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How I Got My Job
Real people. Real job-hunting success stories.
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In this How I Got My Job interview (mp3, 17:53, 16.3 MB), Jeremy K. Smith shares how he got his job as a Sales Recruiter for Total Quality Logistics. Confidence and believing in himself were keys to his success. If you have a job-hunting success story you’d like to share, please e-mail your contact information [...]
Posted on 29 August 2010 | 10:30 am -
As some of you might know, I recently got a new job after being unemployed for about 9 months. During my unemployment, I spent a lot of time meeting other people and being involved in a number of job search groups in the Greater Cincinnati area. One of them was the $timulus Job Networking Group, [...]
Posted on 23 May 2010 | 10:30 am -
Image by danieljohnsonjr via Flickr More and more people are interested in knowing how to use Twitter, Facebook, and other social media to find work, so as with last time and in the coming weeks, I’ll be re-sharing some How I Got My Job interviews where people have shared how they’ve used it. I first [...]
Posted on 9 May 2010 | 6:53 pm -
More and more people are interested in knowing how someone has been able to use Twitter and other social media to find work, so this week, and in the coming weeks, I’ll be re-sharing some interviews where people have shared how they’ve used it. I first shared David Murray‘s story here in January 2009. It’s [...]
Posted on 25 April 2010 | 10:30 am -
In this How I Got My Job interview (mp3, 37:12, 34.1 MB), once again we flash back many years ago as Ruth Shapiro shares how she got a job as an Advertising Promotions Coordinator through sending a prospecting letter to a company she had targeted. If you have a job-hunting success story you’d like to [...]
Posted on 11 April 2010 | 5:37 pm -
In this How I Got My Job interview (mp3, 36:09, 33.3 MB), we flash back 10 years as Ellen Belk shares how, in the days before Sirius and XM Radio, she got a job as an Internet Radio Talk Show Host, an opportunity that found her. How “findable” are you? If you have a job-hunting [...]
Posted on 28 March 2010 | 10:30 am -
In this How I Got My Job interview (mp3, 30:04, 27.7 MB), David Couper shares how he got a job as a Career Coach. Be prepared to share the stories to back up the items you’ve included in your resume. If you have a job-hunting success story you’d like to share, please e-mail your contact [...]
Posted on 21 March 2010 | 10:30 am -
In this How I Got My Job interview (mp3, 32:48, 30.1 MB), Maureen Nelson shares how she got a job as a Career Counselor. Get out from behind your computer and get to some in-person situations where you can meet and interact with people in-person. If you have a job-hunting success story you’d like to [...]
Posted on 14 March 2010 | 11:30 am -
In this How I Got My Job interview (mp3, 34:52, 32.0 MB), Adam Weissman shares how he got a job as an Account Supervisor in Public Relations. Let everyone you know that you’re looking for work; you never know who your friends and family are connected to. If you have a job-hunting success story you’d [...]
Posted on 28 February 2010 | 3:32 pm -
In this episode of How I Got My Job (mp3, 22:05, 20.2 MB), Carol Meerschaert (pronounced “mer-shart”) shares how she got a job as a Director of Marketing and Communications. Websites mentioned: Idealist.org SimplyHired.com 10 Ways to Use LinkedIn by Guy Kawasaki Guidestar.org If you have a job-hunting success story you’d like to share, please [...]
Posted on 21 February 2010 | 10:30 am -
In this interview on How I Got My Job (mp3, 27:26, 25.8 MB), Selena Rezvani shares how she got her dream job as a Writer, Speaker, and Consultant. Find people online who have your dream career. Use LinkedIn more than just an electronic Rolodex. Take responsibility for your own career. Tell people what your goal is [...]
Posted on 14 February 2010 | 10:30 am -
In this episode of How I Got My Job (mp3, 23:57, 22.0 MB), Marc Lawn shares how he got a job as a Marketing Director for a soft drink company in the UK a few years ago. Understanding his personal brand, interview preparation, and resilience were keys to his success in getting this job. Remember [...]
