Omaha Career Networking. Two People networking.
It’s Not What You Know, It’s Who You Know. While what you know is important, that alone will not get you the job. It’s not even who you know. That may have been true at one time, but the relationships you foster through networking is really about… “Who Knows You!” Networking today is the fastest […]

Career Networking: It’s About Who Knows You

Career Transition Workshop slider image |Unemployed, underemployed, job seeker, job hunt, job search help
The Omaha Career Networking (OCN) group dedicated to helping the unemployed and underemployed in the Omaha metro area will be launching a 12-week program Titled “Career Transition Workshop starting Tuesday March 7, 2017. The sessions will be held at Christ Community Church 404-S. 108 Avenue, Omaha (Old Mill business park), starting at 7:00 p.m. and […]

Career Transition Workshop Begins March 7th.

Storm clouds, lightening. The perfect sorm is coming for job seekers.
2017 may just prove to be the “perfect storm” for job seekers. Business optimism is on the rise.  Small and medium sized businesses that do most of the hiring are reporting interest in adding more staff. This could be due to the change in administrations and the promises made during the presidential campaign of lowering […]

The Perfect Storm for Job Seekers

Strange that I should use a photo of my “fat tire” bike tracks in a post about your job search. While I was out riding the other day, when we had snow, I began to think of how quickly the tracks I was leaving will eventually disappear: The snow will melt when the temps warm and […]

Making Tracks in your Job Search

Smart Goals
Everyone makes them: New Year’s Resolutions.  Lose weight, stop smoking, get healthy, move, invest for retirement, get a job, improve relationships. All are great goals if they are personal. How often have you set anyone of these and by the end of the year, you have yet to achieve it? How many can say “my […]

What are your New Year’s Resolutions for 2017?

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Timing can be everything…well, it can’t hurt.  This week we talk about NETWORKING 101. Networking is so important in your job search, I cannot stress it enough. Here are the THREE THINGS YOU NEED TO FIND A JOB Networking Networking Networking This week’s Sunday email from, Chris Brogan,  a very special marketer I am connected […]

Thoughts on Networking

Col Sanders KFC success story about overcoming age discrimination.
Yes, there is age discrimination. You can be defeated by it or you can over come it. One way is to start your own business.  Another is to find a small young growing business that will appreciate the years of experience, wisdom and problem solving skills you possess. You will be rewarded by finding a […]

Age Discrimination? Only if you let it happen!

Omaha Career Networking. Two People networking.
I receive an email from Minton Dickes each Monday morning.  They are great, packed with advice on selling.  If you were not already aware, when you are in a job hunt, you are in the business of SALES and SELLING yourself as the SOLUTION to a company’s problem; that open position. Here is the email from […]

Living a Networking Life – Minton Dickes Monday Minute