Hello Everyone!!!
I wanted to touch base with you today
like I mentioned yesterday in my other blog post I just filled up at the local gas station and paid $3.35 per gallon for unleaded regular.
Here in Albany Georgia Gas was $3.05 on Tuesday $3.35 yesterday and Friday I seen it’s at $3.49
Gas prices are outrageous and they are projected to go over $5 a gallon soon. What are everyday people going to do???
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If Libyan unrest spreads, gas could reach $5
By Gary Strauss, USA TODAY
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If political unrest in Libya spreads to other oil-rich countries and the ensuing chaos disrupts crude oil production, gas prices could hit $5 a gallon by peak summer driving season, industry analysts say.
http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/energy/2011-02-22-1Alibyagas22_ST_N.htm
When will we as Americans overcome our addition to Oil (gas)? This an addition that goes all the way back to the Carter Administration in the 70’s. To the time when we had people lining up at the pumps to buy gas. At that time President Carter tried to make us realizes how serious an addition we had. Now year later we all need to be in some type of rehab to overcome this addition.
Everyday as I drive around this city as well as other places I do not see people trying to break their addition. I still see many buying large SUV’s which they drive each and everyday. This only adds to the demand for more oil and oil products. The oil rich countries in the Middle East are our drug suppliers and feed our needs at the price which they control. I have also notice that many Americans do a great deal of unnecessary driving. Needless driving that is for no real purpose-just joy ridding. When will we ever come to our senses and realize that we are driving ourselves down a big deep black hole that has no bottom.
President Obama has put in place several plans that will eventually cut some of our addition but it is going to take years for these programs to have a lasting effect on our long standing addition to oil. I am taking about his Green Energy Programs. He is proposing spending 3.6 trillions over the next 10 years toward Green energy programs. You can read about at this link:
http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2009/03/24/obama_unyielding_on_energy_proposals/
That is only part of it. The American people must do their part now to help curve our additions to Oil. In an article by Craig Severance , he discusses some of these issues:
It is us!
The lion's share of oil use in the U.S. is for transportation, and the lion's share of that is just to move ourselves around. The oil used for cars, pickups, and SUV's is for moving people. Komanoff found that 85 percent of the oil used for air travel was also for people, as opposed to air freight. All told, therefore, about 70 percent of transportation oil use (not counting the heavy pickups over 8,500 GVW included in the "medium to heavy trucks" category) is our use of vehicles to move our bodies from one place to another. That's almost half of total U.S. oil use. It really is us.
Good news and bad news
That's good news and bad news. The bad news is that it's personal -- we have to change what we drive.
The good news is that it's possible. It really doesn't take a Hummer or F250 to move people around. We all know someone with a Prius who gets 50 mpg and loves their car. That's about twice the average fuel economy of the U.S. passenger car and light truck fleet today, just using existing technology.
Super-efficient cars coming
Later this year, and not a moment too soon, GM will introduce its new Plug-In Hybrid Chevy Volt, and Nissan will begin delivering its all-electric car the Leaf. European automakers have also begun marketing efficient diesels to the American market. The sampling below shows a little of what is happening:
Go here read his entire article http://www.grist.org/people/Craig+Severance.
No doubt about it if we are to survive in the 21st century we are going have to overcome our addition to gas and oil. If not life as we know it will never be the same again. God only knows if we will be able to make it through.
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Out Of The Box Job Hunting Tips
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Vol. 10, Issue 05 Job Search Edition January 31, 2011
Out of the box job hunting tips
Abridged: Business Insider
GREENWICH, NY -- According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate currently sits at 9.1 percent. If you are out of work this presents a problem because there is often a large quantity of qualified applicants seeking a given job. In these times, it's more important than ever to think outside of the box when applying for jobs. Here are some fresh creative job hunting tips for your 2011 job search:
Know what positions are available at a company, then focus your energy on trying to get that specific job. Use LinkedIn and use it well. It can be utilized as a great resource to connect with people at a company that you are interested in working for. Take a look at resume samples and improve your resume. Looking at resume samples often helps you to identify specific areas where you can improve your expertise or enhance the way you present yourself to potential employers.
