Comments for Meador Blog http://blog.meador.com It's about connecting people for success in business, in life. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:33:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.1 Comment on Brilliance in 140 Characters or Less by vsmith http://blog.meador.com/index.php/2009/05/brilliance-in-140-characters-or-less/#comment-12 vsmith Fri, 22 May 2009 22:15:04 +0000 http://blog.meador.com/index.php/2009/05/brilliance-in-140-characters-or-less/#comment-12 If I could add my two cents in...Don't forget when seeking a job during this time when they say we are in a recession don't give up hope because 90% of all the jobs are in the hidden market. So-be creative with your job search.Stay with your daily routine, get up like you are going to work because it is work to find a job and when you do land that interview don't forget to follow up the interview with that thank you note and just don't send a thank you note send a note that tells the interviewer what you learned from the interview and how it sparked some new ideas about the job, even include an article if it seems relevant. If I could add my two cents in…Don’t forget when seeking a job during this time when they say we are in a recession don’t give up hope because 90% of all the jobs are in the hidden market. So-be creative with your job search.Stay with your daily routine, get up like you are going to work because it is work to find a job and when you do land that interview don’t forget to follow up the interview with that thank you note and just don’t send a thank you note send a note that tells the interviewer what you learned from the interview and how it sparked some new ideas about the job, even include an article if it seems relevant.

]]> Comment on Brilliance in 140 Characters or Less by pbratton http://blog.meador.com/index.php/2009/05/brilliance-in-140-characters-or-less/#comment-10 pbratton Fri, 22 May 2009 17:42:26 +0000 http://blog.meador.com/index.php/2009/05/brilliance-in-140-characters-or-less/#comment-10 I agree and would add: 1. Spend the same amount of time daily searching for a job as you would have worked each day. 2. Ask your friends, associates, and acquaintences for referrals of people you could meet with. 3. When you meet with someone, tell them what you are looking for and ask each of them for a referral of someone else you should 'know'. 4. Remember when networking - cast a wide net. I agree and would add:
1. Spend the same amount of time daily searching for a job as you would have worked each day.
2. Ask your friends, associates, and acquaintences for referrals of people you could meet with.
3. When you meet with someone, tell them what you are looking for and ask each of them for a referral of someone else you should ‘know’.
4. Remember when networking - cast a wide net.

]]> Comment on Do You Feel Like I Do? by yannid03 http://blog.meador.com/index.php/2009/02/do-you-feel-like-i-do/#comment-9 yannid03 Thu, 09 Apr 2009 15:04:26 +0000 http://blog.meador.com/index.php/2009/02/do-you-feel-like-i-do/#comment-9 I must agree with the comment above. Employers are less likely to consider candidates who have significant gaps between jobs, so if you get laid off, utilize the time to learn a new skill or advance your education; I think any employer will take this as a positive outcome. However, we must take into consideration unexpected life events such as accidents – which takes individuals out of the workforce for a while. How do we address this issue? Yanni I must agree with the comment above. Employers are less likely to consider candidates who have significant gaps between jobs, so if you get laid off, utilize the time to learn a new skill or advance your education; I think any employer will take this as a positive outcome. However, we must take into consideration unexpected life events such as accidents – which takes individuals out of the workforce for a while. How do we address this issue?

Yanni

]]> Comment on Do You Feel Like I Do? by pjbratton@aol.com http://blog.meador.com/index.php/2009/02/do-you-feel-like-i-do/#comment-8 pjbratton@aol.com Fri, 13 Feb 2009 17:50:53 +0000 http://blog.meador.com/index.php/2009/02/do-you-feel-like-i-do/#comment-8 The risk of taking a mini-vacation between jobs is that you are losing valuable skill-building time. By the time you decide you need money and want to re-enter the workforce, you're at the bottom of the pile of qualified candidates. It is definitely better to find a new job while you have one. I think being unemployed and looking full time for new job is one thing, but what employer wants to hear that you took time off to polish your ski skills? The risk of taking a mini-vacation between jobs is that you are losing valuable skill-building time. By the time you decide you need money and want to re-enter the workforce, you’re at the bottom of the pile of qualified candidates. It is definitely better to find a new job while you have one. I think being unemployed and looking full time for new job is one thing, but what employer wants to hear that you took time off to polish your ski skills?

