Eric Shannon
Expertise: Business
Job Title: CEO
Training: Masters Degree
Years of Experience: 15-20 Years
Other Expertise: Entrepreneurship, recruiting, writing, management and SEO.
Seen On: I write the the 'don't suck at your job' series on JustJobs.com Academy and also write for:
Quintessential Careers Career Masterminds
Careerealism
I believe that career experts should speak from their own experience telling true stories. That's because human beings learn from their mistakes and if we are lucky from the mistakes of others. But we tend not to learn from 'advice'. So I try to tell stories about my experiences and give opportunities to others to share theirs also on JustJobs Academy. The lessons from my 15 years as an entrepreneur are distilled in the JustJobs Academy 'Don't Suck At Your Job' series.
In 1997 I launched the first job board for bilinguals who speak English/Spanish or English/Portuguese.
Latest Posts Written by Expert Eric Shannon
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Written on November 21, 2011 by Eric Shannon
Please be blunt. Subtlety is a costly habit. Half the time what you thought you said was not heard. The other half, you’re perceived as timid or manipulative. Speaking directly may be a little uncomfortable for both of us, but it’s an unavoidable side of life and business. Not addressing the difficult issues and not asking difficult questions just allows issues to fester and grow. Continue reading →
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Category: Career, Expert Articles
Tags: career tips, communication
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Written on October 23, 2011 by Eric Shannon
When in the presence of power, we tend to babble. In the business world this usually takes the form of unnecessary explanation of details. Details are important, but the babbling of them is an inappropriate form, usually delivered at an inappropriate time. Don’t. Don’t explain unless asked. Think rhythm instead and be a pro! Continue reading →
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Category: Business, Career, Expert Articles
Tags: communication
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Written on April 20, 2011 by Eric Shannon
I think the most important thing I learned about the job search process is that opportunities can be found in places where you don’t expect to find them. Persistence pays when seeking a job, especially now when they are seemingly becoming harder to find. The circumstances that led to this knowledge were that I spent 2 years looking for a job through the more ‘traditional’ methods, like want ads, networking, and attending job fairs. Continue reading →
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Category: Career, Expert Articles
Tags: career tips, job search
