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Taking Up the Slack

March 18, 2009

When I first saw the title of this article was “Slack”, I thought it was about Gen X being slackers (again, I’m so tired of that label). Au contraire…it’s about how to take up the slack and make use of extra time you may have right now. And it’s pretty darn smart!

Two key suggestions: Learn something new and earn a following or reputation. Great article, well worth the read!

Daily Job Search Tips

March 17, 2009

Looking for a job, or think maybe you should be? I highly recommend the free Job Search Tip of the Day through About.com. Every day a little tidbit arrives in your email, linked to a larger article on the topic. Some of it’s basic stuff, but often it’s the basics that get overlooked. Like Follow the Directions. Or Use Your Network. Oh, and there’s Get a Job Through a Staffing Company too 😉

Getting Through Today’s Economic Situation

March 11, 2009

Are you tired of hearing the same thing on the news–companies are closing or laying off, the stock market is down, and on and on? I know I am. So when I went to a seminar Tuesday and the speaker, Willie Jolley, offered some great advice on getting through today’s economic situation, I wanted to pass it on.

1) Don’t panic. When you panic, your ability to make good decisions diminish.

2) Don’t willingly participate. Do the opposite of the naysayers and you will achieve different

FedEx to offer free resume printing today!

March 10, 2009

Fed Ex Office (formerly Kinko’s) is offering its printing services in an effort to help job seekers across the nation. The company will host “FedEx Office Free Resume Printing Day” on March 10, 2009, offering to print up to 25 copies of each customer’s resume for free.

The company invites customers to take advantage of this one-day event by visiting any of its 1,600+ FedEx Office Print and Ship Centers in the United States during regular business hours. This offer is good for 25 black-and-white resume copies

Trying Something New

March 9, 2009

Today we are launching completely new software for our business. Difficult? Yes. Confusing? Yes. Frustrating? You bet. But once it’s up and running (and we know what we’re doing) the result will be more efficient work, quicker access to information and a better quality of work overall. We know it will be worth all of the time and effort, so we keep working through the questions and unknowns.

Anytime you do something new or different it often is uncomfortable, awkward, inefficient and sometimes downright irritating. Just keep your eye

Interactive Design and Director Positions

March 4, 2009

Hey Interactive Design people! Local companies ARE hiring…

I’m working on Design up to Director level jobs in Columbus, requiring anywhere from 1 to 10+ years of interactive experience.

Design positions:
• Working on user interfaces, flash presentations, information graphics and interactive production details.
• Experienced with Creative Suite and MS Office
• Flash and basic ActionScript
• Understanding of HTML, CSS, video and multimedia
• 1-3 years (or more) interactive agency or in-house interactive experience

Director positions:
• Working with and leading

CCAD Job Search Workshops

March 4, 2009

CCAD Career Services offers presentations and workshops throughout the year for current students and alumni, with a series of upcoming workshops focused on job search and working independently.

Resumes & Cover Letters

Interviewing Skills

Internship Essentials

Job Search Strategies

Artists in the Know, focused on entrepreneurial advice

Columbus Pink Slip Party 3/4/09

March 3, 2009

Networking meets cocktail party. You may have heard of this new phenomenon, “Pink Slip Parties”, where recently unemployed or fearful-of-being unemployed people have the opportunity to mingle with recruiters and employers. Already happening in other cities, Columbus is about to host it’s first version Wednesday March 4th at Confluence Park. Tickets available here, it should be good for general networking although I’m still a big fan of focusing on your targeted industry first.

Check Yourself Out Online

March 2, 2009

A great cautionary tale about knowing what’s “out there” online about you. Looking for a job, client, date, resource? People will look you up. Find out what they’ll see first, and correct anything that is not the image you want to portray.

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