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This was my job seeking BLOG, but I missed Blogging so much I decided to resurrect it, and keep it going. Once again I have made myself available to the market

 
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Who Am I?
Hi, my name is Jim Kline and I am Corporate Finance Professional seeking a Director level Financial Planning and Analysis position with a medium to large size organization. I have strong analytical skills and financial skills combined with a exemplary supply chain operations and staff background. My unique combination of skills makes me an extremely qualified candidate for organizations going through transition or the ones that want to beat their competition on a daily basis. My background is supported by a Bachelors of Science in Business Logistics and an MBA from Penn State University.
Career Connection
Career Connection is a great career and job search group in the Dallas Metroplex area. They have helped tens of thousands of people over the years find themselves and the next career move. While not a charity, the costs are very reasonable $10 to join, $10/month and they offer programming, jobsearch help, some counseling, and even a cup of Joe. The goup meets 10-12AM Tuesday Mornings (9:00 for newbies orientation) @ Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church (Don't worry no one is going to make you pray).
  • http://www.careerconnection.org
  • Dennis Smith
    Dennis writes a blog for the talent aquisition portion of T-Mobile. Yes he is a company flack, but he is a good kind of company flack. (And no, I am not trying to suck up to him for a fee account, job, or even the latest phone, although I would accept all 3). If you want to learn more about T-Mobile from the company side of talent aquisition, go to
  • http://www.wirelessjobs.com
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    Round 3
    Tuesday, June 12, 2007
    I have not written a lot about a set of interviews I have had recently, but since I am now going to round 3 with the same organization, I guess they are taking a serious look.

    The position is a pricing management position with KXAS the local NBC TV Channel 5. They are looking to do something unique in the local market as well as the industry. I am not sure how all of this will work out in the end.

    I really don't know what the next steps are. I get through an interview and wait to hear the next week if they want to see me again. I just don't know how many interviews or the gates I need to go through to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Is this Friday's the last or is there more people I need to meet?

    I guess I am just not in full interview mode yet, but I don't ever remember being comfortable with the whole process. Lots of uncertainty.

    I have a few other things in the works in the meantime. One position is almost ready to go, I am getting calls from headhunters on almost a daily basis, and my network has been most generous to me and has been keeping things flowing to me, hardcore positions that are available and they are willing to help me in.

    I know at times I need to be a taker, but I am glad even now as I am taking I am still able to give back. I have come up with a few leads for others and glad to always pay back and pay it forward. To my networking friends and contacts who are reading this....Thank you, please do not hesitate to call on me.

    I will let you know what happens... in the meantime I keep the candle lit (see my posts from last year and you will understand.)

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    posted by Jim @ 6/12/2007 10:16:00 PM   0 comments
    Feeling Fat, not Phat
    Monday, June 04, 2007


    I woke up this morning, looked in the mirror and did not like what I saw. Fortunately my wife was not standing behind me and so I have no excuse.

    I have been putting off some of outdoor activities this year due to the rains we have had, but that is a pretty bad excuse. I am afraid if I go to the pool so kid is going to yell "hey we have beached whale".

    For the good of my job search, my body, and developing a better outlook on life, I am headed back to the gym at lunchtimes. No more excuses. Besides, who wants to hire a fat guy.

    On another subject, I had an interview last week with our local affiliate station of NBC. They are seeking to fill a pricing/inventory position. I am not sure how the interview went, but I am using all of my resources to help myself out.

    One important resource I used going in was Google and Linkedin. I walked in the door knowing more about them, than they did about me and they had my resume in advance. I found articles on one of the principles, and information on the others that helped me plan my message around what I believed to be their biases. I then had the opportunity to determine if I was right and tailor some specifics as we spoke. I walked in about as prepared as I could be.

    Result - one of the interviewers wrote down a specific quote because he knew he could use it later and wanted to get exactly. It really homed in on the situation. I don't know if I am the candidate or not or even if I get another bite at the apple for another week or so. I hope this works out... I think it would be a great opportunity (for both them and me).

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    posted by Jim @ 6/04/2007 10:48:00 AM   0 comments
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