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Don Lubach Most interesting job posting of the year

Our primarily boomer group will, I think, understand the coolness of this job opening up at UC Santa Cruz: Grateful Dead Archivist. If you apply for this, you might consider printing your CV on a tie-dye background. :) Peace & Love, Don Continue

Added by Don Lubach on November 9, 2009 at 7:30pm — No Comments

Don Lubach More unemployment numbers and my localized response to them.

I'm linking to this with reluctance. It's a NYT article calculating the "real" percentage of those unemployed in America. I will give you a hint, it is much higher than 10 percent. You know this if you're out looking for work. You feel it. But let me add a little spin to this. Of the masses looking for work right now: How many of them are willing to work as hard as our group on… Continue

Added by Don Lubach on November 9, 2009 at 6:00pm — No Comments

Don Lubach Somewhat good news for those looking to work NOW

This from Career Builder Nearly One-in-Five Employers Plan to Hire Seasonal Workers This Year, Finds CareerBuilder Survey CHICAGO, October 21, 2009 - The outlook for seasonal hiring in the fourth quarter of 2009 is projected to be similar to 2008, according to a new CareerBuilder survey. Eighteen percent of hiring managers plan to hire seasonal workers to meet business needs associated with the holidays and end-of-the-year wrap-ups, on par with 17 percent in 2008. At the same time, comp… Continue

Added by Don Lubach on November 9, 2009 at 8:04am — No Comments

Kathy Interesting article on modern use of email

This article is geared toward those who are using large email lists for marketing, but it contains nuggets of truth for businesslike email use in general. Continue

Added by Kathy on November 6, 2009 at 2:30pm — No Comments

Don Lubach Lorrie Thomas has some free classes through the SBCC PDC

A number of our speakers and class members have commented about Lorrie Thomas. She's a remarkable professional who helps a lot of folks to do their best work using the latest tools. Our SBCC PDC friends have made it possible to get some free classes from Lorrie. There's one going on as I type this, but I think this link will help you keep track of her offerings. Continue

Added by Don Lubach on November 6, 2009 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Don Lubach Eric Canton's Book Suggestion

Great class last night! I was intrigued with the book that Mr. Canton talked about. Because of the wonders of the Internet, it is easy to get out-of-print books for a good price. For anything new, I urge you to go to your locally owned bookstores (moment of reverence for Chaucers here). But for things that fall along what is now being called "the long tail" of retail, I use half.com, an Ebay property that is really easy to use. I noticed that the… Continue

Added by Don Lubach on November 6, 2009 at 12:30pm — No Comments

Mike Jacobs Jobless rate tops 10 pct. for first time since '83

Unemployment rate tops 10 percent for first time since 1983; 190,000 jobs lost in October. Link to the article on Yahoo Finance- http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Jobless-rate-tops-10-pct-for-apf-563122944.html?x=0 Here are some important excerpts from the story- The number of unemployed hit 15.7 million, up from 15.1 million. The job losses occurred across most industries, from manufacturing an… Continue

Added by Mike Jacobs on November 6, 2009 at 9:46am — No Comments

Don Lubach Jobs available in the 93111 with a technical company (one with a big heart)

I met the President of Mosaic Networks in a program with the Santa Barbara Foundation. I would love working with him. I learned that they have two openings and asked if I could share them with our group. They said, "of course!" Subject: Santa Barbara-based company looking to hire UCSB grads Hello Don, My name is Lauren Pugh and I work for Mosaic Network, Inc in Santa Barbara. We are looking to hire three new persons, and I was directed by our president, Prashant Rajvaidya, to contact you. We… Continue

Added by Don Lubach on November 3, 2009 at 5:00pm — No Comments

Don Lubach Internships working for the Goleta Chamber

Thanks to our guest and AOW fan, Tanja! Good info. Dear Don, Can you please share this information with your Age of Work class tonite as it sounds like a fantastic opportunity. The GVCC is seeking two people who have 12-13 hours per month available and are interested in learning about either Events or Business Development. And of course, the networking possibilities are endless.... Can you also consider posting it on your website? THANK YOU for your time and consideration. Tanja Here’s… Continue

Added by Don Lubach on October 29, 2009 at 2:56pm — No Comments

Don Lubach Great Article by our Thursday Guest, Susan Levine

Here's a nice article for 50+ job seekers by Susan Levine, who will join us this Thursday!… Continue