Utilize Twitter and locate someone at any given company to look for jobs. Consider different types of jobs. You don't want to have tunnel vision. Check out niche job boards and career sites. Quite often, small businesses post job listings on these niche boards and smaller career sites. Attend an industry conference. These conferences can be gold for job seekers. In one conference room will be influential people from hundreds of companies directly in the niche that you are in. If you are creative about how you approach people - you can make a very solid contact which you can utilize when you are applying to that particular company later on.
Niche career sites & job boards your resume should be on
Staff Writer, The Career News
CARLSBAD, CA -- While the job market is very competitive right now, there are still millions of jobs being offered by hiring managers who search all of the top career sites and niche job boards. Sure it may take some time, but posting your resume on these career sites will give you better exposure than your competition. Are you ready to think outside the box and update your current job search strategy?
If you want the benefit of maximum exposure, but don't want to spend 60 hours researching and filling out website forms, consider letting a service like Resume Rabbit do the work for you. This useful tool helps you organize your search efforts and saves you time, while allowing you to focus on networking strategies. Just fill out one easy form and in about 15 minutes you'll be posted on 85 top career sites like Job.com, CareerBuilder, Net-Temps, Dice and more.
If confidentiality is a concern, use Resume Rabbit's new confidentiality feature. Your resume can be seen, however, no one will see your name, street address or phone number. Whether you do it by hand or use a service like Resume Rabbit, creating accounts on all the best career sites and niche job boards will give you access to millions of jobs and exposure to 1.5 million employers and recruiters daily. To use the strategy of a successful job seeker and land a job faster, go to: Resume Rabbit.
What are behavioral interview questions?
Abridged: JobSearch About
NEW YORK, NY -- In a behavioral job interview, the company has decided what skills are needed in the person they hire and will ask questions to find out if the candidate has those skills. Behavioral interview questions will be more focused than traditional interview questions and you'll need to respond with special examples of how you handled situations in the workplace.
Review examples of the questions you may be asked during a behavioral job interview and think about how you would answer them. That way you'll be prepared ahead of time, rather than having to think of a response on the spot during the interview. Here are some behavior interview question samples:
Give an example of an occasion when you used logic to solve a problem. Give an example of a goal you reached and tell me how you achieved it. Describe a stressful situation at work and how you handled it. Tell me about how you worked effectively under pressure. How do you handle a challenge? Have you gone above and beyond the call of duty? If so, how? When you worked on multiple projects how did you prioritize? Give an example of how you set goals and achieve them. What do you do when your schedule is interrupted? Give an example of how you handle it. Did you ever not meet your goals? If so, Why?
Refresh your 2011 job search
Abridged: Robert Half International
TAMPA BAY, FL -- Now that we're into the new year, it might be time for you to refresh your search for a job. If you've been out of work for a while, Robert Half International offers these tips to help change things up.
Reconsider the chronological resume: A new format, such as one that highlights skills versus work history, will be more productive. Invest in new packaging: If an extended search in a particular industry or field isn't yielding results, focus on how you could repackage your transferable skills for a different industry or type of role. Switch up your networking: Look for different groups to join, and new ways to meet people outside of your usual circle.
Get a second opinion: Do you get lots of interviews, but no second calls? Ask a friend with good professional judgment to give you feedback on your interview performance. Or perhaps your resume hasn't landed you any interviews. Update your resume, then have a professional resume writer give you their ideas on how you can improve it. Expand your reach: Some parts of the country are recovering faster than others. If your search isn't working in a particular area, could you look at a move to a different city? Large staffing firms who have offices nationwide can connect you with jobs outside of your immediate locale.
