Colorado leads renewable energy growth, employment
Amanda H. Miller -Article Link
May 26, 2011
Colorado is leading the nation in clean technology job growth with several new wind and solar energy companies relocating to and expanding in the state.
President Barack Obama renewed his call for economic growth through investment in renewable energy resource development last week. While he lauded the economic benefits of going green, Colorado employees enjoyed new work in the clean tech sector, according to information released by the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation. Employment in Colorado’s clean technology sector grew by 32.7 percent between 2005 and 2010.
More than 20 solar and wind companies have announced they would open or expand offices in Colorado within the last two years, according to the release.
“Obviously business follows public policy,” said Janet Fritz, spokeswoman for the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation. “The passage last year of new clean energy standards will help. It shows companies that there is demand here for clean energy.”
The state has been working to lure clean technology companies into the state and has tried to promote an atmosphere where the companies will feel welcome and able to thrive, Fritz said.
It doesn’t hurt that Colorado is home to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, which is dedicated to testing and bringing new renewable energy technology to market.
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Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Monday, May 23, 2011
Colorado Springs Area High Speed Ethernet Services, Price Quotes, WAN-LAN Carriers and Best Services!
Colorado's Finest Carrier
Colorado is known for many things, High Mountains, blue skies, sports and incredible people. What most in the Business world also know is that Colorado, mostly that of Colorado Springs, is for the Ethernet Telecommunications sector.
Colorado Springs has a multitude of great carriers to look at but one that more notably stands out is Integra! Regional offices in Denver, many businesses in Colorado Springs have seen the value in Integra and are excited about what this company offers.
Need a price quote for On-net services, BGP, DIA, Network Scalability, High speed Bandwith from T1 to OC 48 or any Data Communication needs, check us out!
Contact me at tradd.duggan@integratelecom.com for more Info 3o3-884-4294: Whether you need Wide Area Network Services, price shopping, EOC, MPLS, VOIP. We can help you choose the best Solutions, as well as from a suite of our own modular technology and managed services options.
Colorado Springs has a multitude of great carriers to look at but one that more notably stands out is Integra! Regional offices in Denver, many businesses in Colorado Springs have seen the value in Integra and are excited about what this company offers.
Need a price quote for On-net services, BGP, DIA, Network Scalability, High speed Bandwith from T1 to OC 48 or any Data Communication needs, check us out!
Contact me at tradd.duggan@integratelecom.com for more Info 3o3-884-4294: Whether you need Wide Area Network Services, price shopping, EOC, MPLS, VOIP. We can help you choose the best Solutions, as well as from a suite of our own modular technology and managed services options.
Denver-Boulder High Speed Ethernet-Bandwidth-Internet Price Shopping, We Resell All Carriers Level3,TW Telecom, Global Crossing,Zayo, Agents & Qwest!
Let Global Telecom & Technology Help Today!
Most businesses have some type of bandwidth connections for credit card verification, email, online searches, location to location data transfers, procurement, research and a host of other needs. These connections run the gamut from information services such as DSL, Cable, satellite and wireless, to telecom services like T1, DS3, OC3 and Ethernet over Fiber. The new player, with cost vs performance advantages you should consider, is Ethernet over Copper.
Why Ethernet over Copper? First of all, this is a protocol that most closely matches what is running on nearly all networks today. That is, Ethernet. Most other services were designed back in day when voice was king and the public switched telephone network dominated worldwide communications. That’s no longer the case. The world has not only transformed from analog to digital, but has also moved from telephone conversations to email, texting, video downloads and streaming, search and Websites.
GTT Provides over 600 Peering Networks for our clients, which means shorter routes and more cost savings to you! Whether you're in Colorado, we can use one of our 800 suppliers to find the right fit for your bandwidth needs or Network Integration!
Contact me at tradd.duggan@gt-t.net at GTT Global Telecom & Technology for more Info 72o-259-5419: Whether you need Wide Area Network Services, price shopping, Dedicated Internet Access (DIA), High Speed Ethernet/BGB or better Peering -we have over 600 and 96 On Net POP's in 46 markets! GTT has a suite of offerings that nobody else has. We can help you choose the best of breed technologies and services from hundreds of telecom carriers - globally in 80 countries - as well as from a suite of our own modular technology and managed services options.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Monday, May 16, 2011
Ethernet Services Around Denver, Colorado..Whether Price Shopping, Increasing Bandwidth or Looking For The Latest!
