Follow Up Friday November 30, 2012

Here are some great career related articles I shared this week:

#JobSearch #Tip Learn Something new! http://ow.ly/fBNXA  Learning to look for work is one thing - a necessary evil... http://fb.me/1LNBt9VVc 

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 7 Tips for Handling a Blemish on Your Resume http://bit.ly/QI8evn http://bit.ly/UejkF6 

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 Seven signs you need professional help – with your resume, that is!http://bit.ly/QzosEz   #resume http://bit.ly/UejkoS 

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Cutting The Job Board Umbilical Cord: http://goo.gl/70tPw  Probably 85% of job seekers find most of their job… http://bit.ly/UejigB 

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RT @tnmcoaching: How To Get A Mentor http://bit.ly/TsOGdR #personalbranding

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RT @careercrusader: RT @CAREEREALISM: 15 invaluable websites for your job search: http://ht.ly/ace  #jobfinding http://fb.me/1JnrIyzS3 

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RT @careerbliss: It's Not You, It's Me! "6 Signs She (or He) Is Just Not That Into Networking with You" http://su.pr/1cJ2T1  #networking...

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RT @joyvanoeffelen: Selfish vs. Self-Satisfying: Key to #CareerSatisfaction http://ow.ly/fDSYN  via @jtodonnell... http://fb.me/2g7aRcIE9 

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Rt @InterviewIQ on Twitter New @careerrealism Sharpening And Learning New Skills Is Vital For Success... http://fb.me/1dzd4w29j 

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RT @wearejobstaxi: What is good enough for you? - Success comes in all shapes and forms for each one of us. For some, the number…...

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#JobSearch #Tip http://ow.ly/fG47T  Read something in your industry of choice. Reading about your own industry or one that you might...

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#JobSearch #Tip Learn Something new! http://ow.ly/fBNXA  Learning to look for work is one thing - a necessary evil if you will! You...

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Rt @intellegojobs on Twitter For the job seeker, employment across the USA on IntellegoJob's Pinterest board... http://fb.me/21amDFRTH 

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The Works Top #Job Stories via @MUCareerCenter @retailrecruiter@jobhuntorg @NOVAOUS @careerealism http://paper.li/MarySevinsky/1326552280 …

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Rt @ptarkkonen on Twitter "Do not regret growing older. It's a privilege denied to many." #quote... http://fb.me/28A9RNJHU 

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RT @pagepersonnelca: 7 Tips to Jump Start Your Job Searchh ttp://ow.ly/fA8EJ  via @CAREEREALISM | #JobSearch... http://fb.me/1P0O1lp 

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#JobSearch #Tip  Read something in your industry of choice.http://goo.gl/gbtq0  Reading about your own industry or… http://goo.gl/AKhQV 

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Rt @InterviewIQ on Twitter New @careerrealism Sharpening And Learning New Skills Is Vital For Success http://ow.ly/2tq4JT  Twitter Link:...

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Tweet forwarded by MarySevinsky From @NAIDW on Twitter Disabilities Treaty Will Not Help Americans with... http://fb.me/AQtLGnE9 

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RT @mrbriankwright: To do anything great, there has to be a foundation positive forces in your life.... http://fb.me/1mgHisfCG 

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Rt @intellegojobs on Twitter For the job seeker, employment across the USA on IntellegoJob's Pinterest board #jobs - http://ow.ly/fAQA3 ...

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Rt @iGrad on Twitter NEW POST! Road Map to Retirement: The 401(k) -- Not Your Parents Retirement Plan... http://fb.me/1ILP6zdkt 

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28 Nov

RT @tnmcoaching: How To Get A Mentor http://bit.ly/TsOGdR #personalbranding

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28 Nov

#JobSearch #Tip http://ow.ly/fDVT4  Life is like a piano - it depends on how you play it!

