So, there's this CDI member benefit you might not be utilizing yet, and we don't want you to miss out. Consider this: Do you have burning questions? Your fellow members have answers. Do you want to form partnerships and friendships, and reduce the isolation of entrepreneurship? Your colleagues crave that Read More >
Hot Tools, Tips, Hacks & News – January 2018
Here are some more great tools, resources, and news you can use courtesy of CDI leadership and the Education committee. In this issue: Job search moves that make clients look unprofessional Here’s how to make meaningful professional connections Insight on how clients can jump-start their careers Learn if work makes Read More >
Hot Tools, Tips, Hacks & News – December 2017
Here are some more great tools, resources, and news you can use courtesy of CDI leadership and the Education committee. In this issue: Your clients and the ban on "What's your current salary?" question 10 skills that dramatically improve job seeker chances of being hired The year in job search: Read More >
Job Search Networking Strategy Package (Done-for-You Download)
I'm excited to share with you this done-for-you 6-page job search networking strategy package you can give directly to your clients! What it includes: All content written directly to the job seeker with no branding and an attractive layout, so you can use it with your clients however you choose. Read More >
Starting a Job Search: ID & Leverage Job Search Contacts (Core Lesson)
“Yes Virginia, there are contacts out there for a job seeker.” Many of you may recognize the line that movie references – about mythical characters upon which some of us are raised to believe in as children. I choose to reference that, tongue in cheek, because I think in many Read More >
Sales / Marketing Tools and Resources (Websites)
The following websites cover a lot of ground regarding sales and marketing resources you might need. Note that most resources are free but some have a small fee or fee such as logo design tournaments. The following list has been provided by CDI members and does not constitute an endorsement by Read More >
Business Practice Tools and Resources (Websites)
The following websites cover a lot of ground regarding business practice resources you might need. Note that most resources are free but some have a small fee. The following list has been provided by CDI members and does not constitute an endorsement by CDI. Use at your own risk. Report Read More >
Where the Jobs are Found from CareerXroads (Audio)
A fantastic class today with Gerry Crispin of www.CareerXroads.com in which he discussed where jobs are found based on their 2012 Sources of Hire survey. He provided significant background information regarding the report and findings that was very eye-opening. A must-hear teleseminar! About Gerry Crispin: Gerry Crispin is a life-long Read More >
Your Clients Need an Elevator Pitch
By Tamara Dowling, CPRW, SeekingSuccess.com What's missing from your client's career toolkit? Have you considered helping your client draft an elevator pitch? As a seasoned professional, you know the value of networking. Your client never knows when she will bump into a person who could help change her career. Why not provide Read More >
Social Networks for Your Business (Audio)
This master class discusses the benefits and strategies for getting the most out of social networks for your business, including LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook. Topics discussed include: Things to consider in getting started. Where and how to find influencers. Status updates, tweets, retweets, etc. Hashtags. Recommendations. Profile & Read More >