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ProLango offers three new free job seminars for 2010
Well, Paul, there's nothing like results to spread the word. After helping more than 1,500 people find jobs in the Seattle area last year, ProLango is starting off 2010 with a bang. Last night, Anderson held his first Career Mixer of the year at Maggiano's Little Italy in Bellevue, attracting more than 400 registrants. This morning, his company is offering the first of three new one-hour seminars to help you take control of your job search. [Read More]
NWjobs - February 2010 
How a Black Mark Can Derail a Job Search
At a networking event last August in Bellevue, Wash., a recruiter pointed to a software developer across the room. He's qualified, but "very bad in his presentation skills," he told career coach Paul Anderson and a human-resources official for a big technology concern. "What's that guy's name?" Mr. Anderson remembers the HR official asking, and then scribbling the name in her notebook. "I want to add him to our blacklist." [Read More]
The Wall Street Journal - February 2010 ![]()
How a Black Mark Can Derail a Job Search
At a networking event last August in Bellevue, Wash., a recruiter pointed to a software developer across the room. He's qualified, but "very bad in his presentation skills," he told career coach Paul Anderson and a human-resources official for a big technology concern. "What's that guy's name?" Mr. Anderson remembers the HR official asking, and then scribbling the name in her notebook. "I want to add him to our blacklist."
The Wall Street Journal (Page D1) - February 02, 2010 ![]()
Events to help you 'fall back' into good job search habits
Paul Anderson's career development firm is holding two free seminars this week to help jump-start your job search. On Wed., Nov. 4, check out the Career Search Seminar 2.0, which will share advice about how to avoid common mistakes many job-seekers make and discuss how to find positions that aren't posted publicly. [Read More]
NWjobs - November 2009 ![]()
Free career mixer at Maggiano's
Career consultant company ProLango has organized another free career mixer from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. this Monday, Nov. 2 at Maggiano’s Little Italy restaurant. [Read More]
KOMO News - October 2009 
Approaching the "unapproachable" for job leads
After sending out countless resumes, squirming through interviews and slowly building up your network, it's tempting for job seekers to fantasize about cutting out the "middleman"--about walking right up to the CEO, offering a firm handshake and talking about how you, alone, are the answer to their staffing needs. [Read More]
NWjobs - October 2009 ![]()
Free career mixer at Maggiano's
ProLango will be hosting a career mixer from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. tonight at Maggiano’s Little Italy, 10455 N.E. 8th St. The theme of the event is: “Blacklisted: Tips for getting off the recruiters’ blacklist!” [Read More]
KOMO News - September 2009 ![]()
How to stay off the recruiter "blacklist"
It's hard to believe in this economy, but apparently there is something out there called an "arrogant job seeker." In spite of the crippling 9.2 percent unemployment rate for the state in August, many recruiters are reporting a spike in rudeness and condescension from job candidates. [Read More]
NWjobs - September 2009 ![]()
Blacklisted: How to Get Off the Recruiter's Blacklist
Unemployed candidates are wondering why recruiters or hiring companies won’t call them back. “It’s possible that they’ve been blacklisted by those recruiters or companies,” says career psychology expert Paul Anderson of ProLango Consulting. [Read More]
Eastside Business Journal - September 2009 
A New Twist: Attendees Name Employers of Choice for ProLango Career Mixer - 09/09
Tired of attending the same networking events; trading business cards and resumes which get filed or thrown away? “You can meet with random people all day and wait for random opportunities. Successful networking requires you to be in front of your target audience,” says career psychology expert Paul Anderson... [Read More]
Eastside Business Journal - September 2009 ![]()
Networking icebreakers: Get out of your own head
At his last social mixer event in early July, career psychology expert Paul Anderson of ProLango Consulting, made a short presentation called "Social Media for Introverts." Anderson, who admitted to a crippling shyness at networking events earlier in his career, described a technique he still uses today to help break the ice. [Read More]
NWjobs - July 2009 ![]()
