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Tom Bolt

Job Seekers: Think Like a Recruiter – Part 6

Without going back to rehash the philosophy of why it is important for a job seeker to think like a recruiter (read the archived posts if you are new to this idea*) there are two key concepts here: you are a “seeker” meaning that the objective is to find something and you must “think” to move you toward that goal. The next three parts in this series will focus on the heart of the process,… Read More »Job Seekers: Think Like a Recruiter – Part 6

Your Networking Galaxy

If somebody were to ask me what galaxy I was from, I would probably state with a straight face that I am originally from a planet circling a remote star in the outer spiral of the pinwheel M-101 Galaxy in the constellation of Ursa Major about 25 million light years from Earth. It is a family joke that I’m really an alien and someday the mother ship will come and take me home. Actually, I… Read More »Your Networking Galaxy

Discrimination Is Not a Four Letter Word

  ‎♪♫ I’m beautiful in my way, ‘Cause God makes no mistakes I’m on the right track, baby I was born this way. Don’t hide yourself in regret, Just love yourself and you’re set I’m on the right track, baby I was born this way. ♫♪ by Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta (a.k.a. Lady Gaga) I heard this again this morning in a shuffle-mix of my somewhat eclectic collection of music. It probably comes up more… Read More »Discrimination Is Not a Four Letter Word

Job Seekers: Think Like a Recruiter – Part 5

There is so much conflicting information on the topic of cover letters that it is proof positive of the theory that it is common for experts to disagree on just about everything. If you talk to a career counselor or job coach you will no doubt be told that it can make or break your application. The operative word in that sentence is “can” and the idea that this is a deal killer is somewhat… Read More »Job Seekers: Think Like a Recruiter – Part 5

What You Don’t Know About Networking

Everybody talks about networking. It is no coincidence that the dictionary definition of the word can be either a system of interconnected computers or a supportive collection of individuals or groups with a common interest. The analogy of computer networking and people networking is not a coincidence since both involve the effective communication of information. The exact definition of this as a business function is sometimes lost because it is taken for granted, but the… Read More »What You Don’t Know About Networking