When a recruiter calls you...especially on a Saturday they are either desperate or have a great offer. I was fortunate to be on the other end of one of those calls about the latter.
45 minutes after that call I was scheduled for an interview 2 days later.
2 days after that 1 interview I had a job offer. My first serious job offer in 2 years. 1099 pay and lots of free time was about to become a thing of the past. I talked the numbers over with the wife and the impact it was going to have on our lives. We agreed this was the right move at the right time.
2 months later and we still believe this was a good move. The money is great, the hours are great, and the position is everything and more. I miss the hours of hanging out with the wife but its ok.
Starting a new job means a beginning to do something big and start fresh.
To anyone and everyone given a new opportunity - take full advantage of it!
It's these opportunities that can help rebuild this country.
I have a very good friend who is a recruiter and he loves what he does. I've spent many days hearing him tell me I should go into the field.
He is great at what he does but it wasn't for me.
We need to make sure we are true to what it is we want to do and be.
He can be reached at:
http://www.juntointernational.com/
I encourage anyone looking for a new career or a change of scenery to give him a call; you won't regret it.
Have a great weekend everyone!
bscottkelley can be found on most web sites.
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Welcome to reality!
Over the last two years I've been able to travel to Maine three times, NYC, Alaska, and Brasil twice. I spent more than 50 days on the beach and more than 15 days snowboarding. I feel fortunate about all of the local trips to places like 6 flags, Disneyland, Sequoia National Park, San Francisco, San Diego, and Lake Elisnore.
Over the last two years I've also applied to over 1,000 jobs that I have record of. I've been officially turned down by over 115 of these applications. I've had six interviews and one job offer. Telemarketing for $8/hour plus commission. I have applied for Bank director positions and I've applied for entry level customer service positions.
I have a real BS from an accredited university in the science field. I have applied for hundreds of state and federal positions. I taken the foreign service exam. I've done my fair share of networking with everyone I know.
I have manged sales teams of up to 45 people. I have been flown across the US to train sales teams for a Fortune 500 company. I read a lot..for business and for pleasure. I listen. I have experience in action sports, telemarketing, collections, sales, retail, advertising, real estate, mortgage, credit cards, judging snowboarding events, and Notary services.
I am healthy, married, have a positive attitude, physically active in many sports, and have a full head of hair. I am not the most attractive person in the world but I'm not the ugliest either.
So with a college degree, experience in a foreign country, 15 years of experience in many fields, decent looks, intelligence, and a network of friends; why am I not landing any good career opportunities?
Shrinking global market? Recession? Obama? Bush? Not looking in the right places? Degree not from the right school? Too much experience? Not enough experience? Bad resume? Effort?
Any advice? I am a good listener and willing to make any necessary changes to move in a more positive direction professionally.
You can view my resume by contact me at any bscottkelley on the web.
Over the last two years I've also applied to over 1,000 jobs that I have record of. I've been officially turned down by over 115 of these applications. I've had six interviews and one job offer. Telemarketing for $8/hour plus commission. I have applied for Bank director positions and I've applied for entry level customer service positions.
I have a real BS from an accredited university in the science field. I have applied for hundreds of state and federal positions. I taken the foreign service exam. I've done my fair share of networking with everyone I know.
I have manged sales teams of up to 45 people. I have been flown across the US to train sales teams for a Fortune 500 company. I read a lot..for business and for pleasure. I listen. I have experience in action sports, telemarketing, collections, sales, retail, advertising, real estate, mortgage, credit cards, judging snowboarding events, and Notary services.
I am healthy, married, have a positive attitude, physically active in many sports, and have a full head of hair. I am not the most attractive person in the world but I'm not the ugliest either.
So with a college degree, experience in a foreign country, 15 years of experience in many fields, decent looks, intelligence, and a network of friends; why am I not landing any good career opportunities?
Shrinking global market? Recession? Obama? Bush? Not looking in the right places? Degree not from the right school? Too much experience? Not enough experience? Bad resume? Effort?
Any advice? I am a good listener and willing to make any necessary changes to move in a more positive direction professionally.
You can view my resume by contact me at any bscottkelley on the web.
Welcome to the good life!
http://www.youtube.com/user/bscottkelley
Over the last 2 years I've been able to do many things.
