Comments for The Market for Me http://marketformebook.com Surviving Job Loss and Building Your Lifetime Career Network Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:27:42 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 Comment on Job Champions Strategy by morren http://marketformebook.com/job-champions-strategy/comment-page-1/#comment-192 morren Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:27:42 +0000 http://marketformebook.com/?p=198#comment-192 Thank you for such a nice and good post. In job searching utilize job champions. The post seems to be very much useful for the Job seekers. Thank you for such a nice and good post. In job searching utilize job champions. The post seems to be very much useful for the Job seekers.

]]> Comment on Seniors: Considering a Return to the Workplace? by RV http://marketformebook.com/seniors-considering-a-return-to-the-workplace/comment-page-1/#comment-146 RV Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:09:05 +0000 http://marketformebook.com/seniors-considering-a-return-to-the-workplace/#comment-146 What seniors do not realize is that they have the stuff that youngsters don't- experience! Add to that a strong sense of self preservation that has kept them alive all these years, and the only thing you might be lacking is technology. Well, today's technology, that is. I bet a good number of you can type, and there are still a few instances where a typwriter is needed. There are a lot of legacy systems out there- it doens't matter what you fixed or sold; there will always be something out there that is so obsolete that still needs to work. The youngsters, I've watched them, they are lost. Where do I plug in my USB connector. Serial ports? Floppy disks? Please. For instance, I learned how to retrofit burglar alarm systems before everything went wireless. That was a talent that is largeley gone anymore, because the guys who know how to do it are all moved on. Find your niche- what was your racket- and find a way to make that work for you. These days there are a lot of the old publications posted on the internet because some other old coot like you used to work on them and didn't want to worry about loosing them, or having them fall into peices even with gentle handling. Find that niche, and a kid who can take any new work you need to send them when the old stuff is so far gone it can't work anymore. The kid may need to have whatever parts are left explained to him, as well as the wiring methods, or whatever is particular to your niche. Be prepared to hear the latest euphamism- "legacy" applied to you and what you propose to be the remaining expert in. maybe it's computers, maybe it's radios, maybe it's an old filing system, or an old fire alarm panel. There's plenty of it out there still, and the youngsters would love to just rip it out and start a new one. you know better, and that's worth money. Good luck in your searches! What seniors do not realize is that they have the stuff that youngsters don’t- experience! Add to that a strong sense of self preservation that has kept them alive all these years, and the only thing you might be lacking is technology. Well, today’s technology, that is. I bet a good number of you can type, and there are still a few instances where a typwriter is needed. There are a lot of legacy systems out there- it doens’t matter what you fixed or sold; there will always be something out there that is so obsolete that still needs to work. The youngsters, I’ve watched them, they are lost. Where do I plug in my USB connector. Serial ports? Floppy disks? Please. For instance, I learned how to retrofit burglar alarm systems before everything went wireless. That was a talent that is largeley gone anymore, because the guys who know how to do it are all moved on. Find your niche- what was your racket- and find a way to make that work for you. These days there are a lot of the old publications posted on the internet because some other old coot like you used to work on them and didn’t want to worry about loosing them, or having them fall into peices even with gentle handling. Find that niche, and a kid who can take any new work you need to send them when the old stuff is so far gone it can’t work anymore. The kid may need to have whatever parts are left explained to him, as well as the wiring methods, or whatever is particular to your niche. Be prepared to hear the latest euphamism- “legacy” applied to you and what you propose to be the remaining expert in. maybe it’s computers, maybe it’s radios, maybe it’s an old filing system, or an old fire alarm panel. There’s plenty of it out there still, and the youngsters would love to just rip it out and start a new one. you know better, and that’s worth money.

Good luck in your searches!

