How I Got My Job

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 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 information to successstories AT howigotmyjob DOT com, and we'll get in touch to set up an interview. Please share this episode with someone else who is looking for a job, and tell others about the show. They will thank you for it. Thanks! About Scott Scott Seybold is a degreed mechanical engineer with 10 years of experience as a manufacturing engineer in such varied industries as cold rolled stainless steel production to injection molded acrylic lenses for projection televisions. In addition to the BSME, he has extensive training in Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Statistics and Injection Molding. Did you like this post? If so, please subscribe right now for free! Get this and other job-hunting success stories from the source at www.howigotmyjob.com Possible related articles by Zemanta 45% of Employers Now Screen Social Media Profiles (jonggunlee.tistory.com) Job Seekers and Social Media: Not So Perfect Together (myventurepad.com) Job Vacancy - Loadout engineer (offshoreman.net) General Data picks Kenny (news.cincinnati.com) Product Management volunteer (idealist.org) Ready for Operational Excellence, How to get started! (WWW.BUSINESS901.COM) Using the Theory of Constraints in Marketing (business901.com) Lean Six Sigma Storyboard (WWW.BUSINESS901.COM)

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: idealist.org foundationcenter.org (Philanthropy News Digest) 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 information to successstories AT howigotmyjob DOT com, and we'll get in touch to set up an interview. Please share this episode with someone else who is looking for a job, and tell others about the show. They will thank you for it. Thanks! About Kendall Kendall joined Bottomless Closet as its Executive Director in 2007 having relocated from Vermont and an expansive career in the non profit world. She has been the driving force in leading the organization into its second decade. Prior to Bottomless Closet Kendall had over 20 yrs experience in the nonprofit sector, most notably as the Executive Director of Vermont’s largest AIDS Service Organization and work with a Women’s Rape Crisis Center. Her experience spans direct client services, program development, fundraising and special events in addition to leadership and management. Throughout her career Kendall has supported people who were dying in hospice, worked with homeless individuals and families, developed residential housing for people living with HIV, advocated for public policy legislation to support equality for transgendered individuals and acted as a first responder to women and men immediately following sexual assaults. The experiences she has are quite diverse; however, the shared value is working to create meaningful social and individual change. As an independent, professional woman she appreciates the value of self-sufficiency and believes that you can never underestimate how putting on a nice pair of shoes can help transform the way you see yourself, build confidence and ultimately get you the job. Furthermore, Kendall appreciates the reach of Bottomless Closet’s mission beyond simply outfitting women but providing programming that will improve women’s professional skills, personal confidence and self-determination. Did you like this post? If so, please subscribe right now! Get this and other job-hunting success stories from the source at www.howigotmyjob.com Possible related articles by Zemanta Volunteer into a Career (timesunion.com) Four Rules for Effective Negotiations (blogs.harvardbusiness.org) Twitter Tips: How to Find Job Posts on Twitter (computerworld.com)

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 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 information to successstories AT howigotmyjob DOT com, and we'll get in touch to set up an interview. Please share this episode with someone else who is looking for a job, and tell others about the show. They will thank you for it. Thanks! About Naushad Naushad Khakoo is a clinical researcher in the emergency medicine department at the University of Cincinnati. He gathers data on conditions such as congestive heart failure and HIV in hopes of one day finding better treatment options for these diseases. Previously he was a research physicist at several institutions, including NASA, and he hopes to combine his love of science and medicine by becoming a physician. He can be found on Twitter (twitter.com/naushadkhakoo). Did you like this post? If so, please subscribe right now! Get this and other job-hunting success stories from the source at www.howigotmyjob.com Possible related articles by Zemanta UC Physicians in better fiscal health (news.cincinnati.com) Medication Review May Help with Heart Failure (nlm.nih.gov) New Prescription (jobsearchingblog.com) Two ways to hire (and a wrong way) (sethgodin.typepad.com)

