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May 10th, 2010 | 
Author: Twitter is the fastest growing source for finding employment on the Internet. More than 1 million job openings are Tweeted per month!
If job seekers aren't signed up and using Twitter in a meaningful way to find employment, it's time to start embracing this social media tool!
Join The Career Clinicians, Kathy Sweeney, NCRW, CPRW, CEIC, CCM of , and Norine Dagliano, NCRW, CPRW, CFRW/CC of as they interview Susan Britton Whitcomb, Chandlee Bryan, and Deb Dib, co-authors of
Don't miss this show, as our expert guests will share fantastic advice and insights with job seekers on how to turbo-charge their employment search!
In addition, they will share success stories from actual job search candidates who effectively utilized Twitter to land a great job!
The radio show will air live on BlogTalkRadio on Wednesday, May 12th at 7 pm ET.
Listeners can tune in to The Career Clinicians Radio Show here:
We will be taking live calls during the show at (917) 889-9043.
As the employment market continues to suffer with a lack of high-paying jobs and many industries outsourcing their positions to overseas locations, job seekers are turning to entrepreneurship to control their destinies.
While self-employment may be a good alternative, job search candidates need to understand what it takes to start and build a successful business.
Our guest has done that – several times over – and he is only 25!
Join The Career Clinicians, Kathy Sweeney and Norine Dagliano as we interview our guest, Cameron Johnson, author of “.”
Listeners may remember Cameron as the runner-up on Oprah’s “Big Give” TV show in 2008.
The radio show will air live on BlogTalkRadio on Wednesday, April 21st at 7 pm ET. Listeners can tune in to The Career Clinicians Radio Show here:
We will be taking live calls during the show. Listeners can call (917) 889-9043 to ask questions of our guest.
So, who is Cameron Johnson?
Cameron started his first business when he was nine with $50 and a home computer. By age 17, he earned his first million dollars.
Before he'd turned 21, he'd started twelve successful businesses and was offered $10 million in venture capital to grow his hot Web company, CertificateSwap.com.
And, he has done it without ever taking out a loan!
Cameron will discuss:
• How to determine if entrepreneurship is right for you
• The secrets to starting a successful business
• The risks involved with being an entrepreneur
• How to research ideas to determine whether they are viable
• How much capital you should invest
• How to keep your business profitable
• The role that outstanding customer service plays in the success of a company
• How to know when to sell your business
Don’t start a business without listening to this important show!
Posted in Career Coaching & Career Exploration, Career and Employment News, Job Search | 
Tags: BlogTalkRadio, cameron johnson, customer service, entrepreneur, how to know when to sell a business, job search candidates, job seekers, Oprah's Big Give, outsourcing jobs, research ideas for a new company, self employment, starting a successful business, You Call The Shots | 
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"It wasn't raining when Noah built the Ark." Howard Ruff
This past Wednesday on The Career Divas Radio Show, we were talking about "Keeping Your Career Mojo throughout 2010."
At one point in the show, the topic came up regarding how job seekers, and even professionals who are not currently in the job market, should be prepared at all times with an up-to-date resume and cover letter.
I used the quote above during the show to provide a vivid analogy that most everyone can relate to, as there was a very positive outcome from Noah building the Ark BEFORE the rains descended upon the Earth.
Personally, I believe that having an updated resume, whether you are currently looking for a job or not, is one of the soundest pieces of advice given during our show. And, I don't state that just because I am a professional resume writer!
Allow me to share a personal story.
Back when I was working in corporate America, there was a supervisor opening in the department where I worked.
I wanted that promotion. I had worked hard, developed and / or changed many processes and procedures to increase efficiency, always said "yes" to any extra project that needed to be done, received excellent performance evaluations, had managed people at a previous company, and knew my job and the department "inside-out."
So, I submitted my resume for consideration. I prepared for my interview and it went really well. However, I wasn't selected for the position. They gave the job to a person that wasn't even in my department and did not have half the qualifications that I did!
To say that I was stunned is an understatement. I went to my boss to ask him why I had not received the promotion. His answer?
"Kathy, you were very qualified for the position. However, when you submitted your resume, you didn't even take the time to update it with the position you currently hold. That tells me you really didn't take applying for this position seriously."
At first I was mad. I mean, really, he knew what contributions I had made, that I was a great worker, and constantly sacrificed my personal life for the department. How could he give the promotion to someone who had never even worked in our department and make her my supervisor?
After I calmed down, I began to let what he had said sink in. You know, he was right! I hadn't shown him that I was "ready" to lead others because I didn't take the time to "prepare" for that leadership position.
So, why do I share this story? There are two reasons.
First, like I did several years ago, many people assume that their internal superiors know what contributions they have made and the successes that came as a result of their efforts. So, they feel like they don't really need a "stellar" presentation of their achievements on paper when the time comes to apply for a promotion.
Nothing could be further from the truth.
Managers are busy with the latest crisis, and they usually don't remember what you did yesterday (unless it was bad), let alone what accomplishments you achieved during the last year or throughout your career. You need to be proactive and have your resume ready, showcasing your skills and achievements in an attractive format in case a fantastic opportunity is presented.