Starting with the Fall of 2008 I got to spend the last month of my mother's life with her. Cancer is not something you want. Spending time with her at our home until the final days in the Auburn Hospice House. I am blessed to have the time with her and our family.
We move on from and live life as she would want us to. Be strong and always enjoy each moment you have.
First trip was back home with my love. Next off was Austin City Limits. The Drive By Truckers are on stage singing 18 wheels of love and I've never heard it. The singer tells 'the rest of the story' and while surrounded my thousands of screaming fans I'm crying my eyes out with sadness and joy all wrap up in one. It was such a magical moment. Later they have an autograph session and I have the band sign my Mammoth Mountain koozie. I tell them the story of my mom and they were blown away. They said thanks for sharing that story. Good experience and have that koozie holding my cold beers the rest of the festival.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AW14edk9w4
Next up Brasil.
2008/2009 New Year's Eve with your closest 3 million friends on Copacabana Beach in Rio. Dancing on the beach until 4am and the party continues even after we leave.
Down the road from Copacabana Beach is Barra Beach for some cold Skol and snacks. Who is sitting in front of us? Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira "Lil Nog" Photo yes!!
Over the last 2 years I've been able to do many things.
Starting with the Fall of 2008 I got to spend the last month of my mother's life with her. Cancer is not something you want. Spending time with her at our home until the final days in the Auburn Hospice House. I am blessed to have the time with her and our family.
We move on from and live life as she would want us to. Be strong and always enjoy each moment you have.
First trip was back home with my love. Next off was Austin City Limits. The Drive By Truckers are on stage singing 18 wheels of love and I've never heard it. The singer tells 'the rest of the story' and while surrounded my thousands of screaming fans I'm crying my eyes out with sadness and joy all wrap up in one. It was such a magical moment. Later they have an autograph session and I have the band sign my Mammoth Mountain koozie. I tell them the story of my mom and they were blown away. They said thanks for sharing that story. Good experience and have that koozie holding my cold beers the rest of the festival.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AW14edk9w4
Next up Brasil.
2008/2009 New Year's Eve with your closest 3 million friends on Copacabana Beach in Rio. Dancing on the beach until 4am and the party continues even after we leave.
Down the road from Copacabana Beach is Barra Beach for some cold Skol and snacks. Who is sitting in front of us? Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira "Lil Nog" Photo yes!!
Great trip overall - got to meet my future wife's family for the first time.
April 15, 2009 Tax Day!! For us - it was our wedding day at the local courthouse. Just us, our love, and our desire to be together. Later that day, my new wife goes to work.
Summer brings many trips to dog beach in Huntington Beach. She is seven pounds but has no problem running with the big dogs!
http://www.youtube.com/user/bscottkelley#p/u/30/wOXU4jIs4Mo
July is here and our honeymoon is starting. Flying into Anchorage you get to see the wonders of nature. We land, see our close friends, and head up to Denali. We have our Westways AAA magazine with us and have our picture taken with it at Wonderlake. We later send the photo into AAA and they publish the photo in a future magazine.
Seward, Exit Glacier, Whittier, and so many other beautiful places visited during our time in God's country.
Wanting a repeat of Alaska we head to Sequoia National Park. I love trees. If you love trees you need to enjoy some quality time around a sequoia. Nothing like being humbled my nature.
As Fall approached a best friend has a wedding in Maine- the best time to be there. Fall foliage is in full force and the colors are amazing. After the wedding on the coast of Maine we head to Acadia National Park for some sightseeing. Our family plans a party to celebrate our wedding and then back to California.
Winter 2009 is filled with skiing trips. My wife has a package to learn how to ski and after 3 lessons she is the newest Peakaboo Street. Ok not really but she is comfortable on the snow and looks great in her outfit.
More trips to the beach with Pippy for some exercise.
2010 has been about preparing for another trip to Brasil. One month starting in May for our official wedding and family visits. Two short flights - LA to Miami and Miami to Belo Horizonte and we are home. A friend's wedding the next day and then daily visits/dinners/lunches to catch up with her many friends. She has so much love down here that it amazes me that she gives it all up for me.
Soon a honeymoon in Salvador, Bahia and I have my koozie. See you on the beach!
