Episode 167: A Better Way to Look for a Job

Episode originally broadcast on August 16, 2008

The School of Business for August 16, 2008

Russ and John present information and inspiration for the innovators of our society. Includes: BusinessMakers Quote of the Week - inspiring words of genius from author Marshall McCluhan; This Week in Business History presents radical moments from our collective past such as the drunken stoning of The White House, Elvis' gyrating hips and the Russian invasion of Czechoslovakia; Navigating Business Jargon - buzzwords and technospeak that require more disclaimers; and Dumbest Moments in Business History - politicians in Maryland observe static analysis.

Syd Kain of GlobalPitch.com

It's a new world out there if you're looking to make a career move. Syd Kain, founder and CEO of GlobalPitch, describes GlobalPitch as "Web 2.0 leveraged for the job-seeker. It's CareerBuilder meets Facebook with a little bit of YouTube." The service is live now, but the company is constantly adding new services and functionality. GlobalPitch is not a job board, it's a platform for the job seeker. Kain also founded a technology staffing firm. Russ and Kain discuss job-hunting in 2008 and offer tips for creating an online persona.

Flashback - Jeffrey Gitomer, What Makes a Great Salesman

Flashback with The BusinessMakers to June 2005 and a visit with the ultimate "sales" authority, speaker Jeffrey Gitomer, author of The Chief Executive Salesman, The Sales Bible and The Little Red Book of Selling. In this segment, Gitomer discusses the traits and characteristics that make a great salesman - and a great entrepreneur.