How I Got My Job

In this episode of How I Got My Job (mp3, 28:16, 25.9 MB), Kevin Dugan shares how he got a job as Director of Marketing at Empower MediaMarketing.  A big key to his success was having something else to talk about when in transition, other content that substantiated himself.  Don’t let the loss of a job be the most interesting thing about you. Have something else going on that shows you have forward momentum and passion.

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About Kevin

For the bulk of his 16-year career in marketing communications, Kevin Dugan has used the Internet to advance his clients and his industry. Kevin has been blogging since 2002. His blogs Strategic Public Relations and The Bad Pitch Blog are award-winning, including a 2007 PRSA Bronze Anvil Award. Both blogs are ranked by Advertising Age magazine’s Power 150 a ranking of the world’s top marketing blogs. And his public relations efforts have been acknowledged with six national awards in the last seven years. Dugan is the Director of Marketing for Empower MediaMarketing in Mt. Adams in Cincinnati, Ohio. Did you like this post? If so, please consider subscribing for free! Get this and other job-hunting success stories from the source at www.howigotmyjob.com If you’d like to share this post on Twitter, copy and paste this text:

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In this episode of How I Got My Job (mp3, 24:41, 11.3 MB), Jason “Jay” Boehm shares how he got a job as an IT Dispatcher. One of the keys to his job-hunting success was being confident without being arrogant.

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About Jason

Jason “Jay” Boehm is an IT Dispatcher for Pomeroy IT Solutions in Hebron, KY. Loves everything technical and helping people solve their tech problems. You can find him constantly reading up on the latest and greatest technologies, learning Ruby on Rails playing with PHP during his free time. During the day he helps server admins find the help they need to make sure their companies’ servers stay running 24/7.

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In this episode of How I Got My Job (mp3, 28:02, 25.7 MB), Mark McLaughlin shares how he got a job as a Public Relations Specialist.  Open your eyes for surprise, and be willing to take a chance on yourself. Something you’re already doing outside of work might lead to your next job.

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About Mark

Mark McLaughlin is the Public Relations Specialist at Nehlsen Communications, a full-service marketing and public relations firm. You can find out more at www.ncpr.com. In his PR duties, Mark frequently writes about green building, workplace training, public transportation, and industrial safety, among other topics. Mark also writes fiction in his spare time, and his novel, Monster Behind The Wheel (co-written with Michael McCarty), is now a finalist for the Bram Stoker Award.

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This week I’m releasing the How I Got My Job Promo (mp3, 00:36, 599.9 KB), so that you can send it to someone you think would be interested in it.  It’s a perfect size to include as an attachment to an email you would send to a job seeker or anyone else you think would benefit from hearing it.  If you have your own podcast or internet radio program, I would love for you to include it regularly on your show.

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In this episode of How I Got My Job (mp3, 33:52, 31.0 MB), Amybeth Hale shares how she got a job as a Talent Attraction Manager.  Her story is an excellent example of how building and maintaining the right kind of connections before you need them can help you in your job search.  As someone in the HR industry, she also had some great advice for job-seekers who feel overwhelmed by the deluge of job-seeking advice. Also good to note are her opinions on how to answer the tough interview questions.

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About Amybeth Hale

Amybeth began her career in research in the summer of 2002 as the sole researcher for an award-winning MRI-affiliated executive search firm in Ohio.  She then served as Manager of Internet Research for a recruiting franchisor in Ohio where she provided research support to franchise offices and implemented, customized, and conducted training classes for contact management databases, passive researching techniques and personal online branding.  Most recently she was a Sourcing Strategist a global public relations agency headquartered in Seattle, WA,  where she helped increase the digital footprint of the agency’s staffing efforts.  Currently she works as a Talent Attraction Manager with AT&T.

Amybeth also maintains an internet research and social media blog, www.researchgoddess.com where she is affectionately known as the “Research Goddess”.  She is a proponent of responsible professional networking and believes that there is something to be learned from every person you encounter in life.

Please check out www.att.jobs if you are interested in a new career – AT&T is currently hiring, and then you can share your story of how you joined AT&T with Daniel Johnson Jr. too!