Metro Ethernet Is Important to Denver Colorado Businesses, Learn How?
Many major telecom carriers, such as cavalier, Telnes, level 3, and Megapath, offer gigabit Ethernet services in Denver Colorado. Using Ethernet technology, Denver Colorado businesses can connect to the network by residing close to the physical Lit Building of ISPs. Without adding any Local Phone Company, it greatly reduces the cost and increases the amount of speed the ISP can provide.
You can do a custom search to find out how much each provider cost or you can simply contact us at GTT and we can do the price shoppng for you. With over 800 suppliers, we can narrow down your search locally or Globally for your Network providers. Contact us today!
Contact me at tradd.duggan@gt-t.net at GTT Global Telecom & Technology for more Info: Whether you need Wide Area Network Services, price shopping, or a Dedicated Internet Access (DIA), GTT has a suite of offerings that nobody else has. We can help you choose the best of breed technologies and services from hundreds of telecom carriers - globally in 80 countries - as well as from a suite of our own modular technology and managed services options.
Many major telecom carriers, such as cavalier, Telnes, level 3, and Megapath, offer gigabit Ethernet services in Denver Colorado. Using Ethernet technology, Denver Colorado businesses can connect to the network by residing close to the physical Lit Building of ISPs. Without adding any Local Phone Company, it greatly reduces the cost and increases the amount of speed the ISP can provide.
You can do a custom search to find out how much each provider cost or you can simply contact us at GTT and we can do the price shoppng for you. With over 800 suppliers, we can narrow down your search locally or Globally for your Network providers. Contact us today!
Contact me at tradd.duggan@gt-t.net at GTT Global Telecom & Technology for more Info: Whether you need Wide Area Network Services, price shopping, or a Dedicated Internet Access (DIA), GTT has a suite of offerings that nobody else has. We can help you choose the best of breed technologies and services from hundreds of telecom carriers - globally in 80 countries - as well as from a suite of our own modular technology and managed services options.
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Top International Ethernet-Fiber Carriers to Use, Whether Private Lines, DIA Dedicated Internet Networks or Best Pricing Abroad
We Work With Over 800 Suppliers in 80 Countries!We offer more than 12 years in the Global arena offering the Best Solutions to our customers. We work with all of the Top carriers out there and can find the nest fit for you whether it's a specific location or price point!
Flexible Services- We can Integrate our Networks to mix/match the best fit for you
Most Reliable- Our global reach is one of the more reliable when it comes to our partners
More Scalable- We can provide some of the best scalable solutions out there
More Secure- Security is key and that's where we come in to play
• Leased Line DS3, DS1, OC3, T1, E1 and More
• Ethernet Network
• Dedicated Internet Access
• MPLS Network – Including MPLS VPN, VPLS, Point to Point Etherline
• DSL Broadband Access
• Point to Point Wireless Networking
• Hub Service
Contact me at tradd.duggan@gt-t.net at GTT Global Telecom & Technology for more Info 720-259-5419: Whether price shopping for local carriers,seeking Dedicated Internet Access (DIA), MPLS. VPLS. Point to Point Networking, IP Transit or better Peering -we have over 700 and 100 On Net POP's in 46 markets! GTT has a suite of offerings that nobody else has. We can help you choose the best of breed technologies and services from hundreds of telecom carriers. We're also globally in 80 countries -covering 800 suppliers and include a suite of our own modular technology and managed services options.
Saturday, May 14, 2011
To Denver-Boulder Area Recruiters & Headhunters, Top Salesman Here To Sell… Resume Included
This Title above relates to many of my friends in the Denver area recently with such a large gap between Sales openings and the large number of Sales people who hope to “to fill” these much desired jobs.
Truth be told, I too am one of these Top Sales Performers looking to fit my background with a solid company where my skills will be utilized to the highest degree. How to do this you might ask?
