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5 Networking Tips for Shy or Introverted People |
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by Rich DeMatteo
Being shy can be a networking asset, you just need to know how to use it. Remember, the world craves balance. If networking events were made up of entirely extroverts, they would drive themselves crazy. Here are COTJ’s 5 networking tips for shy or introverted people:
1. Utilize Social Media – Begin networking first on Linkedin, Facebook, Myspace, or any web 2.0 destination that connects you to people with similar interests. Start building up your contacts/friends list, and build up your relationship with these people. Once you feel comfortable, invite them to join a networking event with you. This may help the lessen any intimidation you may feel of going it alone.
2 . Use being shy to your advantage - People absolutely love carrying on about themselves, so provide an ear for them to let loose on, and you’ll make a friend in the process. Don’t be intimidated by louder, extroverted net workers. They need you, and they know it. Just be yourself, be polite, listen, and sacrifice your ears over to the extroverts.
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Ten Excuses for Missing Work |
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Written by Michele Marrinan, Monster Contributing Writer
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Posted on Monster.com
We've all been there. It's a beautiful day, and you can't bear the thought of going into work. So you call in with some excuse about feeling ill, but you know in your bones that your boss doesn't buy it.
The feeling ill excuse is a short-term solution that won't win you any fans at the office -- someone else will have to pick up the slack, or you'll miss deadlines. And it won't help your career any. Here are 10 excuses -- five smart and five not-so-smart -- to help you save face and your sanity.
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Resources for those without health insurance |
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Written by By David Colker
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Poached from the Los Angeles Times
Healthcare without insurance is like construction without power tools.
It can be done, but it will take longer and require a lot more effort. And at times you'll feel like you're hammering your thumb.
"Preventive care is one of the most difficult areas," said John Kim, head of the nonprofit Healthy City project, which has amassed data on medical and social resources in the Los Angeles area. "By the time you get care for the condition you're trying to prevent, you might already have it."
But as frustrating as the search can be, there are places to turn for people who have lost their insurance because of layoffs or cutbacks in benefits and don't quality for subsidy programs such as Medi-Cal or Medicare.
Here's a guide to major Los Angeles County resources and what you can expect if you're not covered.
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Crafting a resume that will grab recruiters |
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Written by Tiffany Hsu
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Poached from the Los Angeles Times.
Some old rules no longer apply. Creativity can help, but going too far can ruin your chances for a job. Even in choppy waters, recruiters are still angling for the perfect job candidate.
But employers don't have the time or resources to sift through all the applications churned up by the recession. California's unemployment rate hit 10.5% in February -- the highest in nearly 26 years -- while the national rate stands at 8.1%.
To boost your chances of getting plucked, you'll need a top-notch resume. That means one that combines eye-catching details and a fast, modern pitch with old-school basics, including impeccable grammar and spelling.
Today's successful resumes are marketing tools, not encyclopedia entries. They're capable of selling your story on paper or online.
Here's how to get a recruiter to fall for your resume, hook, line and sinker.
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