Today news broke that BP CEO Tony Hayward will leave his position atop the oil giant in October after posting a 32 billion dollar loss. That’s probably more responsibility than you will face in your job search here in Tampa, even as an executive.
Here are some lessons to learn from this situation:
You have to accept responsibility for your team. While Tony didn’t physically build the pipes, he was ultimately in charge of the plan that was put into place. In your own career, you need to ensure that you stand up for your actions and the actions of your team members. Gaining trust from your peers and colleagues is vital to an optimal performance.
Understand consequences. If you are going to undercut, over value or turn your shoulder to a situation, you need to understand what the repercussions may be. Then you must accept them if things don’t go according to plan.
When your face is public, make sure to answer concerns about your character. This also happened in the Tiger Woods scandal. The world is very face and very public. We demand answers. Whether it is right or wrong you need to defend your character, giving the public the truth , as there is always someone out there smarter who wants to uncover the truth.
Provide value. This one seems simple, but you must always strive to give back to your community, your coworkers and your customers. Make them all feel a part of your family. This will help you in times of hardship.
What other lessons can we learn from the dismissal of Mr. Hayward at BP? Leave your comments below or send us a message on Twitter.
For the long term unemployed in the Pittsburgh Metro area the June unemployment report is bittersweet. For our area, the unemployment rate dropped from 8.6% in May to 8.3% while adding 7,700 jobs. The good news is this represent almost 4,000 more jobs than one year ago.
While summer is normally a slow recruitment period in good times, this summer has seen a steadily (albeit slowly) increasing number of job postings as well as inquiries toward near term plans. Our job fair held recently at Mellon Arena attracted 40 local employers which was the most in two years.
For more details on the job numbers go to the Post Gazette and the Tribune-Review.
Today is the start of the Orlando Virtual Job Fair. Featuring 11 companies across Central Florida, this event allows you digital access to hiring managers through the EmploymentGuide.com.
Participating in the job fair are:
- Unlimited Energy Solutions
- Walt Disney World
- PRC
- Radio Disney
- Verizon Wireless
- Shades To You
- TMC Call Center
- Popeyes
- D&A Building Services
- Federal Bureau of Investigation
- Lewis Consulting - Orlando Pharmacy Technicians
Head on over to the Orlando Virtual Job Fair now and see the opportunities that are only a click away!
The Charlotte Employment Guide along with the AARP are excited to bring you a job fair on Tuesday, August 10th at the Sheraton Charlotte Airport. Job seekers of all ages are invited to visit employers from the area who are looking to hire greta employees that can impact their organization.
In addition to the hiring employers at the job fair, the AARP will be holding Branding Workshops to help those looking to brand themselves in today’s market. After attending these hour long workshops entitled “The Power of Promoting Yourself at 50+,” job seekers will leave with new skills that will benefit them in their overall job search.
Attendees at the Charlotte Job Fair should come dressed professionally and bring updated resumes for employers. The event begins at 9:30 and runs till 1pm.
Venue Information
Charlotte Sheraton Airport
3315 Billy Graham Parkway & Billy Graham Pkwy
Charlotte, NC 28208
For an updated list of hiring companies and to pre-register for this event, please visit the Charlotte Employment Guide. Remember to click on the red “pre-register” button to get the latest notifications and skip the line at the event.
We look forward to seeing you on the 10th and if you have any questions, please leave them in the comments below.
Today we got wind of a great new free eBook from our friends over at Brazen Careerist called “What Do You Know About Getting A Job.” Over the past couple of months, Rich DeMatteo has compiled quotes, stats and trends from the top HR Bloggers on the web.
What this means for you is information directly from the people who are looking for people like you to bring into their organization. One way to think of it is a group of HR influencers giving you tips that you would traditionally find through a mentor.
Some of the topics covered in the eBook are:
- Marketing Yourself Based on the Value You Will Bring
- How to Build Relationships that Matter
- Why a Job is NOT What Ultimately Will Make You Happy
- And more.
So today, after you submit your resume to a few new job openings here in Tampa, go and download and read this quick little book. It might open your mind to some new ideas and motivations to get you into not only the job, but the career you envision for yourself.
One of our cities here at the Employment Guide is missing one of it’s biggest stars. And while this may be good for the beach that’s a few hours south of Orlando, it’s bad news for the folks in Cleveland.
Thus begins the search…for a new king!
Over the next 10 days the Cleveland Employment Guide is looking to hire a New King Of Cleveland. One with loyalty, longevity and willing to do what it takes to bring the city back to prominence.
If you have what it takes, or know someone in the area that has what it takes, you could win a $100 Visa gift card and a custom Cavaliers jersey to show off your Cleveland pride.
Here is a video that explains more.
To enter, simply click the Facebook link below and either post a comment or upload a video on why you should be the next King Of Cleveland.
Good luck and I hope one of you in Orlando gets to be treated like a King!
