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“When the best leader’s work is done the people say, ‘We did it ourselves.‘” – Lao Tzu Local newspapers and trade magazines are one of the best sources for finding jobs in your area. These publications are geared toward readers in a specific city. Newspapers are published daily so this gives you a chance to [...] “Almost everything–all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure–these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important. Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. [...] “If at first you don’t succeed, you’re running about average.“ M.H. Alderson So maybe you’ve been looking for a job for several months, using one or more of the “time tested” approaches to job search and have not yet found a job. Possibly, you’ve had some leads or maybe even some interviews, but nothing has [...] ” The secret of creativity is knowing how to hide your sources.” Albert Einstein As you’ve no doubt figured out by now, there is a list for everything. I’m not sure if it is just that the lists are more accessible via the Internet or if the Internet has inspired more lists (I’m sure it’s [...] Smart Money “I don’t have a bank account because I don’t know my mother’s maiden name.” Paula Poundstone If you work in the financial services industry, the bad news is that it was hit the hardest from the recent financial crisis. The good news is that it was the first to bounce back. And [...] For those of you who have followed by blog from “the early days”, you will know that I work for a Wall Street firm. Two years ago, the answer to my blog title would have been “no one”. But today, there are more jobs on Wall Street than they can fill (“not true” you say?). [...] “Baseball is 90% mental. The other half is physical.” –Yogi Berra I don’t know about you, but when I hear the word “industry”, the first thing I think of is smokestacks (hence the picture). I’m sure that has something to do with my age . Job search is much the same as today’s quote (90% [...] “Sometimes it takes an expert to point out the obvious.” – Scott Allen Consulting is “The act of providing information, analysis, and recommendations” and is a career choice that is very different than most. To be a successful consultant, you need to have great interpersonal skills, a high level of confidence, good communications skills and [...] “Some people dream of success… while others wake up and work hard at it.” – Unknown The posts over the next few days are about focusing on the source of jobs – companies. Yes, headhunters, job search sites and networking are all great ways to get a job, but let’s face it – all [...] “Opportunity often comes disguised in the form of misfortune, or temporary defeat.” – Napoleon Hill Okay, so what is today’s quote all about? Simply put, don’t be discouraged in your job hunt. Not every lead ends in a job offer, in fact, the vast majority don’t pan out. It’s kind of like Lotto, if you [...] |
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