I am always looking for different ways to differentiate myself from the competition. One f the ways I found how to do this is looking in different markets for ideas that I can apply to my surroundings. I was thinking about a blog post for this site and wondered, who has the toughest time standing Read More …
All the pros have one, what about you? Best way to handle the gatekeeper: Try to say as little as possible about why you are calling. End your response to any question asked with, "So may I please speak with Mr(s). ________?” If you get hold of the person you are calling or more than Read More …
Most people feel uncomfortable when they out of work and start searching in newspapers, online and cold calling. Even though, we have all heard that 80% of the jobs are never advertised. If that many are not, how do you hear about them? It is pretty simple, just do the math. Most people know approximately Read More …
Being well prepared will boost your confidence and lower your anxiety. Experts recommend that you spend at least three hours preparing for each interview. You should draft answers to the most common interview questions and practice speaking them out loud. You also should read up on the company with which you will be interviewing and Read More …
I build employee, volunteer and sales referral programs for companies using the Duct Tape Marketing Referral Flood program . But, what I really want to talk to you about is how you can use that same message in reverse. If you are looking for a job, take the time to review some referral programs and Read More …
A recent guest blog post by Pamela Slim of Escape from Cubicle Nation on Duct Tape Marketing talked about your personal brand and how you start ramping it up a little. It is good advice for the unemployed also. She listed 5-items which I am going to take the liberty of changing the meaning to Read More …