Posted on 7 February 2010 | 10:30 am -
Image by danieljohnsonjr via Flickr The February 2010 issue of Cincinnati Magazine is now available on newstands. They did a special article entitled “Now What? A Guide to Reinventing Yourself in 2010″ (pp. 60-69), and I was interviewed for some thoughts on how job seekers can use social networking tools in their search. I really [...]
Posted on 6 February 2010 | 4:10 am -
In this episode of How I Got My Job (mp3, 26:31, 24.3 MB), Kevin Imfeld shares how he got a job as an Educator and web-based training creator for a former employer. Never burn bridges and stay in touch with former coworkers. Websites mentioned: The eLearning Guild (LinkedIn group) eProficiency (Lectora Learning tips) TriVantis Corporation [...]
Posted on 31 January 2010 | 10:30 am -
In this episode of How I Got My Job (mp3, 25:28, 23.4 MB), Steve Weisgerber shares how he got a job as a Unix Administrator. A great resume and interview were keys to his getting the job, even after he’d thought the opportunity was no longer his to have. Websites mentioned: Unix Special Interest Groups The [...]
Posted on 24 January 2010 | 10:30 am -
In this episode of How I Got My Job (mp3, 24:32, 22.9 MB), Tony Cipollone shares how he got a job as a Senior Organizational Development Consultant at InterPro Teambuilding Systems. He cites his existing relationships, a helpful attitude, and being receptive to different job possibilities as keys to his getting this job. In addition [...]
Posted on 10 January 2010 | 10:30 am -
In this episode of How I Got My Job (mp3, 30:37, 28.5 MB), Kevin Kimball shares how he got a job as Senior Director of Corporate Marketing and Communications. He shared how he valued the transparency of those whom he had interviewed with and also shared some perspectives of moving from large companies to a [...]
Posted on 3 January 2010 | 10:30 am -
In this episode of How I Got My Job (mp3, 37:28, 34.4 MB), Jim Dailakis shares how he’s found work as a Comedian, Actor, and Writer. Sometimes you create your own opportunities. If you have a job-hunting success story you’d like to share, please e-mail your contact information to successstories AT howigotmyjob DOT com, and [...]
Posted on 27 December 2009 | 10:30 am -
In this episode of How I Got My Job (mp3, 23:45, 21.8 MB), Sonia Pressman Fuentes shares how she got a job as a Labor Law Attorney for the National Labor Relations Board over 50 years ago. If you have a job-hunting success story you’d like to share, please e-mail your contact information to successstories [...]
Posted on 20 December 2009 | 9:30 am -
In this episode of How I Got My Job (mp3, 38:53, 35.8 MB), Elliot Campbell shares how he got a job as a Communications Specialist. He cited many examples of networking and being prepared for interviews as keys to his getting this job. Links mentioned: Hoover’s database Job Search Focus Group of Hyde Park in [...]
Posted on 13 December 2009 | 9:30 am -
In this episode of How I Got My Job (mp3, 41:01, 37.6 MB) , Feoshia Henderson shares how she got a job as a Freelance Editor for Soapbox Cincinnati, specifically in the Innovation & Job News area. It was especially interesting to hear her perspective on freelancing. Disclosure: Feoshia interviewed Daniel Johnson, Jr. about How [...]
Posted on 6 December 2009 | 12:30 pm -
In this episode of How I Got My Job (mp3, 38:39, 35.6 MB), Karen Blocksom shares how she got a job as a Research Statistician. Her story is another combination of great personal branding and authenticity, as well as being well-connected. Website mentioned: www.usajobs.com Find other job-hunting success stories at http://howigotmyjob.com More job-hunting and career [...]
Posted on 29 November 2009 | 9:30 am -
In this episode of How I Got My Job (mp3, 37:36, 34.4 MB), Marc Hopkins shares how he got a job as a college professor. Among many things, he talked about the value of having an established network and trying out jobs you might be interested in. It was also interesting to hear him talk [...]
Posted on 22 November 2009 | 9:30 am -
In this episode of How I Got My Job (mp3, 23:48, 21.8 MB) , Jeremy Anderson shares how he got a job as Director of Client Services for FlexJobs.com, a website focusing on telecommuting jobs. Interesting perspective on telecommuting across multiple time zones and how they make it work. Find other job-hunting success stories at [...]
