Networking Event With PDX Mindshare & PDX Connect + OFB Benefit | December 16

From PDX Mindshare Linkedin Group

• Group: pdxMindShare – Portland’s Career Community
• Subject: Special Joint December PdxMindShare Networking Event

HUGE Networking & Food Drive Party Wed. 12/16 @ Paddys

Joint Party between PDX Mindshare and PDX Connect!!! Feed the Hungry . . . Land a job!
Networking starts with giving

WHAT: The premier networking party and food drive of 2009 co-sponsored by PDX Mindshare and PDX Connect, so you can get your schmooze on and help feed Oregon’s hungry.

WHEN: Wednesday, December 16, 2009, 4PM to ??

WHERE: Paddy’s Bar and Grill, 65 SW Yamhill St, Portland, OR 97204, (503) 224-5626

COST: No cover/no host bar and food, of course. But please, please bring a can/box of food and donate $5 or $10 to the Oregon Food Bank (“OFB”). OFB recently reported on 11/16 that Oregon’s hunger rate is on the rise again. (see http://www.oregonfoodbank.org/news/news_releases/view.html?id=240 ). $10 fills an emergency food box to feed a family for 3 to 5 days. Bring lots of biz cards too.

PLEASE HELP SPREAD THE WORD. LET’S SEE WHAT OREGON SOCIAL MEDIA CAN DO TO HELP OREGON’S HUNGRY. PLEASE REMEMBER YOUR CAN/BOX FOOD AND/OR $10 DONATION

Posted By Yael Livneh

Filed under: Networking , pdx connect, pdx mindshare, portland networking

Job Seeker Mistake #8: Failure To Be Creative

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Posted by Dr. Sean Harry

Let’s be clear, “being creative” does NOT “mean making stuff up.” Never EVER lie or exaggerate on your resume! Those “little lies” almost always get found out. They will completely ruin your chances of getting the job, and they could ruin your reputation as well.

That being said, it is important to be creative and “think outside of the box” when conducting a job search. Thinking out of the Box (better known as creative thinking) seeks to create something new from

Filed under: Career Advice, Creative , Career Advice

June 4: Who Killed Social Media?”—A Panel Discussion On Social Media Vs. The Social Web

This should be a great learning session as they have an all-stra panel at an all-star social media agency. This will be a good networking opportunity for all you Creative Job seekers out there

From Nemo’s last Tweet

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  NEMOHQ: Last chance to sign up for the “Who Killed Social Media” panel at #nemoHQ. http://bit.ly/WKiWW #whokilledsm Pre-reg closes Wednesday!

From the Press Release:

Portland, Oregon-based integrated marketing agency Nemo today announced their partnership with group Y of Carlsbad, California, to host a panel discussion in Portland on the evening of June 4th, 2009. The discussion will focus on incorporating and effectively implementing social web strategies in the marketing mix.

The June 4th panel marks the first nationally-produced event for group Y. All the details are here at the pre-reg page. You can track the conversation at #WhoKilledSM

Included on the panel are

Filed under: Social Media, Twitter , nemo design portland, portland social media, portland social networking, Who Killed Social Media portland

Monday Staff Meeting – One More Reason To Use Twitter For Your Job Search

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Posted by Dr. Sean Harry

Did you read the article in yesterday’s New York Times about how companies are turning to Social Media tools to find good candidates? The basic gist of the article is that companies are inundated with an excessive number of applications for every job posting. In fact, companies are getting way too many resumes, which makes the recruiting process untenable.

In response, they are looking for ways to cut the numbers of applicants down to a manageable number. The way they are going about this is to give a cash incentive for current employees to recommend qualified candidates. If your friend works at one of these companies they can submit your resume, and if you get the job they will pay your friend $500 to $1000. Sort of a “finder’s fee.”

This is a GREAT deal for all involved. You get your resume

Filed under: Career Advice , Career Advice, social media networking

Staff Meeeting: recognizing job postings that are not real

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Posted by Dr. Sean Harry

A reader recently sent us this question: “Any tips on recognizing job postings that are not real? Posting to make Co. look good seems to be popular these days…”

For those of you who are not familiar with this practice, sometimes companies post a position for which they already have a strong candidate “in the bag.” They are 90% certain of who they will hire, but they are under some obligation (internal or external) to post the opening to the wider public. It’s possible that some exemplary candidate will come along in the process and that they will choose to hire that person instead of the one they are leaning towards, but it’s not very likely.

We may think it’s not fair. It feels like a “bait and switch” or a waste of time, but who cares what we think? The job is the companies, not ours. They are free to hire anyone they see fit. People hire people they know and trust, so it only makes sense that they will go with their first choice most of the time.