That’s the million dollar question and why this Site exist for you, feel free to chime in with what’s been working for you, every little bit helps when job searching in a market such as this.
Tips To Help:
*Don't get down, think of the big picture ahead
*Network..Network, than Network again
*Only 10% of jobs found online so look elsewhere
*Start an industry blog, yep it could help
*LinkedIn-This site will be more useful than you could ever imagine
*Join local clubs-orgs
*Call Headhunters and Sales Managers till you get what you want
Contact me, I’m job searching and looking to utilize my skills in an Information Technology or Green Energy position!
My LinkedIn Profile & Resume
Truth be told, I too am one of these Top Sales Performers looking to fit my background with a solid company where my skills will be utilized to the highest degree. How to do this you might ask?
That’s the million dollar question and why this Site exist for you, feel free to chime in with what’s been working for you, every little bit helps when job searching in a market such as this.
Tips To Help:
*Don't get down, think of the big picture ahead
*Network..Network, than Network again
*Only 10% of jobs found online so look elsewhere
*Start an industry blog, yep it could help
*LinkedIn-This site will be more useful than you could ever imagine
*Join local clubs-orgs
*Call Headhunters and Sales Managers till you get what you want
Contact me, I’m job searching and looking to utilize my skills in an Information Technology or Green Energy position!
My LinkedIn Profile & Resume
Friday, May 13, 2011
Top Ethernet Services-IP Transit Around Denver, Find The Right Pricing For Your Biz
Looking For a provider, Contact Us at GTT
The Denver Metro area is strategically located near the geographic center of the United States. It is also the cross roads of numerous telecom carriers large and small, all with POPs in the area.
The Denver Metro area not only includes the mile high city of Denver but cities like Lakewood, Littleton, Arvada, Broomfield, Englewood, Aurora, Centennial and Boulder. The DTC (Denver Tech Center) is in the southern portion of the area. The area includes Arapahoe County, Jefferson County, Douglas County, Denver County and Boulder County.
T1 services are available virtually everywhere within the Denver Metro area. Ethernet services are not yet availabe everywhere, but availability is improving constantly. Enter your location information in our easy-to-use online form and find out if Ethernet services are available.
Contact me at tradd.duggan@gt-t.net at GTT Global Telecom & Technology for more Info: Whether you need Wide Area Network Services, price shopping, Dedicated Internet Access (DIA), High Speed Ethernet/BGB or better Peering -we have over 600 and 96 On Net POP's in 46 markets! GTT has a suite of offerings that nobody else has. We can help you choose the best of breed technologies and services from hundreds of telecom carriers - globally in 80 countries - as well as from a suite of our own modular technology and managed services options.
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Top Telecommunications Bandwidth-Ethernet News Colorado, Utah, New Mexico! Find The Best Carriers
PR Log
Link
Get all the latest News on everything Telecommunication realted in the Rocky Mountain Region. Whether it's a Company buyout in New Mexico, Shopping for the best Ethernet Services in Utah or finding what the latest Trend in Colorado...PR Log New has it all for all Telecommunication fans.
Contact me at tradd.duggan@gt-t.net at GTT Global Telecom & Technology for more Info: Whether you need Wide Area Network Services, price shopping, Dedicated Internet Access (DIA), High Speed Ethernet/BGB or better Peering -we have over 600 and 96 On Net POP's in 46 markets! GTT has a suite of offerings that nobody else has. We can help you choose the best of breed technologies and services from hundreds of telecom carriers - globally in 80 countries - as well as from a suite of our own modular technology and managed services options.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Denver's Job Outlook.. Yes It's Getting Better for Sales Reps. The Top Industries For The Denver Metro
Outlook for 2011 On The WayArticle Link from 2010, waiting for the new report soon
Denver, the "Mile High City" is the 16th largest metro area in the country. Denver's high number of government jobs is one factor that has kept unemployment well under national averages. Denver's broad business base and population growth trends should fuel above average employment in the Denver area as the recession ends.
Unemployment Rate of the Denver Metro Area:
The Denver metropolitan area's unemployment rate was 7.5% according to December 2009 statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, December 2009 report.
