We are having our 4th and most likely our last after work networking event of the year. So we are going out with a bang by presenting two incredible opportunities for one deserving social entrepreneur: free office and meeting space in Östermalm and a day of sales & venture capital coaching 8 hours 2 follow up coaching calls (1 hour).<br />
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What makes this opportunity even better is that the office space is at The Hub Stockholm, worth between 13,800 to 16,800 SEK; and the coaching is from the experts at Startup Sales Systems worth 40,000 SEK. So that adds up to at least 53, 800 of incredibly helpful services available to a social entrepreneur in Stockholm. It’s good to be a social entrepreneur, isn’t it?<br />
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Not sure if you are a social entrepreneur? Here are two examples of Hub Social Entrepreneurs: <br />
<a href="http://www.the-hub.net/people/giovanna.gomersbach">http://www.the-hub.net/people/giovanna.gomersbach</a><br />
<a href="http://www.the-hub.net/people/olivier.gaillard">http://www.the-hub.net/people/olivier.gaillard</a><br />
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<b>About The Hub</b><br />
<a href="http://www.the-hub.net">http://www.the-hub.net</a><br />
Hub World is a social enterprise with the ambition to inspire and support imaginative and enterprising initiatives for a better world with locations in 18 cities around the world. In Stockholm, we support an increasing number of diverse people to actively engage with each other - locally and globally - in meaningful and innovative ways, creating imaginative and entrepreneurial initiatives for a radically better world.<br />
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<b>About Startup Sales Systems</b><br />
<a href="http://www.startupsalessystems.com/">http://www.startupsalessystems.com/</a> <br />
We help startups in Technology, Telecoms, Internet, & Clean Energy to acquire customers and reach profitability faster by using - specially developed - industry specific - sales tools and processes. We also help startups boost their sales using our extensive network of potential clients, sales channel experts, specialists and business partners to open doors in local, regional and international markets.<br />
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<b>How you can win this package</b>:<br />
To be considered as the social entrepreneur to receive 3 months free office and meeting space, and a day of sales & venture capital coaching 8 hours 2 follow up coaching calls (1 hour); email the name, concept and description of your social enterprise to <a href="mailto:adrianne@agcommunicationsgroup.com">adrianne@agcommunicationsgroup.com</a>. Everyone who enters must be a member of the XING Stockholm group and attend the November networking event to be eligible to win. Follow this link to join: http://www.xing.com/group-23121.519786/3509921 <br />
We also have several gifts for everyone who attends! You’ll see them listed below.<br />
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<blockquote>WHO: Official XING Stockholm Group<br />
WHAT: After work Business and Social Networking Event<br />
WHEN: 18 November @ 17.30-19.30<br />
WHERE: Scandic Malmen Atrium, Götgatan 49–51, 102 66 Stockholm<br />
WHY: Make new business contacts and solidify others. Connect with new friends and catch up with old ones. Learn about The Hub Stockholm, an innovative work space for social entrepreneurs.</blockquote><br />
<b>AGENDA</b>:<br />
17.30 – Networking<br />
18.30 – Welcome by XING Stockholm Ambassador, Greetings from Anna Spjuth, General Manager, Scandic Malmen & Presentation by Kent Edquist, The Hub Stockholm, & Bhavik from StartupSales Systems to announce the winner. <br />
18.50-19.30 Networking and distribution of gifts<br />
SPONSORS AND GIFTS:<br />
>Scandic Malmen – networking space and snacks<br />
>The Hub Stockholm – 3 months free work and meeting space <br />
>Startup Sales Systems - a day of sales & venture capital coaching 8 hours 2 follow up coaching calls (1 hour)<br />
>Derricknym offer from Derrick Hayes, author of 1 WORD Is All It Takes™ (Fall 2009), and publisher of The WORD<br />
>Free one-hour coaching session with Justin Sachs (worth $500)<br />
>CDs on On-Camera Media Mistakes to Avoid in Business with best-selling author Elisabeth Fayt; and Crisis Communication, with Shawne Duperon, Media & Gossip Expert and Alan Stevens, both donated by Shawne Duperon <br />
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<b>RSVP</b>: <br />
<a href="https://www.xing.com/events/4th-xing-stockholm-work-business-networker-2009-win-office-space-surprises-409730">https://www.xing.com/events/4th-xing-stockholm-work-business-networker-2009-win-office-space-surprises-409730<br />
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<center><img src="http://www.stockholmexpat.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/XING-Stockholm_small.png" alt="XING Stockholm_small" title="XING Stockholm_small" width="80" height="25" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-747" /></center><p></p><br /><br />We are under the grip of cool fall weather and it is time for our 4th after work networking event of the year. We have several sponsors providing gifts and a wonderful opportunity for one lucky social entrepreneur. The Hub Stockholm will give one social entrepreneur 3 months free office space!<br /><br />About The Hub:<br /><br /><blockquote>Hub World is a social enterprise with the ambition to inspire and support imaginative and enterprising initiatives for a better world. In Stockholm, we support an increasing number of diverse people to actively engage with each other - locally and globally - in meaningful and innovative ways, creating imaginative and entrepreneurial initiatives for a radically better world.</blockquote><br /><br />To be considered as the social entrepreneur to receive 3 months free office and meeting space, email the name, concept and description of your social enterprise to adrianne@agcommunicationsgroup.com. Everyone who enters must be a member of the XING Stockholm group and attend the November networking event to be eligible to win. Follow this link to join:<br /><a href="http://www.xing.com/group-23121.519786/3509921 ">http://www.xing.com/group-23121.519786/3509921 </a><br /><br />WHO: Official XING Stockholm Group<br /><br />WHAT: After work Business and Social Networking Event<br /><br />WHEN: 18 November @ 17.30-19.30<br /><br />WHERE: Scandic Malmen Atrium, Götgatan 49–51, 102 66 Stockholm<br /><br />WHY: Make new business contacts and solidify others. Connect with new friends and catch up with old ones. Learn about The Hub Stockholm, an innovative work space for social entrepreneurs.<br /><br />AGENDA:<br />17.30 – Networking<br />18.30 – Welcome by XING Stockholm Ambassador, Greetings from Anna Spjuth, General Manager of Scandic Malmen and Presentation by Kent Edquist of The Hub Stockholm who will also announce the social entrepreneur winner.<br />18.50-19.30 Networking and distribution of gifts<br /><br />SPONSORS AND GIFTS:<br />>Scandic Malmen – networking space and snacks<br /><br />>The Hub Stockholm – 3 month free work and meeting space to a social entrepreneur<br /><br />>Derricknym offer from Derrick Hayes, author of 1 WORD Is All It Takes™ (Fall 2009), and publisher of The WORD<br /><br />>Free one-hour coaching session with Justin Sachs (worth $500)<br /><br />>CDs on On-Camera Media Mistakes to Avoid in Business..Created it with best-selling author Elisabeth Fayt and Crisis Communication, with Shawne Duperon, Media & Gossip Expert and Alan Stevens, both donated by Shawne Duperon <br /><br />RSVP:<br /><a href="https://www.xing.com/events/4th-xing-stockholm-work-business-networker-2009-win-office-space-surprises-409730">https://www.xing.com/events/4th-xing-stockholm-work-business-networker-2009-win-office-space-surprises-409730</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2807731143240399609-7052428664605655436?l=jobsinstockholm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>
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Author Byline: ©Copyright, 2009, <i>Nicole Dukehart and Jennifer Bruton</i>. All rights reserved. Used with Permission.<br />
Author Website: <a href="http://thejobawfultruth.com/2009/10/19/the-job-awful-truths-the-7-deadly-sins-of-the-job-search-4/">http://thejobawfultruth.com/2009/10/19/the-job-awful-truths-the-7-deadly-sins-of-the-job-search-4/</a><br />
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Do you find yourself thinking things like “I can’t believe Bob just got that new job, my numbers were better than his?” Do you spend precious moments obsessing over fact that you and Charlie have the same skill set and comparable experience, but he is getting 10X the number of interviews? THE AWFUL TRUTH is, it is a significant waste of your time to focus on other people’s job searches. You will be much more successful in your own job search if you focus on yourself. Stop worrying about what everyone else is doing, your energy is better spent identifying ways to improve your resume, acquiring new skills to make you more marketable, and networking with those that can help you get hired in the positions you seek. THE AWFUL TRUTH is, being envious of someone else’s success only takes away from your own.<br /><br />Article courtesy of the <a href="http://www.recruitingblogswap.com/">Recruiting Blogswap</a>, a content exchange service sponsored by CollegeRecruiter.com, a leading site for <a href="http://www.collegerecruiter.com/pages/internship-job-postings.php">college students looking for internships</a> and <a href="http://www.collegerecruiter.com/jobs/">recent graduates searching for entry level jobs</a> and other career opportunities.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2807731143240399609-8881127065234948729?l=jobsinstockholm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>
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<i>Author Byline: CareerAlley</i><br />
Author Website: <a href="http://Careeralley.com">http://Careeralley.com</a><br />
