Fearless February!
Being fearless is a choice! What does it take to be fearless as you pursue a career? You must temporarily suspend your need for security. Quite simply GET OVER IT!
All of February, I will be discussing what it means to be fearless. In these crazy times, it is extremely hard to be fearless, but even more important. Check out my blog the rest of February for tips and examples of people that have embraced being fearless in their career. If you or someone you know has shown fearlessness, please email me, so I can share with our community.
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Friday, January 30, 2009
Great event with Big Ten and MSU Alumni in Dallas, TX
Wow! What a great event in Dallas, TX. A big thanks to everyone that attended. We had a full house of Big Ten and Michigan State Alumni employed and unemployed, eager to be inspired in their career. The job market in Dallas is soft, as it is everywhere right now, so I really emphasized the power of networking. It is so important to network and connect with people that might hire you, but also help you in your search. I hope everyone went home and wrote down their "10 people I know" list!
John Hill, Career Director MSU Alumni and organizer of event, expanded on this by speaking about LinkedIn. LinkedIn is the premiere networking tool in business today, with over 33 million members worldwide. If you aren't on it, get on it! The site can network you with more people than you thought possible and even help create a connection with someone within the company you are looking to get hired by. This is Key! More importantly, once this connection is made, you need to "take action". For those of you that went home with the book, Chapter 10-Take Action, has great examples on how to succeed. Thanks again and if you have any questions, click on Ask Molly and ask away!
John Hill, Career Director MSU Alumni and organizer of event, expanded on this by speaking about LinkedIn. LinkedIn is the premiere networking tool in business today, with over 33 million members worldwide. If you aren't on it, get on it! The site can network you with more people than you thought possible and even help create a connection with someone within the company you are looking to get hired by. This is Key! More importantly, once this connection is made, you need to "take action". For those of you that went home with the book, Chapter 10-Take Action, has great examples on how to succeed. Thanks again and if you have any questions, click on Ask Molly and ask away!
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Gathering Intel On Prospective Employers by Joyce Lain Kennedy
DEAR JOYCE: Just when I was about to interview for a good job, I was unnerved to learn that an old nemesis -- the woman is a real jerk -- already works in that company. I didn't know what to say, so I said nothing, although it was on my mind throughout the interview. If that ever happens again, what should I do? -- B.V.
DEAR B.V.: Molly Fletcher, a top sports agent and the author of "Your Dream Job Game Plan" (JIST, 2008) offers good advice: "If the nemesis is someone you'll work with or see often on the job, approach that person directly and work toward developing a positive resolution." When interaction with the jerk will be limited, you need not be concerned about your unpleasant history -- out of sight, out of mind. But if you tell the interviewer about your conflicted history with a current employee, you're probably toast.
DEAR B.V.: Molly Fletcher, a top sports agent and the author of "Your Dream Job Game Plan" (JIST, 2008) offers good advice: "If the nemesis is someone you'll work with or see often on the job, approach that person directly and work toward developing a positive resolution." When interaction with the jerk will be limited, you need not be concerned about your unpleasant history -- out of sight, out of mind. But if you tell the interviewer about your conflicted history with a current employee, you're probably toast.
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