Unemployment Rate of the Denver Metro Area:
The Denver metropolitan area's unemployment rate was 7.5% according to December 2009 statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, December 2009 report.
Top Industries in the Denver Metro Area:
The current fastest growing industries in the Denver metro area are:
•Health care – Led by University of Colorado Hospital
•Financial Services – Led by Charles Schwab
•Telecommunications – Led by Dish Network, Comcast Cable
•Defense – Led by U.S. Army
•Technology – Led by TW Telecom
The current best paying industries in the Denver metro area are:
•Transportation
•Technology
•Finance
•Health Care
•Entertainment
Top Companies in the Denver Metro Area*
1.U.S. Federal Government – The largest employer in the Denver metropolitan area is the U.S. Government. MetroDenver.org reports that the U.S. Government employs over 35,100 people in the Metropolitan Denver area.
2.State Of Colorado – The State of Colorado is Denver's second largest employer. MetroDenver.org reports that the State of Colorado employs over 33,000 people in the Metropolitan Denver area.
3.The University of Colorado System – The University of Colorado System is comprised of The University of Colorado, University of Colorado Medical Campus and University of Colorado Hospital. The University of Colorado educates over 56,000 students. The University of Colorado Hospital is consistently ranked one of the top hospitals nationally by US News and World Reports. MetroDenver.org reports that the University of Colorado System employs over 33,000 people in the Metropolitan Denver area.
4.City & County of Denver – The City and County combined government of Denver is the area's 4th-largest employer. MetroDenver.org reports that the City & County of Denver employs over 13,000 people in the Metropolitan Denver area.
5.Jefferson County Public Schools – Jefferson County Public Schools is the largest school system in Colorado. The Jefferson County Public School system operates 155 schools and educates over 84,000 students. MetroDenver.org reports that the Jefferson County Public Schools employ over 12,100 people in the Metropolitan Denver area.
6.Denver Public Schools - Denver Public Schools is the 2nd largest school system in Colorado. The Denver Public School system operates 152 schools and educates over 78,000 students. MetroDenver.org reports that the Denver Public Schools employ over 11,300 people in the Metropolitan Denver area.
7.US Postal Service - USPS delivers mail to over 149 million addresses in the country. USPS processes over 28 million pieces of mail per hour. The Denver region not only operates post offices and manages mail carriers, but also operates a Denver area large bulk mail center to streamline delivery. MetroDenver.org reports that USPS employs over 11,100 people in the Metropolitan Denver area.
8.HealthOne Healthcare – HealthOne is the largest healthcare system in the Denver region with nine Hospitals, 13 outpatient surgical centers, more than 30 clinics, and medical air /ground transportation. MetroDenver.org reports that HealthOne employs over 9,100 people in the Metropolitan Denver area.
9.Cherry Creek School District – Cherry Creek School District is the 4th-largest school system in Colorado. The Cherry Creek School system educates over 50,000 students. MetroDenver.org reports that the Cherry Creek School District employs over 9,100 people in the Metropolitan Denver area.
10.Lockheed Martin Corporation – Lockheed Martin is the world's largest defense supplier. Lockheed, number 54 of the Fortune 500, is also the largest provider of IT services and training to the US Government. MetroDenver.org reports that Lockheed Martin employs over 8,200 people in the Metropolitan Denver area.
Top Denver area jobs in need of workers:
•Sales
•Management
•Health Care
•Information Technology
•Customer Service
Top Denver metro area employment trends**:
•Denver area work from home opportunities decreased 34% in the last 6 months.
•Denver area consulting opportunities increased 173% over the past 6 months.
•Denver area outsourcing opportunities increased 25% over the past 6 months.
Denver metropolitan area attitudes and employment outlook:
Denver is projected to grow an above average 26.3% through 2025 based on reports from BizJournals.com. As the economy recovers, Denver's strong diversified business base of public, corporate, education, and health care jobs should grow considerably.