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 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 information to successstories AT howigotmyjob DOT com, and we'll get in touch to set up an interview. Please share this episode with someone else who is looking for a job, and tell others about the show. They will thank you for it. Thanks! About Brent Brent Hosier is currently working as the Director of Quality Assurance for a Cincinnati-area packaging and label company. His efforts are in alignment with continuous improvement initiatives and building a Quality Management System that engages employee ownership to the success of the company. In addition, Brent is trying to share as much information as possible on how he found his current job. As a result, he has started a small life group through his church in hopes to encourage people. If you want to learn more about Brent, visit him at http://www.linkedin.com/in/bhosier. Did you like this post? If so, please subscribe right now! Get this and other job-hunting success stories from the source at www.howigotmyjob.com Related articles by Zemanta Software Quality Assurance (slideshare.net) Iso 9000 Presentation (slideshare.net) Get your career moving (cjwriting.com)

Image by danieljohnsonjr via FlickrIn 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 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 information to successstories AT howigotmyjob DOT com, and we'll get in touch to set up an interview. Please share this episode with someone else who is looking for a job, and tell others about the show. They will thank you for it. Thanks! About Rob Rob Usdin has been working in end user support and training for over 9 years. Before coming to his position at Springhouse Education and Consulting, he worked for a variety of companies on help desks and with other support duties. Prior to his work in IT, Rob worked for 10 years in the radio broadcast industry. Rob uses his love of music and broadcasting in his personal endeavors - producing a podcast of local New Jersey bands - the Jersey Jamcast, and helping to organize Podcamp Philly. He can also be found on Twitter. He also spends time with his wife and daughter. Did you like this post? If so, please subscribe right now! Get this and other job-hunting success stories from the source at www.howigotmyjob.com Related articles by Zemanta Jobs Report an Upside Surprise - BusinessWeek (currentbuzz.org) US Unemployment Rate Sees Surprise Fall (news.sky.com) How I Got My Job as a Desk-side Support Technician - Rob Bennett (howigotmyjob.com)Still searching in Cincinnati! (journeyinsidemymind.com)

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 information at http://getthatjobonline.com 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 up an interview. Please share this episode with someone else who is looking for a job, and tell others about the show. They will thank you for it. Thanks! About Rob Rob Bennett is a 12 year IT professional currently providing system operation support for Pomeroy IT Solutions in Hebron, KY. As the only internal IT department member in the 200 person call center, it is Rob’s responsibility to ensure maximum system availability and uptime for the multi-tiered helpdesk and dispatch centers. Rob’s personal time is spent juggling his love of the internet and social networking, gaming, and attempting to parent two children. You can follow Rob’s ramblings on twitter (http://www.twitter.com/armonde) or his personal blog (http://www.armonde.net). Did you like this post? If so, please subscribe right now! Get this and other job-hunting success stories from the source at www.howigotmyjob.com Related articles by Zemanta Jobs Report an Upside Surprise - BusinessWeek (currentbuzz.org) US Unemployment Rate Sees Surprise Fall (news.sky.com)

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 information to successstories AT howigotmyjob DOT com, and we'll get in touch to set up an interview. Please share this episode with someone else who is looking for a job, and tell others about the show. They will thank you for it. Thanks! About Selmer As Vice President, Sr. Technology Manager at a large bank, Selmer and his team oversee application changes to online web applications. Some examples of how these applications impact you include: assisting with request for a new mortgage, extending a line of credit, opening a checking account, or managing your personal finances. Selmer is enjoying a successful IT career where he has advanced from a part time temporary employee to Group Director, consultant, and Vice President. He has been blessed with a wonderful wife, four daughters and nine tremendous grandchildren. He has led several leadership seminars for business, church, and pastoral leadership conferences. You can learn more about Selmer at his website www.thoughtsforward.com Did you like this post? If so, please subscribe right now! Get this and other job-hunting success stories from the source at www.howigotmyjob.com Related articles by Zemanta How I Got My Job as Director of Marketing - Kevin Dugan (howigotmyjob.com) The Right Way to Be an IT Change Agent (blogs.harvardbusiness.org)

