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Using Gmail email filters as part of your job search tools
Using Gmail Email filters in your job search with the + (plus) addressing that Gmail allows, you can create unique extended email addresses to use on resumes and other documents, also for signing up on websites, to keep track of where you are getting information emailed from based on the keyword or “filter” you put after the + (plus) sign and before the @ (at) sign on your gmail email filter.
Selecting a suitable email address for your job search
Selecting a suitable email address for your job search, some examples being firstnamelastname@domain.com, firstname.lastname@domain.com or some variation of those. Why it’s not recommended to use ‘cute’ handles in email addresses during your job search.
Network Business Card
One of the tools used in your job search should be a network or business card, this post details what should be on the card for those in transition and seeking a new career
Networking Builds Opportunities
Guest post by Frank Angelone, founder of socialtechzone.com, he shares his thoughts on networking face to face, and how one contact turned into many more.
Giving thanks this holiday season
While it has been a little bit of a roller coaster year for me, I have many things to be thankful for. I wanted to just take a little space here to wish everyone a happy, healthy and safe holiday season and a very Happy New Year.
First and foremost, thanks to my awesome family, who [...]
Accepting feedback gracefully
My thoughts on constructive criticism or feedback, for those in career transition, why it’s important, and how and why you should learn and grow from it
Networking tips for shy people
Networking tips for shy people. Some tips that I’ve utilized and have worked for me in attending network events and meetings, gaining confidence through practice, and social media.
Using Meetup.com for Networking
Using meetup.com as part of your networking and job search, highlights of some site features I’ve found useful
New Site Feature
I’ve added a new feature to the site, a networking calendar that can be found by clicking the networking calendar tab at the top of the page. I will post events I plan on attending as well as events I found helpful in my job search that are repeating events.
Scottsdale Job Network is now Southwest Job Network (SJN)
As SJN – Southwest Job Network (formerly Scottsdale Job Network) expands valley wide, it’s renaming and re-branding itself as Southwest Job Network, to better position itself and be known as the premier valley wide resource for people in job search and career transition.