Second, what happens if you are suddenly downsized or a recruiter calls you and says they have a great position available? Either way, you are now "behind the eight ball" if your resume isn't up-to-date.
When either of these situations happens, the individual now has to "scramble" to get his / her resume together under a tight deadline. It becomes an almost impossible or overwhelming task for the individual because stress takes over and makes it difficult to think clearly about specifics for each job.
So, be like Noah, and start building your "ark" before the rain starts falling so you'll be prepared before the "flood" strikes in your life.
Whether you write your resume or hire a professional resume writer to compose one for you, set a date for completion and stick to it. I promise that you’ll feel more in control and you’ll look like a professional who is always ready for any situation that may arise.
In 1986 Robert Fulghum published the number one best seller, “All I Really Need To Know I Learned In Kindergarten.” I recall how the book “spoke to me” at a time when my life had recently been turned up-side-down and I was having to deal with things that were totally unfamiliar to me. I found that if I could relate the unknown to something for which I had experience (something that turned out positive) it was easier to cope, and learn, and accomplish my goals.
Looking for employment and finding my way in a world full of professionals who seemed to have some secret guidebook on how to successfully manage their careers, was one of those unfamiliar things that was thrust upon me. As with Fulghum’s book, I found familiar life experiences – for example, child rearing, planning a trip, or dating - to be somewhat analogous to my tasks at hand. And as I found employment and began molding my career, I discovered that I could help others do the same by connecting them to analogies in their own life that would help dispel some of the mystery – and anxiety – about job search and career management.
In that regard, I am creating this post to tell you about two delightful children’s books I discovered a few years ago, which were written by Stephen Krensky: “How Santa Got His Job” and “How Santa Lost His Job.” This has been an extremely trying year for professionals. Many have lost their jobs and many have spent an unprecedented amount of time (28.5 weeks, on average) trying to find new employment. When faced with the unfamiliar (and somewhat scary) reality of the job market, why not turn to something/someone more familiar for guidance. And who is better known than Santa Claus?
I gleaned from Krensky’s books 10 valuable, yet simple, lessons about finding employment and a satisfying career taught by a jolly old fat man in a red suit:
- Identify your interests, abilities and values
- Sample different jobs
- Recognize when something is not a good fit
- Accept that some people will not like you or the way you work
- Keep your eyes open for new opportunities
- Don’t internalize failure – learn from it
- Build and nurture a strong professional network
- Don’t go it alone – work and problem solve as a team
- Leverage your strengths and work on improving your weaknesses
- Remember that no job is perfect – always be prepared with the right tools and resources
This Wednesday, Dec 23rd at 7:00 p.m EST, join The Career Clinicians on our live Radio Show broadcast,, as we discuss these lessons with each other and our listeners and share savvy insight and advice about looking for employment and finding a career you love!
As a professional who writes resumes and provides career-related services and advice to clients all over the world, I realized that there was a great deal of information being dispensed about the right and wrong ways to manage a career. With so many differing opinions, and sometimes incorrect or inaccurate advice, it would be easy for job seekers to become frustrated and not know who was telling them the truth.
Knowing how prevalent this was, I felt compelled to provide a “solution.” I knew job seekers needed trusted individuals to whom they could turn to for preparation of career-related documents, and interview and career coaching, as well as information about job search and career management in one centralized location.
I began to think how I could provide a single resource that would meet the needs of job search candidates. I wanted to make sure the information provided came from experts who have spent years in their area of specialization. But, I knew I couldn’t do it alone. I needed a "partner" to assist me in this mission.
After much thought and consideration, I identified another career industry professional who has a reputation for operating with integrity, delivering quality products / services to her clients, and basing her insights regarding career-related matters on experience, facts, and research, rather than opinions.
When I contacted this professional, she was excited and immediately decided to join me in this new endeavor. We brainstormed together on determining our mission and the methods by which we would deliver our expertise. And, that's how The Career Clinicians was established.
Who are The Career Clinicians? Well, we are career industry professionals who operate our own individual resume writing and / or interview and career coaching practices. But, we are also a team of individuals who want to educate professionals and job search candidates on methods and tools to enhance their careers.
The Career Clinicians are:
Kathy Sweeney, NCRW, CPRW, CEIC, CCM of
Norine Dagliano, NCRW, CPRW, CFRW/CC of
We decided the best way to communicate our expertise was to utilize online tools, including a website, a blog, BlogTalkRadio, Twitter, and social media sites, including Facebook, LinkedIn, and MySpace.
Our website, www.thecareerclinicians.com, is packed with information and resources to assist with your career journey.
On our Radio Show, which is broadcast live every Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET on , The Career Clinicians will provide direct advice, as well as hosting guests. Our guests span the entire scope of the careers / employment industry, including recruiters, human resources professionals, and authors.
You can call in or listen to it online. If you can’t attend our live broadcast, the previous shows will be archived on our website at www.thecareerclinicians.com/radio-show.htm.
If you would like to read updated information on employment-related topics, follow us on Twitter at .
We are thrilled to have the opportunity to share our expertise with you. We hope that you will gain insight into the confusing world of job search and feel better prepared to embark on your own journey toward career success.