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This short video shows you how to run Google Analytics reports and how to set-up the tracking code on the Microsoft Office 365 P1 platform for Small Business.

http://youtu.be/fjIUzUFzs7A

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This short video shows job seekers how to navigate the Blacks Gone Geek website to find information on who's hiring now, job seeker services, career coaching, and much, much more.

 

http://youtu.be/KlaIdj4cZ_I
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This short video shows high school and college Students how to navigate the Blacks Gone Geek website to find information on careers in technology, student internships, STEM programs, and much, much more.

 

http://youtu.be/shGqV9Im614

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The current job market statistics shows a jobless rate of 7.9%, yet the same statistics state that in the Information Technology community the unemployment rate is only at 1.9%. How can that be?

 

These are exciting times!!!

 

Don't miss out on landing that next big job! The Who's Hiring Now Report is the right report to help you in your search and the results are in! Let's take a look at the results.

 

Want to know Who's Hiring Now? Click here for the latest technology jobs report.

http://www.blacksgonegeek.org/Pages/WhosHiringNow.aspx


Act now to be listed on the next report.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/WhosHiringNow


Use MindMeister for creating mind maps, a great tool for getting things done!

http://www.mindmeister.com

 


 

This short video teaches how to use join.me to share your screen with others. It's free!

http://youtu.be/SC0nM78sUWg

https://join.me/

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Survey says è Stay Current!

 

Technology changes fast in this day and age.  As a result, it’s important that you know what skills are important to your professional career.  We asked for your opinion on what matters to you and your thoughts on the job outlook for the technology world in 2013.  Here are the findings:

 

 

 

Survey Results Observations

 

Click here for detailed survey results:

 

http://www.blacksgonegeek.org/Pages/2013ITJobOutlookBlacksGoneGeekReadersPoll.aspx


A Job within a job...

 

by Eric B. Horn



I’ve heard that finding a job is a job within itself.  It takes a lot of time, energy, and patience to obtain an employment opportunity.  Contrary to popular belief, jobs are available; they are just HIDDEN from the masses. You must navigate your job search differently to become successful.  I will touch on four key points that have gotten a mass amount of job hunters the opportunity of their dreams.
 

 


Join the Job Work Search Team today!!


Date: Weekly meetings started Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Time: 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Central Standard Time

Time: 9:00 pm to 10:00 pm, Eastern Standard Time

Job Seekers, to attend this "invitation only" meeting

 

Contact us for dial in number.


“The only way to get ahead and stay ahead in this challenging job market is to constantly distinguish yourself from the competition by demonstrating great performance and maintaining highly marketable skills.”

 

LOOKING FOR A JOB IN A TOUGH ECONOMY
If you have been looking for a job over 30 days with no results it may be time to do something different! The key to finding and keeping work in tough times is the same as in good times: take action. Economic uncertainties and fluctuations make it especially important for job seekers to learn how to conduct an effective search and to be actively engaged in the process. If you are looking for an internship or a full time position, you must be proactive. Everybody needs help! That’s where the Job Search Work Team can help.

 

Click the link below for more information:

http://www.blacksgonegeek.org/Pages/JobSeekersForum.aspx


 

Google+ (pronounced and sometimes written as Google Plus, sometimes abbreviated as G+) is a multilingual social networking and identity service owned and operated by Google Inc. It was launched on June 28, 2011. As of December 2012, it has a total of 500 million registered users of whom 235 million are active on a monthly basis[1]. Unlike other conventional social networks which are generally accessed through a single website, Google has described Google+ as a "social layer" consisting of not just a single site, but rather an overarching "layer" which covers many of its online properties. The most followed person on Google Plus is pop star Britney Spears.

 

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google%2B

 

 

Check out this new article on Blacks Gone Geek!

 

Getting Started with Google+
Harnessing the Power of Online Communications Technology
by PETAL et al.

New ways of sharing, across all of Google.

 

Click here for more...

http://www.blacksgonegeek.org/Pages/BlacksGoneGeekPublications.aspx

 


 

The current job market statistics shows a jobless rate of 7.9%, yet the same statistics state that in the Information Technology community the unemployment rate is only at 1.9%. How can that be?

 

These are exciting times!!!

 

We can see the demand for IT jobs really picking up. New companies were just added to our Who’s Hiring Now! report too!

 

Want to know Who's Hiring Now? Click here for the latest Who's Hiring Now! Report

 

Blacks Gone Geek is an organization that promotes awareness to the African American community by providing a forum where they can share and exchange knowledge within the Information Technology Industry. At Blacks Gone Geek our mission is clear: We want to promote career advancement for African Americans in IT.

 

Warmest regards,
Blacks Gone Geek


 

 

 

Leadership From Ordinary To Extraordinary - The Character of a Leader: Your Guide for Obtaining the 15 Qualities of an Extraordinary Leader

 

 

Dr. Parson's new book on "Leadership from Ordinary to Extraordinary" is an extraordinary book. Once you start reading this book, you will be motivated to read it to the last page.

 

Wow! If you want to change your life from a 360 degree perspective - this is the book to buy, read and complete EVERY action item!!! Well Done & Thank You!!!

 

This is a must have book for anyone aspiring to become a successful leader in the 21st century.

 

About the Author
Dr Parson is a proven consultant, speaker, trainer, author and executive with Fortune 500 global experience in leading teams in the public and private sector. She brings over 20 years of charismatic leadership, executive management and extensive problem solving skills in strategic planning, talent development, program management and organizational change.

 

Click here for more on Leadership from Ordinary to Extraordinary - The Character of a Leader

 


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