End of year thanks from Jen Armitstead and Job Club Radio

Happy holidays everyone! Getting guests on the radio show during the holidays is a real challenge, so that tells me it’s time for Job Club Radio (and Jennifer Armitstead) to take a break for the holidays. I’ll be back at it in January 2011.

Thanks to all my guests who have joined me to cover many diverse topics:

• Robert Merrill, the guy who got me started and then stepped out because he was too busy with his job. Thanks Rob! I appreciate all the support to get rollin’! Rob blogs about technology and business.
• Kiley Newbold – Speaking on Gen Y issues in the workplace as well as Synergies from group discussions.
• Curt MacRae – Joined me to discuss the fun blog post about Rejecting the Rejection Letter and another time to discuss How to blog for your career.
• Sarah Ward – Shared her thoughts about how to dress for an interview.
• Shauna Dansie – We talked about passive voice vs. active voice on resumes.
• Terry Lyman – Joined me to discuss what PEO companies are all about and how to use for your business.
• Gary Gygi – How to manage your finances while unemployed.
• Marianna Armitstead – My sister-in-law extraordinaire returned from working in London, so we discussed what it’s like to be an American looking for and working in London.
• Jason Alba – Author of “I’m on LinkedIn, Now What?” joined me to discuss using LinkedIn.
• Lori Gilson – Talked about challenges for working mom’s with the ever-busy Marketing VP of SEO.
• Steven J. Smith – Long time recruiter shared some of his tips about effective interviewing.
• Tad Brinkerhoff – Director of the Executive MBA program at BYU shared his thoughts about the role of higher education in the workplace.
• Julie Mendez – American career coach living in Chile shares her experiences and tips for working abroad as the spouse of a Foreign Service Officer.
• Jane Roqueplot – Communication guru helped with her tips for understanding communication styles.
• Eve Mayer Orsburn – CEO of Social Media Delivered joined me to discuss the use of social media in the workplace.
• Larry Doxford, John Adams, and Mihir Godbole – Of Extreme Space Adventure Team talk to me about having a goal of launching a balloon highest and going for your dreams!
• Lizandra Vega – Author of the book, Image of Success, and owner of a Manhattan based executive search firm talked with me about the importance of knowing your best image style.
• Dr. Daphne Houston – of  National Association for Federal Career Advancement talked with me about how to get a federal job.
• Adryenn Ashley – of Wow Is Me dropped in to share some tips about the importance of entrepreunerism.
• Jen Leininger – Finance consultant shared information about how to evaluation job offers. She has an amazing tool where numbers are plugged in to evaluate the financial aspect of accepting a job offer.
• Matt Youngquist – Seattle-based career coach shared his top 5 interview kung-fu moves… hilarious show complete with a gong!
• Joan Redwing – VP of Quality at Citibank shared her thoughts about women working in the IT arena.
• Rene’ Johnson – Known as the Power Zone Coach, Rene’ discussed with me how leaders can support the remaining employees who have survived a lay-off.
• Kelly King Anderson – Founder of Start-up Princess shares her thoughts about moms starting businesses.
• Jean Tobin – Author of “Help! My company’s going out of business, now what do I do?” shares her valuable insights for people faced with this growing concern.
• Jim Randel – Founding author of the Skinny On books, joined me for a conversation about how networking is critical for business success as we reviewed his book “The Skinny on Networking”.
• David Haslam – Author turned publisher talks about how writing a book can catapult your career.
• Trudy Barnes – Home based health care professionals.
• Erin Weirsma – Truck owner discusses women working in the male dominated trucking industry.
• Steve Feinberg – Long time recruiter talks about what candidates can do to better interact with corporate recruiters.
• Roberta Hughes – Arizona based image consultant shares some great information about image strategies of successful professionals.

Image strategies for successful professionals with Roberta Hughes – 12/7

Roberta Hughes will be my guest to discuss the topic of “image strategies for successful professionals“.

