Loyalty in Careers
What does loyalty mean to you? A few years ago I was talking to an HR person who said, with disgust, that there is no more loyalty from employees to …
Jason Alba
How much money do you need to start your new business?
I’m not talking about buying a McDonald franchise… or staring a manufacturing business… I’m talking about how much money do you need to start a services business. I have a …
How to help people help you in your job search
Let me share the message I get from a lot of job seekers, almost to the word: “I am looking for a new job… do you know of anything?” Or, …
How to “make” people want to help you in your job search
Let me share what apparently is a secret to most people: the secret to making (or getting) people to want to help you in your job search. I say this …
Job Seekers: Reinvent and Evolve
One thing I’ve learned from the last ten years of being an entrepreneur is that I need to continually reinvent and evolve. Ten years ago I thought my business was …
LinkedIn: Should I put “unemployed” or “looking” in my Professional Headline?
The professional headline on LinkedIn is the line that shows up directly below your name. For example, here’s mine: One of the most common questions I get about the professional …
“Networking is the old way of finding a job.”
Last week I was talking to a job seeker who said he continually hears that “networking is the old way of finding a job.” I.Beg.Your.Pardon. Are you kidding me? I have …
Interview Response to “Tell Me About Yourself”
My wife just shared this with me on Facebook… a very appropriate response for *some* people :p Happy Friday!
My Next Big Thing
And I could use your help… I posted this on two LinkedIn Groups yesterday: I’m working on a new project, which I hope to roll out in the next four months. …
Two Weeks On Body For Life. The Results?
Last week my 15 year old son and I started Body for Life. I had a great run with Body for Life about 15 years ago…. and the experience left …