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<img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2304" title="ist1_1296377-skydiver-exiting-a-small-airplane-skydive" src="http://careeralley.com/wp-content/uploads/ist1_1296377-skydiver-exiting-a-small-airplane-skydive.jpg" alt="ist1_1296377-skydiver-exiting-a-small-airplane-skydive" width="110" height="73" />We spend so much time reading, writing and hearing about how to "find the job for you", what you need to do and how to do it right. What about when it goes wrong? How do you recover from the bad interview or some other horror story? Or what about that dream job that was not all it was cracked up to be? We all make mistakes and we've all had the "hindsight is 20-20" moment when we think about what we should have done. I know that I've been on interviews where I just don't know what went wrong. The flip side, of coures, is where you are the hiring manager. Remember what you didn't like about what some candidates did (or didn't do) on an interview - are you sure you don't do this? This post will focus on some tips for those times when maybe you weren't at your best.<br />
<ul> <li><a href="http://www.bcjobs.ca/re/career-advice/career-advice-articles/interview-advice/interview-gone-very-bad-you-can-recover" target="_blank">Interview gone very bad? You can recover</a> - This article, from <a href="http://www.bcjobs.ca" target="_blank">BCjobs</a>, discusses how to recover from a bad interview (running late, couldn't answer a question, etc.). There is a paragraph for each mishap along with what to do to set it straight. Most of the advice is about how to avoid or mitigate the cirumstances related to the bad interview. The article also has embedded links to additional advise (such as interview basics and interview brainteasers).</li>
<li><a href="http://www.quintcareers.com/bad_case_interview.html" target="_blank">A True Tale of a Case Interview Gone Bad</a> - This article, hardly a bed time story, is provided by <a href="http://www.quintcareers.com" target="_blank">Quintcareers</a>. So why do you want to read this? Well for one, it's sometimes nice to know that you are not the only one who has stuff go wrong at the wrong time. Second, you may actually learn something (and there are lessons to be learned at the bottom of the article). And while I'm sure that you are always the best prepared for your interview, I somehow doubt that you will know the answer to "How much does a Boeing 757 weigh?" Of course, if you do, you probably have too much time on your hands.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.manifestyourpotential.com/en/work/tensteps/6workobstacles/dreamjob/problems/bad_job.htm" target="_blank">Dream Jobs Gone Bad</a> - This article, by <a href="http://www.manifestyourpotential.com" target="_blank">Manifest Your Potential</a>, reviews the five reasons why dream jobs "go bad". If this has every happened to you, you are likely to recognize some of these just from your own experiences. The article provides additional links (like "five aspects of work you love" and "recipe for the perfect work". The last reason, which I think tends to be the most common, is that the job you signed up for is not the one you actually got. At the bottom of the article are additional related links. Worth a read.</li>
<li><a href="http://jobsearch.about.com/od/interviewsnetworking/a/interviewblund.htm" target="_blank">Top 10 Interview Blunders</a> - <a href="http://www.about.om" target="_blank">About.com</a> offers some advice on what you shouldn't do on an interview. Some seem fairly basic and some are a matter of taste (as in dress appropriately - you would be surprised as to what some people think this means). Overall, these are things you should know so it is definitely worth a read. In some cases, such as "don't talk too much", you may not actually know you are talking too much (and you are probably not likely to get this feedback). What makes it even more difficult is the next piece of advice which is "don't talk enough".</li>
<li><a href="http://www.businessschooledge.com/35-things-to-avoid-at-your-job-interview" target="_blank">Here are 35 Things To Avoid At Your Job Interview</a> - I wouldn't have thought that there were 35 things to avoid in a job interview, but after reading this list from <a href="http://www.businessschooledge.com" target="_blank">Business School Edge</a> I can see why the list is so long. Some of the 35 items are very good advice (like, don't forget to send a thank you letter). But don't "Bring your cute little dog on the interview"? If someone has to be told this, I'm not sure the other 34 tips will help (and my dog's not that cute anyway). Many of the tips are good, several are a bit of a stretch. Although there are certainly times I feel like drinking alcohol after an interview, if I need to be told not to drink it during an interview I don't think that being unemployed is my biggest issue. And, you will certainly have trouble with "don't turn in a messy application" if you don't follow "don't bring your breakfast, lunch or dinner". In any event, some of these are certainly helpful.</li>
</ul>Good luck in your search.<br /><br />Article courtesy of the <a href="http://www.recruitingblogswap.com/">Recruiting Blogswap</a>, a content exchange service sponsored by CollegeRecruiter.com, a leading site for <a href="http://www.collegerecruiter.com/pages/internship-job-postings.php">college students looking for internships</a> and <a href="http://www.collegerecruiter.com/jobs/">recent graduates searching for entry level jobs</a> and other career opportunities.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2807731143240399609-6124460150422268052?l=jobsinstockholm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>
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<em>Author Byline: Resume Builder</em><br />Author Website: <a href="http://resumebuildertemplate.com">http://resumebuildertemplate.com</a><br /><br />‘Well, they want someone who has experience in that... Hm, maybe I can do that. I just haven’t done that before’. So you can just put that experience on your CV using the name of a company which isn’t in business anymore and a fictional job title. ‘It isn’t a big deal’ you may think. But it is. It is called lying. And lying is a big mistake. Why?<br /><br />Because in today’s fast checking electronic world getting caught is easier than you think. 92% of hiring managers do background checks and pre-employment testing on applicants because they know perfectly well that every 3 out of 5 CVs contain at least one lie about degree, job title or employment dates. If you say you have a B.A. or a Master’s degree, they won’t just take your word for it. Many employers will request a college transcript directly from your school to check if your statement is true. ‘Catching a lie on a CV raises a red flag about a candidate’s overall ethics’, said Rosemary Haefner, vice-president of HR for Careerbuilders.com. Once discovered a lie cancels out all past and future truths in the eye of an employer and frequently colleagues. In our interconnected world with social-networking sites it can make you famous in a day and kill you in a second.<br /><br />Lying on a CV is becoming a costly problem for employers. That is why they thoroughly check out all applicants’ references more and more. And even if you are lucky to get away with your lies from the beginning it will come back to haunt you. What if your CV is examined as a part of your promotion review? A detected falsehood could make you lose your job all together. You never know who your boss knows or who he will meet - it’s incredible what a small world is. And to remember when and where you lied to cover things isn’t the right thing to go.<br /><br />But there is a way out: you can present a CV that gets you an interview without having to lie. For this you should keep in mind 5 things:<br /><br />1) Very few of us have a perfect career history. Don’t panic if you haven’t got the experience they are asking for. If you really want to get a job you can easily pick up the necessary skills. That’s why in your CV or cover letter you should show that though you don’t have the required skills, you have related skills and you’re willing to do whatever is necessary to acquire them. Remember that initiative is more important than experience.<br /><br />2) If you have gaps in your CV it’s quite OK, because life happens and hiring managers know this. You finished one job, took some time out and started another. This gap was used for active daily job search and acquiring necessary skills.<br /><br />3) At the same time a CV is a marketing hook to attract the reader to contact you. So disclosing every nut and bolt of your past isn’t necessary. Instead, showcase relevant message points that compel reader you’re a perfect fit to their needs. Highlight your talents and downplay your weaker areas.<br /><br />4) Describe your work experience and achievements in an impressive way. Indicate that you’ve solved problems, achieved goals and accomplished tasks.<br /><br />5) Describe your responsibilities in more flowery terms. E.g. “answered phones” can be easily transformed into “information and communications disseminator“, “acted as a sales clerk” should be replaced by “handled hands-on customer interaction and boosted company sales”<br /><br />When you’re finished with your CV put yourself in the interviewer’s shoes and read it carefully. Would you want to hire you?<br /><br />Article courtesy of the <a href="http://www.recruitingblogswap.com/">Recruiting Blogswap</a>, a content exchange service sponsored by CollegeRecruiter.com, a leading site for <a href="http://www.collegerecruiter.com/pages/internship-job-postings.php">college students looking for internships</a> and <a href="http://www.collegerecruiter.com/jobs/">recent graduates searching for entry level jobs</a> and other career opportunities.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2807731143240399609-1557113663493902808?l=jobsinstockholm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>
