Twittering my life away (2009-11-02)
How the job search can threaten #unemployment benefits... http://tinyurl.com/ylnptzf #
Today is the one-year anniversary of my #unemployment. I'd like to thank all the companies that made this possible. #
Fun with #recession photos...
What Ford's Profits Tell Us About the Recovery
The most intriguing wrinke in today's news that Ford booked a third-quarter profit was this from the Dow Jones story:
The North America unit, which accounts for 42% of Ford's overall vehicle sales, reported pretax operating profit of $357 million
Extending Help to the Unemployed
My extended benefits ran out the 2nd week of September. Those benefits were 60% less than my normal salary?in addition to our mortgage payment and basic services?food, utilities, etc. we are also required to maintain our internet service; our phone
Social networking tools are great, but use them carefully
Andy Drish, who blogs from Des Moines about Internet marketing and career development on his Web site, AndyDrish.com, believes that social networking tools allow you to break the rules of a traditional job search.
The problem with traditional
Networking Basics for Regular People
Competition for jobs is fierce but networking is one way of differentiating yourself as a stellar candidate. Recently, I read the e-book, "Stop Job Searching, Start Networking" from Job Bound, a career-services company. According to Job Bound, 66% of
Benefits running out: State's jobless seek support
Bill Proffitt, 55, has nothing but time on his hands. He has time to cook, clean, take care of his wife, and run for the District 1 seat on the Tumwater School Board, although he acknowledges that it was a "no-money" campaign and his chances of beating
4 Actions That Got People Jobs (In This Recession!)
First, let me mention that some great advice is being shared as part of Job Action Day 2009 by a slew of really talented career advisors. When asked what I thought the secret to getting hired in this down economy was, I decided to share 4 things I've
The Asia Chronicles: Kinney Asia Teamwork / Two Special M&A Opportunities (HK and SHG)
Do you guys also move associates from Asia to US?
Since most readers of ATL are associates, I suggest you stick more to writing about associate hiring in Asia. How is your partner work relevant to ATL readers? Is it just to show off?
Evan, are you
Droid Apps Offer Boost for Small Businesses
Verizon went mano-a-mano against the smartphone giant with heavy advertising during everything from the Cardinals-Giants game to the World Series. Its Web campaign teased enough early information on the Droid to seed Internet awareness. The
Wonder why you're being disqualified? Take a closer look
Dear Sam: I am struggling to get any attention or response to my current résumé. People look at my résumé and see that I have never held the specific job title I'm applying for, whether it is administrative assistant or receptionist. Although I've