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In this episode of How I Got My Job (mp3, 20:13, 18.5 MB), Ann Ronan shares how she got a job several years ago as Health Educator.  Her story shows how pursuing your passion, even through volunteering, can be a good start to getting a job you love.  She also shares some great thoughts on the tough interviewing questions.

Some specific advice for those looking to get into health education:

• Occupational Handbook – check out the job market for the area where you’re looking
• Health Education Associations – look for local meetings of health educators, find out who organizes, and how to RSVP

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About Ann

Ann Ronan, Ph.D. is an author, speaker, certified career coach and self employment expert. She delivers smart, simple ways for people to acknowledge what they love to do and do more of it. Her articles, products, and books have motivated and inspired readers in numerous print and online publications. She regularly leads coaching programs, tele-seminars and live retreats, bringing the message to audiences internationally that living a passion-based life will bring prosperity and success.

She was recently selected from a nationwide search to be featured in Discover Your Inner Strength. The book features best-selling authors Stephen R. Covey (Seven Habits of Highly Effective People), Brian Tracy (Million Dollar Habits), and Ken Blanchard (One Minute Manager).

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In this episode of How I Got My Job (mp3, 19:57, 18.3 MB), Brandon Kilby shares how he got a job as a Web Programmer for Saint Anthony Messenger Press.  He found the lead through a referral on Twitter and worked with a recruiter, who helped him.  Brandon says to be ready to state your case why a potential employer would want to hire you, because they will ask.

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About Brandon

Brandon Kilby is a web developer for Saint Anthony Messenger Press. As a logical thinker and an overachiever, he always tries to think of a way to make the world better through programming. You can follow Brandon online at http://twitter.com/papstio and connect with him on linked in at http://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonkilby.

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In this episode of How I Got My Job (mp3, 26:37, 24.3 MB), Kevin Smith shares how he got a job as a Software Developer.  He found the lead through being authentic on Twitter.  Having code available online in a portfolio and following up were some of the keys to his success. His story was picked up my MP Daily Fix, by the way.

Websites mentioned:

• Twitter Search
• 37 Signals Job Board
• Authentic Jobs
• NetNewsWire
• Google Reader
• RSS in Plain English video

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About Kevin

Kevin Smith is a software developer with the great people at Gnoso, Inc. in Greenville, SC. Kevin loves to be inspired by passion and craftsmanship. You can find him learning about cutting-edge tech, savoring his wife’s yummy food or relaxing with friends. And, of course, you can find him on Twitter: http://twitter/com/smithk14.

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In this episode of How I Got My Job (mp3, 24:20, 22.3 MB), Dustin Shey shares how he got a job as a Community Moderator for a startup.  He found the lead through Twitter.

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About Dustin

Dustin Mitchell is a Community Moderator for Bizmore.com. Aside from being a start-up junkie, Dustin also frequents music venues, art galleries, and pubs that serve hard to find micro brews and imported beers. The best way to get on his good side is to talk to him about obscure bands that no one has ever heard of, and take a stroll with him through San Francisco aimlessly in search of adventure. He is also a musician, and you can check out some tunes at www.myspace.com/dustinshey or follow his tweets at www.twitter.com/indiequick

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In this episode of How I Got My Job (mp3, 21:06, 19.3 MB), Christian Sheehy shares how he got a job as a the Tech Center Manager for a Public Library. His story involved a targeted job search that took perseverance.

Link mentioned: http://www.emurse.com for building your resume online

Christian recommended these three things that were keys to his job-hunting success:

1. Stay positive and surround yourself with other positive people and situations (like this podcast!).
2. While making your job-hunt your full-time job, continue to improve yourself. Pick up a hobby.
3. Take proactive steps to build your personal brand.

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About Christian

Christian Sheehy

Christian Sheehy is the TechCenter Manager for the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County. An avid reader, writer, and guitar player, he is most often spotted with a cup of coffee and his Eee PC or Nikon D40. Rumor has it that conversing with him will bring good luck. Connect with him on LinkedIn at http://www.linkedin.com/in/christiansheehy and follow him on Twitter at http://twitter.com/christiansheehy

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