Twitter Rules

If there's one thing you should do going into 2009 I hope it's to start really exploring Social Media. To that end I hope you'll start with a site called Twitter if you aren't already. Go there & explore, it's a wealth of networking with terrific people. And really very different from Facebook.

I can't sell you on all the benefits, that's something we all experience in our own way. Anyway I do hope to see you there and hey, don't forget to say hello.

Mike Perras, P.Mgr
twitter.com/mikeperras

Let Nepotism Be Your Friend

First off, I think we all agree that we hate any form of nepotism or patronage. That is of course unless it's working for you and then well .. we just look the other way.

When it comes to nepotism and getting hired, we've all NOT got the job or contract because of someone else who knew someone who in turn knew someone.

So, how can I make nepotism work for me? Pretty easy actually.

Firstly, embrace Wayne Dyer's quote "when you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change" I mean completely embrace it. We need to change how we think of nepotism. You need to make nepotism your friend or else you will be forever on the outside. "change the way you look at things .... " start right now!

The truth is, we all know people. We all do. Make it your goal to tell them what you want. Let the universe hear you say it out loud to everyone you know & who cares what they think, get your desires out there, get them out there LARGE.

Put your ego in the crapper man, ego is your worst nightmare, holding you back from all the good stuff out there.

Now, tell your friends, I WANT A JOB, I WANT THAT CONTRACT! Yeah but what will they think of me "who gives a crappola anyway" .. get the message out there and then just let it go .. but you have to take that first step and be clear about what you actually want.

It's a call to action .. like Nike says "Just Do It" .. no truer words are now needed in these horrid market conditions. It's not going to get any better for awhile. Make your desires for That Job, That Contract clearly known.

The friends you tell, will tell people etc ... and the social media channel will start working for you immediately ... this is nepotism 101 or like insider trading.

Ok Ok I was ranting a bit .... but really, just get out there & talk to your family, your buds anyone. It will come back to you sooner than you think. Ok done, more coffee!

To Your Job Search Success,

Mike Perras, P.Mgr

JOB SEARCH - RULE # 1

Job Search - Rule # 1

The old template style cover letter and resume are virtually
dead. Why? Because everyone and their dog is sending exactly
the same thing. Employers across the board have said to me,
"please let me read about a real person" Don't be afraid of
being real, in your cover letter especially. Your cover letter
makes them want to read your resume and your resume qualifies
you to be interviewed. For most people, the functional resume is
the best route to go. It gets your immediate skill set closest to
the top of the resume page. Go functional .. it works! Fighting
this one and going chronological just might make you appear to
be overqualified and that will work against you.

Respect the reader always, don't force them to chase your skills
relevant to the job at hand. Remember, all we want a cover letter
and resume to do is get us the interview. Don't eliminate
yourself from the running by writing a three page cover letter
and four page resume. Cover letters should be no more than one
page .. PERIOD! Good editing can do this every time. I don't
care how much experience you have, resumes are a two page max
issue. Always, give them enough to be interested and an
interview will follow and there you can elaborate on all the
details. It's all about good editing & that = Job Search Made Easy!

In our next installment, your resume! Things you need to know!
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Today, I teach college students and mature students alike on advanced interviewing skills and these days it's more about EQ than IQ!

If you'd like to know more, let me hear from you .. thanks, Mike

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