Colorado Jobing Community Blogs

“Those who are micro-managers and tightly in control, are really quite out of control, unable to see the bigger picture.”  - unknown In the last blog, I wrote about internal assumptions that drive our behaviors.  In working with leaders, I’ve found that there’s one area where these assumptions are really prevalent.  It’s an area we know well because it makes us feel safe:  controlling. Controlling tendencies show up in ... (Read More)

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Interview styles vary greatly from one employer to the next, so it’s important to identify who it is you are sitting in front of.   Here are some common interviewer types:   1.    The Director. This is the type of person who is instantly authoritative and you can feel it.  They know the own the situation and the situation gives them power. This person can easily make you feel that are more important or in control here. You may ... (Read More)

Executive resume writer and job search expert Laura Smith-Proulx, CCMC, CPRW, CIC has attained a high success rate opening doors to top corporate jobs through personal branding techniques. The principal of An Expert Resume, she partners with executives and seasoned professionals in need of a powerful resume and social media presence to further their job search goals. Her work has won global resume industry awards, and has been published in international ... (Read More)

Interview styles vary greatly from one employer to the next, so it’s important to identify who it is you are sitting in front of.   Here are some common interviewer types: 1.    The Director. This is the type of person who is instantly authoritative and you can feel it.  They know the own the situation and the situation gives them power. This person can easily make you feel that are more important or in control here. You may even be ... (Read More)

Workers in Happy Relationships   We can conjecture that employees who enjoy relational health at home, in their intimate relationships, and among their peers are more productive, more effective team members and make better leaders. They are happier, healthier, more confident, positive, and motivated.   Studies show that individuals in happy, stable, and successful relationships have greater skills in areas such as communication, flexibility, ... (Read More)

A few weeks ago I attended a nice networking event. The group that hosted the luncheon  provided sub sandwiches, chips and drinks. They did a presentation on their product and did not try to do a hard sell – you could sign up if you wanted – no pressure if you did not want to. Part of the networking included 40-second commercials plus passing and exchanging cards with everyone. Within three days, I received three email newsletters. I had not spoken ... (Read More)

Wouldn’t all of our lives be easier if we could muster up a bit more candor in our relationships?  We get annoyed when our phone call goes unreturned in a timely manner, when we receive bad customer service, when our boss doesn’t follow through or when mom gives you too much “advice”.  And the list goes on.  Try injecting some candor to defuse unwelcome drama. In the workplace, open communication is critical if you want to be a good ... (Read More)

The National Organization on Disability serving the Army Wounded Warrior "AW2" program is inviting HR Professionals to learn about the amazing young people sacrificing their lives for our freedom. Employment is the fastest bridge back to "Civilian" life, but many of them are returning with disabilities that can create a barrier to employment. One of the greatest barriers is the mindset of employers who are uneducated about the strengths these heroes ... (Read More)

Hollis Moore is Founding Owner of Moore From Life, LLC which specializes in education and business development in the areas of entrepreneurship, leadership, financial literacy, and real estate investment. As "Experts in Education" their goal is to lead you to the resources that will empower you for success. www.MooreFromLife.com For more information on FREE educational Forums, visit our Max Impact Forum workshop page www.MaxImpactForums.com Opportunities ... (Read More)

ARE YOU ON DISBILITY AND LOOKING FOR WORK? ARE YOU WORRIED ABOUT LOSING YOUR BENEFITS? ARE YOU AFRAID YOU CANNOT COMPETE IN THIS JOB MARKET? The number one reason people on disability such as SSDI and SSI. (Social Security Disability Insurance and Social Security Insurance) do not look for work is they are afraid they will lose their benefits when they return to work. After taking anywhere from 6 months to over a year to get on benefits the possibility of losing them, ... (Read More)

So what is the big deal about Twitter? There are so many headline stories about Twitter. Some say it will be gone tomorrow and don't waste your time. Yet it keeps growing dramatically and companies are using it to "tweet" their jobs. When I recently signed up to blog with Jobing.com, Andrea Hoffman told me they have two people devoted to social media which I know includes Twitter. So just how do you tweet your way to a job? Here are ten tips to Twitter your way ... (Read More)

Being unemployed can be an amazing opportunity to start fresh doing something that you really love.  You have the advantage over folks stuck in a job that they don’t enjoy.  Security of a regular paycheck is holding them back, but no employer has that hold over you.  OK, so unemployment is not all roses.  The uncertainty is frustrating and sometimes a little scary.  What can you do to find the courage to turn your situation into your next ... (Read More)

It has now been two weeks since the Jobbing Career Fair…..what have you done to follow up with those companies with whom you connected? Nothing? Don’t worry, it is not too late to follow up. Chances are, the contacts that you made at the Career Fair have not made any hiring decisions, yet. They have regular job tasks to attend to, they may still be reviewing the resumes submitted, or they may not have the ability to hire just now.  In fact, it may just ... (Read More)

Yesterday, we discussed the importance of confidence in your job search, and how to manage it. Today, we're looking at Creativity and Collaboration. CREATIVITY: You already know you're competing with unprecedented numbers of applicants for the same job. So continuing to come up with creative ways to get your foot in the door can be a challenge. Which is why the first step is to take care of yourself FIRST. The anxiety and fear around a job search can be draining. When ... (Read More)