Join us on Tuesday 12/7/10 at 8am PT | 9am MT | 10am CT | 11am ET by either calling in to (917) 932-1762, or listen from your computer. Feel free to ask a live question on the call, or in the chat room. If you’re not able to listen to the radio show at the broadcast time, you can return to that link and hear the archives from your computer or download to your iPod.

Ms. Hughes is the president of Avidere, LLC, an image consulting firm serving individuals and corporations.  Her expertise is sought after by Fortune 500 companies, apparel manufacturers and successful individuals.  Ms. Hughes is a national speaker, author, and television host. She has been featured in national publications including CNBC.com, Web MD, and Day Spa Magazine on image strategies ranging from dress code policies, uniform programs, and individual style and presence. She is a graduate of Conselle Image Management Institute where she studied visual communication.

Roberta Hughes, CEO of Avidere, LLC / image consultant / author / speaker / television & film host
www.avidereimage.com
866.4.AVIDERE
480.304.5506
Roberta@avidereimage.com
Find Avidere on Facebook: Avidere Image Fashion Consulting

PRODUCTS: Image Professional Dress Charts, Power of Image E-Book, Employee Image Training DVDs
INDIVIDUAL SERVICES: Performed by Avidere certified consultant. Image evaluation, wardrobe styling, personal shopping, color evaluations, figure profile.
CORPORATE SERVICES: Image Assessment, Dress Code Policies, Uniform Programs, Training Seminars & DVDs

Roberta is offering a special discount for Job Club Radio listeners to get a discount on image services offered through Avidere. Go to http://www.avidereimage.com for more information. To take advantage of this offer, send email to: info@avidereimage.com.

1) Use IMAGE20 – save 20% on Avidere “personal” image consulting services. Valid through December 31, 2010 only. We offer on-site (wardrobe) and virtual image services (image, color evaluation & shopping).
2) Use IMAGE100 – save $100 on any employee image training DVD. Valid through December 31, 2010 only.

Quote of show:
“A strong, positive self-image is the best possible preparation for success.” – Joyce Brothers

Number of show: 3
Men should have a minimum of 3 suits.

Corporate recruiting with Steve Feinberg – Tues 11/23

Steve Feinberg will be my guest to discuss the topic of “recruiter from perspective of a corporate recruiter“.

Join us on Tuesday 11/23/10 at 11am PT | 12n MT | 1pm CT | 2pm ET by either calling in to (917) 932-1762, or listen from your computer. Feel free to ask a live question on the call, or in the chat room. If you’re not able to listen to the radio show at the broadcast time, you can return to that link and hear the archives from your computer or download to your iPod.

The Jobs Guy, Steve Feinberg
steve.thejobsguy@gmail.com
Blog – http://www.jobsguy.com
Twitter – @thejobsguy
LinkedIn – http://www.linkedin.com/in/thejobsguy
Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/jobsguy

Bio:
Steve is the the Jobs Guy. With 11 years in recruiting and talent management, he always prides himself on the belief that customer service is #1. Whether you are talent looking for work or a business looking for an all star team to hire, Steve can help you succeed in your job search. His clients treat him like a trusted advisor, and that means the world to him because in Steve’s business, relationship building is key.

Quote of the show:
“Choose a job you love and you will never work a day in your life.” ~Confucius

Number of the show:  15, 787
15,787 job postings on indeed.com that have the words “Corporate Recruiter”. That tells me that companies are planning to do more hiring and are looking for the recruiters to help with that hiring. (Link: http://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=Corporate+Recruiter&l)

 

Home based health professionals with Trudy Barnes – Tue 11/9

Trudy Barnes will be my guest to discuss the topic of “home based health professionals“.

Join us on Tuesday 11/9/10 at 11am PT|12n MT|1pm CT|2pm ET by either calling in to (917) 932-1762, or listen from your computer. Feel free to ask a live question on the call, or in the chat room. If you’re not able to listen to the radio show at the broadcast time, you can return to that link and hear the archives from your computer or download to your iPod.