]]> Comment on Seniors: Considering a Return to the Workplace? by Art http://marketformebook.com/seniors-considering-a-return-to-the-workplace/comment-page-1/#comment-124 Art Sat, 29 Aug 2009 06:15:57 +0000 http://marketformebook.com/seniors-considering-a-return-to-the-workplace/#comment-124 What seniors do not realize is that they have the stuff that youngsters don't- experience! Add to that a strong sense of self preservation that has kept them alive all these years, and the only thing you might be lacking is technology. Well, today's technology, that is. I bet a good number of you can type, and there are still a few instances where a typwriter is needed. There are a lot of legacy systems out there- it doens't matter what you fixed or sold; there will always be something out there that is so obsolete that still needs to work. The youngsters, I've watched them, they are lost. Where do I plug in my USB connector. Serial ports? Floppy disks? Please. For instance, I learned how to retrofit burglar alarm systems before everything went wireless. That was a talent that is largeley gone anymore, because the guys who know how to do it are all moved on. Find your niche- what was your racket- and find a way to make that work for you. These days there are a lot of the old publications posted on the internet because some other old coot like you used to work on them and didn't want to worry about loosing them, or having them fall into peices even with gentle handling. Find that niche, and a kid who can take any new work you need to send them when the old stuff is so far gone it can't work anymore. The kid may need to have whatever parts are left explained to him, as well as the wiring methods, or whatever is particular to your niche. Be prepared to hear the latest euphamism- "legacy" applied to you and what you propose to be the remaining expert in. maybe it's computers, maybe it's radios, maybe it's an old filing system, or an old fire alarm panel. There's plenty of it out there still, and the youngsters would love to just rip it out and start a new one. you know better, and that's worth money. Good luck in your searches! What seniors do not realize is that they have the stuff that youngsters don’t- experience! Add to that a strong sense of self preservation that has kept them alive all these years, and the only thing you might be lacking is technology. Well, today’s technology, that is. I bet a good number of you can type, and there are still a few instances where a typwriter is needed. There are a lot of legacy systems out there- it doens’t matter what you fixed or sold; there will always be something out there that is so obsolete that still needs to work. The youngsters, I’ve watched them, they are lost. Where do I plug in my USB connector. Serial ports? Floppy disks? Please. For instance, I learned how to retrofit burglar alarm systems before everything went wireless. That was a talent that is largeley gone anymore, because the guys who know how to do it are all moved on. Find your niche- what was your racket- and find a way to make that work for you. These days there are a lot of the old publications posted on the internet because some other old coot like you used to work on them and didn’t want to worry about loosing them, or having them fall into peices even with gentle handling. Find that niche, and a kid who can take any new work you need to send them when the old stuff is so far gone it can’t work anymore. The kid may need to have whatever parts are left explained to him, as well as the wiring methods, or whatever is particular to your niche. Be prepared to hear the latest euphamism- “legacy” applied to you and what you propose to be the remaining expert in. maybe it’s computers, maybe it’s radios, maybe it’s an old filing system, or an old fire alarm panel. There’s plenty of it out there still, and the youngsters would love to just rip it out and start a new one. you know better, and that’s worth money.

Good luck in your searches!

]]> Comment on The Champion Strategy and The Magic Email by Gerry Harmon http://marketformebook.com/the-champion-strategy-and-the-magic-email/comment-page-1/#comment-105 Gerry Harmon Sun, 12 Jul 2009 20:19:27 +0000 http://marketformebook.com/?p=192#comment-105 Brian, Found your link through Scott Ingrham. Super guy. I was laid of from Clear Channel in April. I would like to catch up and discuss searching. I see that you are going to be at the Netstorm on Monday. Give me a call or write before then and we will talk. Gerry Harmon 496-5302 gerryharmon@austin.rr.com Brian,
Found your link through Scott Ingrham. Super guy. I was laid of from Clear Channel in April.
I would like to catch up and discuss searching. I see that you are going to be at the Netstorm on Monday. Give me a call or write before then and we will talk.

Gerry Harmon
496-5302
gerryharmon@austin.rr.com

]]> Comment on Get a Free Copy of the EBook by Vincent Solon http://marketformebook.com/update-on-the-book/comment-page-1/#comment-103 Vincent Solon Wed, 08 Jul 2009 03:06:01 +0000 http://jobsearchebook.com/?p=46#comment-103 Brian, Thank you for your presentation for the work force commission. It had really took me to the next step of how to create networking contacts. I would like to read your book and I would be willing to share any comments I might have about it. Thanks Vincent Solon Brian,
Thank you for your presentation for the work force commission. It had really took me to the next step of how to create networking contacts.
I would like to read your book and I would be willing to share any comments I might have about it.

