Today is Friday January 13, 2012

Thought For The Day

Never go to a doctor whose office plants have died.
-Erma Bombeck

I Have Been Thinking

“When we seek for connection, we restore the world to wholeness. Our seemingly separate lives become meaningful as we discover how truly necessary we are to each other.”
Margaret Wheatley

Finding A New Job

Finding a new job can be one of the most frightening and lonely things we have to do. I have spoken with so many people who are the victims of downsizing and the economy. Most people will use every penny in their savings or live on credit cards during the period of unemployment. It is a scarey place to be. Even people with a good education and even better experience can find themselves in a position they have never been. Turning to people they know for help is often the last thing they want to do. So, what do they do? Where can they turn.

There are solutions available and many of those solutions can be found by understanding and using the Internet.

Online Networking

One of the best places to network with business people online is LinkedIn.com. LinkedIn groups are a powerful way to reach out to others in your field Groups are a way for you to discuss important issues with others and collaborate with other professionals.

You can learn more about the professionals on LinkedIn When joining as a member of LinkedIn it is possible to learn more about people you want to connect with in your own area. It is also a way to test out the waters if you are even thinking about moving to a different city.

You can connect with former coworkers, professionals from school and others that you may have lost contact with over the years. Take advantage of following groups in your field, you never know when just the right opportunity might pop up.

As with any social networking service online, the first thing you want to do is create a good resume. Be consistent in checking in, joining conversations and of course making yourself and exactly what you are look for known. No one can help you if they don’t know what you are looking for.

Another network of professionals is called RYZE. At RYZE, you can even post a single Webpage that can represent you very effectively. Knowing and using the technology is an important skill in today’s business world.

What do you do if the technology is not something you are comfortable using? It is important to learn. Knowing and using your computer is not difficult to learn, not when you practice. At the InternetNicheLab, we can help you to create a single web page to building a blog.

Opportunity is never lost
It goes To Those Ready to Accept It!
Your Success is my Greatest Interest
CWinslow

Ice Breakers

New in town

“I’m new around here,” said a man to a little boy, “Will you please
direct me to the bank?”

“I will, but it’ll cost you ten dollars.” Answered the boy.

“Why should I pay you so much?” Argued the man.

“Because bank directors are always highly paid.”

 

Grandma Wisdom

It is rarely who you know that matters. More, it is who you know that knows. Looking for a new job is not a time to let your pride stand in your way. It is the time to swallow that big lump in your throat, reach out and talk to people. It is so much easier to talk to people in groups and in social networks than it might be in person. While you are networking, you will also be improving your computer skills – and that can’t hurt.