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<center><img src="http://www.stockholmexpat.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/AmClub-logo.jpg" alt="AmClub logo" title="AmClub logo" width="100" height="100" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-751" /></center><p></p><br /><br />At our October mingle the Fulbright Commission in Sweden and The American Club will be announcing a new cooperation on educational exchange and linking cultures. The newly appointed U.S. Ambassador to Sweden, Matthew Barzun, will be speaking and together the Embassy, Fulbright, The American Club and our guests will have a great opportunity for mixing and meeting with contacts old and new. Come join us at Hilton Stockholm Slussen:<br /><br />Thursday, October 15th, 2009 from 5:30-7:30p.m.<br /><br />The evening will have plenty of time for networking but the brief program with Fulbright and the Ambassador will be near the beginning so please arrive on time. (registration will be open before 5:30 for those of you who want to get a jump start!) In September we had over 50 people and thie is going to be a unique evening so expect even more! Come hear how the Club is fulfilling our mission to bridge culture and connection between Sweden and the US while growing our opportunities for interesting speakers, events, exchange on educational opportunities and more.<br /><br />Price: 150SEK<br />Price includes two beverages (wine/beer/soda/water) and appetizers. <br />Please bring cash - sorry, we cannot accept credit cards.<br /><br />It will be good bang for your networking kronor and we welcome all, as always it is open to anyone, at this event to enjoy the mingle/cocktail with our members and guests! <a href="http://www.hilton.co.uk/property/1101_PreparingToVisit.jsp?hid=11009406">Get directions to the hotel here</a>. You should see signs or the Club banner when you enter. If you have any trouble finding us, please ask at the hotel reception desk.<br /><br /><a href="mailto:3T@amclubsweden.org">Let us know</a> if you want to volunteer or sponsor at this or any other Third Thursday! <br /><br />Third Thursday Networking Mixers are held on the third Thursday of each month (except July).<br /><br />As a rule, Third Thursdays are informal -- in the tried-and-true American fashion -- business cards, handshakes and a smile. American Club members and non-members are welcome and everyone is encouraged to bring guests. <br /><br />Bring your Business Cards!<br /><br />No reservation necessary, just drop in. Non-members welcome!<br /><br />Would you like to showcase your company, product or services at an upcoming Third Thursday?<br />Let us know! Sponsorship is affordable and reaches a broad audience in person and online.<br /><br />Questions? Email <a href="mailto:3T@amclubsweden.org">3T@amclubsweden.org</a> or call 46 8-559 21 709<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2807731143240399609-5632166711562683928?l=jobsinstockholm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>
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<em>Author Byline: Kevin Donlin</em><br />Author Website: <a href="http://www.collegerecruiter.com/guaranteed-resumes.php">http://www.collegerecruiter.com/guaranteed-resumes.php</a><br /><br />If you're looking for a job in this economy, you need to stand out from the crowd to get noticed -- and hired -- by employers.<br /><br />It's as simple as that.<br /><br />And here are three "guerrilla" ways to do it …<br /><br /><br /><strong>Tactic #1: Create a Competitive Analysis</strong><br /><br />You can make a huge impact on employers by analyzing one or more of their competitors and then sending your findings to them by Priority Mail -- not email.<br /><br />People assume that all companies keep up to date on their competitors, but this is rarely the case. Wrong. Many don't have the budget or expertise to keep on top of innovations and best practices, so your piece will likely be very well received!<br /><br /><strong>Tips to make this work:</strong><br /><br />* Focus on companies that are direct competitors with those you want to work for. Potential employers want to know how to beat the competition more than they want to know what they themselves are doing wrong (Human Nature 101).<br /><br />* Use graphs and charts wherever possible -- people would rather look at pictures than read (Human Nature 102).<br /><br />* Make your analysis only as long as it needs to be.<br /><br />* Ask for an opportunity to discuss your findings with the hiring manager if they're interested … and they should be!<br /><br />* As a teaser, offer to share your primary research with managers -- IF they meet with you for coffee.<br /><br />* Try Google's advanced search function to look for PowerPoint presentations done by the competition. I know of several cases where companies have put sensitive information online in PowerPoint that they thought wouldn't get found by search engines. Wrong!<br /><br />* Search for competitors' company names and words like "complaint" or "scam" to uncover potential problems you can help your target employer exploit.<br /><br /><br /><strong>Tactic #2: Use Thank-You Note Envelopes</strong><br /><br />This is one of my favorites and it couldn't be simpler.<br /><br />1) Get yourself a thank-you note and matching envelope. Remove the note. Keep the envelope.<br /><br />2) Start your cover letter like this, "Thank you for reading this letter." The rest can read as a very good cover letter should.<br /><br />3) Fold up your resume and cover letter to fit in the thank-you note envelope.<br /><br />4) Mail to the hiring manager, whom you'll address by name. Handwrite the address on the envelope, in your neatest printing.<br /><br />Why does this work?<br /><br />Only two things come in those small, square envelopes: thank-you notes and party invitations. Both are good things that put a tiny grin on your face as you open them.<br /><br />So, when a hiring manager gets your resume and cover letter disguised as a thank-you note, they will feel happy and expectant as they open the envelope.<br /><br />To illustrate, here's what one Detroit woman emailed me just two days ago ….<br /><br />"I mailed my Guerrilla Resume and cover letter on Monday 9/21 in a thank-you envelope.<br /><br />"The general manager called at 5:15 Friday evening to tell me his sales manager was out of town but he didn't want me to go the weekend without knowing I should expect a call early next week. The sales manager called Monday morning. I have an appointment on Wednesday.<br /><br />"I had no activity [in my job search] for months. By changing my presentation, I have an interview in less than a week!"<br /><br />Pretty neat, huh?<br /><br /><strong>Tactic #3: Write an Industry White Paper</strong><br /><br />Don't be intimidated by the term "white paper." It's just a fancy name for a research report.<br /><br /><strong>Writing one is as easy as:</strong><br /><br />1) reading up on a hot topic in your industry;<br /><br />2) summarizing the opinions of 3-5 industry pundits and<br /><br />3) offering your own take on the subject, in a 5-10 page summary of leading ideas.<br /><br />It can be effective to call the quotable people you discovered during your research, and interview them for your own piece. Ask them for feedback before you publish. They may even forward your white paper to people they know!<br /><br /><strong>Tips to make this work:</strong><br /><br />* Focus on something important to your target employers.<br /><br />* Mail the white paper to employers you want to work for -- do not email.<br /><br />* Make it available online for ezines, which can give you a massive audience. Example: submit your white paper to EzineArticles.com.<br /><br />* Send it to business magazines and trade publications as a possible article. If published, you'll become a minor celebrity in your field.<br /><br />* Post it on your blog, breaking it down into nuggets and spreading it out over 5-10 days. Don't have a blog? Start one for free at www.Blogger.com, then link to it from your online profiles at Linkedin and Facebook.<br /><br />Why not try one or all of these "guerrilla" job search tactics today?<br /><br /><em><a href="http://www.collegerecruiter.com/guaranteed-resumes.php">Kevin Donlin</a> is co-author of <a href="http://yournickname.gjobnow.hop.clickbank.net/">Guerrilla Resumes</a>. Since 1996, he has provided job-search help to more than 20,000 people. Author of 3 books, Kevin has been interviewed by The New York Times, USA Today, Fox News, CBS Radio and others. </em><br /><br />Article courtesy of the <a href="http://www.recruitingblogswap.com/">Recruiting Blogswap</a>, a content exchange service sponsored by CollegeRecruiter.com, a leading site for <a href="http://www.collegerecruiter.com/pages/internship-job-postings.php">college students looking for internships</a> and <a href="http://www.collegerecruiter.com/jobs/">recent graduates searching for entry level jobs</a> and other career opportunities.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2807731143240399609-632475283609615128?l=jobsinstockholm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>
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<em>Author Byline: CareerAlley</em><br />Author Website: <a href="http://careeralley.com">http://careeralley.com</a><br /><br /><img class="size-medium wp-image-2541 alignleft" title="human_brain_drawing" src="http://careeralley.com/wp-content/uploads/human_brain_drawing-263x300.jpg" alt="human_brain_drawing" width="177" height="202" /><em>“I know that I am intelligent, because I know that I know nothing.”</em> - <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socrates" target="_blank">Socrates</a>.<br /><br />This is a good starting point when it comes to job search (knowing what you don't know), but what exactly is intelligent job search? Well for one, it is fine tuning your job search engines to search specifically for jobs that match your requirements to achieve that.<br /><br />Another idea might be to setup several consistent searches in each of your job search engines and company career sites using keywords that describe your ideal job or that specify different industries or locations.<br /><br />Lastly, you should consider having different versions of your resume which highlight specific aspect or job functions. So let's take a look at what else you can do.<br /><ul><br /> <li><a href="http://spinstrategy.com/">Spin Strategy - Tools for Intelligent Job Search</a> - So what better place to start than the career site with the tag line "Tools for Intelligent Job Search"? Spin Strategy provides a number of resources for job seekers. Not only does it provide advice, but there are a number of great tools and downloads. In addition to all of this is the Spin Strategy Blog. There are tabs at the top of the main page for Blog (a MUST read), Tools (for building an efficient job search strategy), Downloads (great free tools).</li><br /></ul><br />Another important factor of intelligent job search is knowing what are you worth in the current market (not what you think you are worth). There are a number of sites which provide this information based on input by you. They all have their pros and cons, so it is probably best to try a few and get a broad view. I've listed a few for your reference:<br /><ul><br /> <li><a href="http://www.salary.com/" target="_blank">Salary.com</a></li><br /> <li><a href="http://www.cbsalary.com/" target="_blank">CBsalary.com</a></li><br /> <li><a href="http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/salary" target="_blank">HotJobs Salary</a></li><br /> <li><a href="http://spherion.salary.com/?