Trudy can be reached at www.trudybarnes.com.

Quote of the show:
“I don’t fear death because I don’t fear anything I don’t understand. When I start to think about it, I order a massage and it goes away.” ~Hedy Lamarr, actress

Number of the show: 75
75% of human physical pain is created by muscles tightness http://www.massageme.com.au/inspire.htm

Moms starting businesses with Kelly King Anderson – Tue 10/12

Kelly King Anderson of Start-Up Princess will be my guest to discuss “Moms starting businesses and going back to work”.

Join us on Tuesday 10/12 at 11am PT|12n MT|1pm CT|2pm ET by either calling in to (917) 932-1762, or listen from your computer. Feel free to ask a live question on the call, or in the chat room. If you’re not able to listen to the radio show at the broadcast time, you can return to that link and hear the archives from your computer or download to your iPod.

Kelly King Anderson is the Founder and Managing Director of Startup Princess, an award-winning organization and blog for women entrepreneurs. She’s been recognized has an influential woman in business by Hubspot, Forbes.com, Utah Business, Wasatch Woman, and BusinessQ. She loves mentoring women in startups and facilitating powerful connections. She’s the mother of 3 and lives in Utah County.

Quote of the show:

Harriet Beecher Stowe, writer: “Never give up, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn.”

Number of the show:27
Searching in LinkedIn for people who have the word entrepreneur in their profile and out of the first 100 people, only 27 were women.

How leaders can support layoff survivors with Rene’ Johnson – Tue 10/5

Rene’ Johnson will be my guest to discuss “How leaders can support the remaining employees after a layoff”.

Join us on Tuesday 10/5 at 11am PT|12n MT|1pm CT|2pm ET by either calling in to (917) 932-1762, or listen from your computer. Feel free to ask a live question on the call, or in the chat room. If you’re not able to listen to the radio show at the broadcast time, you can return to that link and hear the archives from your computer or download to your iPod.

René Johnson is the author of Leaving Your Comfort Zone, a motivational speaker, certified empowerment coach and a graduate of the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC), accredited by the International Coach Federation (ICF).  She launched Emerggy Coaching, LLC in 2004 and later Power Zone Coaching. René specializes in helping passionate, purpose and service driven entrepreneurs, small business owners and leaders turn their visions into action, while experiencing more peace and joy in their life!

Contact info:
Power Zone Coaching
Rene’ Johnson
rene@powerzonecoach.com
www.powerzonecoach.com
www.linkedin.com/in/renesjohnson/
801-944-3017

Quotes of the show:
“Even if you’re on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there” — Will Rogers

Number of the show: 80,000
Wall Street analyst, Meredith Whitney, puts the expected number of layoffs on the Street at 80,000 over the next 18 months.  (http://blogs.forbes.com/halahtouryalai/2010/10/01/stock-brokers-will-be-saved-from-looming-wall-street-layoffs/)

Entrepreneurism with Adryenn Ashley – Tue 9/7

Adryenn Ashley will be my guest on Tuesday 9/7/10 to discuss Entrepreneurism. Join us on Tuesday 9/7 at 11am PT|12n MT|1pm CT|2pm ET at http://ow.ly/1GtFk. You can either call in to (917) 932-1762, or listen from your computer. Feel free to ask a live question on the call, or in the chat room. If you’re not able to listen to the radio show at the broadcast time, you can return to that link and hear the archives from your computer or download to your iPod.

Adryenn Ashley is a brilliant storyteller with a knack for finding humor in the most unlikely situations. Anointed a “High Tech Priestess”, she reveals how to structure original campaigns that get massive exposure and make it possible for companies to win. In today’s fluctuating economy you want a business alchemist who reveals the secrets of how to transform underperforming services and products into gold.

As a high content speaker, Adryenn delivers colossal take-away value and electrifies her audiences. She seamlessly blends years of online experience and real world situations into entertaining and mind-stretching presentations.