]]> Comment on Anticipation. by vsmith http://blog.meador.com/index.php/2008/12/anticipation/#comment-7 vsmith Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:45:21 +0000 http://blog.meador.com/index.php/2008/12/anticipation/#comment-7 This past year, 2008, was the year for "New Beginnings." The year 2009 is the year for "The Harvest." We all have heard the saying we reap what we sow and before we embark on 2009 it's time for me to reflect and see what needs to change from 2008. I don't know for many of you but 2008 was a time for me to get my house in order and be prepared for whatever comes my way--from making amends with anyone that I got sideways with, getting my finances in order and getting out of debt, working on my relationships with my husband and children and learning to enjoy life in general. As I reflect I am very thankful for everyone that has touched my life, good and bad. It might not have seemed appropriate at the time, but as I reflect I rely on the old saying, "everything happens for a reason." As I enter into 2009, I am reminded of everything I am thankful for and remember forgiveness is a gift we give ourselves that allows us to get on with our lives instead of being trapped in the past by resentment. With that being said, I will begin 2009 with forgiving myself ; not saying yes to everything; spending more time with my family and stepping out of my comfort zone to learn new things, including how to blog. Who knows I might even have my own blog one day. Here’s to your New Year’s Resolutions! This past year, 2008, was the year for “New Beginnings.” The year 2009 is the year for “The Harvest.”

We all have heard the saying we reap what we sow and before we embark on 2009 it’s time for me to reflect and see what needs to change from 2008. I don’t know for many of you but 2008 was a time for me to get my house in order and be prepared for whatever comes my way–from making amends with anyone that I got sideways with, getting my finances in order and getting out of debt, working on my relationships with my husband and children and learning to enjoy life in general.

As I reflect I am very thankful for everyone that has touched my life, good and bad. It might not have seemed appropriate at the time, but as I reflect I rely on the old saying, “everything happens for a reason.”

As I enter into 2009, I am reminded of everything I am thankful for and remember forgiveness is a gift we give ourselves that allows us to get on with our lives instead of being trapped in the past by resentment. With that being said, I will begin 2009 with forgiving myself ; not saying yes to everything; spending more time with my family and stepping out of my comfort zone to learn new things, including how to blog. Who knows I might even have my own blog one day.
Here’s to your New Year’s Resolutions!

]]> Comment on Anticipation. by aminor http://blog.meador.com/index.php/2008/12/anticipation/#comment-6 aminor Mon, 29 Dec 2008 14:56:13 +0000 http://blog.meador.com/index.php/2008/12/anticipation/#comment-6 OK...so what do I anticipate for the coming year?? I don't know as much about what exactly to anticipate, but I can speak to what I "want" to come from the New Year. Personally, I will be getting married, so I WANT to see a union under God, graced by God, and led by God. I WANT to see my family grow stronger and love one another more each day. Also, I WANT to see 15 pounds just drop off certain parts of my body!!! Professionally, I WANT to see Meador grow stronger in our faith that we will survive this wretched economy. I WANT to see each division partner up and sell each other's services so that we all help each other out. I WANT to see The Woodlands office get out in the community and let our locals know who we are & that we will be here for them no matter what. So, as to what I anticipate, I honestly don’t know, but I do know what I WANT to see in 2009. If we visualize what we want, then we can make it come true with the power of positive thinking and the Grace of God. “When life gets to hard to stand, fall to your knees and pray.” OK…so what do I anticipate for the coming year?? I don’t know as much about what exactly to anticipate, but I can speak to what I “want” to come from the New Year. Personally, I will be getting married, so I WANT to see a union under God, graced by God, and led by God. I WANT to see my family grow stronger and love one another more each day. Also, I WANT to see 15 pounds just drop off certain parts of my body!!! Professionally, I WANT to see Meador grow stronger in our faith that we will survive this wretched economy. I WANT to see each division partner up and sell each other’s services so that we all help each other out. I WANT to see The Woodlands office get out in the community and let our locals know who we are & that we will be here for them no matter what. So, as to what I anticipate, I honestly don’t know, but I do know what I WANT to see in 2009. If we visualize what we want, then we can make it come true with the power of positive thinking and the Grace of God. “When life gets to hard to stand, fall to your knees and pray.”

]]> Comment on Anticipation. by Raymond http://blog.meador.com/index.php/2008/12/anticipation/#comment-5 Raymond Sun, 28 Dec 2008 16:24:22 +0000 http://blog.meador.com/index.php/2008/12/anticipation/#comment-5 I am anticipating a year better than last. 2008 was very good to me and I expect 09 to be even better. Who knows I might "anticipate" to have a RAYMOND THE III...... I am anticipating a year better than last. 2008 was very good to me and I expect 09 to be even better. Who knows I might “anticipate” to have a RAYMOND THE III……