Added by Don Lubach on October 27, 2009 at 11:45am — No Comments

Jennifer L. Favell, Ph.D. You can measure almost anything

Did you know that there are a number of depression and anxiety scales? You could write your own, right? Where would you score these days? Maybe you had your own "Status Scale", you know, when you were the "Before the Age of Work" you, and now when you think of it, find that you have a lower subjective score than you ever imagined on that one. Instead of contributing to your grandchildrens' college education funds; adding to your rare plant collection; traveling anywhere; donating to any cause; b… Continue

Added by Jennifer L. Favell, Ph.D. on October 26, 2009 at 3:42pm — 1 Comment

Don Lubach UCSB's outstanding TMP Lecture Series

The next TMP lecture conflicts with our class Thursday. But for those of you not in this round of classes, I urge you to attend. The Technology Management Program at UCSB pulls in some amazing speakers and the environment they create is just the kind of atmosphere I want most of you to breathe as you move towards your next great adventure. Here's a link to their lecture page. Note that many of the past events ar… Continue

Added by Don Lubach on October 26, 2009 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Don Lubach Updated with Handout! Karen Kahn on Retirement-Aged Careers

The Karen Kahn class was wonderful. Her flight crew kindly sent us a copy of her handout attached here: Kahn SBCC handout and outline.pdf We are surround by intelligence and beauty here in Santa Barbara. Thank You to… Continue

Added by Don Lubach on October 22, 2009 at 2:30pm — No Comments

Jennifer L. Favell, Ph.D. When the algorithm doesn't add up

Is your self-esteem in the tank? Of course it doesn't feel good to be in limbo, especially if you've had not only jobs but meaningful careers. Try not to spiral into blaming or becoming a victim. That is a path to self-defeat. If you're like me, it doesn't make a bit of sense when we hear that the economy is rising while unemployment continues to rise. But don't let that stop YOU! DO YOUR OWN MATH. Try this: 1. Identify the factors that give you esteem, boost your spirits and calm the chatter;… Continue

Added by Jennifer L. Favell, Ph.D. on October 22, 2009 at 10:16am — 1 Comment

Don Lubach Good Article that celebrates the spirit of our class members

I really liked this article. I liked the author's message about the importance of classes and learning new skills. Even in these difficult times, there are many ways to add to your skills for a low price. If you know of a great book, clinic, short class, or strategy, post it for us! Don Continue

Added by Don Lubach on October 22, 2009 at 9:55am — No Comments

Mike Jacobs Where are the %&@*!# jobs? There is no recovery without job growth.

Where are the %&@*!# jobs? Repeat after us. There is no strong recovery without job growth. There is no strong recovery without job growth. Why does Wall Street not get that? and Washington... http://money.cnn.com/2009/10/21/markets/thebuzz/index.htm?postversion=2009102114 Another day, another 7,000 people run out of unemployment benefits. As the Senate debates whether to extend unemployment be… Continue

Added by Mike Jacobs on October 22, 2009 at 9:21am — 2 Comments

Don Lubach Social Networking

AARP has entered the world of Social Network coaching. GREAT. We'll have a great class on this on the 29th. http://www.aarp.org/leisure/activities/social_networking/ Send me your social network questions in advance! Don Continue

Added by Don Lubach on October 19, 2009 at 1:49pm — No Comments

Don Lubach ceevee.com

Hello everyone, I have a weakness for new web sites classified as "Web 2.0." From a user standpoint, these sites often offer something for free that used to be expensive or exclusive. And many of them start small and then do quite well (e.g. facebook, flickr, youtube, twitter). Here's one that looks quite elegant for those wanting to have an on-line version of their résumé. It's called ceevee.com. I am only a few minutes into using it, so I ca… Continue

Added by Don Lubach on October 17, 2009 at 5:14pm — No Comments

Mike Jacobs Resume advice videos

Here is a series of excellent videos from Louise Kursmark giving resume tips. http://www.5min.com/Tag/resume?MemberID=139963955 Continue

Added by Mike Jacobs on October 10, 2009 at 1:06pm — No Comments

Mike Jacobs Job-Search Scams on the Rise in the Recession

From Time magazine- As the recession sends more people out into the job market, scammers are setting their traps... http://www.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,1928241,00.html?xid=rss-topstories Continue

Added by Mike Jacobs on October 7, 2009 at 8:07pm — No Comments

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