Having spoken at over 100 events, her signature talk, Monetizing Your Passion, showcases to create a brand and launch a product with little or no resources. As the cornerstone of the Curing Unemployment Tour, this talk inspires entrepreneurship as an alternative to joblessness. Customized for your audience as either motivational or how-to, this talk delivers cutting edge strategies and tactics that produce unprecedented results.

Adryenn Ashley contact info:
Wow! Is Me
http://wowisme.net
415-287-0075

Quote of the show:
“The most valuable thing you can make is a mistake – you can’t learn anything from being perfect.” ~Adam Osborne

Number of show: 627,200
627,200 new companies started in USA in 2009. Adryenn suggested that 7/10 of those companies will survive to it’s 2nd year.

Understanding Communication Styles – Mon 7/26

Jane Roqueplot will be my guest on Monday 7/26/10 to discuss “Understanding communication styles”. Join us on Monday 7/26 at 11am PT|12n MT|1pm CT|2pm ET at http://ow.ly/1GtFk. You can either call in to (917) 932-1762, or listen from your computer. Feel free to ask a live question on the call, or in the chat room. If you’re not able to listen to the radio show at the broadcast time, you can return to that link and hear the archives from your computer or download to your iPod.

Jane Roqueplot is a Certified Behavioral Analyst, Credentialed Workforce Development Professional, and a Professional Career Coach who owns and operates JaneCo’s Sensible Solutions, a Career Advancement Firm in PA. With more than 20 years of experience in providing motivation and encouragement, Jane teaches individuals and teams to be “people-sensitive” and helps them develop effective relationships. Clients understand their unique strengths and communication styles through the use of Behavioral Style Analysis and with her customized services incorporating the Style Analysis, Jane delivers positive results for job seeking clients, by providing resume writing and career coaching for clientele from across the country. Additionally, she serves as a Training Coach for other career professionals in the use of Behavioral Assessments since 2001.

Jane’s contact information:
www.janecos.com
janeir@janecos.com
724.528.1000

Quote of the show:
“The single biggest problem with communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” -George Bernard Shaw, critic and playwright

Number of the show: 1,980,152
1,980,152 is the # of people on LinkedIn that have the word “Communication” in their profile. There must be a lot of talented communicators out there!

Episode #7: PEOs (Professional Employer Organizations)

Terry Lyman will be the guest speaker for the Mon 5/3/10 show. The topic of the podcast is PEOs (Professional Employer Organizations). Tune in Monday May 3rd at 11am PT | 12 noon MT | 2pm ET to www.blogtalkradio.com/jobclubradio and learn more about PEOs and the workplace.

Terry Lyman & Clay Bloxham founded Pay Pros in 1998.  Pay Pros offers a full suite of business administrative service solutions ranging from payroll programs to human resource operations, all with packaged pricing that can be tailored to best suit your business needs. Pay Pros is a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) outsourcing company specializing in small to medium-sized businesses. Pay Pros handles the administrative operations of your internal business so you can focus on the core purpose of your actual business without the hassles.

Terry’s contact info:
Ph. 801.762.0800
Fax. 801.762.0808
www.payprosonline.com
paypros.blogspot.com

Could  You Benefit From Using a PEO?

To fully answer that question, you’ll first need to know exactly what a PEO is and what it does. The PEO acronym stands for Professional Employer Organization. It serves as a Human Resources department for small and mid-size businesses, but it won’t do your staffing for you. It goes beyond being a payroll service by assuming many of the liabilities for government compliance. PEOs can make it possible for small and mid-size businesses to offer retirement and medical benefits similar to the big corporations… read more here.

Quote of the show:
“Executive ability is deciding quickly and getting somebody else to do the work.”  ~John G. Pollard

Number of the show: One
Twitter is the number 1 searched job related word on indeed.com (a job board). Seems like people are looking for jobs related to social media… no surprise there!