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The Jobing.com career expo is just a week away on Thursday, August 28th at the San Diego Convention Center... and it's not too late to reserve your spot. There is no better way to meet face to face with thousands of local job seekers at one time. Attending our Career Expo might just be the most cost effective and time efficient way to recruit -plus it helps your company build your brand in the community. Want to be an employer of choice? Well, come out to the ... (Read More)

  Statistically, nearly one-third of all senior managers that are recruited from another organization will be gone within two-years; and for those promoted from within, the rate is 20%.  A recently published SHRM study also revealed that 22% of all staff turnover within the first 45 days and that 46% of “rookies” are gone within the first 18 months (Leadership IQ). Considering the enormous investment that goes into the recruiting, selection and, ... (Read More)

San Diegans can learn more about “going green” at an upcoming seminar co-sponsored by the City of San Diego and San Diego State University ’s College of Extended Studies . Learning how to reduce our carbon footprint, implement sustainable strategies for energy and construction, and create a greener future will be discussed at “Pathways to Green Sustainability and Strategies for Success” on Friday, Sept. 5 from 8-10:30 a.m. at SDSU’s ... (Read More)

Starting on Tuesday, August 12, I will be available for one free Resume Consultation, concentrating in the central, east, and south San Diego areas.  This consultation promises to give honest feedback on the strengths and weaknesses of your resume and suggestions for the next steps. Be prepared ahead of time for the upcoming Jobing.com Job Fair on Thursday, August 28.    Robert Farrell is the head of RJFCoaching and can be reached at ... (Read More)

When searching for work, professional references are a very special asset to any job seeker - so best to utilize them prudently and responsibly. Anyway, here are five common mistakes to avoid: All references should be professional in nature (versus personal references) unless specifically requested. Make sure that reference contact information is completely accurate. There is nothing more unprofessional than providing an invalid email address and/or phone number in ... (Read More)

Have you ever thought about attending courses at San Diego State University , but didn’t want to go through the process of being formally admitted to the university? You can enroll in courses (on a space available basis) through the SDSU College of Extended Studies Open University program. Maybe you’d like to do this to finish a degree, for career advancement, or for personal enrichment. Michael Mishler described his positive Open University experience to ... (Read More)

In addition to a resume, a key marketing tool you should have is your 30-60 second commercial.   Also known as the 60-second elevator speech. This is a sound bite – a brief description of what you are looking for, the added value, extra goodie you bring to the employer and a specific request. It is very important that your sound bite be short, concise and contain a “call to action” or specific request. If the listener is left confused about who you ... (Read More)