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Posted on October 3, 2009 - by admin

Resources to help you keep the job you have

Out of Gas Newsletter - Issue 55 October 3, 2009

Online Resources for keeping your Job.

Fall Savings for you.

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First our apologies for no newsletter last weekend. We had internet problems as someone decided to run into a pole that happened to be the fiber optic cable. So no internet for Friday Night and all day Saturday (it gave me a chance to clean my office).

Keeping the Job you Have - Some Online Resources

Below are some links that may help you in your job search.

Tons of resources and links for finding a job.

http://www.job-hunt.org/

If you’re a senior (or getting close) here is some good advice.

http://www.aarp.org/money/work/

Searching for high paying work -

http://www.6figurejobs.com/

Looking for a job with the feds.

http://www.usajobs.gov/

Looking for a job in a specific career field - do a search for that particular career.

Looking to spruce up with resume by volunteering or getting an internship. Check here.

http://www.idealist.org/

Next Issues -

Everyone could use a few extra bucks as we head into the holiday gift season (I know it’s early but really it is only 3 months away). We’ll start a series next week that is related to making some extra cash.

Enjoy your weekend.

Posted on August 29, 2009 - by admin

Keeping your Job - Networking Help OOG 52

Out of Gas Newsletter - Issue 52 August 30, 2009

Summer Savings for you.

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The Cash for Clunkers program is officially over. There is a new program that may help you save money on appliances. Maybe we could call this “Cash for Cooks”.
Starting this fall you can get $200 in rebates for buying Energy Start appliances like washers, dryers, and fridges. I’ll post more details as I hear them.

Links you can Use

Here is a site that although it is still in Beta will be something to keep an eye on.

http://www.swoopup.com/

This site is a place that searches for coupons for all over the internet (and beyond).

Keeping the Job you Have - Offline Networking Tips

1. Be Genuine in relationships that you make. People will know if you’re using them or not. The main thing to remember in forming these relationships is to give as much as you get.
2. As you work to build your network, remember that even people you don’t think would benefit you for a job, may help you out or offer you leads, be a source of great advice.
3. As you find people for your network, make a list with the people’s names, likes, dislikes, birthdays, kids names, etc. The more information you have the better.
4. Give advice for things you may be good at. If someone asks for an opinion. Give them your honest opinion.
5. Be a good friend.
6. If someone gives you advice or a lead. Thank them in person, then follow up with a thank-you note or even a small token of your appreciation.

Next week we’ll talk about some ways to grow your network.

Enjoy your weekend.

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Keeping the Job you have

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Posted on August 15, 2009 - by admin

Keeping your Job - Part 2 - OOG

Out of Gas Newsletter - Issue 50 August 16, 2009

Summer Savings for you.

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The Cash for Clunkers program is still going, but some dealerships inventory is getting pretty low.

Links you can Use

If you’re looking for free stuff (coupons / samples / and discounts), make sure to check out.

http://www.heyitsfree.net/

It’s updated almost daily with new finds.

Keeping the Job you Have

Five ways you can stand out from the crowd, without getting a brown nose.

1. If they call you to come to work on your day off, come in.
2. Arrive on time. Stay until the end of your work day.
3. Don’t take long lunches or breaks.
4. If you’re having a slow day and someone else is getting slammed, ask it they need help.
5. If you can think of a way to improve something within the company, make your suggestion known.

Next time we’ll talk about some ways to keep your options open, for just in case the whole business shuts down.

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Posted on August 8, 2009 - by admin

Keeping the Job you have

Out of Gas Newsletter - Issue 49 August 8, 2009

Keeping the Job you Have

The first step in making sure that you keep your job is by making yourself indespensible. If the company you are working for is thinking about cutting workers, when they get to your name, the first thought you want your boss to have is we can’t function without him.

Here are five steps to begin that process.

1. Take all the additional training that your company offers.
2. Work on learning additional job skills that complement your job.
3. Volunteer for the jobs that no one wants to do.
4. If your company gets a new piece of equipment (or job) learn everything you can about it.

Think this doesn’t work? My wife has a relative that works in the steel industry. They got a new piece of complicated equipment. He took classes on the equipment, took the manuals home, talked with engineers / repair folks about the equipment. When it broke he helped the mechanics fix it.
Now people from the whole company (not just the plant) come to him with questions. The manufacturer of the equipment has given him a standing offer for a job. The only bad thing is when he goes on vacation, the people he is working for actually miss him. That is what you should strive for.

Next time we’ll talk about some more ways that you can stand out.

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Keeping the Job you have

Pay your bill off plan.

Posted on July 21, 2009 - by admin

Keeping the Job you Have

We’re going to start a series on Saving your Job / Keeping the Job that you have. After all it is almost impossible to save money if you lose your job. Over the next few weeks and months we’ll be covering some things that will help you keep your job and will help you prepare for things if you end up in the unemployment line.

The first portion of our series we’ll talk about making yourself critical for the job you’re in. This just means that if they “lay you off” then the company will feel it where it hurts (in their bottom line).

Next we’ll talk some about how to prepare for “just in case” you do get a pink slip. During this portion of the series we’ll talk about resumes, additional training, building your network and more.

We’ll start the series on Saturday so stay tuned and enjoy your week.