]]> Comment on Love long walks on the beach, puppies and Elvis memorabilia by pjbratton@aol.com http://blog.meador.com/index.php/2008/03/love-long-walks-on-the-beach-puppies-and-elvis-memorabilia/#comment-4 pjbratton@aol.com Thu, 06 Mar 2008 20:26:47 +0000 http://blog.meador.com/index.php/2008/03/love-long-walks-on-the-beach-puppies-and-elvis-memorabilia/#comment-4 MMORROW's advice is right on target for protecting your privacy in a world where your personal identification is so precioius and valuable. To me a resume is supposed to provide enough information to make the employer want to see you, and not enough for them to eliminate you from the process. MMORROW’s advice is right on target for protecting your privacy in a world where your personal identification is so precioius and valuable. To me a resume is supposed to provide enough information to make the employer want to see you, and not enough for them to eliminate you from the process.

]]> Comment on Love long walks on the beach, puppies and Elvis memorabilia by mmorrow@careeraustin.com http://blog.meador.com/index.php/2008/03/love-long-walks-on-the-beach-puppies-and-elvis-memorabilia/#comment-3 mmorrow@careeraustin.com Wed, 05 Mar 2008 15:57:04 +0000 http://blog.meador.com/index.php/2008/03/love-long-walks-on-the-beach-puppies-and-elvis-memorabilia/#comment-3 I totally agree with jsillman on leaving all personal interests off of your resume. I wanted to add an additional point of being careful how much personal contact information you should put on your resume. Times have changed and the rate that personal information can be obtained (electronically or other avenue) by the wrong individual is rapidly increasing. My advice is to simply leave a phone number and email address as contact information. When I find myself helping candidates revise their resume I also have them delete the middle initial or their full middle name which most people love to display on their resume. Leaving your entire name, complete address, apartment # and zip code is just a recipe for disaster. You never know these days about what people will want to do with your information or flat out try to do to you with your information. Leave your resume to highlight your experience and what you are bringing to the table for a potential employer. Your personal information is just that; your personal information. I totally agree with jsillman on leaving all personal interests off of your resume. I wanted to add an additional point of being careful how much personal contact information you should put on your resume. Times have changed and the rate that personal information can be obtained (electronically or other avenue) by the wrong individual is rapidly increasing. My advice is to simply leave a phone number and email address as contact information. When I find myself helping candidates revise their resume I also have them delete the middle initial or their full middle name which most people love to display on their resume. Leaving your entire name, complete address, apartment # and zip code is just a recipe for disaster. You never know these days about what people will want to do with your information or flat out try to do to you with your information. Leave your resume to highlight your experience and what you are bringing to the table for a potential employer. Your personal information is just that; your personal information.

]]> Comment on Hey. Gotta go. The lady is here to interview me for that job I was talkin about. by aoMeador http://blog.meador.com/index.php/2007/12/hey-gotta-go-the-lady-is-here-to-interview-me-for-that-job-i-was-talkin-about/#comment-2 aoMeador Tue, 11 Dec 2007 20:58:48 +0000 http://blog.meador.com/index.php/2007/12/hey-gotta-go-the-lady-is-here-to-interview-me-for-that-job-i-was-talkin-about/#comment-2 Another hint when job searching is to remember to be on top of your game even <em>before</em> the interview. The whole process actually begins before you even have the interview appointment scheduled! Make sure you have appropriate contact information and a clean image on any networking sites. You can have an outstanding resume but if your email contains nicknames like "babymama" or "mackdaddy", then you've spoiled your chance for a professional image. If you've already made sure your email is address is appropriate, don't forget to also check your ringback tone! Nothing is more entertaining than to call a potential candidate and hear the latest club song blaring in my ear. If your song includes anything about "lovely lady lumps", "rollin' on dubs", or the like--change it immediately! The only response those musical choices will get is a simple "click" from the phone being hung up. Okay, maybe a giggle just before the click, then the click. And how can you land that dream job if you can't even get in the door? Another hint when job searching is to remember to be on top of your game even before the interview. The whole process actually begins before you even have the interview appointment scheduled!
Make sure you have appropriate contact information and a clean image on any networking sites. You can have an outstanding resume but if your email contains nicknames like “babymama” or “mackdaddy”, then you’ve spoiled your chance for a professional image.
If you’ve already made sure your email is address is appropriate, don’t forget to also check your ringback tone! Nothing is more entertaining than to call a potential candidate and hear the latest club song blaring in my ear. If your song includes anything about “lovely lady lumps”, “rollin’ on dubs”, or the like–change it immediately! The only response those musical choices will get is a simple “click” from the phone being hung up. Okay, maybe a giggle just before the click, then the click. And how can you land that dream job if you can’t even get in the door?

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