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Your 2011 "Re-SOLUTION"
Added by Kirk Baumann on December 28, 2010 at 1:46pm — 3 Comments
The Power of Positive Thinking
As 2010 winds down with the worst unemployment rate (9.8% as of 12/3/10), over 15 million people are seeking new opportunities. Over the last couple of years, we’ve found that Baby Boomers didn’t…
ContinueAdded by Kirk Baumann on December 14, 2010 at 9:19am — No Comments
Thanksgiving & the Job Search - Don't Be a Turkey!
Added by Kirk Baumann on November 23, 2010 at 10:29am — No Comments
When I Grow Up...
This post is part of a blog series on Brazen being sponsored by JobSTART101. They asked Brazen members to answer the question: What do I wish I knew before I started working? Here's my response…
We've all spoken and heard the words. “When I grow up, I want to be a cowboy, an astronaut, veterinarian, doctor, fireman, etc.” As I grew up, I had many friends that wanted to be a…
Added by Kirk Baumann on November 9, 2010 at 9:00am — No Comments
HOW TO: Work with Recruiters
This week, I’m going to miss one of my favorite Twitter chats, #careerchat due to my travel schedule. Sometimes it works out, sometimes it doesn’t. If you’re unfamiliar with what I’m referring to when I say “Twitter chat”, check out this great post from Avid Careerist: … Continue
Added by Kirk Baumann on November 2, 2010 at 7:30am — No Comments
Career Services - Gaining Value for FREE (Part 2)
Last week, we covered the value of Career Services from the perspective of corporate recruiters and career center staff. To recap, the response to the question of “Why would you use Career Services as a student?” was unanimously this:…
ContinueAdded by Kirk Baumann on October 26, 2010 at 10:00am — No Comments
Career Services - Gaining Value for FREE (Part 1)
Career Services: those are two words that are familiar with thousands of college students across the globe. Everyone knows of Career Services, but very few have actually utilized the resources available to them. Those students that have worked with their Career Services office on campus have actually been shown to be more… Continue
Added by Kirk Baumann on October 21, 2010 at 5:31pm — No Comments
Get Involved, Get Experience
With today’s generation of new graduates and the emerging workforce there is one theme that is becoming more common: the idea of corporate social responsibility, or CSR. Without diving deep into the very concept of CSR, I’d like… Continue
Added by Kirk Baumann on October 12, 2010 at 1:50pm — No Comments
Co-Op vs. Internship: What's the Difference??
Everyone’s familiar with internships, right? They’re pretty straightforward, typically available for college students (traditionally rising juniors or seniors) and give a person an inside look into a company. Gone are the days of the interns serving as the company “go-for”, getting coffee all summer, and picking up the boss’…
ContinueAdded by Kirk Baumann on October 5, 2010 at 10:43am — No Comments
The 12th Man
After a long Spring and Summer wait, the college football season is here. Last weekend, I had the opportunity to watch the Arkansas vs. Alabama (click About to see which team I rooted for) game in Fayetteville, Arkansas. It was a special event, celebrating my best friend’s 30th birthday. If you’re not keeping up… Continue
Added by Kirk Baumann on September 28, 2010 at 9:23am — No Comments
Career Advice from the Circus
"Palpitating pageant of pachyderms, pulchritude and pantomime! Desperately dangerous displays of unrivaled aerialism! Colossally comic comedians! Dainty and dexterous displays of principal bareback equitation!"
Do those phrases bring back childhood memories of the circus?… Continue
Added by Kirk Baumann on September 21, 2010 at 7:30am — 2 Comments
Recruiting: It's More than Just Showing Up
In the current economic state that our country (and others around the world) is facing with the recession, the unemployment rate is sky-high despite the efforts of many. What we’re beginning to see is the light at the end of the tunnel, with companies starting to hire again, actively recruiting in their communities.…
ContinueAdded by Kirk Baumann on September 14, 2010 at 7:30am — 9 Comments
Be Prepared: Is It YOUR Motto?
It’s the Boy Scouts motto. It’s what your teachers, your mom and dad have been telling you all your life. But, are you really prepared? Prepared for anything?? Are you…
ContinueAdded by Kirk Baumann on September 7, 2010 at 7:30am — 1 Comment
Don't Look at Me in That Tone!
Are you looking for the right things to say during the interview, the perfect ways to communicate a new project to your boss, or simply trying to stay out of the dog house with your significant other? It all comes down to what you’re not saying, which most times speaks much louder than your actual words.
It’s called… Continue
Added by Kirk Baumann on August 31, 2010 at 9:20am — No Comments
Think Global, Act Local (with Your Personal Brand)
Added by Kirk Baumann on August 17, 2010 at 10:11am — No Comments
3 C's: FREE Job Seeker Resources
We all need a little simplicity in the job search, right? While some have really figured this out, many websites and resources have brought more complexity than simplicity. Let’s call it “simplexity”. I took this idea and broke down job seeker resources into three basic categories: Career Services, Corporate, and… Continue
Added by Kirk Baumann on July 27, 2010 at 7:30am — No Comments
5 Effective Steps for Easy Onboarding
Last week, I had the opportunity to sit down with over 40 corporate recruiters from more than 30 companies that are Fortune 500, 100, and privately held. Some of the top recruiting forces in the nation, possibly the world, participated in conversation around the topics of hiring trends, employer branding, and onboarding, to name a few. Each company approached onboarding a… Continue
Added by Kirk Baumann on July 20, 2010 at 7:30am — 2 Comments
To Lead or Follow? Both!!
Added by Kirk Baumann on July 14, 2010 at 8:00am — No Comments
3 Simple Rules to Stay On Top of Your Game
It's the summer. Job seekers are facing dismal unemployment rates as the United States economy starts down the long road to improvement. If you're lucky enough…
ContinueAdded by Kirk Baumann on July 6, 2010 at 9:49am — No Comments
Building Your Own A-Team
This weekend, I had the opportunity to see the new A-Team movie as part of my birthday celebration. Throughout the movie, I took several mental notes that have inspired me to write this post. Believe it or not, it was my wife’s idea to see the movie! Needless to say, she has excellent taste. To quote Col. John ‘Hannibal’ Smith, “I love it when a plan comes together.”
I…
ContinueAdded by Kirk Baumann on June 28, 2010 at 10:37am — 2 Comments
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