Thanks
Vincent Solon

]]> Comment on Job Seeker, Why Haven’t I Heard From You? by Get Hired Event - May 27th - Recap | Bridge Austin Blog http://marketformebook.com/job-seeker-why-havent-i-heard-from-you/comment-page-1/#comment-78 Get Hired Event - May 27th - Recap | Bridge Austin Blog Tue, 02 Jun 2009 21:46:20 +0000 http://marketformebook.com/?p=158#comment-78 [...] “The Champion Strategy- Why didn’t I hear from you”  you can go to his blog at - http://marketformebook.com/job-seeker-why-havent-i-heard-from-you/ .  It’s a good lecture and well worth listening to.   As an extra bonus - at the bottom [...] [...] “The Champion Strategy- Why didn’t I hear from you”  you can go to his blog at – http://marketformebook.com/job-seeker-why-havent-i-heard-from-you/ .  It’s a good lecture and well worth listening to.   As an extra bonus – at the bottom [...]

]]> Comment on Don’t Send Me Your Resume. I Won’t Read It. by Ryon Harms http://marketformebook.com/dont-send-me-your-resume-i-wont-read-it/comment-page-1/#comment-72 Ryon Harms Fri, 29 May 2009 05:07:28 +0000 http://marketformebook.com/dont-send-me-your-resume-i-wont-read-it/#comment-72 Hey Brian, Thanks for the mention. Love the blog. Will be sure to follow. Take care. Ryon Hey Brian,

Thanks for the mention. Love the blog. Will be sure to follow. Take care.

Ryon

]]> Comment on Job Seeker, Why Haven’t I Heard From You? by Don’t Send Me Your Resume. I Won’t Read It. | The Market for Me http://marketformebook.com/job-seeker-why-havent-i-heard-from-you/comment-page-1/#comment-71 Don’t Send Me Your Resume. I Won’t Read It. | The Market for Me Fri, 29 May 2009 05:03:40 +0000 http://marketformebook.com/?p=158#comment-71 [...] hope I made the point loud and clear in my presentation If You Want the Interview, You Need a Champion. Don’t send me a resume and ask me to tell you "if I hear anything." I’m not [...] [...] hope I made the point loud and clear in my presentation If You Want the Interview, You Need a Champion. Don’t send me a resume and ask me to tell you "if I hear anything." I’m not [...]

]]> Comment on Job Seeker, Why Haven’t I Heard From You? by Why CardboardResume Isn’t Just Job Management | CardboardResume Blog http://marketformebook.com/job-seeker-why-havent-i-heard-from-you/comment-page-1/#comment-68 Why CardboardResume Isn’t Just Job Management | CardboardResume Blog Thu, 28 May 2009 14:59:31 +0000 http://marketformebook.com/?p=158#comment-68 [...] If you’re skeptical or discouraged by this, don’t panic. I outline the process of finding a connection with any hiring manager at any company you want to work for in my 20-minute presentation If You Want the Interview, You Need a Champion. [...] [...] If you’re skeptical or discouraged by this, don’t panic. I outline the process of finding a connection with any hiring manager at any company you want to work for in my 20-minute presentation If You Want the Interview, You Need a Champion. [...]

]]> Comment on Get a Free Copy of the EBook by Brian Massey http://marketformebook.com/update-on-the-book/comment-page-1/#comment-20 Brian Massey Thu, 07 May 2009 19:16:04 +0000 http://jobsearchebook.com/?p=46#comment-20 Mike, Thanks for the kind words. I believe that many older workers don't have an "age problem," but a <a href="http://budurl.com/agegeneration" rel="nofollow">generational problem</a>. These tools should catapult any skills holder over even the hyper-connected generations. http://budurl.com/agegeneration Keep the feedback coming. Brian Massey Mike,

Thanks for the kind words. I believe that many older workers don’t have an “age problem,” but a generational problem. These tools should catapult any skills holder over even the hyper-connected generations. http://budurl.com/agegeneration

Keep the feedback coming.

Brian Massey

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