agree to disagree, you can listen to anyone you wish, and discard whatever advice you wish to, but please, it doesn't serve you well when you publicly attack someone. I obviously hit a nerve in you. Sorry you feel this way.
64 weeks ago
 
TOP IDEA: Elysa Rice do you still go by the rule that your resume MUST fit on 1 page? my friend who is a recruiter says please don't! -- 10 Things to Quit Putting on Your Resume - http://bit.ly/hYBtjC

73 weeks ago from GenYJourney: Tips, Insights, Experiences For Young Professionals, Career Rocketeer, Professional Development, Resume Feedback and Slash Jobs3 more

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Juliana Brodsky: If you're not sure of how resume length is judged in your job field, ask the people at different companies what they think about it. Go with the ...MoreIf you're not sure of how resume length is judged in your job field, ask the people at different companies what they think about it. Go with the majority opinion in your field. I asked 10 firms (5 large, 5 small) what they thought. In architecture, everyone sends in a resume and a portfolio, so my resume shouldn't be longer than one page unless I've got 10 years experience.
73 weeks ago
Marc Shiman: I don't get why anyone would be thinking about the number of pages in a resume. First of all, you don't have a page, you have a third of a page. ...MoreI don't get why anyone would be thinking about the number of pages in a resume. First of all, you don't have a page, you have a third of a page. Thats the part that shows on my screen when I click on the .doc file you sent me. Most people waste two thirds of it with a big address line and an objective that says "to use my people skills in a job that will challenge me... "

You have one third of a page to make me read more. In that one third of a page, you have to tell me who you are. If you succeed, I'll read. I'll read a page, I'll read two or three pages. In fact, I think because people work so hard to make the format look professional, on a one page resume there's so little content in there that it looks awfully pathetic. Sorta like a big white plate in a French restaurant with a 3 oz steak in the middle by itself.

I have about 20 years experience, so my resume is longer - but I also have a half-page of keywords for hits on searches. Don't want them to appear on the print version? Reformat your keywords to 4-point white font.

Hiring managers don't print the majority of the resumes they receive. They print the ones they already like from what they've seen on their computer.
72 weeks ago
 
Kristen Creager In today's world, it is crucial to claim and control your online presence. Check out more tips in my latest post: Google Yourself. Often. http://bit.ly/ffIywb

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Patrick Pho: I agree with Kristen- I have a Google Alert for myself. Not because I'm shallow and vain but because it's good to know what's being said about ...MoreI agree with Kristen- I have a Google Alert for myself. Not because I'm shallow and vain but because it's good to know what's being said about yourself.
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Daya Bihm: i have but I don't do it regularly.
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