Re: Back again.... looking...

Subject: Re: Back again.... looking...
From: Mark Lewin <mark -at- marklewin -dot- com>
To: Alec Chakenov <alec -dot- chakenov -at- gmail -dot- com>
Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2012 19:27:45 +0000

Or perhaps views like this? ;-)




On Wed, Dec 19, 2012 at 7:18 PM, Alec Chakenov <alec -dot- chakenov -at- gmail -dot- com>wrote:

> I see... I'm not sure that I'll ever have a chance to visit the U.S., so,
> that would be great if you could post online some photos taken out of your
> window :)
>
>
> 2012/12/20 Kat Kuvinka <katkuvinka -at- hotmail -dot- com>
>
> > Forgive me for not knowing my audience! Yes Alec, in many areas of the
> US,
> > tech jobs have been lean for long, too long...
> >
> > ------------------------------
> > Date: Thu, 20 Dec 2012 00:32:33 +0600
> > Subject: Re: Back again.... looking...
> > From: alec -dot- chakenov -at- gmail -dot- com
> > To: katkuvinka -at- hotmail -dot- com
> > CC: tonyc -at- tonychung -dot- ca; wade -dot- courtney -at- gmail -dot- com;
> > techwr-l -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com
> >
> > What is currently happening "in this economy" that you are writing about?
> > Tough times? (I'm slightly in the opposite part of the globe, where
> > everything is stable, although a bit cold.)
> >
> > 2012/12/20 Kat Kuvinka <katkuvinka -at- hotmail -dot- com>
> >
> > geez Tony, we are going to call you Tony Robbins 8^)
> >
> > After my last job ended I stressed about what to say to the point I could
> > not sleep at night. And although some recruiters asked me what happened,
> no
> > actual prospective employer ever did. Not sure if i was lucky, or in this
> > economy people assume you were laid off.
> >
> > Kathee
> >
> >
> >
> > > On Wednesday, December 19, 2012, Wade Courtney wrote:
> > >
> > > > So, what do you say to a prospective employer when they ask why you
> > were
> > > > let go?
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > > The toughest questions are always around leaving: why did you leave,
> why
> > > are you leaving, or why were you let go? Your answer shows how well you
> > > know yourself, your passions and goals, your ability to read the
> > > environment and culture, and ultimately whether you'll be a good fit
> with
> > > the interviewing organization.
> > >
> > > It doesn't pay to lie or editorialize your reason. You could sell
> > yourself
> > > to a company so well that they hire you. Only then you find the job
> isn't
> > > the right fit.
> > >
> > > In Robert's case, he was told he didn't fit in with the strategic goals
> > of
> > > the company. Did they mean that he specialized in an area that the
> > company
> > > no longer required? Were they unsure of his ability to adapt to change,
> > > learn new skills, or whatever would suit the bew world order? Great!
> That
> > > means he has a specialty, and if he markets it well, he could find work
> > > that he could be more passionate about.
> > >
> > > Did the company mean that they had different staffing ideas, such as
> > > wanting to hire friends or relatives? Then Robert is good to be out of
> > that
> > > company, who would trade professionalism and experience for
> preservation
> > of
> > > the family line. Even if the company kept both members on staff, the
> odds
> > > of Robert winning an argument that involved the family member are slim.
> > >
> > > Or did the company mean they didn't feel confident that Robert could do
> > the
> > > job they wanted him to do? In this case, it pays to learn new skills
> and
> > > techniques, throw together a portfolio, and sell the departure as a
> > > learning experience. Employers love stories of how their competition
> > sent a
> > > good candidate to the streets, only to find him rise like Phoenix from
> > the
> > > ashes, bigger, better, and bolder than ever.
> > >
> > > Whatever the reasons for departure, there is no excuse to let that
> reason
> > > affect your job hunt. If you're willing, you can learn so much about
> > > yourself and the work you were called to do. Arm yourself with that
> > > knowledge and find new work that fuels your passion.
> > >
> > > -Tony
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References:
Back again.... looking...: From: Robert Courtney
RE: Back again.... looking...: From: Erika Yanovich
Re: Back again.... looking...: From: Gene Kim-Eng
Re: Back again.... looking...: From: Keith Hood
Re: Back again.... looking...: From: Gene Kim-Eng
Re: Back again.... looking...: From: Keith Hood
Re: Back again.... looking...: From: Gene Kim-Eng
Re: Back again.... looking...: From: Keith Hood
Re: Back again.... looking...: From: Wade Courtney
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RE: Back again.... looking...: From: Kat Kuvinka
Re: Back again.... looking...: From: Alec Chakenov
RE: Back again.... looking...: From: Kat Kuvinka
Re: Back again.... looking...: From: Alec Chakenov

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