Many times people feel like a job should be waiting on them because they have a degree. This sense of entitlement does not work when looking for the best of the best jobs.

Experts will say that everyone has one or two skills they can do better than 99% of the population. Identify what that skill set is and find a buyer of that skill set.

When looking for jobs, ask yourself how can Company A make money from my skill and time. The primary reason a company hires you is that you bring some value to the table. They take that skill plus your time and both benefits their company financially.

Measure the impact of this skill and dollarize it if possible. For instance, recovered $16,000 in bad debt for Company A. This statement shows to a future employer the potential value you have within their organization.

You are a consulting firm. Discover your billable skill. Sell yourself.   

ONE VOICE: An Economic Development Coalition Information Session & Reception

Tomorrow (December 12) at the O Winston Link Museum in downtown Roanoke from 6 pm – 8:30 pm

Presentation followed by drinks and hors d’oeuvres

This blog post by Richard Florida answers this question. It is a bit long, but worth the read. Let me know what you think…

In today’s edition of Richard Florida’s Creative Class blog, Roanoke is featured for its Holiday Career and Lifestyle Fair on December 28, its support of tolerance and its support of entrepreneurship.

Thank to Amanda for making this happen.

Yesterday at Roanoke Biz2Biz outstanding event on Making My Space Your Space, Robyn Tippins gave a very informative overview of Web 2.0. Her very popular blog – Sleepy Blogger – helps other bloggers maximize their exposure and profitability. Robyn is a resident of the region and now blogs full time.

Because she is not using a lot of mainstream media – local newspaper, radio and TV – many people, including myself have not heard of her until now. However, with the Internet and the Web 2.0 vehicles she has mastered, she has become a national and international Internet star located right in our backyard.

Perhaps the most intriguing takeaway I had from Robyn is when she gave me her business card there was no phone number or email address. Instead, she listed her Skype ID and her two blogs.

Thank you Sleepy Blogger for sharing your expertise, and thank you RoanokeBiz2Biz for hosting this wonderful event showcasing one of our region’s stars.