The current fastest growing industries in the Denver metro area are:
•Health care – Led by University of Colorado Hospital
•Financial Services – Led by Charles Schwab
•Telecommunications – Led by Dish Network, Comcast Cable
•Defense – Led by U.S. Army
•Technology – Led by TW Telecom
The current best paying industries in the Denver metro area are:
•Transportation
•Technology
•Finance
•Health Care
•Entertainment
Top Companies in the Denver Metro Area*
1.U.S. Federal Government – The largest employer in the Denver metropolitan area is the U.S. Government. MetroDenver.org reports that the U.S. Government employs over 35,100 people in the Metropolitan Denver area.
2.State Of Colorado – The State of Colorado is Denver's second largest employer. MetroDenver.org reports that the State of Colorado employs over 33,000 people in the Metropolitan Denver area.
3.The University of Colorado System – The University of Colorado System is comprised of The University of Colorado, University of Colorado Medical Campus and University of Colorado Hospital. The University of Colorado educates over 56,000 students. The University of Colorado Hospital is consistently ranked one of the top hospitals nationally by US News and World Reports. MetroDenver.org reports that the University of Colorado System employs over 33,000 people in the Metropolitan Denver area.
4.City & County of Denver – The City and County combined government of Denver is the area's 4th-largest employer. MetroDenver.org reports that the City & County of Denver employs over 13,000 people in the Metropolitan Denver area.
5.Jefferson County Public Schools – Jefferson County Public Schools is the largest school system in Colorado. The Jefferson County Public School system operates 155 schools and educates over 84,000 students. MetroDenver.org reports that the Jefferson County Public Schools employ over 12,100 people in the Metropolitan Denver area.
6.Denver Public Schools - Denver Public Schools is the 2nd largest school system in Colorado. The Denver Public School system operates 152 schools and educates over 78,000 students. MetroDenver.org reports that the Denver Public Schools employ over 11,300 people in the Metropolitan Denver area.
7.US Postal Service - USPS delivers mail to over 149 million addresses in the country. USPS processes over 28 million pieces of mail per hour. The Denver region not only operates post offices and manages mail carriers, but also operates a Denver area large bulk mail center to streamline delivery. MetroDenver.org reports that USPS employs over 11,100 people in the Metropolitan Denver area.
8.HealthOne Healthcare – HealthOne is the largest healthcare system in the Denver region with nine Hospitals, 13 outpatient surgical centers, more than 30 clinics, and medical air /ground transportation. MetroDenver.org reports that HealthOne employs over 9,100 people in the Metropolitan Denver area.
9.Cherry Creek School District – Cherry Creek School District is the 4th-largest school system in Colorado. The Cherry Creek School system educates over 50,000 students. MetroDenver.org reports that the Cherry Creek School District employs over 9,100 people in the Metropolitan Denver area.
10.Lockheed Martin Corporation – Lockheed Martin is the world's largest defense supplier. Lockheed, number 54 of the Fortune 500, is also the largest provider of IT services and training to the US Government. MetroDenver.org reports that Lockheed Martin employs over 8,200 people in the Metropolitan Denver area.
Top Denver area jobs in need of workers:
•Sales
•Management
•Health Care
•Information Technology
•Customer Service
Top Denver metro area employment trends**:
•Denver area work from home opportunities decreased 34% in the last 6 months.
•Denver area consulting opportunities increased 173% over the past 6 months.
•Denver area outsourcing opportunities increased 25% over the past 6 months.
Denver metropolitan area attitudes and employment outlook:
Denver is projected to grow an above average 26.3% through 2025 based on reports from BizJournals.com. As the economy recovers, Denver's strong diversified business base of public, corporate, education, and health care jobs should grow considerably.
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Friday, May 6, 2011
High Speed Internet Ethernet Service Carriers For Nebraska, New Mexico and Arizona, Get a Price Quote Today For Your Business
Let Global Telecom & Technology Help Today!
Most businesses have some type of bandwidth connections for credit card verification, email, online searches, location to location data transfers, procurement, research and a host of other needs. These connections run the gamut from information services such as DSL, Cable, satellite and wireless, to telecom services like T1, DS3, OC3 and Ethernet over Fiber. The new player, with cost vs performance advantages you should consider, is Ethernet over Copper.
