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Joyfear in the Age of Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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Two weeks ago, you were hitting your stride at work. Now, you’re suddenly jobless.

What you’re feeling is joyfear.

I’m feeling it, too. Fortunately, there are a few things you can do to stay focused during this crisis.

I Got Skills Campaign Report: Week 2 KPIs

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It’s been two weeks since launch and the IGS video has about 9,790 views, 82 shares, and 75+ comments between Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. That’s very close to 10,000 total views! Views on Facebook have leveled off at 3.7K but LinkedIn continues to increase in views, shares, and comments. Here are the analytics so far, plus the…

I Got Skills Campaign Report: Week 1 KPIs

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After the first week, the IGS video has about 7,600 views, 78 shares, and 71 comments between Facebook and LinkedIn. Total views on LinkedIn has surpassed total views on Facebook. Interesting! Here are the analytics so far, plus the top 5 cities with the largest audiences.   Did you catch the typo?  Bonus points if,…

I Got Skills Campaign Report: KPIs

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Here’s a quick snapshot of some of the numbers I’m seeing from the video resumé. See how it’s doing on: The LinkedIn post (widescreen) The Facebook post (square) As of Sunday night, January 7th, 2018, the IGS video has about 6,450 views, 76 shares, and 69 comments (not including mine) between Facebook and LinkedIn. Here are some charts with…

Music Video Resumé Coming January 3rd

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I’ve had my head down since last summer finishing up school and preparing for my job search. But, here are a few quick announcements: I graduated this month with a BA Marketing from Portland State University My job search is officially under way My website has been rebranded I’m releasing a music video resumé! Please…

Highlights and Resolutions

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My first memory is from Christmas, 1980. I just turned four years old. I remember waddling into my bedroom led by my grandparents, and what I saw standing there was magnificent…a brand new bicycle. Powder blue. Shiny chrome fenders on the front and back. Training wheels. Ready to ride. Mastering how to ride that bike became…

Summer Goals Update

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Here’s a quick update on my goals for summer break. Home Garden √ Boom! These dishes are done. Here are over 30 photos showing the whole process. Thanks to neighbor Bud and my buddy Andy for delivering the dark hemlock. I’ll add plants in the Spring. Any design ideas? Send them my way, thanks! Give Mom a…

Career Transition Update: One Down, Six To Go.

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One term down, six to go. For this post I’ll give an update on school, my career transition, and how I’m spending time when I’m not studying. Spring Term is Over My first term back in school (since 2005!) was a success and, although I’ve only got one term under my belt, the road through…

Back to School

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Publishing this one from Smith Center at Portland State. This is going to be a short post, I’ve got homework to do! Week 1 of my post baccalaureate journey is complete. Here are some pics from the first week!  

Sunny Skies Ahead!

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I am happy to announce that, after graduating with my first Bachelor’s degree 16 years ago, and through a generous program under the Trade Act, I re-enrolled at Portland State University as a Post Baccalaureate student and will begin attending full time, starting this Monday, March 28th, 2016, to pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree in…

Joyfear: 3 important things to do after a layoff

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Each year, I used a week of vacation time in late July to celebrate my sister’s birthday, work on creative projects and enjoy the weather, and 2015 was no exception. The weather in Portland, Oregon was hot and we were having a beautiful summer. On the Thursday of my vacation, I had been downtown running…