-Greg
Navigator Executive Advisors is hosting a seminar for job seekers on Tuesday, July 20th at Florida Hospital in Orlando at 9am. The event is limited to 40 participants and will support the Florida Hospital for Children initiative. For this, they are asking for a $25 cash donation.
100% of the proceeds will benefit comprehensive programs and specialized services for Pediatric patients.
Leading the seminar will be Tami Mann, the Director of Operations and Career Transition Coach for Navigator Executive Advisors. In this morning session Tami will be going over the importance of networking and ways to access the “hidden job market.”
There will be opportunities to network, share business cards and ask questions after the event on Monday. You can register for this event right now on Eventbrite.
Let us know if you are going to the event and why you think this is beneficial for your job search here in Orlando.
Today, I wanted to share some top notch personal brands right here in our backyard of Orlando and Central Florida. Look at some of the things that make them great and why people in their field look up to them.
Ted Murphy
Ted is the CEO of IZEA and a social media expert. His brand revolves around running his company, running marathons and talking social media. Check out his site Ted.me to get a glimpse into his life. He holds nothing back and what you see is what you get, which is a major part of his success.
John Raser
John is a professional golfer from right here in Orlando. His brand revolves around, well, golf. But he goes beyond his on the grass strategies and works with local companies, charities and even has some small acting and promotional gigs. His branding is very strong and so is the content he provides.
Dwight Howard
If you live anywhere close to Orlando, you know Superman and the immense branding presence he brings along with him. From the billboards and tv advertisements to the Twitter account to his blog, Dwight is a shining example of a great brand and role model. And even with Lebron in Miami, I think I like my chances with this guy in the middle.
Marc Grossman
A local real estate agent turned broker, Marc has created a brand for himself with his updates on the local community from events to real estate news. He is always keeping his ear to the community at networking events, hanging on social media and asking questions to further his opportunities in the market. And you gotta love the tagline - Marc it Sold!
Nick Nanton
Nick Nanton is known as the Celebrity Lawyer and has also been responsible for creating the personal brands of a great number of people just like you. Nick is a blogger for Fast Company and uses a mixture of traditional press, social media and great imagery to expand his empire.
If you take just a piece from what each of these great brands is doing here locally, you can start to develop your own personal brand. If you would like to learn more and get started with personal branding right here in Orlando, Greg Rollett will be hosting a presentation at the next Orlando Job Fair on Wednesday, July 21st at 10:15am.
Head on over to the Orlando Job Fair registration page to reserve your spot today.
Speak Your Mind!
Let us know who you think has a killer personal brand here in Orlando. Leave your submissions in the comments below or send us a Tweet - @orlandoeg.
The last event at Mellon arena can also be one of the most helpful. On July 13th, The EmploymentGuide.com and the The Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh will host a job fair that aims to help the local community get back to an exciting time in their own lives, much like the Mellon Arena has enriched lives over its history.
As we look towards the future of Pittsburgh, today I wanted to take a look back at some of the moments that shaped our lives at Mellon Arena. To do that I asked some of our sales professionals inside the EmploymentGuide.com their favorite moments at the historical arena. Here’s what they had to say!
Ed Miles started the conversation by saying his favorite moment was the…
Summer of 1975 - Almond Brothers Concert and they opened the roof to The Civic Center for the entire concert…..WOW!!
Jack Dibrell says…
…there have been so many. I remember watching Stevie Nicks backstage just seconds before climbing the steps to go onstage for her concert, clutching and holding on for dear life the hands of her backup singers. She was petrified and paralyzed with fear, stage fright, or whatever, but of course once she started her set, she KICKED BUTT!!
Then there were the times I met ZZ Top backstage for ‘meet and greets’ after their concerts, trying to avoid the temptation of pulling on those long, flowing beards!
Watching summer concerts with the Arena roof FULLY OPENED, and feeling like I was in a completely different venue!
And the few times I announced the halftime entertainment at Arena truck pulls.
Watching my son between periods at a Penguins game goal tend during a ’shootout’ against another area amateur hockey team.
Being at Game 7 during the 1993 playoffs against the NY Islanders and LOSING, being eliminated after winning back-to-back Stanley Cups the previous two years!
Judy Hodges chimed in:
This is sad, I have only been to the arena three times in my life , besides all the job fair’s we’ve held there. The first time I went there to see the Barnum Bailey Circus when my children were 5 and 7. That same winter we went to see the ice capades. Both times were very special because of my children (1978!!)
I would have loved to go to the oldies etc. but haven’t yet to date. Maybe one of these days. My biggest regret is not seeing it open.
What About You?
What is your favorite moment at Mellon Area? Was it a concert, a Penguins game, a family trip or one of our Pittsburgh job fairs?!
Whatever your favorite moment, we can all say the arena holds special times for all of us and that is why we are so excited to host one last job fair at Mellon. If you want to change your own future and find a new job or career that you can tell your kids, family or future generations about, you can also say you did it at Mellon Arena.
Pre-register for the Pittsburgh Job Fair here and tell us your favorite Mellon Arena moment in the comments below.
-Greg and the Pittsburgh Team
Top image by Talke Photography
