Tony puts this comment into perspective. It is true that 60% of the jobs that are found through personal contacts. But there are lots of things that are not true about this comment.

Tony discusses this is a myth and how treacherous it can be for a person's career.

Tony also discusses the myth: "I changed jobs a few years ago so I know what I'm doing." He points out the fact that the job market is never the same as it was the last time that a person changed jobs and warns that a job seeker has to be prepared for just about anything.

Tony discusses one of the most sensitive and difficult topics that a job seeker can discuss in the interviewing process. The answer is simple but it's really hard to do.

Myths of Hiring: "I'll stick my toe in the water and casually look for a job, just to see what's out there."

Tony discusses that there is no real "casual" way of looking for a job. He explains why looking for a job in the "casual manner" is a disaster. ….."if I'm recruited, they have to sell me. After all, I'm not looking for a job." This is another quote the Tony hears from candidates all the time. They don't realize that just because they are "recruited" doesn't mean their competition isn't fierce.

Tony Discusses the myth that networking is the only way to find a job and that being employed while you're looking for a job gives a person leverage.

Tony Discusses the myths: “I want to find a job where I can be at for the rest of my life." and "I know the market value of my skills. I get calls from recruiters all the time."

Interview with Wayne Breitbarth: Wayne discusses his worksheet on the key to winning the “being found” part of the LinkedIn game and having the right keywords in your profile. The worksheet is designed to help jumpstart your thought process as you begin to beef up your profile with keywords.

Interview with Wayne Breitbarth: Wayne and Tony continue their discussion about getting found on LinkedIn and Wayne's keywork worksheet.

Interview with Rich Lavinski: Rich discusses ways of expressing gratitude and thankfulness in a consulting career. He reminds us how important expressing gratitude is.

Interview with Rich Lavinski: Rich continues offering ways of expressing gratitude year-round as a habit!