Category Archives: News/Opinion

Photos: CareerCampSCV (Santa Clarita Valley) 2012 and Session List

Yesterday we held our 3rd CareerCampSCV (our 7th CareerCamp overall) and it was another great day. I am always so pleasantly surprised with how well these events work. I think we provide a lot of value and everyone seems to … Continue reading

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Question for you: Does anyone get fired anymore?

I just sent this question our to Twitter, Facebook and Google+ and I am looking for your input.  [?] Does anyone get fired anymore? Is it even possible? Do they have to become a legal liability before you can fire … Continue reading

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Please share this CareerCampSCV flyer!

Here is a PDF download of the flyer for CareerCampSCV 2012. Click the image below to download your copy. Please post it and share it with your friends and family who might be interested. Thanks! Click to download a PDF … Continue reading

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Elsewhere: Veteran Central: A Career-Oriented Social Network for Vets

I have been working with some of my CareerCamp co-chairs to develop a veteran-specific CareerCamp here in Los Angeles for many of the same reasons listed in this article. Veterans have some very specific career needs that could be well … Continue reading

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Elsewhere Online: How to Legally Work With an Intern at Freelance Switch

Thinking of working with an intern? Check out this great overview. My first and most important rule is…pay them something, anything! It really makes a difference. Only slightly less important, second, the intern MUST learn something immediately useful to them … Continue reading

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Jobs Available – Listings at Jobs.WelchWrite.com

Looking for a job? There are a host of job listings available on Jobs.WelchWrite.com every day. Enter the keywords you are searching for and your location to get fresh and focused listings. Jobs.WelchWrite.com Read more on this topic: Job Listings … Continue reading

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Event: Goodwill Southern California Veterans’ Employment Program – Apr 17, 2012

Come Celebrate! Goodwill Southern California Veterans’ Employment Program 1 Year Anniversary and Job Fair Tuesday, April 17th 9am-11:00am Goodwill Southern California 342 San Fernando Road Los Angeles, CA 90031 All Veterans Welcome RSVP Required: Yvette Cowans, USN (Ret.) ycowans@goodwillsocal.org Auxiliary aids … Continue reading

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CareerCampLA is just 14 days away! – Helping to Build the Career You Deserve!

http://careercampinternational.org http://careercampla.wordpress.com I would like to personally invite you to CareerCampLA 2012 which is happening Friday, April 20, 2012 at LA Southwest College. Register for your FREE tickets here CareerCamp is a community organized, career-focused, unconference which calls upon local … Continue reading

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Counteroffer discussion on Google+. What do you think?

We are currently having an interesting discussion about counteroffers in the workplace over on Google+. Stop by and chime in with your comments. I would love to hear what you think. To join in, click the link below or Circle … Continue reading

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[Tip] No one GIVES you a job, you EARN it!

This photo is great, but as a career professional, I take great issue with the text. Photo: David Kokua It says…PHP?Javascript?MySQL?AJAX?Can you code?If yes…My Daddy wants to give you a job! (emphasis mine)This is wrong! No one GIVES you a … Continue reading

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