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Time Management and Networking

Submitted by Gary Hansen on August 4, 2010 - 6:05pm

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APPLYING THE PARETO PRINCIPLE TO YOUR NETWORKING

Remember the old adage called the “80/20 rule”. Well that principle came from Vilfredo Pareto, a 19th century Italian social critic. He observed that 80% of the land and wealth in the country was concentrated in 20% of the population. Therefore, he surmised that 80% of the power and influence was concentrated in the 20% who were land owners and decision makers.

Today the Pareto Principle is still alive and well, I would give you this definition in reference to your networking.

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Mastering Your Elevator Speech

Submitted by Gary Hansen on August 4, 2010 - 5:41pm

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Elevator Speech

Be ready when someone asks ‘so tell me about yourself’

It is a well documented fact that the impression we make on someone happens in the first 60 seconds of our encounter with them. The first 10 seconds we are judged by how we look, the next 20 seconds by our behavior, and the final 30 seconds by the words we speak. So in one minute flat, the other person judges our appearance, our conduct, and our language. Bam. That first impression is set. And you only get one chance to make a first impression, so make that minute count.

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The Profits and Pitfalls of Using a Personal Card

Submitted by Gary Hansen on August 4, 2010 - 5:34pm

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PERSONAL CARDS ARE A MUST WHEN NETWORKING DURING A JOB TRANSITION

Personal cards are a must during a job transition just like business cards are a standard business tool when employed. They are used in a similar fashion and in similar situations, both require some savvy in knowing how to best use them to your advantage. Read more »

Social Networking – What is It and How Can It Help Me Find a Job?

Submitted by Gary Hansen on August 4, 2010 - 5:28pm

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social networking

As you begin to Network God’s Way, you will find that building your online network is a smart way to complement your job marketing strategies. Joining business-oriented social networking sites, creating profiles that emphasize your experience, developing a useful network of online contacts and implementing a regular follow-up strategy can help pave the way to a dream job, a new career or creating a personal “brand” that sets you apart from the competition. It adds a whole new dynamic to the job search process. Read more »

God is speaking to you ─ are you listening?

Submitted by Gary Hansen on July 27, 2010 - 7:09pm

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Life is a journey and your journey deserves a journal. Read more »

Networking God's Way

Submitted by Gary Hansen on July 22, 2010 - 9:59pm

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Networking

I have been a business professional for over 40 years and have often found myself in a networking environment. The American way teaches us to bargain; to get more than you give. Read more »

How Do Hiring Managers Find Candidates

Submitted by Gary Hansen on October 27, 2009 - 4:46pm

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Resume

This is the approach most people tell me they use to find a job. Read more »

The Mindset of a Hiring Manager

Submitted by Gary Hansen on May 31, 2009 - 11:00pm

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Job Transition Strategy

What is the strategy of making a hiring decision in difficult financial times.

In the Denver Post business section screamed “Have we hit bottom?” Everyone is looking for signs of an economic recovery. Natalie Mullis, the chief economist with the Colorado Legislative Council said, “I don’t think we’ve hit bottom yet, although the free fall appears to be behind us. I still expect to see job losses continue through at least this summer and at slower rates through the rest of 2009. The average person in Colorado won’t really feel a recovery until sometime next year.” Pretty sobering news if you are unemployed or under employed. So are employers hiring? The answer is yes, many companies are hiring, but in a different way than before.

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