Posted on 15 November 2009 | 4:40 pm -
In this episode of How I Got My Job (mp3, 31:50, 29.6 MB) , Ron Harper shares how he got a job as a Radio Support Technician for a major broadcasting company he had some previous experience with. Websites mentioned AllAccess.com InsideRadio.com RadioDailyNews.com Find other job-hunting success stories at http://howigotmyjob.com More job-hunting and career development [...]
Posted on 8 November 2009 | 9:30 am -
In this episode of How I Got My Job (mp3, 27:22, 25.2 MB) , T. Murray shares how she got a job as Manager of Technology and Talent Acquisition for a company she had formerly consulted with. She offers some great advice about making the transition from one career to another. Websites mentioned Society for [...]
Posted on 1 November 2009 | 11:30 am -
In this episode of How I Got My Job (mp3, 17:34, 16.1 MB) , Kelsey Halling shares how she got a job as an Outreach and Development Coordinator for a nonprofit in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Websites mentioned pittsburgh.coro.org theregionalinternshipcenter.org imaginemynewjob.com Find other job-hunting success stories at http://howigotmyjob.com More job-hunting and career development information at http://getthatjobonline.com If [...]
Posted on 25 October 2009 | 10:30 am -
In this episode of How I Got My Job (mp3, 30:12, 27.7 MB) , Derrick Hayes shares how he got a job as a Juvenile Corrections Officer. He described what it’s like to apply for a job within the city and state government and the type of person well-suited for a job such as this. [...]
Posted on 18 October 2009 | 10:30 am -
In this episode of How I Got My Job (mp3, 29:03, 26.7 MB) , Michael Young shares how he got a job as an Online Teacher and Project Manager, spotting the lead in one of the most unlikely places: his junk mail folder. Website mentioned: www.teachers-teachers.com Find other job-hunting success stories at http://howigotmyjob.com More job-hunting [...]
Posted on 11 October 2009 | 10:58 am -
In this episode of How I Got My Job (mp3, 30:35, 28.1 MB), Nathan Penny shares how he got a job as a Multimedia Developer. He considers his story more of a connection success story. Find other job-hunting success stories at http://howigotmyjob.com More job-hunting and career development information at http://getthatjobonline.com If you have a job-hunting [...]
Posted on 4 October 2009 | 9:30 am -
In this episode of How I Got My Job (mp3, 35:11, 32.2 MB), Matt Lewis shares how he got a job as an Experience Planner through a series of connections made from work during college. Find other job-hunting success stories at http://howigotmyjob.com More job-hunting and career development information at http://getthatjobonline.com If you have a job-hunting [...]
Posted on 27 September 2009 | 10:30 am -
In this episode of How I Got My Job (mp3, 40:48, 37.3 MB), Ben Moore shares how he got a job as a Network Admin. Never burn bridges when you leave previous employers. Your contacts there might lead to your next job. Find other job-hunting success stories at http://howigotmyjob.com More job-hunting and career development information [...]
Posted on 20 September 2009 | 9:30 am -
In this episode of How I Got My Job (mp3, 29:01, 27.7 MB), Scott Seybold shares how he got a job as a Manufacturing Engineer. I appreciated the discussion about how he was able to face unexpected interviewing situations. In addition to the traditional websites like Monster and CareerBuilder, Scott said he used americanjobs.com Find [...]
Posted on 13 September 2009 | 11:59 am -
In this episode of How I Got My Job (mp3, 28:06, 26.7 MB), Kendall Farrell shares how she got a job as the Executive Director for Bottomless Closet, a non-profit organization serving women in New York City. She shares some great thoughts about interviewing with perspectives from both sides of the interviewing table. Websites mentioned: [...]
Posted on 6 September 2009 | 11:30 am -
In this episode of How I Got My Job (mp3, 34:57, 32.1 MB), Naushad Khakoo shares how he recently got a job doing clinical research for a Cincinnati-area university hospital. Especially noteworthy is his successful use of informational interviews and research to get the job. Website mentioned: PubMed Find other job-hunting success stories at http://howigotmyjob.com [...]