Why Ethernet over Copper? First of all, this is a protocol that most closely matches what is running on nearly all networks today. That is, Ethernet. Most other services were designed back in day when voice was king and the public switched telephone network dominated worldwide communications. That’s no longer the case. The world has not only transformed from analog to digital, but has also moved from telephone conversations to email, texting, video downloads and streaming, search and Websites.
GTT Provides over 600 Peering Networks for our clients, which means shorter routes and more cost savings to you! Whether you're in Nebraska, New Mexico or Arizona, we can use one of our 800 suppliers to find the right fit for your bandwidth needs or Network Integration!
Contact me at tradd.duggan@gt-t.net at GTT Global Telecom & Technology for more Info 3o3-884-4294: Whether you need Wide Area Network Services, price shopping, Dedicated Internet Access (DIA), High Speed Ethernet/BGB or better Peering -we have over 600 and 96 On Net POP's in 46 markets! GTT has a suite of offerings that nobody else has. We can help you choose the best of breed technologies and services from hundreds of telecom carriers - globally in 80 countries - as well as from a suite of our own modular technology and managed services options.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Covering all Telecommunications Bases: Top MPLS, POP, VPLS, Fiber, Ethernet, WAN, LAN & Leased Lines
Global Telecom & Technology (GTT) is a global telecommunications carrier and leading network integrator serving the data communications needs of large enterprise, government and carrier clients in over 80 countries. We combine our own network assets with the networks of over 800 suppliers worldwide to deliver cost-effective, scalable solutions supporting each client’s unique requirements.
Click on the links below to find our more about GTT's managed network services.
MPLS Network - Including MPLS VPN, VPLS, Point to Point Etherline
iPass Wireless Data
GTT 24x7 NOC
In addition to these Managed Network services, GTT supports all of our customers with our 24x7 NOC and optional managed network services.
If you are interested in finding out a network quote for new wide area network services, get a real-time network quote from the GTT Portal. Or, speak with a telecom management consultant for a no cost consultation to find the best fit solution.
Contact me tradd.duggan@gt-t.net at GTT Global Telecom & Technology for more Info: Whether you need Wide Area Network Services, price shopping, or a Dedicated Internet Access (DIA), GTT has a suite of offerings that nobody else has. We can help you choose the best of breed technologies and services from hundreds of telecom carriers - globally in 80 countries - as well as from a suite of our own modular technology and managed services options.
Click on the links below to find our more about GTT's managed network services.
MPLS Network - Including MPLS VPN, VPLS, Point to Point Etherline
iPass Wireless Data
GTT 24x7 NOC
In addition to these Managed Network services, GTT supports all of our customers with our 24x7 NOC and optional managed network services.
If you are interested in finding out a network quote for new wide area network services, get a real-time network quote from the GTT Portal. Or, speak with a telecom management consultant for a no cost consultation to find the best fit solution.
Contact me tradd.duggan@gt-t.net at GTT Global Telecom & Technology for more Info: Whether you need Wide Area Network Services, price shopping, or a Dedicated Internet Access (DIA), GTT has a suite of offerings that nobody else has. We can help you choose the best of breed technologies and services from hundreds of telecom carriers - globally in 80 countries - as well as from a suite of our own modular technology and managed services options.
Monday, May 2, 2011
6 New LinkedIn Job Search Tips in Sales Whether Telecom Sales or Technology in Denver
by Jason Keath
At least 2 of the 4 jobs I have gotten since college can be directly attributed to LinkedIn. This by no means makes me an expert, but I have been on the site for a while and I pay attention to what works for people and what doesn’t. If you are looking for a job, good economy or bad, LinkedIn should be a big part of your strategy. Lots of people have written good posts on how to position yourself on LinkedIn, including one of the earliest from Guy Kawasaki and another more recent Ten Ways to Use LinkedIn to Find a Job, also from Guy. All of these tips (and others) are quality and should help guide your search. This list is intended to go a step above what everyone else is already doing and help you set yourself apart from a community that is getting more competitive every day.
