Monthly Archives: April 2012

Re-Evaluating Your Search

You’re sending out resumes, applying for jobs, networking with contacts, but nothing. Few if any interviews, few if any phone screens. What to do next? Re-evaluate. Job Boards What job boards are you on? Start looking at more niche job … Continue reading

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Podcast Recommendation – The GTD Virtual Study Group

I was introduced to Getting Things Done by David Allen in 2009. I read the book but realized I needed more insight to make this a part of my life. As I normally do, I searched for podcasts and found … Continue reading

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Tech Tools – iPad Back Covers

Okay you have your iPad smart cover, but now the back of the iPad is bare and exposed to damage. The answer? iPad Back Covers. Unfortunately, finding a good one is not as easy as it seems. There have been … Continue reading

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Social Media Reference Checking

Last week I discussed how social media sites like LinkedIn can assist you in your job search. This week the other side of the coin – how social media sites can hurt you. Referencing Checking Reference checking is not the … Continue reading

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Podcast Recommendation – Get-It-Done Guy’s Quick and Dirty Tips

Get-It-Done Guy’s Quick and Dirty Guide is a short, quick podcast on how to increase productivity in one area. Podcasts are normally no longer than five or six minutes, and host Stever Robbins is witty & entertaining. Robbins takes productivity … Continue reading

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Tech Tools – Smart Covers

You like the thin size of the iPad but don’t like the bulk that covers provide and cases provide. But you still want protection for the front. The answer? Smart covers. Apple introduced smart covers for the iPad 2 and … Continue reading

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Does LinkedIn Have Any Value?

Most of us have some point have signed into the social media site LinkedIn and received tons of invites from people we know, people we’ve forgotten about and vendors. I also receive requests from candidates. As such basically I have a … Continue reading

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Podcast Recommendation – Hardcore History

I first learned about Dan Carlin from last week’s post though his main podcast is Hardcore History. I cannot recommend Hardcore History enough. Its not your history teacher’s account of history unless you had the coolest history teacher ever. Fortunately, both … Continue reading

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Tech Tools – USB Drive

Okay, this is an oldie but goodie but still useful. You have a large file that is too big to email or your company won’t allow Dropbox type programs. The answer? USB drive. USB or thumb drives have been around … Continue reading

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When to Follow-Up After the Interview

You’re excited about the interview and want to hear back so that you can start. The problem? You haven’t heard back. This is where the delicate balance starts. Polite inquiries are one thing, but pestering, bordering on harassment is another. Here … Continue reading

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