How to create a GREAT resume in minutes
Staff Writer, The Career News
LOS ANGELES, CA -- You know your resume is important: It's your passport to a better job. But you may not know how to write one that gets real results. You have just 10 seconds to make an impact on a prospective hiring manager. You need to sell your skills and experience in a way that makes employers want to know more. But how? To get real results, you need to:
Choose the right resume format: chronological, functional or hybrid
Emphasize your most impressive selling points
Paint a positive picture of your accomplishments without listing job duties.
Create a visually striking layout and design
The career experts at LiveCareer have developed the Resume Builder to assist you in this critical aspect of your job search and to get you closer to achieving your career goals. This wizard is the fastest, easiest and most effective way to build an impressive resume. Choose from among hundreds of resume templates and professional designs for all jobs and industries. And use their expert writing samples, tips and prompts to impress hiring managers with your resume. Get started now and create your free-resume today.
Get the hiring manager's attention, Get the job
Abridged: Impact Hiring Solutions
FULLERTON, CA -- One of the major complaints by job candidates in today's changing job market is, "I send them my resume and they don't reply. Most won't even return my phone call." For the most part these candidates are correct. That doesn't mean it's right, it just means you are correct. Similar to most at manager level, when you are working, you are generally overwhelmed with things to do. So you have to prioritize. Some things are high priority and some things go on the low priority list. The low priority items may never get done.
Recruiters and Hiring Managers are really no different. They have to prioritize their day. Some things are high priority and other things are low priority. If you want to engage hiring managers and recruiters, your job when working with or contacting them should be to move up the priority list and catch their attention above the competition. If you can catch the hiring manager's attention, you have a much better chance of being invited to an interview and getting the job.
If a recruiter or hiring manager doesn't call you back, remember it isn't personal. Most recruiters are not trying to be rude. They only have so many hours, just like everyone else, and they are constantly juggling their priorities and working at managing their time too. If your search is stalled, consider a revised approach to your current job search efforts.
Get a better response rate and land more interviews
Staff Writer, The Career News
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA -- There's nothing easy about job searching. What's especially frustrating for many job seekers is a disappointing response rate. However, it's important to note that a job search is based on a numbers game. For example: If you get your resume in front of 1000 hiring managers, you should get 10-50 quality responses leading up to 5 interviews. If you don't pay attention to 'how' you are sending your resumes, your actions might only serve to put your resume in a pile with hundreds of others.
Consider a more focused approach to your job search. A search that increases the number and quality of responses by using a targeted list of industries and decision makers who are looking for people with your skills. This new type of search also employs an affordable delivery system that ensures your resume will be seen by the right person. Impossible?
Not at all! We recommend using a service called JobsByFax. This service is simple to use, effective and an affordable way to ensure a more focused and satisfying job search. You'll have instant access to information on thousands of companies and their decision makers. JobsByFax combines quality and quantity by faxing your resume to potential employers and recruiters. In fact, it's been statistically proven that sending 1000 resumes using JobsByFax can yield from 10 to 50 quality responses. JobsByFax will revitalize your job search and produce quality responses that lead to interviews and even job offers! To get a better response rate and land more interviews, go to: JobsByFax.
Key to enlarge your job search and stay visible
Abridged: Chicago Tribune
CHICAGO, IL -- Go to the coffee shop or the gym. Because employers haven't had enough employees for three years, managers are desperate to get work done. So bring a solution directly to them and not through human resources. Go to a Starbucks or gym in a neighborhood where managers live and start conversations, asking managers about their businesses, listening for their needs and offering solutions.
If you have a specific company or job in mind, try parking lots in office parks and warehouse districts. Hang out at conference hotels and choose seats on trains and in airports next to people with laptops. Bypass HR. People in HR do not know the job, the need or whether you fit, so you have to get to the decision-maker. Ask a contact on online networking site LinkedIn to pass your resume to a specific individual and aim for an introduction in a specific department. Or go hear a manager speak, exchange cards and follow up with a comment on the topic.