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28 Nov

http://www.jobsearchfortherestofus.com/2012/11/careers-and-social-media.html … http://fb.me/1zQAU6YOk 

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28 Nov

#JobSearch #Tip Learn Something new! http://ow.ly/fBNXA  Learning to look for work is one thing - a necessary evil... http://fb.me/2xAja80OA 

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28 Nov

Tweet forwarded by MarySevinsky From @TalentCulture on Twitter A leader who is still passionate about learning... http://fb.me/tmXSLqyF 

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28 Nov

"Sharpening and Learning New Skills is Vital for Success" -http://tpt.to/a2XcF6v  - shared from @Taptu

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28 Nov

"Difference Between Recruiters, Head Hunters and Hiring Managers?" - http://tpt.to/a2XzGn4  - shared from @Taptu

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28 Nov

#JobSearch #Tip http://ow.ly/fzKK2  INCLUDE YOUR FAMILY IN YOUR JOB SEARCH TO REDUCE STRESS http://fb.me/2gyQXt9U2 

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28 Nov

Tweet forwarded by MarySevinsky From @CAREEREALISM on Twitter Checklist to Determine if Your #Resume is Boring: http://ow.ly/fB2yu (by...

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28 Nov

RT @mmocheo: Resume Cheat Sheet: 5 Important Tips | CAREEREALISM http://bit.ly/WsEjJ5  http://fb.me/2iSORT4ws  http://fb.me/244brjBhR 

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28 Nov

Tweet forwarded by MarySevinsky From @MilagroADVISORY on Twitter 5 Cover Letter Techniques = Spellbound Hiring...http://fb.me/2aSKzTREt 

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28 Nov

#JobSearch #Tip http://ow.ly/fDVT4  Life is like a piano - it depends on how you play it! http://fb.me/1JOU6mxLK 

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28 Nov

My LinkedIn tip for the day: endorsements are nice but are trumped by recommendations. http://goo.gl/G761e 

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28 Nov

This week's featured desktop is informative, functional, and proves the glass is indeed half full: http://goo.gl/hCwgI 

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28 Nov

Job Search for the Rest of Us!: Wednesday Wisdom November 28, 2012 http://fb.me/BUBElRCF 

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RT @mmocheo: Resume Cheat Sheet: 5 Important Tips | CAREEREALISM http://bit.ly/WsEjJ5  http://fb.me/2iSORT4ws  http://fb.me/2fjifJCkA 

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28 Nov

RT @charrrbrown: Check out these interview tips posted by@UNC_BE http://www.careerealism.com/job-interview-tips-graduates/ … and be sure to register... http://fb.me/1XIDTXPSm 

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27 Nov

RT @mortonnews: Do Cover Letters Matter? | CAREEREALISMhttp://buff.ly/WoFedA  http://fb.me/1NG1KHAuX 

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27 Nov

RT @charrrbrown: Check out these interview tips posted by@UNC_BE http://www.careerealism.com/job-interview-tips-graduates/ … and be sure to register... http://fb.me/1zRHZxkmE 

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27 Nov

My LinkedIn tip for the day: following companies tells you about new positions but also promotions. http://goo.gl/WgMM9 

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Thursday Thought November 29, 2012

READ SOMETHING IN YOUR INDUSTRY

Articles that may be of interest:

Job Seach Tip Read Something in Your Industry.wmv

Jul 31, 2012

Reading about your own industry or one that you might like to transition into can keep you abreast of needs or opportunities that you might be able to fill. It can keep you one step ahead of your colleagues (or boss). This can ...

http://www.jobsearchfortherestofus.com/

Job Search for the Rest of Us!: Job search tip of the day: Cold call ...

Aug 23, 2012

You might go so far as to seek out a mentor with a company near you that is in an industry for which you would like to work. 3. To hone your communication skills and increase your self confidence in interacting with others in a ...

http://www.jobsearchfortherestofus.com/

Job Search for the Rest of Us!: Job Search Tip of the Day Follow up

Aug 03, 2012

Employers, regardless of industry, are looking for eager, proactive workers who go the extra mile. Follow up is a simple way to show you meet this expectation. 4. Information. Following up by phone or in person may allow you ...

http://www.jobsearchfortherestofus.com/

Job Search for the Rest of Us!: Guest Post 15 Famous Companies ...