&amp;name=value&amp;CMP= SPC-SalaryWizard" target="_blank">Spherion Salary</a></li><br /> <li><a href="http://monster.salary.com/" target="_blank">Monster Salary</a></li><br /></ul><br />There are a number of advice links with articles on strategy and smart job search:<br /><ul><br /> <li><a href="http://www.allbusiness.com/human-resources/careers-job-hunting/1594-1.html" target="_blank">Ten Effective Job Search Strategies</a> - This article, from <a href="http://www.allbusiness.com" target="_blank">Allbusiness.com</a>, provides a number of great tips (10 tips as you would have likely guessed) such as Aim for the right target, Work the network and Be persistent. This article is definitely worth a read.</li><br /> <li><a href="http://career-advice.monster.com/job-search/careers.aspx" target="_blank">Job Hunt Strategy </a>- Who better than <a href="http://www.monster.com" target="_blank">Monster.com</a> to help you with tips for your intelligent job search? This section of their site is very well put together and organized. There are a number of sections included all of which should form the basis of your job search, including Career Assessment, Company and Industry Research, Networking and more.</li><br /></ul><br />And, of course, what intelligent job search would be complete without an intelligent job search? Two job search sites listed below for your review.<br /><ul><br /> <li><a href="http://www.ijsearch.com/" target="_blank">Intelligent Job Search</a> - On first look, the main page of this job search site may not seem all that intelligent, but click advanced search to get a number of additional filters to help in identifying the jobs that best fit your needs. Fill in the basics from the advanced search page to get a look at the jobs. There were not that many jobs posted when I checked the site. Not sure if additional jobs will be added in future.</li><br /> <li><a href="http://www.risesmart.com/" target="_blank">RiseSmart.com</a> - And, of course, you can't have an intelligent job search without a Smart Search. This site has a different approach to leveraging a job search engine. How does it work? For the detail, visit the site and follow the "How it Works" link. But basically, you tell them what you want, they look for you and then match you with the perfect job. The good news is that there is a free trial, but there is a charge following your free trial.</li><br /></ul><br />Good luck in your search.<br /><br />Article courtesy of the <a href="http://www.recruitingblogswap.com/">Recruiting Blogswap</a>, a content exchange service sponsored by CollegeRecruiter.com, a leading site for <a href="http://www.collegerecruiter.com/pages/internship-job-postings.php">college students looking for internships</a> and <a href="http://www.collegerecruiter.com/jobs/">recent graduates searching for entry level jobs</a> and other career opportunities.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2807731143240399609-5074615630286034773?l=jobsinstockholm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>
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<em>Author Byline: CareerAlley</em><br />Author Website: <a href="http://careeralley.com">http://careeralley.com</a><br /><br />In my last post on this topic (<a href="http://careeralley.com/careers/job-leads-and-links-from-friends-did-you-network-today/" target="_blank">Job Leads and Links from Friends – Did You Network Today?</a>) I mentioned that I did not know the statistics of those hired due to Networking (versus job hunting). I still don't know the stats, but I do know that Networking has the following going for it:<br /><ul><br /> <li><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Cost</strong></span> - It is cheaper to hire someone you know (or who was recommended) as the company is not paying recruiting fees.</li><br /> <li><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Reference</strong></span> - Either the hiring manager or someone the hiring manager knows has recommended the candidate. This is the best reference (as I would like to believe that no one would recommend someone that would make them look bad).</li><br /> <li><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Cutting the Line</strong></span> - Recommended candidates typically get into the interview process more quickly than other candidates and are more positively received (for the reasons above).</li><br /></ul><br />But enough about what I think, the links below will help you with the "How" and "What" of Networking.<br /><ul><br /> <li><a href="http://blog.spinstrategy.com/2008/11/the-1-networking-tool-during-hard-times.html">The #1 Networking Tool During Hard Times</a> - Another great article from <a href="http://blog.spinstrategy.com" target="_blank">Spinstrategy</a>, this covers what I call "reverse networking". So right off the bat I'm sure you have two questions - What is "reverse networking" and Why would you want to do it. "Reverse Networking" refers to providing leads to headhunters (or anyone who is looking for a lead to a job candidate) for positions they are trying to fill. Okay, now for the "and why would you want to do this?", two reasons really. First, headhunters will not forget that you've helped them out and, when finding something that may match you skill set are likely to call you. Second, the person you recommended will be grateful (even if nothing comes of it) and will be more likely to return the favor (if not now, at some point in the future). This is part of building your Network which is, by the way, a two way street. In any event, this article with tips is worth the read.</li><br /> <li><a href="http://www.quintcareers.com/networking.html" target="_blank">The Art of Career and Job-Search Networking</a> -Leveraging <a href="http://www.quintcareers.com" target="_blank">QuintCareers.com's</a> site again, this article provides a number of networking and professional organization links. Women's groups, diversity groups and links to <a href="http://www.quintcareers.com/Internet_networking_sources.html" target="_blank">Tools for Networking</a>, the article may initially look like it doesn't have much to offer, but you must click through the links to get the real benefit (not least of which is the Tools for Networking).</li><br /> <li><a href="http://www.law.harvard.edu/current/careers/1l/networking-basics.html" target="_blank">Networking Basics</a> - What better place to get networking advise than <a href="http://www.law.harvard.edu" target="_blank">Harvard Law School</a>? This article covers the basics (what it is) as well as explaining long term relationships, steps for Networking and a detailed list about the informal interview. The article also gives examples of a request for an interview (email and letter), phone requests and a thank you note. This is worth your time to see how the masters do it. While you are on the site (which is, by the way, the careers office of the school), take a look at some of the other resources on the career site.</li><br /> <li><a href="http://education-portal.com/video_library/Job_Networking_Videos.html" target="_blank">Job Networking Videos</a> - One thing I've not done much of on this blog is to provide video examples (but that changes here). This site, from <a href="http://education-portal.com" target="_blank">Education-Portal.com</a>, provides four videos on How to Find Job Networking Contacts, Connections, getting them to work for you and the importance of job networking. Certainly worth a listen and watch!</li><br /> <li><a href="http://www.allhealthcare.com/careers/articles/3539-have-your-networking-letter-land-you-a-job" target="_blank">Have Your Networking Letter Land You a Job</a> - Amazingly, this article comes from<a href="http://www.allhealthcare.com" target="_blank"> Allheatlhcare.com</a>, not a careers site. The article describes a networking letter, who to target and then the fundamentals. There are five fundamentals in the article, and each has a link that goes into additional detail.</li><br /></ul><br />Good luck in your search.<br /><br />Article courtesy of the <a href="http://www.recruitingblogswap.com/">Recruiting Blogswap</a>, a content exchange service sponsored by CollegeRecruiter.com, a leading site for <a href="http://www.collegerecruiter.com/pages/internship-job-postings.php">college students looking for internships</a> and <a href="http://www.collegerecruiter.com/jobs/">recent graduates searching for entry level jobs</a> and other career opportunities.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2807731143240399609-3953928948271530184?l=jobsinstockholm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>
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<em>Author Byline:</em> <em>Jessica Holbrook is a former Executive Hiring Manager for Fortune 500 companies and President/CEO of Great Resumes Fast. She creates powerful, customized, and targeted resumes that are guaranteed to get her clients interviews. </em>For a free resume analysis visit http://www.greatresumesfast.com or for a free phone consultation call 1.877.875.7706.<br />Author Website: http://www.greatresumesfast.com<br /><br />Countless interviews that I’ve conducted or participated in have all had tragic endings because of the inability of the interviewee to answer the tough questions the right way. One of the most important questions you’ll be asked in an interview is “Have you ever done …?” What we’re looking for is real-world experience. We don’t ask you have you ever done something not directly related to the position or critical to its success. That would be a waste of an interviewer’s time. So you can bet if they’re asking you if you have ever done it, it’s because you need the experience to function correctly in the role. But don’t lose hope - if you haven’t done whatever it is they need that doesn’t exclude you from getting the offer. Use the answers below to coast through this uncomfortable question and sail right through to the offer.<br /><br />Recently, I was providing my sister in law with some interview coaching tips and tricks for her first interview since she had been home with her children for almost 3 years. She was interviewing for a position that was slightly above her level and battling with the fact that she had been unemployed and a stay-at-home Mom for almost 3 years. On top of all that she had little in the way of real world experience. A couple months here and a couple months there, nothing substantial.<br /><br />Her experience was mostly in customer service and retail and she was trying to go for a career change and move into a human resources administrator role so that all important question came up: What do I say when they ask me about something I have never done before?