Category Archives: The Search

How to Get Interviews Using Market letters A proven, more efficient approach to reaching decision makers If you are looking for a job hunting method that will not only get you interviews with top executives, but make them sit up … Continue reading →

As a follow up to my April 4th, 2012 HAPPEN Burlington presentation entitled Consulting: Is It For Me?, I thought I’d share some of the best business generation and self-promotion opportunities available to self-employed consultants. Most of the following tips … Continue reading →

Following up on a recent Social Media presentation in Burlington by Martin Buckland and Barbara Mackie, HAPPEN member Roy Amm quickly put their recommendations into action and has seen immediate results! I’ve boiled down the steps he implemented so you … Continue reading →

1. Fail Fast, Fail Often and Fail Cheap Be willing to make, and learn from, your mistakes. Treat mistakes as part of the growing process – not an end. Think ahead by limiting the cost of possible failures. This tip … Continue reading →

Following up on Linked In’s presentation to HAPPEN on December 13th, below are the Top 10 Tips for using Linked In courtesy of Perry Monaco     LinkedIn Basics Ten Tips on Building a Strong Profile LinkedIn is all about … Continue reading →

1) Have a Plan Before you step out the door to go to that party, develop a plan for how you want to eat and drink at the party. How many hors-d’oeuvres will you eat? If it’s a dinner, will … Continue reading →

By Phillip Newsome: Brandologist And Principal Telescope Brand Vision p.newsome@telescopemarketing.com I see many professionals in transition struggling to refine their resumes.  They write, rewrite and revise their career summary and positioning statement over and over. Still, they remain uncertain of … Continue reading →

President Obama on Thursday urged Congress to pass his $447 billion American Jobs Act to help a flailing economy where unemployment still hovers around 9 percent. Many people are out of work, while others who are still employed are hoping they’re not the next … Continue reading →

PERSONAL BRANDING Manage Your Reputation like a Brand to Standout in the Marketplace By Phillip Newsome, Principal at Telescope Brand Vision To compete in today’s over-communicated business environment it is essential that you use all available branding tools to differentiate … Continue reading →