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Re: How to find freelancing and consulting jobs

Mickey James — Tue, 10 Sep 2013 03:12:28 -0000

I’m soooo happy through your blog posts, and waiting for the upcoming posts.

http://www.joshkotsay.com/o...

Re: Overcoming the dread of resume writing (BOOK REVIEW)

resume writers sydney — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 03:04:28 -0000

Since as people starts moving in a different direction for there job & career, they have to come up with some new resumes according to that.

Re: Are business cards and resumes disappearing?

Cristinne — Sat, 09 Jun 2012 10:26:40 -0000

Online contact will never be able to replace the real thing entirely (my opinion).

Re: Are business cards and resumes disappearing?

danieljohnsonjr — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 15:40:21 -0000

Hi Cristinne!

I'm still a bit torn myself. On one hand I like that we're able to connect online very easily; on the other, it's nice from time to time to have something tangible to hold onto.

Re: Are business cards and resumes disappearing?

Cristinne — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 15:54:46 -0000

It looks like things are evolving way too fast for some to keep up. Yes, I also noticed business cards are disappearing, in fact, when I read your post I thought "hey I haven't seen one of those in the last year". Nice post!

Re: TweetMyJobs – Using Twitter in the job search

danieljohnsonjr — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 16:09:47 -0000

I see this as another channel from which people can find out about jobs.
Like I said in the post, I don't know that much about it yet.

Re: TweetMyJobs – Using Twitter in the job search

Kaaren — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 12:50:02 -0000

Interesting! Any info on whether this is becoming more effective than traditional application methods (i.e. through the website)?

Re: LinkedIn power tip: your headline

Daniel Johnson, Jr. — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 07:24:44 -0000

Hi there. Thank you for the comment! I respectfully have to disagree with you here. Among many LinkedIn profiles and connections I might see, right after the profile picture and name, I'm drawn to the headline. It's what tells me more about the individual. It is indeed part of the brand message this person is conveying.

Thanks again!

Re: Ohio SCOTI System and Indeed Salary Search

Donna matthews — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 20:14:50 -0000

in have signed up 4 job center-scoti system- laborers exchange-ohio means jobs...and still i dont know if im on them right or not..i cant afford 2 relocate again..

Re: How’s Your Job Search Going?

mariapayroll2 — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 12:43:52 -0000

Interesting post. Those 5 words/phrases can really be used job seekers' job search. You maybe having a hard time looking for a job now, but do not give up just yet. Work harder and be more patient. You might be able to impress someone with your hard work and determination to find a job.

Maria Payroll

Re: Ohio SCOTI System and Indeed Salary Search

danieljohnsonjr — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 15:24:34 -0000

Keep in mind that this is government, and they have limited resources. It's
a game of perseverance. I was on hold recently for 45 minutes, and I just
about have their automated messages memorized.

I heard the Project Manager behind Ohio Means Jobs speak recently to a job
search group in the Cincinnati area, and he mentioned that SCOTI was useful
for its time, but now they want people to use www.OhioMeansJobs.com

When you file for unemployment, they will try to match you with any
positions. This registration is for their internal case management. You will
still need to register yourself with OhioMeansJob.com as an external user.
It sounds like that's what you may have already done.

I have no affiliation with these websites but am just a messenger
communicating what I know and have heard. I personally have not yet used the
www.OhioMeansJobs.com website, so I cannot vouch for its usefulness. Yet.

Re: Ohio SCOTI System and Indeed Salary Search

Mark T — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 14:48:25 -0000

OJDFS still messy. Calling 877-644-6562 got me to a phone menu with no SCOTI. Eventually getting a person (10 minute wait, not terrible), told me I was already registered. YAY. (over a year ago, this worked, kinda). I asked, how do I use SCOTI now ? www.scoti.ohio.gov - I should have tried it before hanging up - it don't work. www.ohiomeansjobs.com does work. It redirects to my.ohiomeansjobs.monster.com. I assume that is it now - though, I recall SCOTI was a separate cobbled together barely effective system. Wee ! at least I have time for this

Re: Can Steve Jobs help you get hired?

Enquiries — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 11:15:18 -0000

Hi all

Just wanted to say thanks for sharing with us this record of what you did. I am responsible in my company for doing presentations and i struugle with speaking fluently in front of a audience.

Regards

Tony
http://www.diversityjobboar...

Re: Marketing lessons for your job search

Matt — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:57:04 -0000

For all those who plan to apply to a job…Hired4sure.com is an online database of job interview questions sorted by the industry and company where questions have been asked. Please post questions you have received at http://hired4sure.com/newqu... or check out the site to prepare for your next interview.

Re: Passion and audacity in the job search

danieljohnsonjr — Tue, 18 May 2010 08:25:27 -0000

The reason for posting the video was to help folks like me and others think
beyond normal means of looking for work.

