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READ MORESTEP 4: MAKE AND DO A WRITTEN DAILY AND WEEKLY TO-DO LIST The most successful people have daily and weekly schedules. Set a reasonable wake-up time, have breakfast and know what time you can start your job search. Here’s an example of a schedule that you can use: During the week let’s say you wake […]
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STEP 3: HAVE ONE OR TWO ELEVATOR PITCHES READY If you took my course Elevate Your Future With Elevator Pitches you know an elevator pitch is a short sales pitch designed to summarize and convince someone of something. You should memorize it and rehearse it until you can recite it from your heart, or at […]
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STEP 2: MAKE OR UPDATE A TARGETED RESUME. A “targeted resume” is one that is targeted for the specific job you want to apply for. For instance: I have one resume I use to attract consulting clients, and a different resume I use for construction projects. If you have several types of work you can […]
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Coach John Wooden always said, “Failing to Plan is Planning to Fail.” You might be thinking “I never had a job search plan before, why do I need one now?” Your Job Search Plan helps you hit the bullseye and be on target with your job search. My Job Search Plan is simple and only […]
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One of the biggest mistakes people make when applying for jobs is to apply for every job possible. Anyone who knows the difference between target marketing and shotgun marketing knows that approach is a mistake. Aiming at everything frequently gets you nothing. Knowing these three things can empower your job search. 1. WHAT KIND OF […]
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READ MOREA frequent question I get from people about to be released from jail or prison is if there are any resources available to help them find work. I’ve gotten the question so frequently I decided to roll up my sleeves and make a list of each state’s official employment website. This list also covers Puerto […]
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I personally believe teaching leadership to the incarcerated could be a game changer. It has the potential to greatly reduce recidivism. Let me share why, and how. I’m the youngest, but I was the first in my family to conventionally graduate from high school and the first to graduate college. I was also the first […]
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Jason P. from the Montana State Prison asked: “Do you have anything to help me prepare for the parole board?” I stay away from legal or case matters, but I do have some things to help you prepare for the parole board or a probation hearing. Most people say they believe in second chances, but […]
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READ MOREWe all have things in life we wanted to change or goals we want to achieve. I learned a lot about achieving goals from watching people work out. I was never an athlete, and have always struggled with a few extra pounds. OK, my favorite made-up cheesy joke is to say “I’m not out of […]
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This “Ask Bob” was inspired by a letter and Executive Summary of a business plan sent to me by Alan M. of the Idaho State Correctional Facility. To me, writing business plans is like going to the dentist: you know you need it, but you hate doing it. One of my favorite quotes comes from Coach John […]
