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Branching Out Your Network With Facebook

Published on May 1, 2012 By David

It’s true: some people network better for their careers on Facebook than on Linkedin. While that may defy logic (after all, Facebook has established itself as THE social network for friends while Linkedin is clearly THE social network for career contacts), I’ve had more than one client who found more success networking on Facebook. Here’s [...]

What’s Your “What If?” Career Plan?

Published on April 20, 2012 By David

Some of you reading this blog post are out of a job and looking for a new one. Others are happily employed but (hopefully) are aware that things could always change. The question is this: if you find yourself out of work, what if you DON’T land a job immediately? None of us like to [...]

Spring Career Cleaning

Published on April 9, 2012 By David

Spring came early to St. Louis, and I’m not complaining! The weather has been absolutely beautiful the past few weeks, clearly inspiring people across the city to get out for walks, sidewalk cafe lunches, yardwork – you name it! There’s just something about a change in season that’s motivating – which is why the concept [...]

Linkedin Is Still The Promised Land For Recruiters

Published on April 4, 2012 By David

Not too long ago we looked at why Facebook is relevant to hiring managers and recruiters. And while it’s still important to maintain your presence on Facebook (and Twitter, too), a recent survey by Bullhorn, Inc. makes it very clear that Linkedin is where recruiters expect to find the most success in finding the right [...]

5 Things The Godfather Teaches Us About Workplace Leadership

Published on April 2, 2012 By David

I love when people find great inspiration from unorthodox places. Case in point: this Fast Company article that identifies 5 leadership lessons from one of the most notorious characters in film history – The Godfather himself, Don Corleone! Like the piece’s writer, I’m by no means suggesting business should be founded upon the illegal and [...]

Is The 9-to-5 Work Model Dead?

Published on March 29, 2012 By David

According to this Fast Company article, the answer is yes. When you think about how many people work wirelessly, remotely and on the road, plus take into account how much work spills over into nights and weekends, it’s a fair argument. Sure, there are still people out there who work “shifts.” But most professionals over [...]

Great Career News For Boomers

Published on March 18, 2012 By David

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard an older job seeker say, “Companies don’t want to hire people in their 50s.” But per this article and the Bureau of Labor Statsitics, the number of people over age 55 who have a job has increased by 1.69 million over the past year, now up [...]

What’s De-Motivating Your Career?

Published on February 25, 2012 By David

It’s a lot more fun to focus on what can inspire and motivate positive change in your career than on the negatives. But like it or not, there are always going to be roadblocks. This is especially true if you’re a job seeker. Whether you’re out of a job or just looking for a new [...]

Social Media is the Tool, Relationship Building is the Key

Published on December 9, 2011 By David

I recently read this great blog post about social media measurement by social guru Chris Brogan. He makes some very good points about how social media channels like Twitter are great tools that assist relationship building. Brogan’s post got me thinking: even though his message focused on business, it also relates to job seekers today. [...]

What The Cardinals’ Improbable Run Teaches Us

Published on October 19, 2011 By David

I base my Career Coaching and speaking practice in St. Louis, and know a majority of you who follow the blog are in the Gateway City, as well. And unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that the Cardinals are once again in the World Series, Game 1 of which is tonight! Whether [...]

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