<br /><br />After a brief pause I said you be honest and you say “I haven’t done that before but I am confident that I could do it” or “I haven’t done that before but I’m confident that if someone showed me how I could.” or “I haven’t done that before but I am a very fast-learner and I am confident that I could pick it up very quickly”.<br /><br />Well the interviewers asked her about 3 or 4 different critical skills related to the position that she would need in order to successfully work in the role and she gave them those answers. She hadn’t done those things before but she knew she could. The interviewers loved her answers and told her they weren’t even going to interview anyone else. She had all the right answers. She was their first and last interview.<br /><br />I can’t stress how important it is to give the interviewers the *right* answers to the questions. She was prepared and on her first interview landed the offer with no experience in the field, no work history for the last three years, and being a job hopper.<br /><br />In my next article I’m going to discuss how to answer the job hopping question when someone asks you “Why have you had so many jobs”.<br /><br />Stay tuned there’s more to come.<br /><br />Jessica Holbrook is a former Executive Hiring Manager for Fortune 500 companies and President/CEO of Great Resumes Fast. She creates powerful, customized, and targeted resumes that are guaranteed to get her clients interviews. For a free resume analysis visit http://www.greatresumesfast.com or for a free phone consultation call 1.877.875.7706.<br /><br />Article courtesy of the <a href="http://www.recruitingblogswap.com/">Recruiting Blogswap</a>, a content exchange service sponsored by CollegeRecruiter.com, a leading site for <a href="http://www.collegerecruiter.com/pages/internship-job-postings.php">college students looking for internships</a> and <a href="http://www.collegerecruiter.com/jobs/">recent graduates searching for entry level jobs</a> and other career opportunities.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2807731143240399609-4736427128901361585?l=jobsinstockholm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>
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<em>Author Byline: CareerAlley</em><br />Author Website: <a href="http://careeralley.com">http://careeralley.com</a><br /><br /><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2455" title="Microphone" src="http://careeralley.com/wp-content/uploads/Microphone-300x199.jpg" alt="Microphone" width="245" height="164" />So, what exactly is an Elevator speech? Imagine you are a media sales assistant working for a small marketing company. Your dream job would be working for Big Media Company Inc in the sales department. You are meeting a friend for lunch, step into the elevator in his building and push your floor. You look up and who steps into the elevator but the Head of Sales (Mr. Big) for Big Media Company Inc. You have 30 seconds to strike up a conversation and convince Mr. Big why he should consider interviewing and hiring you. What do you say? Are you prepared? You would be if you had your elevator speech.<br /><br />I'm sure that for some of you your first thought is "Elevator speech?". But your elevator speech could be one of the most important and powerful tools in your <a href="http://careeralley.com/job-search-marketing-toolkit/" target="_blank">Job Search Marketing Toolkit</a>. In addition to the links below, you will also want to check my post '<a href="http://careeralley.com/careers/do-you-have-your-30-second-elevator-speech/" target="_blank">Do you have your 30 second Elevator Speech?</a>'<br /><ul><br /> <li><a href="http://www.creativekeys.net/PowerfulPresentations/article1024.html" target="_blank">How to Craft an Effective Elevator Speech</a> - This article, by <a href="http://www.creativekeys.net" target="_blank">Creativekeys.net</a>, explains what it is, how to prepare it, when to use it and also provides a short example. The article covers just the basics, but it's a great way to get an overview and get started on yours.</li><br /> <li><a href="http://www.quintcareers.com/elevator_speech_dos-donts.html" target="_blank">Elevator Speech Do's and Don'ts</a> - As with everything, there's a wrong way and a right way. This article, by <a href="http://www.quintcareers.com" target="_blank">Quintcareers</a>, has a nice touch by showing both sides of the equation. The advice to write and re-write your elevator speech is great advice. You will not get it right the first few times. But in addition to telling you the Do's of writing, the article also tells you what to do during the actual speech (should you get the chance). As with most of Quintcareers' articles, there are additional helpful links in the article for related topics. Last, but not least, the last recommendation to join a Toastmasters course is a great idea.</li><br /> <li><a href="http://www.rileyguide.com/interview.html#30" target="_blank">The 30-Second Elevator Pitch</a> - For those of you who have been reading this post for the last few months, you will know that <a href="http://www.rileyguide.com" target="_blank">the Riley Guide</a> is one of the best job search resources on the Web. This link to a list of links reminds us the the Elevator Speech is not only a proactive process (as in my intro), but a reactive response to "what do you do?". The article has about 10 links to some excellent sites. There is even a link to a site that describes the different types of elevator speeches (yes, even elevator speeches have different uses).</li><br /> <li><a href="http://jobsearch.about.com/od/jobinterviewtypes/a/videointerv.htm" target="_blank">Video Interviewing for Employment</a> - So what do video interviews have to do with Elevator Speeches? Well for one, they are a form of a verbal presentation so there is definitely some linkage. Video interviews also force you to know what you are going to say about what you do. I've included this article, by <a href="http://www.about.com" target="_blank">About.com</a>, as an introduction to the concept (which is becoming more popular) as well as the similarities to the main topic.</li><br /> <li><a href="http://mgt.buffalo.edu/career/students/opportunities/events/how" target="_blank">Job Fairs: How To Make Them Work For You</a> - So, you may ask, why did I include this link? One of the places you will certainly need your elevator speech is at a job fair (not just in an elevator). Job fairs tend to be jam packed and there is very little time to express yourself. This article is from the <a href="http://mgt.buffalo.edu/career" target="_blank">University at Buffalo's Career Site</a> and provides a section on elevator speeches. There is also a brief example of an elevator speech. Of course the remainder of the article provides very good advice on job fairs as well and is certainly worth a read.</li><br /></ul><br />Good luck in your search.<br /><br />Article courtesy of the <a href="http://www.recruitingblogswap.com/">Recruiting Blogswap</a>, a content exchange service sponsored by CollegeRecruiter.com, a leading site for <a href="http://www.collegerecruiter.com/pages/internship-job-postings.php">college students looking for internships</a> and <a href="http://www.collegerecruiter.com/jobs/">recent graduates searching for entry level jobs</a> and other career opportunities.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2807731143240399609-3554434777291543335?l=jobsinstockholm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>
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<em>Author Byline</em>: Michele Dagle, CPRW, helps people market themselves to land better jobs and clients; she also runs a career blog at http://resume-revamp.com and can be reached at <a href="mailto:michele@resume-revamp.com">michele@resume-revamp.com</a>.<br />Author Website: <a href="http://resume-revamp.com">http://resume-revamp.com</a><br /><br />If your CV hasn’t been revised since MS Word 2003, it may be outdated in both content and style. The following tips can help modernize most any CV:<br /><br />1. Add relevant links--your website, blog, online portfolio, LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook--along with your contact information. These links should have a professional tone and be appropriate for your field.<br /><br />2. Choose a format that fits your career goals--whether it is the time-honored chronological format, the adaptable functional format, or a hybrid of the two.<br /><br />3. Back up personality traits, such as detail-oriented, with achievements.<br /><br />4. Reach for good design. Be consistent in the style of your section titles (Education, Experience, etc.). Don’t underline. Use bold and italics sparingly. Use a single typeface in a few different sizes and styles.<br /><br />5. Make it Web-ready. In addition to PDF and MS Word versions of your CV, create an ASCII (plain text) version to use when copying and pasting your CV into the body of an email and for posting online.<br /><br />Article courtesy of the <a href="http://www.recruitingblogswap.com/">Recruiting Blogswap</a>, a content exchange service sponsored by CollegeRecruiter.com, a leading site for <a href="http://www.collegerecruiter.com/pages/internship-job-postings.php">college students looking for internships</a> and <a href="http://www.collegerecruiter.com/jobs/">recent graduates searching for entry level jobs</a> and other career opportunities.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2807731143240399609-7589246696587248392?l=jobsinstockholm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>
