Category: Job Won!

National University: Manpower’s Phil Blair Shares Job Search Tips

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By Richard Lloreda, Staff Writer National University Herald February 26, 2016 The view from the Manpower offices main floor is spectacular. On the right planes fly in from distant shores. A World War II aircraft carrier, the USS Midway, rests majestically on the left. Dividing this impressive panorama is a bay of tranquil waters, all of […]

Focus on the Positive

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The message here is to focus on the positive. Emphasize the good and do whatever you can to promote, perpetuate and accentuate a forward-thinking, optimistic frame of mind. You may very well become one of those people who, at the end of their job search, declares that “getting fired was the best thing that ever […]

Do’s and Don’ts of Sucess

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I was doing some reading this morning and I came across an article about Co-Founder of Twitter and Square, Jack Dorsey.  It talked about some of the Do’s and Don’ts Dorsey said  were things he does and have aided in his success. Some of them I really liked: Do: Stay present Be vulnerable Exercise everyday […]

August Job-Won! Workshop

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Earlier this week I had the honor to present my Job Won! Workshop to members of The Boardroom San Diego. This nonprofit association provides support, networking and job search resources to professionals in transition living in the San Diego community.  The workshop was attended by 25 members who hailed from a wide-range of professional backgrounds.  […]

Polite Persistence

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An important part of an interview is showing that you are eager.  Once, the interview is over you need to show your potential employer that you want it and that you are willing to work hard for it.  I call it “polite persistence”…. I went more in depth this week on KUSI.  Take a look!

How many jobs does it take?

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Charmaine Dacosta works 6 jobs to make ends meet.  I want to hear from you… what’s the most jobs you’ve held at one time and was it enough to make end meet? Share your stories in the comments below!

Telecommuting…productive?

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Many companies allow their employees to telecommute, which can be as productive as working on-site, in an office environment. However, Yahoo! recently told its employees they are no longer allowed to work from home:  http://bo.st/13nTs1m   How do you feel about this?  Share your thoughts in the comments below!