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By: Shirley

Shirley — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 04:45:09 +0000

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By: Alexandra Hemingway

Alexandra Hemingway — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 15:49:41 +0000

Doing The Unthinkable In Job Search. Do You Dare? http://t.co/GLBTlqM – great thoughts on competition and karma!

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Six things I’ve learned | Job Market Success — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 11:02:21 +0000

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Pam Meek — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 07:22:56 +0000

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Mike Rivard — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 06:38:53 +0000

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By: Jonathan Green

Jonathan Green — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 06:24:20 +0000

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By: Tim Tyrell-Smith

Tim Tyrell-Smith — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 06:07:10 +0000

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By: Mensud

Mensud — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 03:21:37 +0000

RT @TimsStrategy: Archive: Doing The Unthinkable. Do you dare? http://t.co/jKxzsvz Sharing Job Leads With "Competitors" In Job Search

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TrendExp — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 02:38:40 +0000

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By: Kevin - Resume Prof

Kevin - Resume Prof — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 01:56:58 +0000

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By: Tim Tyrell-Smith

Tim Tyrell-Smith — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 01:47:30 +0000

Archive: Doing The Unthinkable. Do you dare? http://t.co/jKxzsvz Sharing Job Leads With "Competitors" In Job Search

By: Tim Tyrell-Smith

Tim Tyrell-Smith — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 04:09:52 +0000

Hi Bill – Imagine yourself six months out of work and you get your hands on one of those “hidden jobs”. One that was not advertised on Monster or in any of the networking groups. As far as you know, no one else is aware that the job exists. Do you share it with others in your network who are looking for the same jobs as you?
That is the question.
And I don’t think it is a selfish question. To me it is a self preservation question for many. LIke if you are starving on a desert island with five others. You find a banana on a solo walk. Do you share it?
Hmmm.

By: Tim Tyrell-Smith

Tim Tyrell-Smith — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 04:09:00 +0000

By: Bill

Bill — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 23:05:49 +0000

Hmmm, I’ve never seen this ethical dilemma amongst my former colleagues. As scientists and engineers sharing is second nature, even those of us from very secretive companies like IBM. I probably send as many offers to colleagues as I apply to. And I send offers I come across that are a potential match for other colleagues in different fields altogether. I guess I never realized that others were too selfish to do this. Youch!

By: Bill

Bill — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 23:05:00 +0000

By: Tim Tyrell-Smith

Tim Tyrell-Smith — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:52:35 +0000

@Laurie – I think a lot of people would have that reaction initially. However, once you experience the sharing, it feels pretty good . . .
@Richard – You make an important point that while there is competition, it’s often not as direct as you might think.
@Jim – Thanks for that feedback. I do try to write ftom a broader perspective. Because I know that job search is part of a larger career and life experience. WHAT we do matters. As does HOW we do it.

By: Tim Tyrell-Smith

Tim Tyrell-Smith — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:52:00 +0000

By: Jim Horrell

Jim Horrell — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 03:31:57 +0000

Hi, Tim,
I enjoy reading your posts very much because I think you share ideas and experiences on a much broader scale than simply getting a job. The messages you convey in your writing cover a “life” perspective which I find to be very refreshing and encouraging.
As many of the commenters have stated, we all are in this search together, and in the bigger picture, we are all in this world together.
Although the people in my network do not have the same skills I have, if there was a time when I could share a lead, I believe I would.
Keep sharing your thoughts and experiences, Tim. You are making a difference in how people view the world around them, and that’s to be commended.
Jim Horrell – jrhorrell@live.com

By: Jim Horrell

Jim Horrell — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 03:31:00 +0000

By: Richard Blackburn

Richard Blackburn — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 00:55:50 +0000

Tim – what I’ve found during my search, is that in the current market, you are probably *not* competing directly with your networking contacts anyway. There are so many people out there looking, that your very specific experience and skillset will make you ideal for a specific position – and your contacts’ specific experiences make them the ideal candidates for different positions.
I have shared leads with my friends… but always openly (i.e. they know I am applying too). Also remember how grateful those friends would be too, if they land the job with your help…
Nice discussion point – thanks.