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Five ways to put Web 2.0 to work in your career search
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(ARA) – In today’s digital world, a job applicant’s online reputation is becoming just as important as a strong resume and networking skills. In fact, a 2010 study commissioned by Microsoft showed 85 percent of human resources professionals say that positive online reputation to some extent influences their hiring decisions and 75 percent report that their companies have formal policies in place that require hiring personnel to research applicants online.
This means successful job seekers need to build a positive personal brand online by navigating the Web 2.0 world and taking advantage of social media sites like Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and MySpace.
“What you do and say online, as well as how you present yourself on social networking sites could be important in landing the position you’re seeking,” says Bowen Hopper, a former recruiter for Fortune 1000 companies and currently a career services director for Colorado Technical University, a leading provider of education for career-motivated students. “Your online presence and brand needs to reflect your skills, attitude and talents.”
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James Goi Jr. is a speaker, mind-power coach, and the author of How to Attract Money Using Mind Power. His book is a serious work in which he quotes 160 other books. It’s available world wide through Ingram Book Company, and is also available on the Indian Subcontinent through Indra Publishing House, India. The next two foreign editions which will be published will be in Italian and Arabic. James has published the free monthly “Mind Power & Money Ezine” since January, 2008.
Deb Bailey
Owner, Publisher and Editor
Talent Acquisition Manager
Power Women Magazine and Radio Show
Long-time advocate for women, Deb Bailey is the founder of Power Women Magazine and Radio Show where she serves as the editor, producer and publisher. In late-2008, Bailey saw the need for a medium for women worldwide to connect and learn from one another. Bailey then left her job as a recruiter and began promoting her magazine and radio show full time in January 2009. It is Bailey’s dream to pave the way for women to excel in whatever their dreams may be.
Cancer Survivor Helps to Eliminate Embarrassment by Helping Other Cancer Patients
Christy Borgeld said “Never giving up and pushing forward will unlock all the potential we are capable of.” And that is exactly what Brenda did. Despite having cancer and undergoing chemo, she pressed forward. She hated and was embarrassed by the treatment gowns and did something about it…she made her own! Now, she makes them for other cancer patients called Hug Wraps.
Brenda Jones felt as if her world had ended when she was diagnosed with breast cancer back in October 2008. Being forced to put on a drab, generic, embarrassing traditional hospital gown every time she went in for treatment only made the experience worse. So with a flash of inspiration — and a crash-course in sewing — she decided to do something about it. Much to her surprise, the kimono-style wrap she designed to give herself some dignity in the waiting room started garnering requests from other patients. Today? She’s not only recovered, but she can hardly keep up with the demand for her homemade Hug Wraps from cancer patients all over the world.
Dr.Veronica Glass
For the past decade, Dr. Veronica Glass has devoted her expertise to sharing advice and knowledge as a motivational speaker, life coach, an Executive Director for 5Linx telecommunications as an independent marketing representative and now as an author with her first motivational book, Use Your Buckets: Twelve Life Lessons For Success. Dr. Glass is our guest for the April 28, 2011 episode of Living Fully After 40 Radio, at 6 PM (EST). Listen to the discussion or join the conversation by visiting
Author of Integrity in a Box of Chocolates, Joan Koonce is a Professor and Financial Planning Specialist at the University of Georgia. Joan teaches financial planning principles to others through seminars, trainings and published research and educational materials. She received her Bachelor’s degree from North Carolina Central University, and her Master’s and Ph.D. degrees from The Ohio State University. She currently lives in Athens, Georgia. She has one son, Carlus Koonce. Her desire is to encourage, motivate and inspire others to overcome any obstacles they face and reach their full potential in life.
Joan grew up in rural North Carolina with six sisters and three brothers. Her parents were sharecroppers and had very little education. The landlord provided the family a $50 per month stipend and a small, four-room home that was barely inhabitable.
Joan had a difficult and painful childhood, but she overcame many obstacles. After graduating from high school, she worked several dead-end jobs before deciding to go to college. She received her B.S. degree from North Carolina Central University, and her M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from The Ohio State University in Consumer Economics with a minor in Business Finance.
Khadi Madama
Acharya Sri Khadi Madama hosted Yours Truly, Yoga on select broadcast stations between 1996-2000. Her award famous Tot Yoga DVD went to the Oscars and also to Dr. Oz’s Gala. In 2009 she received the Jewel Of India Award for promoting Yoga and the culture of India for 4 decades. She began a professional Yoga teaching career in 1969 after being chosen by her teacher. Her book: Finding Shangri La: Seven Yoga Principles for Creating Success & Happiness was released in 2010. Acharya Khadi is an active martial artist, and at 63 has 4 black belts and trains mixed martial arts fighters under her other brand: MMA Yoga On The Mat, proving that as long as you use it, you won’t loose it.
Recipient of the Jewel Of India Award
TV Host of Yours Truly, Yoga
Yoga Media Content & Choreography
Principles for Creating Success & Happiness
Professional coach, motivational speaker, award-winning author and president of Stockdale Resource Group, 360Reach Certified Analyst Denny Stockdale works to help people reconnect with lost dreams, achieve work-life balance and discover their own unique callings through highly personalized one-on-one career and life coaching as well as group workshops.
Denny’s motivational book, Conversations from the Neighborhood Ice Cream Shop: 8 Keys to Rediscovering Lost Dreams and Finding Your Your Life’s Calling, was winner of the 2010 Inspirational book of the year in the Next Generation Indie Book Awards. Denny shares the passion for purpose and meaning which inspired him to step away from a long career in the information technology business to pursue his own life’s calling.
How to Contact Denny Stockdale
Author Website: www.dennystockdale.com
Company Website: www.stockdaleresourcegroup.com
Darshan G. Shanti is in the personal development business and have been for almost a dozen years. During that time he has worked with over 30,000 people. Darshan doesn’t call himself a coach. He is a business and life turnaround specialist. He does transformational workshops and speaking engagements. Shanti is known for turning lives and companies around in 24 hours or less. Hence, the name of his book, The 24 Hour Champion – Discovering AND Living Your Priceless Life.
A career change rewards, but demands consideration
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(ARA) – People change jobs every five years and can have up to 14 jobs in their lifetime, according to The U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics. Many of these jobs changes are in completely different fields driven for varying reasons. Some are due to market reactions due to the economy, which results in businesses tightening their bottom line or closing up shop for good. Other reasons may be due to technical advances making current jobs obsolete. And there are people who just want a more fulfilling career. These career changers bring a lot more to the table than people think, but must do a lot of research to ensure their future employment.
Arthur Crippen was at a crossroads in 2006. He wanted a more fulfilling career as he watched his job be replaced by technology. Crippen was a dental technician in the ceramics department creating cosmetic veneers and custom color matching. “I saw myself as a sculptor and jeweler of sorts,” says Crippen. He perceived his work was being taking over by advances in technology as well as a lack of opportunity for growth. Crippen decided he needed to pursue something different. “The deciding factor was that my passions were in art and design and although I was getting a creative fix, it was no longer a challenging career.” Read More→