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<em>Author Byline</em>: Amit Puri is the Managing Consultant at Sandbox Advisors. He has over 10 years of business, career services and HR related experience, with companies such as Bain & Co, Morgan Stanley and Citigroup. Sandbox Advisors is based in Singapore and provides career management/advice, job search, interview, resume and HR consulting services in Asia.<br />Author Website: <a href="http://www.sandboxadvisors.com/insights/transition-job-search-strategy/ace-interview-preparation-practice">http://www.sandboxadvisors.com/insights/transition-job-search-strategy/ace-interview-preparation-practice</a>/<br /><br />The secret to a good interview is a simple one – Prepare and Practice. Too many job seekers arrive at their interviews without enough information about themselves, the company/person they are interviewing with and the best ways to answer the common/usual interview questions. You need to get as much information as you can, so that you know what to expect and are more comfortable/confident. Interviewing is a skill and you can improve only with practice.<br /><br />There are a number of things you can do, to ensure that you are better prepared to give a good interview.<br /><br />- Learn as much as you can, about the industry/company/job you are interviewing for. Look for things such as – How has the industry been doing, what is the competitive situation, what are the future prospects, what are the company’s main products, how is the company doing relative to competition, what is the company culture like, what is the company proud of and what is its’ USP, what are the key requirements for performing well in the job and so on) <br /><br />-Find out who you are interviewing with and what their position is. Gather whatever information you can about them. Use the internet and your network. Google and LinkedIn can be a great resources for this. <br /><br />- Make sure you have enough information about the interview process you will be facing. In addition to your interviewer, you should know how long the interview will last and what type of format the interview will follow <br /><br />- Conduct at least a basic self-assessment about your characteristics. You should have a decent idea about your skills, strengths, personality traits, etc. that are relevant for your job target <br /><br />- Prepare responses to some of the typical interview questions, with the goal of showing the employer how well your characteristics meet the requirements for performing well on the job. [Click here] to view a related article for help with this aspect. You can also view our videos on common/tough interview questions for more tips <br /><br />- Know about and prepare to answer any ‘lack-ofs’ or uncomfortable questions. For example a big gap in your resume, not meeting a key job requirement, poor grades and so on <br /><br />- Think about what you might want to know about the company or job and make a list of questions to ask around those points. Make sure that this information is not available publically <br /><br />- Practice your responses a few times with friends, family or a career advisor. Fine tune the responses and your interview style based on their feedback and your own assessment.<br /><br />Article courtesy of the <a href="http://www.recruitingblogswap.com/">Recruiting Blogswap</a>, a content exchange service sponsored by CollegeRecruiter.com, a leading site for <a href="http://www.collegerecruiter.com/pages/internship-job-postings.php">college students looking for internships</a> and <a href="http://www.collegerecruiter.com/jobs/">recent graduates searching for entry level jobs</a> and other career opportunities.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2807731143240399609-680711645597965249?l=jobsinstockholm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>
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<em>Author Byline: Lorraine Russo</em><br />Author Website: <a href="http://undergroundjobnetwork.com/">http://undergroundjobnetwork.com/</a><br /><br />Wikipedia defines an <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elevator_pitch" target="_blank"><strong>elevator pitch</strong> </a>as "an overview of an idea for a product, service, or project... that can be delivered in the time span of an elevator ride (for example, thirty seconds and 100-150 words)."<br /><br />In today's world, job hunting needs to be treated as a <strong>contact sport</strong> that requires solid action plans, follow-through, and the ability to <em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">assertively</span></em> market and sell oneself -- or an idea -- to a potential employer.<br /><br />I've discussed elevator pitches (<a href="http://undergroundjobnetwork.com/?p=991" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong> </a>and <a href="http://undergroundjobnetwork.com/?p=1556" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a>) in relation to being prepared, at a moment's notice, to tell someone <em>who you are and what you do</em>--all in the span of about 30 seconds. The reality is you just never know when you'll run into someone who says, "So, what do you do?" and, rather than stammering, you'll be ready to tell them precisely and succinctly. It could be at a job fair, trade show, or the supermarket. No matter where it is, you need to be ready for action!<br /><br />Consider this scenario from <a href="http://jobnews.ajcjobs.com/news/content/careercenter/articles/2007_0225_elevatorsp.html" target="_blank">AJCJobs</a>:<br /><blockquote>At the end of a professional meeting, the keynote speaker, who just happens to be one of the best recruiters in your industry, jumps on your elevator. <strong>This could be a career-making opportunity</strong>. If you have your elevator speech ready, it's show time. ... Suddenly, you're on.</blockquote><br />What? You don't have one ready? If not, the reason may be because the whole concept of the elevator pitch -- or its usefulness -- is somewhat foreign. Well, not anymore. <!--more--><br /><blockquote>You write them, after some introspection about what you do and how your contribution would benefit a future client or employer. Faced with multiple job candidates, "<em>recruiters and hiring managers are trying to figure out how not to select you</em>. You want to give them <strong>your unique selling proposition</strong> -- that difference that you bring to the table that will get you selected.</blockquote><br />The goal is to answer a few questions about:<br /><p style="padding-left: 30px;"><em>What you do (skills &amp; knowledge)</em></p><br /><p style="padding-left: 30px;"><em>Why you love what you do (passion)</em></p><br /><p style="padding-left: 30px;"><em>Any specialties or niches you may occupy.</em> </p><br /><br />Write down your answers and refine them to the point where you can recite your pitch in a natural, relaxed manner under a minute. <br /><br /><strong>Add your pitch here so that we can all learn and share--and you can showcase yourself to potential employers!</strong><br /><br />Article courtesy of the <a href="http://www.recruitingblogswap.com/">Recruiting Blogswap</a>, a content exchange service sponsored by CollegeRecruiter.com, a leading site for <a href="http://www.collegerecruiter.com/pages/internship-job-postings.php">college students looking for internships</a> and <a href="http://www.collegerecruiter.com/jobs/">recent graduates searching for entry level jobs</a> and other career opportunities.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2807731143240399609-8851725745508328486?l=jobsinstockholm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>
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<em>Author Byline:</em> Christina Archer is the Director of Healthcare Recruiting with AgentHR's Columbus, Ohio office.<br /><em>Author Website:</em> http://www.agenthr.com/carcher<br /><br />Are you a victim of this unprecedented economy, with record high unemployment rates? Are you currently working in a position that does not offer the professional and personal growth you were promised when you on-boarded? Do you feel like it's time to begin seeking a new employment opportunity, so that your career goals remain on track? If you answered yes to any or all of the questions posed, it may be time for you to consider partnering with a Career Agent.<br /><br />What exactly is a Career Agent, and how do you connect with the best in the field? Simply described, a Career Agent is a Recruiting Specialist who focuses only on working with clients and job candidates in your industry. For example, if you are involved in Executive Nurse Management, you would want to seek out a Recruiter who targets matching medical facilities with people in your field of expertise. While there are generalists who recruit and place professionals across all industries and professions, it is important to work specifically with the Career Agent who is going to be able to present you with multiple opportunities, and provide you with the coaching and support that will exponentially increase your chances of receiving job offers.<br /><br />Why would any professional choose to work with a Recruiting Specialist, versus simply performing a job search on their own? Browsing the web, reviewing help wanted ads, networking, creating and revising resumes, writing personalized cover letters, submitting applications, interview preparation, setting up interviews, following up with hiring managers, offer negotiations, and going through a resignation all are very time-consuming tasks associated with the job search process. While it is very possible to handle an employment search at the entry-level, it becomes more cumbersome from mid-level positions through executive management. Working with a Career Agent ensures that your best interests are addressed throughout the process, and enables you to consistently have a higher overall earning potential.<br /><br />Here are some basic tips for finding and working with a Recruiting Specialist:<br /><br />Social networking websites like LinkedIn and Twitter are great places to locate Recruiters in your field.<br /><br />Call the Recruiter directly, to discuss how they can assist you. Just like in any industry, some Recruiters are better than others, and this is often apparent when you discuss your prospective business relationship.<br /><br />Understand that in most cases, the Career Agent or Recruiter is paid by the employer when they successfully place you in a job. In essence, they are representing you at no charge. If a Recruiter tells you they want money up front from you - continue comparison shopping.<br /><br />Your Recruiter should be available when you need them, during business hours. When you leave a message, you should expect to receive a call-back within a reasonable amount of time.<br /><br />Any good Recruiter will ask you to provide them with a list of companies you want them to target on your behalf. This is one of the ways you have access to unadvertised jobs through a Career Agent.<br /><br />The Recruiting Specialist you work with should be communicating with you on a regular basis. Their goal is to represent you, not only for the particular job change you are currently involved with, but over the course of your professional life.<br /><br />Working with a Recruiter who specializes in your field can greatly increase your chances of receiving the quality job offers you are seeking. While it's possible to accomplish finding a new employment opportunity on your own, this can be a time consuming task that may not provide the desired results. Seeking out a Recruiting Specialist ensures your career is kept on track, and that you have the personal and professional representation necessary to remain competitive in today's job market. Keep your competitive edge over the course of your professional life - partner with a Career Agent today.<br /><br />Christina Archer is the Director of Recruiting with AgentHR. ( http://www.agenthr.com/carcher) Christina specializes in the contract, temp to hire, and direct hire of healthcare professionals at hospitals and healthcare facilities across the United States. Christina is the group manager of The R.N. Network on LinkedIn, and offers job seekers unique tools, articles, and resources on her blog. ( http://www.I-Careersearch.com).<br /><br />Article courtesy of the <a href="http://www.recruitingblogswap.com/">Recruiting Blogswap</a>, a content exchange service sponsored by CollegeRecruiter.com, a leading site for <a href="http://www.collegerecruiter.com/pages/internship-job-postings.php">college students looking for internships</a> and <a href="http://www.collegerecruiter.com/jobs/">recent graduates searching for entry level jobs</a> and other career opportunities.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2807731143240399609-9134485620036186733?l=jobsinstockholm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>
