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Based on a scientifically proven method to speed the search, Job Search Work Teams are ongoing groups of 6 to 12 people who meet weekly to work on their job searches together. If you are an Operations Management or Supply Chain professional (Production, Engineering, Inventory, Manufacturing, Project Management, Materials, Quality, Logistics, Information Technology, Purchasing) you can participate in the APICS Job Search Work Team. The team follows the "Pierson ... (Read More)

Social recruiting is now emerging from its adolescence.  It’s moving beyond the wide-eyed exultation of early adoption to the squinty-eyed assessment of mature users.  The focus is less and less on what we can do with social media and more and more on how best to put it to work. That’s especially apparent in the subset of social recruiting we call networking.  Social or professional networking online now clearly falls into two general ... (Read More)

The positive growth turned in by the American economy in the third quarter of this year suggests that maybe, just maybe this Great Recession is now in our rear view mirror.  As it fades away, of course, the tales will begin about what we did during this terrible time.  While recounting those legends is surely important, so too is sharing the insights we’ve acquired from our experience. Cataclysmic events often alter our perceptions of the world around ... (Read More)

It's the time of year when many job seekers take a break from their job search to enjoy the holidays with their family and friends. Conducting a job search is a challenging job (yes, it's your job for now) and everyone needs rest and relaxation at some point. Staying motivated 100% of the time is tough so one can very easily talk themselves into taking a week or two off from their search. Don't do it! Let me encourage you to minimize the time you spend away from your job ... (Read More)

Part 2:   Networking How are you using your network? a.  People I know from my old job know I am looking - but I haven't talked to people outside of my current professional circle. b.  I sent out a blanket email to everyone on my email list - but nobody responded. c.  I am not sure where to start.  People know I am looking, but I don't know how to get the help I need from them. If any of the statements above describe you, you may benefit ... (Read More)

Using the right tools for the job. When you work with tools all day, a quality tool can mean the difference between a bad injury and losing a few days work. When a tool slips, you can smash your hand, hit yourself in the face or fall into the side door of the car next to you. I have seen it. Injury's are worse the damaging another car. But both can cost you time and money. Lifetime warranty tools are not always the reason to buy a tool, you can spend a lifetime taking ... (Read More)

Clearing the Decks “Alas, poor RSS feeds, I knew you well…” It finally happened. I reached that moment in my life where I just had to give in. I succumbed to the pressure. I virtually threw in the towel. I used the “Delete All Items” button on my Google Reader for the first ever at 3 am today. Who knows how many incredibly important items I flushed down the drain to go forever unread?    I am in a strange sort of vague ... (Read More)