Posted on 30 August 2009 | 11:30 am -
In this episode of How I Got My Job (mp3, 25:01, 22.9 MB), Brent Hosier shares how he got a job as a Director of Quality Assurance. He shares some great perspectives about having an online brand set up for yourself, evaluating yourself, and simply believing that an opportunity is out there for you. Find [...]
Posted on 23 August 2009 | 12:20 pm -
Image by danieljohnsonjr via Flickr In this episode of How I Got My Job (mp3, 22:02, 20.2 MB), Rob Usdin shares how he got a job as an IT Trainer and Support Technician, through a connection he already had on a side project: a music podcast. Find other job-hunting success stories at http://howigotmyjob.com More job-hunting [...]
Posted on 16 August 2009 | 10:30 am -
In this episode of How I Got My Job (mp3, 25:10, 23.1 MB), Rob Bennett shares how he got a job as a Desk-side Support Technician. I like how he addressed the hiring managers’ concerns about being overqualified and doing a career change. Find other job-hunting success stories at http://howigotmyjob.com More job-hunting and career development [...]
Posted on 9 August 2009 | 11:21 am -
In this episode of How I Got My Job (mp3, 26:00, 23.8 MB), Selmer Peterson shares how he got a job as an IT Manager. Find other job-hunting success stories at http://howigotmyjob.com More job-hunting and career development information at http://getthatjobonline.com If you have a job-hunting success story you’d like to share, please e-mail your contact [...]
Posted on 2 August 2009 | 11:35 am -
In this episode of How I Got My Job (mp3, 41:23, 37.9 MB), Ryan Alford shares how he got a job as a Public Relations and Communications Specialist. Believe it or not, keyword searches and e-mail alerts on job sites like CareerBuilder, Craigslist, MediaBistro were helpful in identifying leads. If you have a job-hunting success [...]
Posted on 26 July 2009 | 3:23 pm -
In this episode of How I Got My Job (mp3, 23:02, 21.2 MB), Jeff Hertlein shares how he got a job as a Web Content Administrator. If you have a job-hunting success story you’d like to share, please e-mail your contact information to successstories AT howigotmyjob DOT com, and we’ll get in touch to set [...]
Posted on 19 July 2009 | 11:00 am -
In this episode of How I Got My Job (mp3, 33:15, 30.5 MB), Chris Bergman shares how he got a job as a Social Media Strategist at Buzz360. Find other job-hunting success stories at http://howigotmyjob.com More job-hunting and career development information at http://getthatjobonline.com If you have a job-hunting success story you’d like to share, please [...]
Posted on 12 July 2009 | 4:58 pm -
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 [...]
Posted on 5 July 2009 | 10:13 am -
In this episode of How I Got My Job (mp3, 26:27, 24.2 MB), Nelly Arnold shares how she got a job as a Website Sales and Marketing Manager. Her story involves stepping out and taking risks. If you have a job-hunting success story you’d like to share, please e-mail your contact information to successstories AT [...]
Posted on 28 June 2009 | 2:53 pm -
Image of Suki Fuller Over the weekend I gave a talk at Podcamp Ohio 2 in Columbus, Ohio, about this project to other job seekers, and I was reminded of Suki’s interview from last December. I figured it was a great time to revisit her story. In this episode of How I Got My Job [...]
Posted on 22 June 2009 | 12:58 pm -
In this episode of How I Got My Job (mp3, 31:10, 28.5 MB), Andre Blackman returns to the program to share how he got a job as a Health Communications Analyst, a position that better aligns his passions in health care and social media. His search involved a day-long interview that included giving a presentation. [...]
Posted on 14 June 2009 | 2:28 pm -
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. If you have a job-hunting success story you’d like to share, please e-mail your contact [...]
Posted on 7 June 2009 | 5:39 pm -
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. If you [...]
Posted on 31 May 2009 | 7:50 pm -
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 [...]
Posted on 26 May 2009 | 8:39 am -
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 [...]
Posted on 17 May 2009 | 8:17 pm
