To the good people at JETS...thank you for what you taught me!

When given the opportunity to speak publicly I cherish the chance to learn from my audience. Today, I spoke at the JETS (Jewish Employment Transition Services) group in West Hartford. It was another wonderful learning experience.

We discussed personal branding and social media. We focused on using these tools in your job search and career re-evaluation.

What I learned from the group today was quite inspiring.

• People want to learn how to differentiate themselves from others when competing for the same job. 
• People want to be perceived as having "depth". Depth is often expressed in their unique attributes, passions and interests. We struggle to demonstrate these qualities in a traditional resume.  
• People are intrigued by the importance of telling good stories and being conversational. This aspect of managing your career is often what creates the best opportunities. 

Judy Rosenthal, Ellen Cartledge and the staff associated with JETS create an atmosphere of quality networking and sharing information. These are gifts that they give to the community. Well done! 

Thank you for the wonderful experience. I look forward to having ongoing conversations with all who attended. 

How do you prepare for Groundhog Day?

Punxsutawney Phil is a big deal in my house. Before that party starts I have an idea for the day before.

On February 1st I will host an event where we will talk about how your personal brand and social media usage can be used to have a major impact on your job search. The job search/recruitment paradigm is changing before our eyes. It's important to understand how today's search process can benefit you.

Jewish Employment Transition Services (JETS) in West Hartford will host the event beginning at 8AM at the Beth El Temple, 2626 Albany Avenue in West Hartford. Please refer to their website as we approach the date for more information.

This will be a highly interactive session. Bring an open mind and desire to have fun connecting with others. I look forward to meeting you!