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Find A Job: Great Resources!
In addition to your daily networking, here are three key activities that will keep your job search moving forward strategically during these last couple months of the year:
- Attend webinars and teleclasses
- Read and follow blog postings relevant to your job search
- Read, read, read
Here are just a few great resources to get you started.
Webinars
Job-Search Marketing for Maximum Success. Facilitated by Mark Hovind, founder of JobBait.com.
– Wednesday, November 18, 12:00 noon CDT
I’m On LinkedIn. Now What? Facilitated by Jason Alba, author of “I’m On LinkedIn, Now What?”
– Wednesday, December 16, 12:00 noon CST
You can probably guess what this webinar will be about. I’ve read his book…he’s great!
Blog Postings
You don’t have to live in Minnesota to appreciate the content-rich postings of Paul DeBettignies at MNHeadhunter.com. This is a treasure box for job seekers.
Abby M. Locke is an executive career marketing and career management strategist whose weblog focuses on executive career searches. She’s just completed a series on “Executive Job Search Success” that is great advice for all job seekers.
In an earlier post i provided a list of bloggers I find to be extremely helpful in my professional career. See if any of them catch your attention.
Read, Read, Read
What could be better than FREE books that support your job search? Check out job-hunt.org for free e-books.
In an earlier post I listed a few of my favorite books that will encourage you on your job search. I think you’ll see something there you like.
Here’s an out-of-the-box resource you will find helpful — especially if you live in Minnesota. Our local newspaper, Minneapolis StarTribune, did an article this weekend on Peggy Byrne, her frustration with trying to find online job support information easily, and what she did about it. What an amazing woman!
Don’t let these weeks slip by without taking action on your job search strategy. Enter 2010 with new ideas, networking appointments, up-to-date skills, and an energized attitude!
