Call the last couple years what you will. Hard times, down economy, Whatever your terminology for what has certainly been a challenging climate, many of us will agree that these conditions tend to drive us to become a little introverted and locked down in survival mode. Whether we are searching for a job, trying to keep our current job, or out trying to land a new client, the minimalist society that a haggard economy can breed doesn't lend itself to provoking boldness or differentiating behavior. Walking the straight and narrow, taking fewer chances, and keeping things inside the box will keep us safe right? Maybe, maybe not. However, as Bob Dylan put it so eloquently in January of 1964, the times they are a-changin. Brace yourselves but things (to generalize our most intimate interests in one simple, all-encompassing word) are looking up. Money is being spent. Jobs are opening up. Success is being had.
What's that? Get to the point? OK then.
I spend a great deal of my time, along with my partners, managing three rapidly growing employment firms. Our clients are interviewing hundreds of job seekers and we are constantly evaluating prospective members of our company. My advice to all who are seeking a job, selling a product, or attempting to advance your career.... Practice BOLD behavior (careful - bold is not synonymous with obnoxious). Make an impression on your audience by demonstrating Passion for your product, trade, or place in this world. Speaking for myself, I will hire energy and passion over skill and experience 110% of the time. Show me you want to be here (and I mean sell me) and I'll show you an opportunity to shine. We get mirrored feedback from our client as they are evaluating technology, finance, and administrative professionals. Hiring managers get excited over those who are excited, those who are bold, and those who demonstrate passion through their behavior and knowledge.
What's that? You get the point? OK then.
The above is merely reinforcing the obvious for most. I could go on for pages and pages with this stuff as I constantly advocate to get out there and have a little fun with everything you do. To be as absurdly cliche, if one person gets that raise, closes that deal, or lands the dream gig resulting from laboring through this post, it was 30 minutes (late) on a Thursday night well spent.
Happy Hunting.
JA
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Monday, May 16, 2011
Contratulations to RapidBuyr!!
Posted by Jason Alexander
www.alexandertg.com
I wanted to provide a brief post to contratulate RapidBuyr on their latest release. RapidBuyr, located in Concord, MA, provides B2B promotions and daily deals. They describe themselves as follows:
(from RapidBuyr.com)
RapidBuyr is a B2B daily deal site dedicated to providing millions of small and midsize businesses (SMBs) with opportunistic access to deep (30-70%) discounts on higher dollar products and services such as hardware, software, web development & design, IT outsourcing, marketing, meetings, events, staffing assistance, SaaS offerings and more.
We keep a close look on their site because there are certainly some outstanding deals (last Friday advertised HP desktops for $249.00).
Wishing them the best of luck!
- JA
www.alexandertg.com
I wanted to provide a brief post to contratulate RapidBuyr on their latest release. RapidBuyr, located in Concord, MA, provides B2B promotions and daily deals. They describe themselves as follows:
(from RapidBuyr.com)
RapidBuyr is a B2B daily deal site dedicated to providing millions of small and midsize businesses (SMBs) with opportunistic access to deep (30-70%) discounts on higher dollar products and services such as hardware, software, web development & design, IT outsourcing, marketing, meetings, events, staffing assistance, SaaS offerings and more.
We keep a close look on their site because there are certainly some outstanding deals (last Friday advertised HP desktops for $249.00).
Wishing them the best of luck!
- JA
Friday, May 13, 2011
Congratulations to Jeff Sercel of JPSA
Posted by Jason Alexander
www.alexandertg.com
I wanted to send out a brief note and congratulate Jeff Sercel, of JPSA, for earning the NH High Technology Council's Entrepreneur of the Year award on Monday. In a highly qualified field of applicants and finalists, this is an honor that Jeff and his entire team should be proud of. Congratulations!
- JA
www.alexandertg.com
I wanted to send out a brief note and congratulate Jeff Sercel, of JPSA, for earning the NH High Technology Council's Entrepreneur of the Year award on Monday. In a highly qualified field of applicants and finalists, this is an honor that Jeff and his entire team should be proud of. Congratulations!
- JA
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Don't Miss the Granite State Sharepoint Group - Wednesday May 11th...
Posted by Jason Alexander
www.alexandertg.com
This is just a quick note and last minute reminder for the first ever Granite State Sharepoint Group in Nashua, NH on Wednesday evening.
Sign Up at - http://ping.fm/PhpD7
- JA
www.alexandertg.com
This is just a quick note and last minute reminder for the first ever Granite State Sharepoint Group in Nashua, NH on Wednesday evening.
Sign Up at - http://ping.fm/PhpD7
- JA
Monday, April 25, 2011
Launching the Granite State Sharepoint Group
Posted by: Jason Alexander
www.alexandertg.com
This will be a short post but, to me anyway, an exciting one. Recently we partnered with Edgewater Technology to launch the Granite State Sharepoint Group. We are kicking off the first meeting at Daniel Webster College on May 11th. For info on the group go to http://ping.fm/zLiT0
To sign up for the first meeting, go to http://ping.fm/M0NiG
See you there.
- JA
www.alexandertg.com
This will be a short post but, to me anyway, an exciting one. Recently we partnered with Edgewater Technology to launch the Granite State Sharepoint Group. We are kicking off the first meeting at Daniel Webster College on May 11th. For info on the group go to http://ping.fm/zLiT0
To sign up for the first meeting, go to http://ping.fm/M0NiG
See you there.
- JA
Monday, April 18, 2011
Entrepreneur of the Year finalists...
Posted by: Jason Alexander
www.alexandertg.com
The finalists for the New Hampshire High Technology Council's Entrepreneur of the Year award were announced today. This year will prove to be a great event and I wanted to wish the best of luck to Erik Dodier, Bill Rogers and Jeffrey Sercel.
Full article can be found at: http://ping.fm/jrYP4
www.alexandertg.com
The finalists for the New Hampshire High Technology Council's Entrepreneur of the Year award were announced today. This year will prove to be a great event and I wanted to wish the best of luck to Erik Dodier, Bill Rogers and Jeffrey Sercel.
Full article can be found at: http://ping.fm/jrYP4
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Congratulations to Sky-Skan
Posted by Jason Alexander
www.alexandertg.com
I had begun this posting about two weeks ago and, much to my scheduling dismay, am just completing today. None the less, I wanted to wish Sky-Skan a warm congratulations for winning the New Hampshire High Technology Council's Product of the Year award. It is a great honor for the company and well deserved.
The Union Leader's full release can be found at the following link: http://ping.fm/egjre's+Product+of+Year
www.alexandertg.com
I had begun this posting about two weeks ago and, much to my scheduling dismay, am just completing today. None the less, I wanted to wish Sky-Skan a warm congratulations for winning the New Hampshire High Technology Council's Product of the Year award. It is a great honor for the company and well deserved.
The Union Leader's full release can be found at the following link: http://ping.fm/egjre's+Product+of+Year
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