It's not that bad....or maybe it is?

Okay, many of you may ask, why all the black? I mean, really!?! A blog about helping people through the worst economy in a century, dulling out advise on how to land a job, and its all black? Well maybe that's my mood right now, I don't know what to tell ya. See, I'm here for just the same reasons you are here. I, like you, wake up every day, usually around 10am, look at the clock, and for the first 10 minutes of my day think, "when is my life going to start again?". When do we all go back to work and make money and take trips and buy houses and live the great American dream again? And then, I settle in to my "Ground Hog Day" routine of passing the day until it's time to go to bed again. And you wonder why I chose black for my site.....

Okay okay, maybe it's not all THAT bad but I'm sure you can all agree that some days it feels that way. Unemployment at 10%, companies STILL laying off staff, and on top of it all, some dip shit in Congress decides to hold up millions of American's weekly unemployment checks "just to make a point"! It can all be a bit much, no? You see, for many of us unemployed professionals, this is a foreign land. It's as though we have been set out to sea in a boat that we aren't familiar with, and don't know how to sail. Or as my good ole dad likes to say, "Son, you just don't know where to begin! Sounds like you standin on a 10 foot pile of manure and you cant find your shovel!" Well Dad, you are right, I haven't found my shovel yet but I will, and until that time, I can help all of you find yours. You see, I may be in your same boat, but I unlike most of you, used to steer the boat! For the past 16 years, I have been the recruiting leader for some of the most respected and admired companies in America. Companies that we've all heard of and probably wouldn't mind working for. Sound like I'm blowing my own horn? Maybe. But the fact remains, I've been there, and I know how the wonderful game of recruiting and landing that perfect job works. So, sit back, relax and let's get started. I'll be sharing with you tips on how to look for a career, how to get your resume in front of the right people, what to say in an interview, and how to negotiate an offer. I will share with you the ins and outs of using head hunters, negotiating with that annoying human resources person who keeps telling you there is no room to negotiate your salary offer, and how to effectively make your mark on day 1 of your new career.
But this relationship is a two way street. I want you to ask me questions too. I want to know what's on your mind and for you to share your thoughts and concerns about finding a job. However, if you're here just to complain about how lousy your life is and how hard it is out there, save that for your FaceBook update! Share with me your questions, your funniest interview moments, what you're hearing about specific companies and all. I promise to do the same.

Okay, I think we have the ground rules down, now go find your shovel and stay tuned to Job Juice and we'll all be just fine.