Talent Evolution » Career Advice http://talentevolution.com evolve your career, your brand, your success! Thu, 08 Jul 2010 15:24:48 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Job Search Meetup in Irvine, CA Hosted by Ameriprise http://talentevolution.com/job-search-meetup-in-irvine-ca-hosted-by-ameriprise/ http://talentevolution.com/job-search-meetup-in-irvine-ca-hosted-by-ameriprise/#comments Wed, 07 Apr 2010 22:51:17 +0000 admin http://talentevolution.com/?p=610 My Job Café: Job Search/Career Networking

If you currently out of work, facing a layoff, looking for a new job, or considering a career transition, you should sign up to attend this informative job search/career networking event. Learn effective job search tips, tools and techniques from Talent Evolution’s career coach, John Walker. Also, discover how to create a personal brand that will help you gain a competitive edge in today’s challenging job market.
Plus, Katiana Jamm CRPC (r), Financial Advisor at Ameriprise Financial will present Your Career in Motion: Financial Strategies During a Job Transition. This presentation will help job seekers and those in career transition better understand the state of the job search today and how to efficiently manage your retirement assets and finances during your transition.
Although this event is free of charge, seating is limited, please RSVP at Talent Evolution’s My Job Cafe Meetup Group by April 19th 2010.
We look forward to seeing you there on Thursday, April 22nd. Refreshments & appetizers will be served. No host bar. Complimentary valet parking.

When: April 22, 2010
Location: Kimera Restaurant & Lounge

19530 Jamboree Rd
Irvine, CA 92612

949-261-1222
Time: 6:00 pm
Sponsored by Jamie Saul, CFP ® with Nuveen Investments. This is an educational presentation. There is no cost or obligation for attending.

Where
Kimera Restaurant & Lounge

19530 Jamboree Rd
Irvine, CA 92612
949-261-1222

]]> http://talentevolution.com/job-search-meetup-in-irvine-ca-hosted-by-ameriprise/feed/ 0 Free Job Search Webinar: Creating an Effective Blogging Strategy for Your Job Search http://talentevolution.com/free-job-search-webinar-creating-an-effective-blogging-strategy-for-your-job-search/ http://talentevolution.com/free-job-search-webinar-creating-an-effective-blogging-strategy-for-your-job-search/#comments Wed, 07 Apr 2010 20:38:13 +0000 admin http://talentevolution.com/?p=601 Today, more than ever, a job seeker must be able to stand out from the crowd and with the emergence of social media and social networking one weapon a job seeker can add to his or her arsenal is blogging.

Talent Evolution, LLC presents this webinar that will provide an overview of why blogging can be an effective job search tool, the DOs and DON’Ts of blogging and how to create a effective plan to get you started.

When: April 27, 2010

Time: 6:00 – 7:00 pm PST

This one-hour webinar will cover the following topics.

* Why create a blog int he first place?
* Current Blogging Trends For Job Seekers
* Blogging  Strategies
* The Importance of Social Media and Networking
* Crafting a Personal Brand by blogging
* Examples of good Career Blogs
* Tips to help you succeed

Who should attend this event?

* Anyone who wants to develop an online persona
* Anyone who wants to establish themselves as a Subject Matter Expert
* Anyone who wants to learn the basics of Blogging
* Anyone who wants to learn how to incorporate social media in there blog
* Anyone who would like to learn how to incorporate a blogging strategy into their job search plan.

We are looking to forward to you joining our sessions.

]]> http://talentevolution.com/free-job-search-webinar-creating-an-effective-blogging-strategy-for-your-job-search/feed/ 0 Talent Evolution presenting at the California Placement Association Conference http://talentevolution.com/talent-evolution-at-the-california-placement-association-conference/ http://talentevolution.com/talent-evolution-at-the-california-placement-association-conference/#comments Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:29:44 +0000 admin http://talentevolution.com/?p=558 We are looking forward to presenting 3 workshops this week March 3-5 at the California Placement Association Conference in Ventura. The subjects of our workshop will cover:

  • Effective Resumes and Cover Letters
  • Job Search Techniques Using Social Media
  • Green Jobs – The New Economy

For more information about the conference visit the California Placement Association Website

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Joe Turner – The Job Search Guy

A resume in only 140 characters?

Listen in as I describe how you do it on Twitter.  Also, Chris Russell from Job Radio.FM drops by to discuss a new application that can make your job search easier. (Length: 20:40)

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