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<em>Author Byline: Caroline Ceniza-Levine is co-founder of SixFigureStart </em>(<a href="http://www.sixfigurestart.com">www.sixfigurestart.com</a>), a career coaching firm that specializes in working with Gen Y young professionals. Formerly in corporate HR and retained search, Caroline most recently headed campus recruiting for Time Inc and has also recruited for Accenture, Citibank, Disney ABC, and others.<br />Author Website: <a href="http://www.sixfigurestart.com">http://www.sixfigurestart.com</a><br /><br /><strong>One jobseeker asked</strong>: I am planning to accept a job that pays below market because everything else about it is ideal, and I expect to move in two to three years anyway. How much impact will the lower salary have on my future negotiations? <br /><br />This was a question from one of our last coaching telecalls. I commend the caller for considering other factors than salary in her job decision (she had really done her research but I didn’t include all the details for space reasons and to preserve her confidentiality). At the same time, salary history carries a lot of weight in future salary negotiations so the decision to take a lower salary now will require extra work in the future:<br /><br /><strong>Better negotiation skills</strong>. Your past salary is a very strong anchor in the minds of prospective employers. I once conducted a search for a leading Fortune 500 company who finally found their ideal candidate after almost two years into the search. Their prospective hire had been grossly underpaid so to bring him to market, the company would effectively have doubled his salary. But in their minds that suddenly seemed like a lot, so instead, they offered him slightly below market but still an enormous increase over his former salary. The candidate eventually negotiated for market value, and everything worked out, but the negotiation took much longer than it should have (and the candidate needed to be a much better negotiator than he needed to be) because of his original salary discrepancy.<br /><br /><strong>Better positioning</strong>. Your past salary signals to employers your level, title, and responsibilities. Once you accept a lower salary to start, you then have to convince successive employers that you belong at the level/ title/ responsibility that in their minds commands a higher salary. You will need to position yourself so that future employers don’t have to think, “if she’s so good, why isn’t she paid accordingly?”<br /><br /><strong>Better personal financial management</strong>. Employers aside, your decision to take a lower salary is something that affects your personal bottom line. You will have less money to save, invest, and cushion you from bad markets like this one. <br /><br />Is there ever a scenario where taking the lower salary makes sense? Of course, there is. Career planning is a highly individualized process, so exceptions abound. However, rather than asking whether to accept a lower salary, I challenge you (women especially!) to explore as many other creative solutions as possible to get what you want without having to “pay for it” in a lower salary.<br /><br />Article courtesy of the <a href="http://www.recruitingblogswap.com/">Recruiting Blogswap</a>, a content exchange service sponsored by CollegeRecruiter.com, a leading site for <a href="http://www.collegerecruiter.com/pages/internship-job-postings.php">college students looking for internships</a> and <a href="http://www.collegerecruiter.com/jobs/">recent graduates searching for entry level jobs</a> and other career opportunities.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2807731143240399609-8425010573037107778?l=jobsinstockholm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>
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<strong>Volvo Cars and Vattenfall to develop new plug-in hybrid</strong><br /><br />A Volvo that can be fuelled with electricity from a standard wall socket will be a reality in 2012. The Swedish energy company Vattenfall and Volvo Car Corporation are launching an industrial joint venture partnership to introduce plug-in hybrids on the market. The ground-breaking technology will considerably lower the environmental impact from traffic. In addition, owning a plug-in hybrid vehicle will be convenient since you can fuel up at home and fuel costs are significantly lower.<br /><br />In January 2007, the Volvo Car Corporation and Vattenfall launched a joint project with the aim of testing and developing plug-in technology. Now their cooperation is being taken to the next level.<br /><br />"We are investing in an industrial joint venture to series-produce plug-in hybrid cars in Sweden in 2012, cars that can be powered by both electricity and diesel. This is an important business development for us and our partnership with Vattenfall allows us to take a giant step toward offering our customers cars with an even smaller environmental footprint," says Stephen Odell, President and CEO of the Volvo Car Corporation.<br /><br /><strong>The car can be charged at home</strong><br /><br />One of the major benefits of Plug-in hybrids is that they can be charged from a regular household wall socket.<br /><br />"We want to reinforce electricity's importance in society and its key role in solving climate issues. Through this cooperation we hope to be able to speed up the introduction of electric cars. Together we are developing the next-generation technology based on plug-in cars and various charging alternatives," says Lars G Josefsson, President and CEO of Vattenfall.<br /><br />The development of the cars is being carried out and financed jointly by the two companies. The Volvo Car Corporation will manufacture the cars and Vattenfall will develop charging systems and supply the cars with electricity.<br /><br /><strong>For further information, please contact:</strong><br />Maria Bohlin, mbohlin1@volvocars.com, telephone 46 31 59 65 25<br />Edvard Lind, Media Relations, edvard.lind@vattenfall.com, telephone 46 8 739 56 74<br />or Vattenfall's Press Office, telephone 46 8 739 50 10<br />Volvo Car Corporation Vattenfall AB <br />Public AffairsGroup Function Communications<br />SE-405 31 Göteborg, SwedenSturegatan 10<br />Telephone 46 31 59 00 00SE-162 87 Stockholm, Sweden<br />Facsimile 46 31 54 40 64Telephone 46 8 739 50 00<br /><br /><a href="https://www.media.volvocars.com//http://www.vattenfall.com/">https://www.media.volvocars.com//http://www.vattenfall.com/</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2807731143240399609-4295645068215024984?l=jobsinstockholm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>
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<em>Author Byline: CareerAlley</em><br />Author Website: <a href="http://careeralley.com">http://careeralley.com</a><br /><br />Most of the major job search boards have a registration function with the ability to upload your resume and create job alerts. Many people wonder if they should register and what are the pros and cons. I'll first give you my thoughts, followed by some information gathered from others.<br /><br /><strong>Internet Job Search Basics</strong>:<br /><ul><br /> <li>Create an email address that is used for job search only (there are many free sites, including gmail, Yahoo, AOL and Hotmail). Since you will be using this email address to register on websites (and as part of your resume), you want the ability to segregate personal from job searh. I highly recommend gmail as the spam filters are excellent.</li><br /> <li>Before registering on any job related site (job search board, recruiter, company website, etc.), research the site to ensure it is reputable.</li><br /></ul><br /><strong>Benefits of Registering</strong>:<br /><ul><br /> <li>Recruiters and Companies find you by reviewing job search sites where you've registered</li><br /> <li>You can receive job alerts for jobs that match your criteria</li><br /> <li>Many sites allow storage of resumes and retention of jobs applied for.</li><br /> <li>Companies and recruiters look for newly uploaded resumes to job search boards</li><br /></ul><br /><strong>Reasons to not Register (or risks)</strong>:<br /><ul><br /> <li>Privacy - Your information is "out there" on the Internet. Although most sites claim to protect your privacy, there is no restriction to who may be able to view your profiles and/or distribute elsewhere on the internet</li><br /></ul><br />I'm sure there are more reasons not to register, but if you are out of work, you need to get your name and resume out there and I do believe that the Pros out-weigh the Cons.<br /><ul><br /> <li><a href="http://www.saicareers.com/job_search/online_job_boards_safety.html" target="_blank">I am concerned about my privacy; should I avoid using online job boards?</a> - This article, from <a href="http://www.saicareers.com/job_search/online_job_boards_safety.html" target="_blank">saicareers.com</a>, reviews the same concern I raised, privacy. The article reviews the pros and cons and draws a similar conclusion.</li><br /> <li><a href="http://www.privacyrights.org/fs/fs25-JobSeekerPriv.htm" target="_blank">Online Job Search Web Sites: Tips to Safeguard Your Privacy</a> - This article, by the<a href="http://www.privacyrights.org" target="_blank"> Privacy Rights Clearinghouse</a>, provides a number of tips to protect your privacy when using job search sites.</li><br /> <li><a href="http://www.career-resumes.com/blog/privacy-and-your-job-search/" target="_blank">Privacy and Your Job Search</a> - One last article on the topic, from <a href="http://www.career-resumes.com" target="_blank">Career-Resumes</a>, reviews the same issue regarding privacy. The common theme is that you should not divulge information that is private and has nothing to do with job search (like your social security number).</li><br /></ul><br />Good luck in your search.<br /><br />Article courtesy of the <a href="http://www.recruitingblogswap.com/">Recruiting Blogswap</a>, a content exchange service sponsored by CollegeRecruiter.com, a leading site for <a href="http://www.collegerecruiter.com/pages/internship-job-postings.php">college students looking for internships</a> and <a href="http://www.collegerecruiter.com/jobs/">recent graduates searching for entry level jobs</a> and other career opportunities.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2807731143240399609-5999587158835871945?l=jobsinstockholm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>
