Ask John: Got a job search question?

On September 21, 2009, in Small Business Blog, by John Walker

Have a question about how to successfully complete a job search and land your next job? Send your questions to John, your San Diego Career Examiner, this week to Ask the Career Coach to be included in a series of upcoming “Ask John” job search articles answered by myself and my network of career advice [...]

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Interview with Edwin Duterte from PinkSlipMixers.com

On September 4, 2009, in Events, by John Walker

Labor Day is taking on a new meaning for many due to the troubled economy and rising unemployment across the country. Today, it was announced that the national unemployment rate reached a 26-year high of 9.7%. As more people are joining the ranks of the unemployed, what are they doing to help themselves and others [...]

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Extreme job search methods – can they work for you?

On September 3, 2009, in Small Business Blog, by John Walker

I just recently read an article written by Joann S. Lublin of the Wall Street Journal entitled Lessons of Extreme Job Hunting. In it were examples of job seekers who have taken their job search to the extreme. I recommend reading this article in full. Here are some examples of  how “extreme” some job seekers [...]

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Using Twitter to find a job

On June 12, 2009, in Small Business Blog, by John Walker

If you are not using Twitter as part of your job search you are missing out on one of the most exciting job search tools to come out lately. I have written an article explaining why you should include it as part of your job search strategy. Read the full article

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Green job programs starting to emerge in San Diego

On June 8, 2009, in Small Business Blog, by John Walker

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) has recently announced the creation and opening of it’s green jobs training centers across the county. IBEW Green Training Facilities Open Its Doors to Congress

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