Use the Web for research so that you know the company and manager and where you might fit in. Learn industry buzzwords and hot buttons and use them in resumes and interviews. Follow the news. In community newspapers and trade publications, look for these topics because they suggest a need for new hires: A promotion or retirement, or a business relocating, acquiring a site or other business, expanding or getting a new contract. Get discovered. To stay visible while looking for work, consider volunteering in an area that might provide contacts or experience.
Instantly subscribe to industry and trade publications
Staff Writer, The Career News
LOS ANGELES, CA -- Whether you're looking to move up or move on - reading business and trade publications lets you move right in to the job of your dreams. They keep you sharp, well informed, articulate and in-demand. It's no secret that keeping up with the news and trends of your industry or profession will give you the competitive edge you need. And now, you can get your trade magazines without having to pay for them.
Through a special offer from The Career News, you can instantly get a subscription to practically every leading industry and business publication. It takes only a minute to search the website to quickly find the magazines matching your skills and interests.
First search by publication title, industry, or geography. Then, pick the magazines you want, fill out a brief online subscription form and press submit. It's really that easy. To sign up now for your free-industry and trade publications, go to TradePub.
Career Tools Highlighted in This Issue:
Resume Rabbit - Maximize Your Exposure
Get your resume posted on all the top career sites & niche job boards.
LiveCareer: Free-Resume Builder
Use expert writing samples and create a great resume in minutes.
Get Your Resume To The Hiring Manager
Get a better response rate and land more interviews.
Complimentary Industry and Trade Publications
Instantly subscribe online to industry and trade publications--free
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Vol. 10, Issue 05 Job Search Edition January 31, 2011
Out of the box job hunting tips
Abridged: Business Insider
GREENWICH, NY -- According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate currently sits at 9.1 percent. If you are out of work this presents a problem because there is often a large quantity of qualified applicants seeking a given job. In these times, it's more important than ever to think outside of the box when applying for jobs. Here are some fresh creative job hunting tips for your 2011 job search:
Know what positions are available at a company, then focus your energy on trying to get that specific job. Use LinkedIn and use it well. It can be utilized as a great resource to connect with people at a company that you are interested in working for. Take a look at resume samples and improve your resume. Looking at resume samples often helps you to identify specific areas where you can improve your expertise or enhance the way you present yourself to potential employers.
Utilize Twitter and locate someone at any given company to look for jobs. Consider different types of jobs. You don't want to have tunnel vision. Check out niche job boards and career sites. Quite often, small businesses post job listings on these niche boards and smaller career sites. Attend an industry conference. These conferences can be gold for job seekers. In one conference room will be influential people from hundreds of companies directly in the niche that you are in. If you are creative about how you approach people - you can make a very solid contact which you can utilize when you are applying to that particular company later on.
Niche career sites & job boards your resume should be on
Staff Writer, The Career News
CARLSBAD, CA -- While the job market is very competitive right now, there are still millions of jobs being offered by hiring managers who search all of the top career sites and niche job boards. Sure it may take some time, but posting your resume on these career sites will give you better exposure than your competition. Are you ready to think outside the box and update your current job search strategy?
If you want the benefit of maximum exposure, but don't want to spend 60 hours researching and filling out website forms, consider letting a service like Resume Rabbit do the work for you. This useful tool helps you organize your search efforts and saves you time, while allowing you to focus on networking strategies. Just fill out one easy form and in about 15 minutes you'll be posted on 85 top career sites like Job.com, CareerBuilder, Net-Temps, Dice and more.
If confidentiality is a concern, use Resume Rabbit's new confidentiality feature. Your resume can be seen, however, no one will see your name, street address or phone number. Whether you do it by hand or use a service like Resume Rabbit, creating accounts on all the best career sites and niche job boards will give you access to millions of jobs and exposure to 1.5 million employers and recruiters daily. To use the strategy of a successful job seeker and land a job faster, go to: Resume Rabbit.
