Today on the Consumerism Commentary Podcast, Tom Dziubek talks to Pam Lassiter, founder of the career management consulting firm Lassiter Consulting and author of the book The New Job Security: The 5 Best Strategies for Taking Control of Your Career.
Tom talks to Pam about what’s changed since the first edition of her book which was released in 2002 and also about her career management strategies, including the importance of building networks, sending clear signals and even why people should stop looking for a job.
The New Job Security, Pam Lassiter: S03E23 / 98
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Table of contents
[00:00] Introduction from Tom Dziubek
[00:33] Interview with Pam Lassiter
– [00:51] Differences between the 1st edition and the new one
– [03:25] Whether there really is such a thing as job security
– [05:02] Sending clear signals
– [06:51] What should go into a good resume
– [10:57] Sending clear signals in a job interview
– [14:58] Marketing for mutual benefit
– [17:12] Building sustainable networks
– [19:05] Networking for introverts
– [20:31] Social networks
– [23:33] Stop looking for jobs
– [25:32] Negotiating in round rooms
– [31:23] Pre-interview tools
[34:17] End
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Luke Landes founded Consumerism Commentary in 2003 and has been building online communities since 1990. Luke, also known as Flexo, has contributed to PC World Magazine, US News, Forbes, and other publications. 
