Today is November 10, and my computer tells me it's 66 degrees outside. In Chicago. In November. What? As someone said to me at a networking event last night, "this is the new normal". On her mind wasn't weather - she was talking about the economy, the part time jobs we endure as our job searches continue. For me, it means I'm a bit tardy since my last posting here.
My networking has picked up lately, so it's timely that this morning I was forwarded this column from MSNBC.com which is a good reminder for us all when we network. Please comment, share anecdotes, tell us your thoughts about the no-no's listed in the article:
Some of you might be thinking, "Ok Larry, so...where have you been since the last posting?" One of the reasons for the huge gap in posts on this blog: working 3 part-time jobs. Ok, maybe it's more an excuse, than a valid reason. Those who are also in a job search, please update us, tell us how your search has been going. I've heard all kinds of opinions lately about the job market: it's turning, it's much better, it's the same...what about for you?
And for those still in the hunt, I can't recommend strongly enough pursuing part time work at Trader Joe's. Like Starbucks, Trader Joe's offers health care benefits to those working 20 hours per week. And reaffirming my belief that "you never know"...there are many, MANY interesting and wonderful people to meet when you work there. And if I may pause for a crucial endorsement: their Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups...only one word aptly describes them: PERFECT!
Last: for those of you in marketing or those interested in networking and social media...The University of Chicago Marketing Roundtable's monthly FREE meeting is on Wed. 11/17 at 6pm. You do not have to be a U. of C. alum, and again...it's FREE! The topic this month: Work Your Network: Relationship Building Strategies for On & Offline Sales Success. Two experts speaking, networking before and after, at the Gleacher Center.
Register here: https://survey.chicagobooth.edu/ViewsFlash/servlet/viewsflash?cmd=showform&pollid=alumni_roundtable%21Marketing%20Registration
Enough of an update, there will be many more posts soon. Please share with us how the end of summer and alleged change in the job market has affected you...is your job search bringing you more bites? If you're fully employed, is the pace and work load as insane as ever?
We look forward to your comments, opinions, challenges, new followers, and please always feel free to share this with everyone in your network.
larry
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Hey,Larry,nice blog!
ReplyDeleteI ve shared it on facebook. Keep up the good work!
Lu,
ReplyDeleteGlad you like it, hope you clicked the follow button and thanks so much for forwarding!
larry
Good advice from MSNBC. I think the element I most agree with is Point 1. I have received misspelled e-mails too often. Think carefully (and reread) before you send.
ReplyDeleteJames,
ReplyDeleteSo true. For some reason, emails are treated so informally. That, plus people are too rushed to carefully craft their communications. It almost seems as if they have a stop watch or timer ticking in their heads. Thanks for your comment, hope you forward the blog to others you think would be interested!
larry
I am on your list, Larry....just not online much over the holidays. I had NO idea about black eyed peas being a good luck veggie. Thanks for sharing that.
ReplyDeleteFun reading about your travels. But mostly I love that you take photos with your daughter in bookstores. Happy Holidays and hope that 2012 is the year your elevator speech is the key to a great new job.
Rickey,
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for reading and commenting! the photo of Lilly was in the library, I suppose even better than a bookstore!
And, glad (and jealous?) that you're NOT on line much over the holidays, always a good thing.
larry