Re: Passion and audacity in the job search

bootsy — Tue, 18 May 2010 07:49:59 -0000

This annoys me... some of us (dare I say most of us) do not want to pick up a guitar and follow a rock band round the world. Many people have real passion, love and colour in their lives anyway, but still need a job, which might not involve all the passion, enthusiasm and fulfillment desired in a wider sense. The fact that some guy here is picking up his guitar and following his dream is slightly annoying and not representative of the situation or options facing the vast majority of job seekers out here IMO.

The implication that those of us with less harebrained approach to work are somehow less worthy seems to me unhelpful. The problem for some of us (at least for myself) in this context is that I need to get a job to support life, I do what I say and have integrity, have made perfectly adequate compromise in the past and have references to prove it, but cannot generate the sort of "passion" and "zeal" you refer to for any practical possibility as it stands.

What about something which says to employers "forget all these passionate, zealous rock-band-chasing loonies, a realistic appreciation at the outset of the compromise to be made is a good basis for a valuable long-term arrangement"

Anyway, of all the musical ambitions, pursuit of U2 is pretty lame to me - what about the cutting edge? what about roots and passion in music, not just turgid & bloated soft rockers? bah humbug...

Re: Local Job Search Focus Groups

danieljohnsonjr — Mon, 17 May 2010 19:59:41 -0000

I'm not sure. I'd have to Google myself to see if there is anything. Another place to check is LinkedIn.

Re: Local Job Search Focus Groups

jltownsend — Mon, 17 May 2010 14:07:03 -0000

Is there such a group in San Antonio?

Re: Passion and audacity in the job search

WiseStep — Mon, 17 May 2010 06:52:27 -0000

This is Cool. I'm very much interested in knowing the success on others. Thanks for pointing to that link :)

Re: Counter Offer Letter

i hate work — Tue, 04 May 2010 23:37:08 -0000

I know it has been a while since this original post but I would curious to see what you write for counter offer. When the need for a counter offer has come up for me. Once I get the offer letter I call to say thanks for the offer letter and go into how they came up to decision of giving x amount. If it is to little then I go into why I would like to take this position but I will need to get more and here are the reasons why. For all the times I had to this, a whole 1. It has worked well for me but use this at your own risk.

Re: Ohio SCOTI System and Indeed Salary Search

Georges Z — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 16:07:09 -0000

I just called the number in the email (877-644-6562) and was able register with Ohio's SCOTI. I selected 1 for English, listen to a few long messages with pauses in between and finally a menu where I selected option 3 (includes "if you are required to register for employment services"). I while later, I talked to a representative, explain the letter I received and that I called this number to register with SCOTI. She did this on the spot, asking a few questions similar to those when you register for unemployment. As the correction says above: the Ohio's SCOTI is not called Ohio Means Jobs at http://ohiomeansjobs.com. It seems to be a great resource well worth checking out.

Re: Ohio SCOTI System and Indeed Salary Search

AJ Lewis — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 12:13:21 -0000

I just now called and I got the usual line to file claims and nothing about SCOTI. The Ohio unemployment system here is nothing but a big, bloated, bureaucratic mess. They may switch dates on your eligibility application, take forever to respond if they respond at all. The questions you answer to file claims are THE SAME QUESTIONS I WAS ANSWERING IN THE 1970's!!!! THIS IS 2010, PEOPLE!!! I HATE having to deal with this antiquated, depresson-era nonsense.

Re: What is unemployment teaching you?

Dan R — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 15:12:20 -0000

I worked for a software company for 10 years. I also had a "side" business that always ended up being placed on the back burner because there was always an "emergency" task that was required for my job. About three years into the "Regular job" I inquired into the possibility of working or buying some ownership of the company so when the owner decided to sell and retire I would not be left holding an empty bag of chips. I was told that would not happen. Well it did.
While being unemployed helps you to remember what is important such as family and health ... I think the best lesson I got is to follow your gut instincts all the time. Don't depend on anyone. any company or government for that matter to provide for you. When it comes down to it we are all responsible for our own well being and future.
Thanks for the post

Re: What is unemployment teaching you?

Carla — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:16:18 -0000

I'm really thrilled that you took this on board, Dan :) I'll post some of my thoughts soon. It's such a heavy question, but I don't think a lot of people really evaluate it until they really have to. The emotional aspect of the recession gets glossed over much of the time.

Re: The hardest part of your job search

Brooke Allen — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:03:00 -0000

I agree. The hardest part of finding a job is finding work.

Work that you can do.

Work that you want to do.

Work that fits with who you really are.

Work that is of value to others.

Work that is of so much value that other people will pay you do do it.

That is why some friends and I have created www.NoShortageOfWork.com as a non-commercial venture to promote people collaborating on projects and teaching each other for free - particularly while unemployed.

I found that the big turning points in my life came during hard times - when the "opportunity cost" of doing something new was zero because I didn't have to give something up to do it.

Best to all,

Brooke