Kill for Recommendations
Recommendations are a great way to add quality, less biased content to your profile. The more recommendations the better. Headhunters look at this number, the quality of the recommendations, and of course who is giving them. They also have an impact on where you show up in search results. Give recommendations to all those you think worthy. Ask everyone for the same. But do not rely on the LinkedIn request tool. Use email, phone calls, etc. Personal requests will work better with some.
Create a Personal Slideshow
LinkedIn applications rock, especially the Slideshare.com app. If you are a speaker, put your best presentation on your profile. If you are in resume mode, create a visual resume. Be creative. Show your personality, show your creativity and be memorable. These slide shows can go a lot farther than a text description and a nice avatar to help you stand out from the crowd.
Go Back In Time
Ideally you should have been adding connections to your LinkedIn profile since the site launched. In the absence of a time machine, start using it today as your virtual Rolodex for all the bosses, employees, coworkers, and vendors with which you have done business. It is an obvious suggestion, but the more honest connections you have, the more valuable your network as a job search aid. Also, do not just invest in connections with people who have obvious benefit to you. Look for people you may be able to help as well. You never know who will help you in the future. Sorry to phrase this in such a self serving way. But a job search is serious business.
Research Smart, Interact Smarter
Know the companies you want to work at? Stalk their employees. Look at the groups they join, the keywords they use, the apps they use, the books they read. Do your best to spin your profile (while holding true to your real skill set) to fall in line with those company’s cultures. Do not just try and appear relevant to that company though, actively look like a thought leader within their circles. Checkout the forums of the groups they are in and participate. Look for the questions they ask in the LinkedIn Answers sections. Looks for their answers. Listen, interact, and treat everything you say as thoughtfully as you would an interview. Because you it very well could be.
Treat Your Links Like Gold
One of the first things a potential employer is going to check out are your links. If you are searching for a job online, you really should have a blog or other content online for people to learn more about you. If you are involved in any organizations or have had some good press somewhere, include links to that information. Be creative. Post a video resume to Youtube and link to it from your profile.
Think Like an Entrepreneur
Do not settle for being a follower. Ask questions, create groups, and actively connect other people. These activities will put your profile in front of more people. They will frame you as a leader. And they will add more flavor to your personality that potential employers might remember. If you are not already a great networker, then some of this might be easier said then done. However, it is something to look for. Creating a group that gets good discussions going or starting a question that many people find interest in answering can be keys in helping you find the more active users that will help your job search reach a higher level.
BONUS Sign Up for SocialMinder.com
Social Minder is a nice little tool that helps you keep track of your LinkedIn connections via how often you email them. It tells you who you are neglecting and the topic you last discussed and much more. A very powerful little piece of software.
None of these steps will result as a golden bullet, but all should help you stand out from the noise. Finding that next great job is a stressful challenge and even more difficult within today’s high unemployment. Opportunities are out there, and LinkedIn is a key tool in helping your cause.
Contact me at milehighsolar@hotmail.com for Networking or if there may be a fit for a new Sales opportunity I'm interested!
At least 2 of the 4 jobs I have gotten since college can be directly attributed to LinkedIn. This by no means makes me an expert, but I have been on the site for a while and I pay attention to what works for people and what doesn’t. If you are looking for a job, good economy or bad, LinkedIn should be a big part of your strategy. Lots of people have written good posts on how to position yourself on LinkedIn, including one of the earliest from Guy Kawasaki and another more recent Ten Ways to Use LinkedIn to Find a Job, also from Guy. All of these tips (and others) are quality and should help guide your search. This list is intended to go a step above what everyone else is already doing and help you set yourself apart from a community that is getting more competitive every day.
Kill for Recommendations
Recommendations are a great way to add quality, less biased content to your profile. The more recommendations the better. Headhunters look at this number, the quality of the recommendations, and of course who is giving them. They also have an impact on where you show up in search results. Give recommendations to all those you think worthy. Ask everyone for the same. But do not rely on the LinkedIn request tool. Use email, phone calls, etc. Personal requests will work better with some.
Create a Personal Slideshow
LinkedIn applications rock, especially the Slideshare.com app. If you are a speaker, put your best presentation on your profile. If you are in resume mode, create a visual resume. Be creative. Show your personality, show your creativity and be memorable. These slide shows can go a lot farther than a text description and a nice avatar to help you stand out from the crowd.