What are behavioral interview questions?
Abridged: JobSearch About
NEW YORK, NY -- In a behavioral job interview, the company has decided what skills are needed in the person they hire and will ask questions to find out if the candidate has those skills. Behavioral interview questions will be more focused than traditional interview questions and you'll need to respond with special examples of how you handled situations in the workplace.
Review examples of the questions you may be asked during a behavioral job interview and think about how you would answer them. That way you'll be prepared ahead of time, rather than having to think of a response on the spot during the interview. Here are some behavior interview question samples:
Give an example of an occasion when you used logic to solve a problem. Give an example of a goal you reached and tell me how you achieved it. Describe a stressful situation at work and how you handled it. Tell me about how you worked effectively under pressure. How do you handle a challenge? Have you gone above and beyond the call of duty? If so, how? When you worked on multiple projects how did you prioritize? Give an example of how you set goals and achieve them. What do you do when your schedule is interrupted? Give an example of how you handle it. Did you ever not meet your goals? If so, Why?
Refresh your 2011 job search
Abridged: Robert Half International
TAMPA BAY, FL -- Now that we're into the new year, it might be time for you to refresh your search for a job. If you've been out of work for a while, Robert Half International offers these tips to help change things up.
Reconsider the chronological resume: A new format, such as one that highlights skills versus work history, will be more productive. Invest in new packaging: If an extended search in a particular industry or field isn't yielding results, focus on how you could repackage your transferable skills for a different industry or type of role. Switch up your networking: Look for different groups to join, and new ways to meet people outside of your usual circle.
Get a second opinion: Do you get lots of interviews, but no second calls? Ask a friend with good professional judgment to give you feedback on your interview performance. Or perhaps your resume hasn't landed you any interviews. Update your resume, then have a professional resume writer give you their ideas on how you can improve it. Expand your reach: Some parts of the country are recovering faster than others. If your search isn't working in a particular area, could you look at a move to a different city? Large staffing firms who have offices nationwide can connect you with jobs outside of your immediate locale.
How to create a GREAT resume in minutes
Staff Writer, The Career News
LOS ANGELES, CA -- You know your resume is important: It's your passport to a better job. But you may not know how to write one that gets real results. You have just 10 seconds to make an impact on a prospective hiring manager. You need to sell your skills and experience in a way that makes employers want to know more. But how? To get real results, you need to:
Choose the right resume format: chronological, functional or hybrid
Emphasize your most impressive selling points
Paint a positive picture of your accomplishments without listing job duties.
Create a visually striking layout and design
The career experts at LiveCareer have developed the Resume Builder to assist you in this critical aspect of your job search and to get you closer to achieving your career goals. This wizard is the fastest, easiest and most effective way to build an impressive resume. Choose from among hundreds of resume templates and professional designs for all jobs and industries. And use their expert writing samples, tips and prompts to impress hiring managers with your resume. Get started now and create your free-resume today.
Get the hiring manager's attention, Get the job
Abridged: Impact Hiring Solutions
FULLERTON, CA -- One of the major complaints by job candidates in today's changing job market is, "I send them my resume and they don't reply. Most won't even return my phone call." For the most part these candidates are correct. That doesn't mean it's right, it just means you are correct. Similar to most at manager level, when you are working, you are generally overwhelmed with things to do. So you have to prioritize. Some things are high priority and some things go on the low priority list. The low priority items may never get done.
Recruiters and Hiring Managers are really no different. They have to prioritize their day. Some things are high priority and other things are low priority. If you want to engage hiring managers and recruiters, your job when working with or contacting them should be to move up the priority list and catch their attention above the competition. If you can catch the hiring manager's attention, you have a much better chance of being invited to an interview and getting the job.
