March 21, 2009
I came across this post on the Career Solvers blog — a great example worth sharing for a couple of reasons. First, job searches get a handful of useful information from each of the blog links listed below. It’s also a model 40Plus Executive Director Joel Sarfati can replicate in his fledgling efforts with Twitter. Here’s the entire post as it appeared in Career Solvers:
In case you want a quick round up of the Career Solvers Twitter stream, let me “tweet” you to some of my latest posts.
- How to respond to the dreaded “what is your weakness” interview question http://tinyurl.com/cfoeru
- That’s your business card??? http://tinyurl.com/d33pom
- No degree? 7 ways to sell your experience http://tinyurl.com/cxjpjf
- Tell stories interviewers won’t forget http://tinyurl.com/cmhtwa
- Recession proof your job-document your results http://tinyurl.com/c4tllb
- WSJ Reinvent article, Take That Skill, Use It http://tinyrul.com/d2bzk2
- How many of these workplace faux pas have you made? http://tinyurl.com/afbptz
- Help! My boss is younger than me! http://tinyurl.com/bzb76n
Want more? You can follow me at www.twitter.com/barbarasafani
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Posted by dvheffernan
March 6, 2009
Looking to land a job working as part of the growing green work force? Be sure to bookmark SustainableBusiness.com. The site provides global news and networking services to help green business grow, covering all sectors: renewable energy, green building, sustainable investing, and organics.
In addition, it offers a Green Dream Jobs search function that claims to be “The only sustainable business job service!”
Note that we added Green Dream Jobs to the list of links on the 40Plus blogroll.
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Posted by dvheffernan
March 5, 2009
40PLUS Professional Workshop Event
Saturday, March 14, 1-5 p.m.Are you looking for a job with the federal government? This is the
workshop for you. Learn the inside tricks about resumes and
government job applications. Led by federal employee and 40Plus
alumnus Joel Mazelis, this workshop will cover the usajobs.com resume
format, KSA development, what you won’t hear from the Office of
Personnel Management, and more.Federal Resume Workshop
Saturday, March 14, 1-5 p.m.
Tuition: $25
Contact: Hugo Robinson, 301-221-8357; hugo@hugorobinson.com
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Posted by dvheffernan
March 3, 2009
This year’s Annual Meeting and dinner will be on the 26th March, 2009 at the Doubletree Hotel. We want as many members and friends of the 40Plus family as possible to join us for this unique occasion.
The party starts at 6:00.
What better time to reunite with 40Plus in a gala event to meet old and new friends, network, enjoy a tasty dinner and appreciate good company in a worthy cause? The event will combine a reception, buffet dinner, and fun, and a short business meeting at which we will elect Directors for the 40Plus Board. Invite old classmates and friends to join you there — make an evening of it!
We can’t wait to see you all at the Doubletree Hotel on the 26th!
The Essentials:
When
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Where
Doubletree Hotel
* 1515 Rhode Island Avenue, NW
Washington, DC
* Phone: Hotel: 202-232-7000
* 40Plus: 202-387-1582
Cost
$60.00
Reservation Form
(Deadline Wed. Mar. 25, 2009)
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