Jun 01, 2012

The company remained in textiles until 1967, when Buffett expanded investments into the insurance industry, a reach that now includes utilities, railroads, and newspapers. The last of the textile operations were shut down in ...

http://www.jobsearchfortherestofus.com/

Wednesday Wisdom November 28, 2012

Sometimes how you do it isn't as important as that you do it....Learn something new today! 

Careers and Social Media

Careers and Social Media

Tuesday Tip November 27, 2012

LEARN SOMETHING NEW

Photo from: http://www.morguefile.com/creative/cohdra

Learning to look for work is one thing - a necessary evil if you will!  You definitely want to continue to read articles on how best to approach your job search. BUT, you also need to:

1. Keep current in your field or chosen industry
2. Learn something new that you think you would enjoy
3. Push yourself to think creatively
4. Keep sharp mentally
5. Meet people with a similar mindset, but a different background

There are many benefits to learning something new. I will mention a few, I am sure you can think of some on your own and you can read this article on the Top 10 Benefits of Lifelong learning. Primarily, I recommend learning to my job search clients to give them some sense of accomplishment and completion as well as providing something positive to talk about.

"The beautiful thing about learning is nobody can take it away from you." B. B. King

When you are in a job search, even a short one, you may not be able to see much in terms of progress or accomplishment.  Rather, you most likely feel as if you are hitting your head against the wall over and over and over! Certainly, you don't typically feel the sense of completion that comes with finishing a chapter and taking a quiz, moving to Level II, or passing a test.  The likelihood is that you also don't really have much to talk about besides your job search.  Learning something new can really help improve your day to day life.

HOW TO GET STARTED LEARNING SOMETHING NEW

Attend classes at your local library, community college or social club.  An 80 year old man recently informed me he attends college classes free since he is over 65.  Before then he audited classes of interest either free or reduced price. More and more libraries are offering education beyond books (but don't forget these as a way to expand your knowledge base!

Lumosity is a site that provide you the opportunity to strengthen your cognitive skills.  It is important that you keep your mind exercised as well as your body for a successful career or even an extended job search. If you may be asked to participate in a behavioral style interview or have a career path that may rely heavily on "thinking outside of the box" then you will definitely want to visit this site often to keep yourself sharp!

LiveMocha provides you with the opportunity to learn a foreign language - another great way to keep your mind sharp and exercise your neurons a bit.  You can trade teaching English for learning another language or just learn the basics - it's up to you!

Learn to play an instrument or read music.  Or, take a music class at a local music school or music store for free or cheap.  Pushing yourself in different ways can really light up your brain and feeling younger, especially if you feel like an old dog with nothing left to learn!

GCFLearnFree.org offers a wide variety of very practical and helpful free online training programs.  Self-learning is a great way to increase your skills and marketability.  In addition, it keeps your mind sharp and gives you something positive to talk about!  Here are some broad categories available on GCFLearnFree.org:

• Gmail
• Google Drive and Docs
• Microsoft Office
• Email Basics
• Computer Basics
• Career
• Internet Basics
• Tech Savvy Tips and Tricks
• Computers
• Microsoft Office
• Internet Safety
• Reading

What resources do you use to keep sharp and learn new things? Please Comment! 

Other articles that may be of interest: 

Job Search for the Rest of Us!: Job Search Tip of the Day: Learn ...

Sep 13, 2012

Making time during the day to learn something new will not only give you something interesting to discuss at the dinner table or at a networking meeting. It will keep you sharp and provide a sense of mastery. In a job search it ...

http://www.jobsearchfortherestofus.com/

Job Search for the Rest of Us!: Injured Worker Help Desk: What You ...

Jan 26, 2012

Injured Worker Help Desk: What You Can Learn from Labor Market Info: What You Can Learn from Labor Market Info - http://pulse.me/s/5cRte. Posted by Mary Sherwood at 3:56 PM · Email ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare ...

http://jobsearchfortherestofus.blogspot.com/

Job Search for the Rest of Us!: Friday Follow Up September 21, 2012

Sep 21, 2012

Add a comment... Highlights of Job Search and Career Planning articles I shared this week (from myself and colleagues): Description: https://s2.googleusercontent.com/s2/favicons? Why Learning a New Language Can Help ...

http://www.jobsearchfortherestofus.com/