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The Morning Blend: Great Questions!
In working with job seekers, one of the elements that I stress is for them to do “meticulous research” before showing up for an interview. If they are interviewing with a hiring manager, they should know as much as possible about the company’s history, mission/vision statements, personal notes on the hiring manager (if possible), etc.
If the first [...]
The Morning Blend: Finish the Race!
A Memorial Day Weekend tradition in my house is watching the Indianapolis 500. This year’s race was outstanding, and the last lap of the race was one of the best in recent memory! Before I tell you the story, keep in mind that this 500 mile race takes place over several hours, 200 laps, [...]
The Morning Blend: It’s Not How You Start A Job, It’s How You Leave It
As many of you know, I’ve been a hiring manager for over 20 years. In that time, I’ve discovered that one of the most misunderstood (and under-utilized) facets of the interview process can cause chaos or bliss depending on how it’s handled. The topic today is the dreaded “reference list” and how you should be using to [...]
The Morning Blend: Get Real With Your Deadlines!
The biggest complaint I hear from job seekers is about the amount of time that it takes to find their next great opportunity. However, most of this frustration is self-created - some believe that their credentials and experience levels are so good that some employer won’t be able to wait to hire them! Let me quickly put [...]
The Morning Blend: Knowledge Without Action Is Entertainment!
What a fantastic event we had at the Jacksonville Career Expo last Friday at the Aloft Hotel in Tapestry Park! Congratulations to Carlos Gil of JobsDirectUSA and JobsDirectJAX for executing a flawless day of information, introductions, and innovation for job seekers in Northeast Florida! Also, hats off to the staff and management of the Aloft [...]
The Morning Blend: Get Your Game Face On!
Later this week, another fantastic opportunity will occur for job seekers in Northeast Florida that can help them find their perfect job. The event is the Jacksonville Career Expo, hosted by my good friend and compadre, Carlos Gil and JobsDirectJAX – the Jacksonville, FL affiliate of JobsDirectUSA. Carlos has selected an incredible venue for this [...]
The Morning Blend: Take A Chance on Change!
Those of you who have read a few of these blog posts know that I get inspiration for the topics in a wide variety of ways. Sometimes it’s my kids antics, something interesting I’ve seen on TV or at a live event, a big sports moment, and even from a sermon at church.
Well, today’s inspiration [...]
Now Hiring: Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc.
Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. will be hosting Career Fairs in Columbus, GA and Tallahassee, FL on Wednesday, March 30, 2011.
Winn-Dixie is looking for management candidates to fill a variety of openings in their local stores. Please apply online prior to attending the event.
Ideal candidates should be friendly, customer focused, and proven leaders. Retail and/or Grocery experience [...]
Jobs, Social Media, and Charlie Sheen!
Carlos Gil, CEO/Founder of JobsDirectUSA.com, sat down with Action News Jacksonville to talk about the do’s and dont’s of searching for a job online on Action News This Morning.
The Morning Blend: It’s March Madness! What’s Your RPI?
It’s one of my favorite times of the year – the start of the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament - March Madness!! I included the women’s tourney here on purpose – I’m a grad of the University of Tennessee, where the women’s program has garnered 8 National Championships and 15 SEC Championships under legendary Coach [...]