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Bloom where you are planted....
An associate of mine had that on her signature for years and I never knew where it was from.....nor did I ever ask....we were not close......just business associates.
The other day I was flipping through the idiot box a.k.a. the tee vee and saw Bloom where you are planted on the screen. I stopped and it was Joel Olsteen.
First off, that guy fills the room and more importantly he fills the stadium. Very impressive and he really does have a good message and seems sincere. I try to find something I don't like about this guy but I have yet to find a good reason to. I'll keep looking but in the meantime I like his flow. He must practice all week to pull off a service without taking a breath of air.
I got to thinking about this Bloom where you are planted and what Joel O. means by it and it's dead on. What ever you are doing right now....do it to the best of your ability because it is not about where you want to be but about doing the best now; to get to where you want to be. It's all about accepting that in good times and bad you should perform to your best abilities to prepare for what is coming next.
I have had some great jobs and some pretty crappy ones. I worked at McDonald's and I worked in a factory and I worked at cushy bank job and with every job I've had I have my best.
It's the blue collar kid in me that will never slack off because I don't love the job; I just do it.
I have been blessed with a role model that has taught me about life. My father has worked 3 jobs and helped his wife of 50 years raise 6 kids. My father never gave up on anything. When he was laid off in his 50's, he kept a positive attitude and never showed defeat. He got through it and worked until retirement only to volunteer in a food bank. The only fight he ever lost was the one his wife of 50 years lost to cancer. Throughout 2 bouts of cancer, my father kept a strong and positive attitude. He took care of her without fail and without hesitation.
Witnessing this has made me appreciate life and everything that encompasses it. I am thankful for being there for the last 30 days of her life and seeing the final moments of such a beautiful relationship. I can only hope that witnessing a great husband, father, worker, and friend in action will make me better in each category. The apple doesn't fall from the tree and I hope this expression is right.
As I prepare to marry in June; I bring all of what I've seen and have been taught into my new life and relationship. I will bloom where I am planted and may the seeds germinate and thirst for water and grow under the sun. Grow tree grow and branch out to create shade.
Bloom where you are planted is a great chakra to live by.
Take note world that no matter what you are doing, do it the best you can. With that attitude everything will turn out better.
I had a little understanding about what that signature meant on their email and now 10 years later it hasn't changed. Bloom where you are planted.
The other day I was flipping through the idiot box a.k.a. the tee vee and saw Bloom where you are planted on the screen. I stopped and it was Joel Olsteen.
First off, that guy fills the room and more importantly he fills the stadium. Very impressive and he really does have a good message and seems sincere. I try to find something I don't like about this guy but I have yet to find a good reason to. I'll keep looking but in the meantime I like his flow. He must practice all week to pull off a service without taking a breath of air.
I got to thinking about this Bloom where you are planted and what Joel O. means by it and it's dead on. What ever you are doing right now....do it to the best of your ability because it is not about where you want to be but about doing the best now; to get to where you want to be. It's all about accepting that in good times and bad you should perform to your best abilities to prepare for what is coming next.
I have had some great jobs and some pretty crappy ones. I worked at McDonald's and I worked in a factory and I worked at cushy bank job and with every job I've had I have my best.
It's the blue collar kid in me that will never slack off because I don't love the job; I just do it.
I have been blessed with a role model that has taught me about life. My father has worked 3 jobs and helped his wife of 50 years raise 6 kids. My father never gave up on anything. When he was laid off in his 50's, he kept a positive attitude and never showed defeat. He got through it and worked until retirement only to volunteer in a food bank. The only fight he ever lost was the one his wife of 50 years lost to cancer. Throughout 2 bouts of cancer, my father kept a strong and positive attitude. He took care of her without fail and without hesitation.
Witnessing this has made me appreciate life and everything that encompasses it. I am thankful for being there for the last 30 days of her life and seeing the final moments of such a beautiful relationship. I can only hope that witnessing a great husband, father, worker, and friend in action will make me better in each category. The apple doesn't fall from the tree and I hope this expression is right.
As I prepare to marry in June; I bring all of what I've seen and have been taught into my new life and relationship. I will bloom where I am planted and may the seeds germinate and thirst for water and grow under the sun. Grow tree grow and branch out to create shade.
