Coaches Corner: Keys to Success in 2009

The Experts Have Spoken!

Coaches Corner is a collection of career coaching and job-seeking advice from a group of expert technology career coaches from across the United States. In this session, the panel answers the following question:

In light of the troubling economic climate and tightening job market, what is the one thing that job seekers must do in order to be successful in landing a good job and advancing their careers in 2009?

Establish Your Web Presence
Milt Haynes, Founder of Blacks Gone Geek, a social networking initiative dedicated to promoting African Americans in IT

Communicate Your Value
Deborah Chambers Chima, CEO, Chambers Consulting Group, Ltd., an executive coaching firm that focuses on unleashing leadership potential

6 Letters You Need to Use: G.O.O.G.L.E.
April M. Wiliams, "Networking Goddess" at CyberLife Tutors

Job Seeking in a Troubling Economic Climate
Linwood Bailey, Owner of Fields of Success, a company dedicated to supporting the personal growth and development of corporate professionals through the delivery of coaching solutions and services.

Are you Flexible?
Tanya A. Hinton, CPC, Founder of Diversified Search Services (DSS) is an executive research firm specializing in the timely identification of hard to find talent, nationwide and globally.

Incorporate the Six Degrees of Separation Theory
Patricia E. Perkins, CPCC – CEO, Exodus Coaching, a leadership and life coaching firm focused on helping leaders.

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