Cool networking deals for job seekers
ProLango is holding its next Career Mixer at Parlor Billiards & Spirits in Bellevue's Lincoln Square. The last ProLango mixer drew more than 200 attendees and 15 companies. This Monday, from 6 to 9 p.m., the theme of the event will be LinkedIn and will include tips about how to get the most out of your online profile. [Read More]
NWjobs - July 2009 ![]()
Job Search: Make a full day of it
ProLango's Resume Writing Seminar 2.0 - Career psychology consultant Paul Anderson provides useful tips about how to make sure your resume gets placed at the top of the list by today's commonly used, automated resume software. [Read More]
NWjobs - June 2009 ![]()
New cyber-rules for writing your resume
You think you know everything there is to know about resume writing? Fuhgeddaboudit, says Paul Anderson, a career and psychology expert with Kirkland-based ProLango Consulting. "The algorithm for resumes has changed significantly, even since last October," he says. [Read More]
NWjobs - June 2009 ![]()
New cyber-rules for writing your resume - 06/09
The Seattle Times Sunday Paper (Pages F1,F3) - June 2009 ![]()
The rules for job hunting have changed
Paul Anderson wants you to forget just about everything you think you know about finding a job. [Read More]
The News Tribune - June 2009 ![]()
The rules for job hunting have changed - 06/09
Paul Anderson wants you to forget just about everything you think you know about finding a job. [Read More]
USA Today - June 2009 ![]()
Five ways to make the most of your next interview
Job interviews have to rank high on the list of stressful situations for most people. After all, those few minutes talking about your work history and answering questions at a boardroom table have the power to alter your career path significantly. Nervousness and sweaty palms are understandable, but such passive behavior almost never leads to a second interview... [Read More]
NWjobs - June 2009 ![]()
Making the most of your next interview - 06/09
Seattle Times Sunday Paper (Pages F1,F3) - June 2009 ![]()
Free seminar for jobless today
In this economy, the endurance and strategies necessary to find a job can wear you down. So Paul Anderson, a career psychology consultant with ProLango Consulting Inc., will present a free job search and networking seminar today. [Read More]
The News Tribune - May 2009 ![]()
Free seminar for jobless today
In this economy, the endurance and strategies necessary to find a job can wear you down. So Paul Anderson, a career psychology consultant with ProLango Consulting Inc., will present a free job search and networking seminar today. [Read More]
USA Today - May 2009 ![]()
Interviewing seminars that are not to be missed
ProLango Seminars - Redmond-based career coach and business psychology expert Paul Anderson is hosting two free seminars this week about job searching in the digital age. [Read More]
NWjobs - May 2009 ![]()
Coming Up - Career Search Seminar
The Seattle Times Sunday Paper (Page F1) - May 2009 ![]()
Know and respect your audience and you will persuade, business experts say
Because the presidential election is the ultimate sell, we’re bringing you the ultimate collaboration: the world’s top presentation experts revealing the top secrets to the art of persuasion. [Read More]
Your Business Channel - November 2008 ![]()
Energy, Confidence, Body Language are keys to persuasion, according to business experts
Your body language is absolutely critical to holding people’s attention and demonstrating authenticity, and therefore to being persuasive. [Read More]
Your Business Channel - November 2008 ![]()
Keep it simple and positive to persuade, say business experts
There are two very important principles to bear in mind when writing and rehearsing your presentation, or preparing yourself for an important meeting or pitch. [Read More]
Your Business Channel - November 2008 ![]()
You have to be prepared to be persuasive, business sales experts say
If you want to persuade, there is simply no substitute for doing your homework. Any convincing presentation needs solid ideas, and needs to be well organised and backed up with hard data. All of these things take time to research and execute. [Read More]
Your Business Channel - November 2008 ![]()
The Art of Persuasion: expert analysis released
If you’re a sales professional who pitches regularly to potential customers, a manager who needs to inspire their staff, or if you ever have to make big presentations or close deals, you will know how critical the art of persuasion is to getting the outcome you are looking for. [Read More]
Your Business Channel - November 2008 ![]()