Bloom where you are planted is a great chakra to live by.
Take note world that no matter what you are doing, do it the best you can. With that attitude everything will turn out better.
I had a little understanding about what that signature meant on their email and now 10 years later it hasn't changed. Bloom where you are planted.
Monday, February 8, 2010
Great junk removal service around Nashua, NH
I have a Bachelor's of Science degree from the University of Maine's School of Natural Resource, Forestry, and Agriculture. I have studied environmentally friendly companies and like what I've seen from the folks at RSD.
20+ years experience and a great honest company.
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Call 603-321-4436 talk to Tim
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Assistance with the $5,000 possible tax deductions
Recycling of goods is a top priority.
Junk removal - many items are given to non-profit organizations and those less fortunate.
Goal is to reduce the amount that ends up in a landfill - KEY DIFFERENCE from the Big Waste Removal Companies out there!!!!!
The live in the community and support families in the community. Reduction of landfill usage is key in a commercial sense.
Help reduce waste/junk/trash from getting thrown in your backyard!!
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Full service operation.
Focus on 65+ year old community, realtors, and commercial businesses.
Boston, Nashua, NH, Maine, Worcester and other parts of New England - Green Results
Junk removal and moving cannot be easier than using Responsible Disposal of Nashua NH
20+ years experience and a great honest company.
www.responsibledisposal.vpweb.com
Call 603-321-4436 talk to Tim
20+ years moving moving experience - they've done small jobs (1,000 sq feet) to big jobs (150,000 sq feet)
INSURED!! $1,000,000 Property and Casualty insurance - your stuff is safe
Assistance with the $5,000 possible tax deductions
Recycling of goods is a top priority.
Junk removal - many items are given to non-profit organizations and those less fortunate.
Goal is to reduce the amount that ends up in a landfill - KEY DIFFERENCE from the Big Waste Removal Companies out there!!!!!
The live in the community and support families in the community. Reduction of landfill usage is key in a commercial sense.
Help reduce waste/junk/trash from getting thrown in your backyard!!
Tim 603-321-4436
www.responsibledisposal.vpweb.com
Full service operation.
Focus on 65+ year old community, realtors, and commercial businesses.
Boston, Nashua, NH, Maine, Worcester and other parts of New England - Green Results
Junk removal and moving cannot be easier than using Responsible Disposal of Nashua NH
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Shine A Light
Shine A Light
Welcome to 2010!
First things first - stick to your resolutions. Secondly, add shinealight.com to your favorites because of the next 12 months and beyond you will happy you did. Music is always evolving and moving in different directions. Most of us don't have the time to follow the trends or go to a local bar to hear a new band or travel a couple thousand miles to hang with 10's of thousands of others at music festivals. This is what is great about Shine A Light, just click, read, and listen to what's going on in the music scene.
The writing is from a guy who has seen and heard just about everything. From Straight outta Compton to The Wall he knows the lyrics to them all. There are stories behind most songs and he digs deep to know that story.
Bound by nothing but his imagination and writes from himself not for a boss or a corporation he gives you the stripped down version that Rolling Stone, Vibe and others wish they could.
Enjoy the year and all the music your ears can take.
You can find me on most web sites under bscottkelley or go directly to that web site.
Thanks everyone for your support.
http://shinealightblog.com/
Welcome to 2010!
First things first - stick to your resolutions. Secondly, add shinealight.com to your favorites because of the next 12 months and beyond you will happy you did. Music is always evolving and moving in different directions. Most of us don't have the time to follow the trends or go to a local bar to hear a new band or travel a couple thousand miles to hang with 10's of thousands of others at music festivals. This is what is great about Shine A Light, just click, read, and listen to what's going on in the music scene.
The writing is from a guy who has seen and heard just about everything. From Straight outta Compton to The Wall he knows the lyrics to them all. There are stories behind most songs and he digs deep to know that story.
Bound by nothing but his imagination and writes from himself not for a boss or a corporation he gives you the stripped down version that Rolling Stone, Vibe and others wish they could.
Enjoy the year and all the music your ears can take.
You can find me on most web sites under bscottkelley or go directly to that web site.
Thanks everyone for your support.
http://shinealightblog.com/
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