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 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 up an interview. Find other job-hunting success stories at http://howigotmyjob.com More job-hunting and career development information at http://getthatjobonline.com Please share this episode with someone else who is looking for a job, and tell others about the show. They will thank you for it. Thanks! About Ryan Ryan Alford is a public relations and communications specialist. On a typical day, Ryan is working with franchise owners: Helping them enhance their PR strategies by promoting their businesses within their communities. Before this job, Ryan worked for Quiznos as the corporate communications manager. He also owns an online publication devoted entirely to the sport of snowshoeing, Snowshoe Magazine. Ryan graduated from Abilene Christian University with a degree in English. He also attended the University of Denver’s Publishing Institute. His real job in life is being a husband to his wife, Emily, and a father to his two kids, Hayden and Lola. Did you like this post? If so, please subscribe right now! Get this and other job-hunting success stories from the source at www.howigotmyjob.com Possible related articles by Zemanta Recession Tip For Wives: Lay off Your Laid-off Husband (health.usnews.com) How to get a job (money.cnn.com) My 5 Favorite Articles That I've Written This Year (kimwoodbridge.com) The Value of a Targeted Job Search (getthatjobonline.com) Apparently This Is The Perfect Job (centernetworks.com)

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 up an interview. Find other job-hunting success stories at http://howigotmyjob.com More job-hunting and career development information at http://getthatjobonline.com Please share this episode with someone else who is looking for a job, and tell others about the show. They will thank you for it. Thanks! About Jeff By day Jeff Hertlein is the Web Content Administrator at Champion Windows based in Cincinnati. He maintains the corporate website, works on SEO, and works to develop the company's social media strategy. Jeff is also a freelance graphic/web designer that specializes in web interface design as well as advertising, logo design, branding, and marketing design. Previously he was a Lead Graphic Designer at a small web firm based in downtown Cincinnati. He has a beautiful wife Amy and two amazing dogs. 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: How I Got My Job as a Web Content Administrator - Jeff Hertlein (@feste2's #howigotmyjob story): http://bit.ly/nTdo2 (via @danieljohnsonjr)

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 e-mail your contact information to successstories AT howigotmyjob DOT com, and we'll get in touch to set up an interview. Please share this episode with someone else who is looking for a job, and tell others about the show. Thanks! About Chris Chris Bergman is currently the Social Media Strategist at Mobile Marketing Firm, Buzz360. He builds social strategies around mobile marketing campaigns for multiple national clients, helping them leverage the new media world.  He owns many leather bound books. Previous to his work in the start up world Chris spent 5 years as Creative Director for two nationally distributed magazines, Daily Bread Skate Magazine and Pause Magazine. Chris is also a freelance photographer, and has worked with Cin Weekly, The Cincinnati Enquirer, Metromix, and Each Note Secure. He lives in North College Hill with his wife, two dogs and two cats. 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: RT @danieljohnsonjr: When a favor for a friend leads to a job interview, you get @chrisbergman's #howigotmyjob story: http://bit.ly/1asZjb Possible related articles by Zemanta How I Got My Job as Director of Marketing - Kevin Dugan (howigotmyjob.com) How I Got My Job as a Community Moderator - Dustin Mitchell (howigotmyjob.com) How to Overcome "Career ADD" (timesunion.com)

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. 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 up an interview. Find other job-hunting success stories at http://howigotmyjob.com More job-hunting and career development information at http://getthatjobonline.com Please share this episode with someone else who is looking for a job, and tell others about the show. They will thank you for it. Thanks! 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: RT @danieljohnsonjr: Have something to substantiate yourself when you're  searching. via @prblog's #howigotmyjob story: http://bit.ly/J2RLf Possible related articles by Zemanta How I Got My Job as Director of Content Marketing - Warren Sukernek (howigotmyjob.com) Public Relations: The Latest False Dichotomy: PR vs. Advertising (thecustomercollective.com)

