It’s been a while since I’ve written a post here and it is time for that to change. Unemployment numbers piss me off which is why I started this blog. I can’t stand seeing friends or family out of work. I ultimately believe that the end goal is in our own hands but sometimes we just don’t know where to look so that’s what this blog is all about.
To kick off the year right, I’m thrilled to share with you a new ebook launching today from a good friend Heather Huhman who is the Founder & President of Come Recommended. She basically rocks the career world with solid advice for the changing world of job searching and this ebook is no exception.
Let me warn you though, if you take to heart and do all the awesomeness in this ebook, you’d better get your ass in gear because it ain’t gonna be easy. If you do it though I’ll promise you that it will be worth it. The world is changing though and if you don’t get your ass in gear and care about your online presence then you will find yourself in the dust. My favorite quote from the book was,
70% of employers say they have turned down applicants by what they found online.
This should be obvious though. Everybody is creeping on people’s Facebook profiles these days so why would you think an employer would be any different. Be online who you are offline and you should be fine.
You can read the ebook in the slideshow I’ve included below or download it here. Anyone looking to get the job search rolling has found the right place to start. Congratulations to Heather for launching the ebook and thanks for the shout on my new startup, Say Hello There. (If you want early access to Hello There just shoot me an email at shane@shanemac.me)
Here’s the ebook. I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments.
This post was influenced by an early morning call from a friend of mine Sara Davidson. She rocks. Read her blog here.
What makes me an expert? Nothing. I am just a guy who enjoys helping people find career paths that they didn’t know existed. I strive to help people ask questions and think about things a little differently. Life and Careers are about asking the right questions. Please ask us anything, or just subscribe to the The Squab feed via RSS or Emailto receive notifications of new posts.
If you do not know what SXSW is (we often forget in this online world that not everyone knows about this little conference in relation to the world) here is the link http://sxsw.com/
In careers, business and life remember the Mark Twain quote,
When you find yourself on the side of the majority it is time to pause and reflect.
Do the unexpected and always strive to set yourself apart. That is the secret. Read my other post about the unexpected here.
Would I love to be there? Hell ya, but I am not sad that I’m not. Actually, my brother is there so I will hear about some great sessions from that guy.
What makes me an expert? Nothing. I am just a guy who enjoys helping people find career paths that they didn’t know existed. I strive to help people ask questions and think about things a little differently. Life and Careers are about asking the right questions. Please ask us anything, or just subscribe to the The Squab feed via RSS or Emailto receive notifications of new posts.
I play music. I play all over the place. I now play with my brother as the ‘Son’s of Theo.’ We are the house band at McGilvra’s in Seattle on many Saturday’s. I also play a lot of weddings and corporate events. I was fortunate to get sponsored by miller lite when I was in the midwest. Humbled to say the least. That is not what this is about. This is about my dad.
After 20 some years of thinking I needed mentors to tell me where to go I find myself wondering if those same mentors actually mute many other people’s dreams before they ever get started or even try. After reading Jun Loayza and Ryan Paugh’s posts about mentors I decided to share with you the comment I left on Jun’s blog. Here is my comment and after that go read his post.
What makes me an expert? Nothing. I am just a guy who enjoys helping people find career paths that they didn’t know existed. I strive to help people ask questions and think about things a little differently. Life and Careers are about asking the right questions. Please ask us anything, or just subscribe to the The Squab feed via RSS or Emailto receive notifications of new posts.
Right now you need to go sign up for Gist. http://www.gist.com. If you don’t know where to start then make sure you reach out to the gist team or sign up for an upcoming webinar and learn how to use the tool better. It is business, careers, and life wrapped inside of a super powerful and IMHO bad ass tool that I think can help anyone do better business or find better careers.
Remember that Gist doesn’t replace Twitter, Facebook, Google Buzz, and other social tools, Gist makes them all better and worthwhile. Gist is how you say hello while twitter is just the doorway. It is what you say when you walk through it that matters. Relationships are life and is what Mr. Gary Vee is trying to let everyone know.
Here are the people at Gist who you may want to follow.
What makes me an expert? Nothing. I am just a guy who enjoys helping people find career paths that they didn’t know existed. I travel around speaking to colleges and trying to help students look at this career game a little differently. I strive to help people ask questions and find new ways to play the game. Life and Careers are about asking the right questions. Please ask anything, or subscribe to the The Squab feed via RSS or Emailto receive notifications of new posts.
charity: water is a non-profit organization bringing clean, safe drinking water to people in developing nations. We give 100% of the money raised to direct project costs, funding sustainable clean water solutions in areas of greatest need. Just $20 can give one person in a developing nation clean water for 20 years.
What makes me an expert? Nothing. I am just a guy who enjoys helping people find career paths that they didn’t know existed. I travel around speaking to colleges and trying to help students look at this career game a little differently. I strive to help people ask questions and find new ways to play the game. Life and Careers are about asking the right questions. Please ask anything, or subscribe to the The Squab feed via RSS or Emailto receive notifications of new posts.
This year for Christmas I decided to do something a little different. I feel like many families, like mine, buy gifts just for the sake of having something to give regardless of what the gift is. Many families come together at Christmas yet rarely talk throughout the year. I was determined to change that this year and try to help our family build better relationships with each other. I also decided to give the money I saved on gifts to St. Jude instead. In the end, the only thing we truly have are relationships. This is the first podcast on The Squab and I hope you find this as a guide to careers and life in general.
If you are looking for a job nowadays then you have probably heard everyone talking about the importance of creating your own personal brand. You need to be visible. You need to do more than just a resume to land that next job. The problem is that you either get a list of 500 different things to do or some “famous author” who says we should only work a 4-hour workweek. It’s true, there are a crazy number of tools and websites out there to join but in the end it is about finding a community that will help you learn and be more motivated to join in on discussions which will allow your voice to be heard. It is about answering people’s questions and that is what I believe builds better business. That is exactly what Brazen Careerist does so well. It brings together like minded individuals to discuss a variety of topics that can help individuals get started in building their brand, career, and resume for that matter. Brazen was started by Ryan Paugh, James Ryan Moreau, and Penelope Trunk. Penelope is known for giving raw, real, and creative career advice on her personal blog which over 40,000 people subscrive to. There are many other tools that can help streamline the tedious task of creating the perfect resume, allowing you to focus on what really matters, being visible, sharing advice, and true networking. Continue Reading
It’s been a while since I’ve written a post here and it is time for that to change. Unemployment numbers piss me off which is why I started this blog. I can’t stand seeing friends or family out of work. I ultimately believe that the end goal is in our own hands but sometimes we just don’t know where to look so that’s what this blog is all about.
This year for Christmas I decided to do something a little different. I feel like many families, like mine, 
If you are looking for a job nowadays then you have probably heard everyone talking about the importance of creating your own personal brand. You need to be visible. You need to do more than just a resume to land that next job. The problem is that you either get a list of 500 different things to do or some 
