Monthly Archives: August 2011

Get Free eBook: The High-Tech Career Handbook: The Best of Career Opportunities 1998-2003

My first book, The High-Tech Career Handbook: The Best of Career Opportunities 1998-2003, is no longer in print, but you can get your own FREE eBook version (150 pages) by taking some simple actions. Take any of the actions below, then … Continue reading

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The importance of the teachable moment – Podcast

During our recent 3 week trip visiting family in Sicily, I had the opportunity to spend several days with our 25-year-old cousin Orazio who is just finishing up a 5 year program in Engineering. We talked about many things related … Continue reading

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What I’m Reading…Read This Before Our Next Meeting

I am reading this book, for free, courtesy of Seth Godin’s Domino Project and their sponsors. It looks as if that deal has expired, but the book is worth checking out. — Douglas Read This Before Our Next Meeting by … Continue reading

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What I’m Reading…Instant Influence: How to Get Anyone to Do Anything Fast

Another book in my “To Read” stack. A review will be coming soon if I deem it worthy of one. — Douglas Instant Influence: How to Get Anyone to Do Anything–Fast by Michael Pantalon If you want to motivate your … Continue reading

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I Like This – August 22, 2011

A collection of career items I found interesting this week. Mind Control Marketing: How to Quit Begging and Make People Want to Help You | Copyblogger – August 22, 2011 Read more on this topic: I Like This – August … Continue reading

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Event: Mega Mixer LA – Tuesday, August 30, 2011 – 6:30pm – 9:00pm – Hollywood, CA

I will be participating in this event as a representative of CareerCamp International and the Career Opportunities Column and Podcast. Join me and many other organizations. — Douglas Mega Mixer LA Date: Tuesday, August 30, 2011 Time: 6:30pm – 9:00pm … Continue reading

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CareerCampSFV (San Fernando Valley) – Saturday, September 24, 2011

CAREERCAMP SFV! Join us for CareerCampSFV this September. Get your free tickets here! A full day of great discussions, speakers and career building information to “Help you Build the Career You Deserve!” The Congregational Church of Northridge 9659 Balboa Boulevard … Continue reading

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Opting out of social media is no longer an option – Podcast

Many years ago, I could almost forgive people for not being as heavily into email as I was. Email was somewhat new. It was a bit technical to use. Sure, people who opted out using email made my life a … Continue reading

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Make the extrinsic intrinsic in your job search

ex·trin·sic/ikˈstrinzik/Adjective 1. Not part of the essential nature of someone or something; coming or operating from outside. in·trin·sic/inˈtrinzik/Adjective 1. Belonging naturally; essential. While engaging in the weekly #careerchat a few weeks ago, I was once again reminded of how much … Continue reading

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