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 howigotmyjob DOT com, and we'll get in touch to set up an interview. Find other job-hunting success stories at http://howigotmyjob.com More job-hunting and career development information at http://getthatjobonline.com Please share this episode with someone else who is looking for a job, and tell others about the show. They will thank you for it. Thanks! About Nelly Nelly Arnold is the Website Manager for PhillyCreativeJobs.com, a program of Innovation Philadelphia and Philly Creative Guide. Nelly's background spans business development, project management, and marketing roles in both not-for-profit and for-profit companies in the Visual Arts and Construction industries. She also specializes in social media and blogging, writing national articles for young professional women. She is a graduate of The Hill School in Pottstown, PA and The University of Montana in Missoula, MT. 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: RT @danieljohnsonjr: hear how Nelly Arnold stepped out and took some risks to get a job she wanted: http://bit.ly/18w7RX Possible related articles by Zemanta Social networking is next step for online ads - Care2 News Network (jonggunlee.tistory.com) Crunchboard Jobs: Product Manager, Technical Operations Manager (techcrunch.com) Churches add job search groups (news.cincinnati.com)

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 (mp3, 33:09, 30.3 MB), Suki Fuller shares how she got a job in Competitive Intelligence. Learn what competitive intelligence is, the three things Suki considers to have been vital to her success in getting that job, how she handled the interviewing process, and so much more. 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 information to successstories AT howigotmyjob DOT com or use the Contact form, and we'll get in touch to set up an interview. Please share this episode with someone else who is looking for a job, and tell others about the show. Thanks! About Suki Fuller Suki Fuller is a competitive intelligence consultant located in northern New Jersey.  Currently, she helps major companies understand how social media tools can be used to gather information forming actionable intelligence and other intelligence professionals how to use social media tools to gather information to form such actionable intelligence. She micro-blogs at http://twitter.com/SukiFuller 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 Possible related articles by Zemanta Suki Teaches Intel Pursuit Of Happyness Writer Handling The Karate Kid (cinemablend.com)

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. Websites mentioned: Listserv directory search on Google Google Groups Yahoo Groups American Public Health Association (APHA) Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) 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 information to successstories AT howigotmyjob DOT com, and we'll get in touch to set up an interview. Please share this episode with someone else who is looking for a job, and tell others about the show. Thanks! About Andre Andre Blackman has an extensive background associated with science, technology and public health, conducting research in institutions such as the Naval Research Lab, NASA and WESTAT. This merging of technology and health has proved helpful in his current work in health communications. Currently, Andre is a Health Communications Analyst at RTI International, a non profit research organization. Andre is very passionate about the role of new media, mobile technology and other emerging technologies as it relates to health communications and public health in general. You can find his thoughts on the intersections of health and technology through his blog, Pulse + Signal and via Twitter 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: RT @danieljohnsonjr: @mindofandre returns with a #howigotmyjob story about merging passions. http://bit.ly/17uhmD Possible related articles by Zemanta How Social Media Can Improve Communication & Collaboration During A Public Health Crisis (healthcareguy.com) Key Headline From Waggener Edstrom Webinar: Pharma Working With FDA On Social Media Marketing Guidance (healthcarevox.com)

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 information to successstories AT howigotmyjob DOT com, and we'll get in touch to set up an interview. Find other job-hunting success stories at http://howigotmyjob.com More job-hunting and career development information at http://getthatjobonline.com Please share this episode with someone else who is looking for a job, and tell others about the show. They will thank you for it. Thanks! 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. 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: RT @danieljohnsonjr: Be confident in your abilities but not arrogant. As heard in @jayrox's #howigotmyjob story: http://bit.ly/1aq7yF