Go Back In Time
Ideally you should have been adding connections to your LinkedIn profile since the site launched. In the absence of a time machine, start using it today as your virtual Rolodex for all the bosses, employees, coworkers, and vendors with which you have done business. It is an obvious suggestion, but the more honest connections you have, the more valuable your network as a job search aid. Also, do not just invest in connections with people who have obvious benefit to you. Look for people you may be able to help as well. You never know who will help you in the future. Sorry to phrase this in such a self serving way. But a job search is serious business.
Research Smart, Interact Smarter
Know the companies you want to work at? Stalk their employees. Look at the groups they join, the keywords they use, the apps they use, the books they read. Do your best to spin your profile (while holding true to your real skill set) to fall in line with those company’s cultures. Do not just try and appear relevant to that company though, actively look like a thought leader within their circles. Checkout the forums of the groups they are in and participate. Look for the questions they ask in the LinkedIn Answers sections. Looks for their answers. Listen, interact, and treat everything you say as thoughtfully as you would an interview. Because you it very well could be.
Treat Your Links Like Gold
One of the first things a potential employer is going to check out are your links. If you are searching for a job online, you really should have a blog or other content online for people to learn more about you. If you are involved in any organizations or have had some good press somewhere, include links to that information. Be creative. Post a video resume to Youtube and link to it from your profile.
Think Like an Entrepreneur
Do not settle for being a follower. Ask questions, create groups, and actively connect other people. These activities will put your profile in front of more people. They will frame you as a leader. And they will add more flavor to your personality that potential employers might remember. If you are not already a great networker, then some of this might be easier said then done. However, it is something to look for. Creating a group that gets good discussions going or starting a question that many people find interest in answering can be keys in helping you find the more active users that will help your job search reach a higher level.
BONUS Sign Up for SocialMinder.com
Social Minder is a nice little tool that helps you keep track of your LinkedIn connections via how often you email them. It tells you who you are neglecting and the topic you last discussed and much more. A very powerful little piece of software.
None of these steps will result as a golden bullet, but all should help you stand out from the noise. Finding that next great job is a stressful challenge and even more difficult within today’s high unemployment. Opportunities are out there, and LinkedIn is a key tool in helping your cause.
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25 Habits To Break if You Want a Job..Whether in Denver or Another City, This Could Help!
25 Habits to Break if You Want a Job
by Hannah Morgan
Article Link
This advice goes out to new job seekers as well as seasoned job seekers. It comes from those who have been in job search and have learned through the school of hard knocks. These are the top 25 habits to break, or not fall into, if you want to land a job quickly:
Link To Additional Bad Habits Here
*Only apply for jobs online
*Use the same resume for every job you apply to
*Don’t network or meet new people
*Don’t ask your friends and family for information
*Complain about being unemployed
*Bad mouth your previous employer
*Don’t target companies, apply to anything anywhere
*Ask everyone you know for a job
*Don’t take time to assess your strengths and passion
*Don’t research salaries
*Don’t follow up on anything
*Don’t do anything differently
*Stay away from LinkedIn and social media
Contact me, I'm open for Networking and Job Opportunities!
My LinkedIn Profile
by Hannah Morgan
Article Link
This advice goes out to new job seekers as well as seasoned job seekers. It comes from those who have been in job search and have learned through the school of hard knocks. These are the top 25 habits to break, or not fall into, if you want to land a job quickly:
Link To Additional Bad Habits Here
*Only apply for jobs online
*Use the same resume for every job you apply to
*Don’t network or meet new people
*Don’t ask your friends and family for information
*Complain about being unemployed
*Bad mouth your previous employer
*Don’t target companies, apply to anything anywhere
*Ask everyone you know for a job
*Don’t take time to assess your strengths and passion
*Don’t research salaries
*Don’t follow up on anything
*Don’t do anything differently
*Stay away from LinkedIn and social media
Contact me, I'm open for Networking and Job Opportunities!
My LinkedIn Profile
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