If a recruiter or hiring manager doesn't call you back, remember it isn't personal. Most recruiters are not trying to be rude. They only have so many hours, just like everyone else, and they are constantly juggling their priorities and working at managing their time too. If your search is stalled, consider a revised approach to your current job search efforts.
Get a better response rate and land more interviews
Staff Writer, The Career News
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA -- There's nothing easy about job searching. What's especially frustrating for many job seekers is a disappointing response rate. However, it's important to note that a job search is based on a numbers game. For example: If you get your resume in front of 1000 hiring managers, you should get 10-50 quality responses leading up to 5 interviews. If you don't pay attention to 'how' you are sending your resumes, your actions might only serve to put your resume in a pile with hundreds of others.
Consider a more focused approach to your job search. A search that increases the number and quality of responses by using a targeted list of industries and decision makers who are looking for people with your skills. This new type of search also employs an affordable delivery system that ensures your resume will be seen by the right person. Impossible?
Not at all! We recommend using a service called JobsByFax. This service is simple to use, effective and an affordable way to ensure a more focused and satisfying job search. You'll have instant access to information on thousands of companies and their decision makers. JobsByFax combines quality and quantity by faxing your resume to potential employers and recruiters. In fact, it's been statistically proven that sending 1000 resumes using JobsByFax can yield from 10 to 50 quality responses. JobsByFax will revitalize your job search and produce quality responses that lead to interviews and even job offers! To get a better response rate and land more interviews, go to: JobsByFax.
Key to enlarge your job search and stay visible
Abridged: Chicago Tribune
CHICAGO, IL -- Go to the coffee shop or the gym. Because employers haven't had enough employees for three years, managers are desperate to get work done. So bring a solution directly to them and not through human resources. Go to a Starbucks or gym in a neighborhood where managers live and start conversations, asking managers about their businesses, listening for their needs and offering solutions.
If you have a specific company or job in mind, try parking lots in office parks and warehouse districts. Hang out at conference hotels and choose seats on trains and in airports next to people with laptops. Bypass HR. People in HR do not know the job, the need or whether you fit, so you have to get to the decision-maker. Ask a contact on online networking site LinkedIn to pass your resume to a specific individual and aim for an introduction in a specific department. Or go hear a manager speak, exchange cards and follow up with a comment on the topic.
Use the Web for research so that you know the company and manager and where you might fit in. Learn industry buzzwords and hot buttons and use them in resumes and interviews. Follow the news. In community newspapers and trade publications, look for these topics because they suggest a need for new hires: A promotion or retirement, or a business relocating, acquiring a site or other business, expanding or getting a new contract. Get discovered. To stay visible while looking for work, consider volunteering in an area that might provide contacts or experience.
Instantly subscribe to industry and trade publications
Staff Writer, The Career News
LOS ANGELES, CA -- Whether you're looking to move up or move on - reading business and trade publications lets you move right in to the job of your dreams. They keep you sharp, well informed, articulate and in-demand. It's no secret that keeping up with the news and trends of your industry or profession will give you the competitive edge you need. And now, you can get your trade magazines without having to pay for them.
Through a special offer from The Career News, you can instantly get a subscription to practically every leading industry and business publication. It takes only a minute to search the website to quickly find the magazines matching your skills and interests.
First search by publication title, industry, or geography. Then, pick the magazines you want, fill out a brief online subscription form and press submit. It's really that easy. To sign up now for your free-industry and trade publications, go to TradePub.
Career Tools Highlighted in This Issue:
Resume Rabbit - Maximize Your Exposure
Get your resume posted on all the top career sites & niche job boards.
LiveCareer: Free-Resume Builder
Use expert writing samples and create a great resume in minutes.
Get Your Resume To The Hiring Manager
Get a better response rate and land more interviews.
Complimentary Industry and Trade Publications
Instantly subscribe online to industry and trade publications--free
Important Notice: To make sure you receive The Career News in your inbox, please review our safe-listing instructions.
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