Category Archives: reference

The value of focus

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Steve

The NFJS groups have been have been working on researching companies and opportunities and this process re-enforced the value of having a specific goal.  There are all sorts of great old clichés for this, “If you don’t know where you … Continue reading →

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Boolean Logic

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Steve

It is really easy to be intimidated by a term like “Boolean Logic”.  What the heck is that?  There all kinds of discussions on the internet about it, but what is it? It’s actually fairly simple, the hard part is … Continue reading →

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What a Pain!

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Steve

Being unemployed is a bitch.  Plain and simple.  It undermines your self-worth, puts you at risk of becoming homeless, can cause your car to be re-possessed, makes going out with your friends more difficult, etc, etc.  It will challenge your … Continue reading →

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Twitter Part 2: Research

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Steve

In my last post, I stated the following as part of my description of Twitter, “It is also the best research tool I have found so far. Part of this is due to the amazing amounts of rudeness we have … Continue reading →

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Craigslist

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Steve

Every once in a while, someone points me to a web post that is especially relevant and useful.  Michael Casey just did this, so I am passing it on. I’ve talked about the value of Craigslist off and on since … Continue reading →

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Social Networking Tools

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Steve

I have to admit I personally have a mixed relationship with these tools.  I am a blogger, have an active presence on Linkedin, at least a minimum presence on Facebook and have had a twitter account for a few years, … Continue reading →

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The Recession is Over!!

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Steve

Really? Then why do I have so many clients? This is one of those times when the economists prove how very silly they can be while being technically correct. We’ve all heard the joke about the Dr who comes out … Continue reading →

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Dunn & Bradstreet’s Million Dollar Database

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Steve

This post was written by Michael Casey. He is one of the folks working with NFJS and a salesman with a terrific track record who has committed to moving into a role that allows him to drive resource sustainability within … Continue reading →

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Microsoft

Posted on April 21, 2010 by Steve

I had the opportunity this afternoon to spend about an hour with Kenji Yamaguchi, a recruiter in the Windows group at Microsoft.  It’s pretty much impossible for me to provide a complete synopsis, but the blog he contributes to is … Continue reading →

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Resume construction part 2

Posted on April 2, 2010 by Steve

Mike will finish his discussion of resume development soon, but in the meantime, one of the regulars at Notes from the Job Search sent me an analysis of how to create an entry or bullet point on your resume and … Continue reading →

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