The only way to determine if you are applying for one of these “phantom” job openings is

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Oregon Marketing Association Job Conference | June 3

Some good companies represented here. These articles from Dr. Sean Harry can help you if you plan on attending:

• How to “stay cool” on the job search.
• The BEST Job Boards to Use In Your Job Search
• The Hiring Game
• Getting the MOST Out of a Job Fair

From Press Release:

Oregon Marketing Association Connects New Grads with Hiring Managers from Starbucks to Nike at June 3 Conference in Portland

Prizes include personal brand development and interview coaching sessions

PORTLAND, Ore. – Thursday, May 21, 2009 – This June, new graduates from universities across the state will attempt to enter the workforce and flock to Portland in search of entry-level employment.  These new grads – as well as other Portland metro area jobseekers – face some alarming statistics, including last year’s loss of 3,400 marketing, business and creative services jobs (according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics), and the Oregon Employment Department report that the state has a 10.8 percent unemployment rate (as of February 2009).

The Placement Project, part of the Oregon Chapter American Marketing Association’s (AMA) annual Forward conference, will provide new graduates and jobseekers with actionable advice on how to define, protect and market their personal brand in a world where an applicant’s Facebook profile is evaluated as carefully as their resume.

Speakers at the Placement Project have also donated their services for prizes that

Filed under: Portland Job Fairs , Oregon Marketing Association, Portland Job Conference

How to “stay cool” on the job search.

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Posted by Dr. Sean Harry

In the spirit of the terrific summer weather we’ve been having, I thought I’d write this post on “staying cool during the job search.” However, in this post I’m not talking about the weather. I’m talking about staying calm, cool and collected. I’m talking about outwardly appearing as if “not having a job is alright, because I’m waiting for the right fit to come along”, while inside you are thinking, “OMG! I NEED A JOB! ANY JOB, AND I NEED IT NOW!!”

When you are dating you want to play a little hard to get. If you come across as needy you probably won’t get a second date. You don’t want to scare off your prospective lover, so playing it cool is a good option.

The same is true of the job search. If you look or act desperate you won’t get many interviews. Now I’m not suggesting that you should act as if you aren’t interested. If you really want the job you need to express your desire and abilities to do the job well. If you really want the job you should ask for it – close the deal. What I’m saying is that you should “stay cool” — act more like a Consultant than a desperate job seeker.

Here are the 5 steps I recommend you do to “stay cool” in your job search.

Filed under: Career Advice , Career Advice, portland job hunting, portland job search

Monday Staff Meeting: Professional and Personal Development For Job Seekers

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Posted by Dr. Sean Harry

Filling in the gaps – professional and personal development for job seekers.

At the beginning of your job search you have very likely been conducting an assessment of your skills, knowledge, and abilities. Assessment is about helping you determine what you are capable of and willing to do in your next position.

At this point you have, no doubt, found an area or two where you have some gaps. You may need an additional degree, or some specific training. Maybe a professional certification is in order. Well, before you shell out the big bucks to go back to school or enroll in a course of study, there are some important things you should know:

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Boly:Welch and YPOP’s Pink Slip Networking Party @ Backspace | May 19

Message from the YPOP about how this can help you:

What’s cool is that some employers who work with Boly Welch will be wanting to meet some unemployed tech folks who they may potentially hire at this event.

From YPOP Press Release:

Our community has been hit hard by the recession and the tech crowd has seen the impact first-hand. However, there remains massive energy around Portland’s technology scene that doesn’t always find its way to the companies and individuals who can most benefit from its vitality.

We believe strongly that the metro area possesses the resources and the will to take care of its own. Boly:Welch and YPOP invite you to meet our most innovative local talent at the first ever Pink Slip Party.

The Sponsors: Boly:Welch Recruiting and Young Professionals of
Portland at Backspace!

The Crowd: Portland’s technology professionals on the job market or
seeking new opportunities.

The Concept: Connect with other job seekers and employers in this
social networking format

Filed under: Tech , backspace portland, boly welch portland, portland social networking, young professionals of portland, ypop

Monday Staff Meeting: Who is to blame for the recession?

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Posted by Dr. Sean Harry

Who is to blame for the recession? Who will bring us out of it? Back in February Mike Neiss wrote a blog post for TomPeters.com in which he blamed my generation (the Baby Boomers) for the recession. That got me thinking…

Then there is this post about a man who turned his job loss into a new life. Very inspiring, and I must admit a bit scary for some of us!

For me, these two posts raise a deeper question about the recession, massive job losses, and the future of work in America. Every economic shift creates change in the way we live and work, but I believe this one is going to fundamentally

Filed under: Career Advice, Green Jobs , Monday Staff Meetings, Portland Career Advice