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<em>Author Byline: CareerAlley</em><br />Author Website: <a href="http://careeralley.com">http://careeralley.com</a><br /><br />This is the second post in the "Fastest Growing Companies" series. While many of these companies are small and not well known, they are on a growth path and that generally means job opportunities. But not all of these companies are small. 16 of them are on the Fortune 500 list and can be seen on the following link -&gt; <a href="http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortunefastestgrowing/2008/companies/giants/" target="_blank">Fastest Growing Giants</a>. The full list of companies can be seen on <a href="http://www.fortune.com" target="_blank">Fortune.com</a>.<br /><ul><br /> <li><a href="http://www.t3energy.com/en/cms/88/" target="_blank">T-3 Energy Services</a> - Number 2 on this year's list (not ranked last year), this company is an oilfield equipment maker. Their careers page has tabs going down the left hand side which provide information on the company. The center of the careers page lists current job openings. Below the current job openings is a link for filing out an employment application. There are also instructions for mailing, faxing or emailing your resume.</li><br /> <li><a href="http://www.bucyrus.com/jobs.htm" target="_blank">Bucyrus International, Inc.</a> - This company makes mining equipment and is number 4 on this year's list. Their career site is a basic job search engine. There were 43 job opportunities when I checked the site. Clicking on "view all jobs" will open a page listing all job opportunities. At the bottom of the page is a Submit general application link and a resume builder. Clicking on job opportunities provides a job description and links for submitting your resume.</li><br /> <li><a href="http://www.dxpe.com/careers.html" target="_blank">DXP Enterprises</a> - DXP, ranked 5 on the list, supplies equipment to the oil and gas industry. While one of the fastest growing, DXP is actually over 100 years old. Their main careers page provides information on the company and benefits. Click on "search jobs" to see all of the job opportunities (there were 8 when I checked). Their job search is supported by Yahoo's <a href="http://www.hotjobs.com" target="_blank">HotJobs</a>.</li><br /> <li><a href="http://www.nov.com/jobs/NOVJobPostings.aspx" target="_blank">National Oilwell Varco</a> - Another oil and gas related company, National Oilwell ranked 6 on this year's list, up from 28 from last year. Their main career page has information on the company on the left hand side of the page. The center of the page has a basic job search function, there were approximately 30 job openings when I checked. Clicking on any job opportunity leads to a job description with a link to apply to the job and the ability to apply.</li><br /> <li><a href="http://www.sigmadesigns.com/public/Careers/careers.html" target="_blank">Sigma Designs</a> - Sigma Designs develops and markets "highly-integrated System-on-a-Chip (SoC) semiconductors" and is ranked 7 on this year's list (not previously ranked). Then main career page is very basic, providing an address, fax number and email address to forward your resume.</li><br /></ul><br />Good luck in your search.<br /><br />Article courtesy of the <a href="http://www.recruitingblogswap.com/">Recruiting Blogswap</a>, a content exchange service sponsored by CollegeRecruiter.com, a leading site for <a href="http://www.collegerecruiter.com/pages/internship-job-postings.php">college students looking for internships</a> and <a href="http://www.collegerecruiter.com/jobs/">recent graduates searching for entry level jobs</a> and other career opportunities.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2807731143240399609-7177842212911553711?l=jobsinstockholm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_C72zHQ78MhA/ShQImG38X9I/AAAAAAAAB7c/H1nRp87XYeI/s1600-h/3rdthsm.gif"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 145px; height: 75px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_C72zHQ78MhA/ShQImG38X9I/AAAAAAAAB7c/H1nRp87XYeI/s400/3rdthsm.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337900909114187730" /></a><p></p><br /><br />May 21st is a holiday so now that work should not be an excuse, make some time to arrive early and enjoy the evening with friends old and new. Get a group together and join us as the start of a holiday evening and weekend or the end of a nice day off!<br /><br />A great deal, good company and a view overlooking Stockholm's Gamla Stan (Old Town) and the water. What more could you ask for? We have a sponsor who will take a few minutes to present an interesting product and give demonstrations afterwards or by appointment:<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_C72zHQ78MhA/ShQI2GqwdLI/AAAAAAAAB7k/ne1VvWIs-ag/s1600-h/AgeLoc_Logo.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 140px; height: 103px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_C72zHQ78MhA/ShQI2GqwdLI/AAAAAAAAB7k/ne1VvWIs-ag/s400/AgeLoc_Logo.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337901183936787634" /></a><p></p><br /><br />In life, appearance can be everything <br /> - and first impressions are lasting...<br /> you deserve to be the best!<br /><br />Come join us at Hilton Stockholm Slussen:<br /><br />Thursday, May 21, 2009 from 5:30-7:30p.m<br /><br />Price: 100SEK for Club members or new applicants<br />150SEK for guests<br />Includes two beverages (wine/beer/water) and snacks/appetizers. <br />Please bring cash - sorry, we can not accept credit cards.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_C72zHQ78MhA/ShQJMNk8Q_I/AAAAAAAAB7s/-9lhmsQoEXA/s1600-h/Hilton_logo.gif"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 110px; height: 76px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_C72zHQ78MhA/ShQJMNk8Q_I/AAAAAAAAB7s/-9lhmsQoEXA/s400/Hilton_logo.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337901563748566002" /></a><p></p><br /><br />Stockholm Slussen<br /><br />There are directions to the hotel here and this month we are right near the hotel's main entrance, past the bar if you come through the Eken bar entrance, or to the right as you walk in if you enter at the hotel reception desk. Look for the Club banner and ask at the front desk if you have any trouble!<br /><br />Third Thursday Networking Mixers are held on the third Thursday of each month.*<br /><br />As a rule, Third Thursdays are informal -- in the tried-and-true American fashion -- business cards, handshakes and a smile. American Club members and non-members are welcome and everyone is encouraged to bring guests. <br /><br />Bring your Business Cards!<br /><br />No reservation necessary, just drop in. Non-members welcome!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2807731143240399609-3850108840287215694?l=jobsinstockholm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_C72zHQ78MhA/ShQF4e2PsBI/AAAAAAAAB7U/VVe5o_wawsE/s1600-h/XING Stockholm_small.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 80px; height: 25px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_C72zHQ78MhA/ShQF4e2PsBI/AAAAAAAAB7U/VVe5o_wawsE/s400/XING Stockholm_small.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337897926252277778" /></a><p></p><br /><br />19 May 2009<br /><br />Hejsan!<p></p><br /><br />Thank you to all who attended and supported our second networking event of the year. Special thanks go to Cath for stepping in to be our hostess and helping attendees find their name tags. And to Barbara for organizing our dinner.<p></p><br /><br />Approximately 70 people gathered in the Atrium at the Scandic Malmen on 19 May between 17.30 and 19.30.<p></p><br /><br /><table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" bgcolor="#ffffff"><tr><td><a href="http://smilebox.com/play/4f54517a4f4441334e673d3d0d0a&blogview=true&campaign=blog_playback_link" target="_blank"><img width="420" height="330" alt="Click to play this Smilebox slideshow: XING Stockholm AFK" src="http://smilebox.com/snap/4f54517a4f4441334e673d3d0d0a.jpg" style="border: medium none ;"/></a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://www.smilebox.com/?partner=smilebox&campaign=blog_snapshot" target="_blank"><img width="420" height="46" alt="Create your own slideshow - Powered by Smilebox" src="http://www.smilebox.com/globalImages/blogInstructions/blogLogoSmilebox.gif" style="border: medium none ;"/></a></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><a href="http://www.smilebox.com/slideshows" target="_blank">Make a Smilebox slideshow</a></td></tr></table><p></p><br /><br />We were welcomed by Scandic Malmen General Manager Anna Spjuth, treated to a wonderful selection of entertainment CDs and DVDs from TMC Entertainment by Gert Holmfred, and offered a special discount to attend the Internet Marketing Conference.<p></p><br /><br />Following the event 21 of us went to the Tre Indier restaurant to continue networking and having fun.<p></p><br /><br />Our next event will be 17 September. Mark your calendar now and don't hesitate to contact me if you would like your company to be one of our sponsors, or maybe you would like to be a host/hostess, or you would like to organize dinner for us at a near by restaurant after our event. That would be great too!<p></p><br /><br />Have a wonderful summer!<p></p><br /><br />Adrianne<br />adrianne(at)agcommunicationsgroup.com<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2807731143240399609-4193509177599509890?l=jobsinstockholm.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>
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