Rick Maher's Job Hunt

Unfortunately for the second January in a row I am faced with the challenge of finding a new job.

Last year I was surprised and semi-panicked, knee jerking into the "numbers-game job hunt."

This year though, I'm taking a bit of a different approach, targeting jobs especially interesting where I am well qualified, and specifically interested. This is requiring MUCH more time per job application, but resulting in applications (resumes, cover letters, questionnaire responses) being, I think, significantly higher quality.

I've put a few in already, and am hunting full time for others, but taking a short break now to reflect on what the potential employers will do once they qualify my resume as worthy of a next step. If I were them, I'd open Google and see what else I could learn about potential interviewees.

Therefore, I'll be in the process of touching up a few things here on my "personal site" (Rick Maher .com), over at my more career and resume based site (RickMaher.info - Rick Maher's Professional Notes, and on my social networking profiles (such as Rick Maher on LinkedIn, Rick Maher on Twitter @Rick_Maher, and Rick Maher on Facebook).

Please do have a look and let me know if you have any ideas on how I could improve them!

Thanks,

Rick Maher

Rick Maher vs Richard on Google

The whole reason why I started this website was to grab some Google attention when people search for me on the internet. I am happy to say that this site ranks high for most searches of Rick Maher.
However, in my current job search I have been sending out resumes under my real name - Richard Maher. Today I decided to do a bit of googling on that name. To say the least, I'll be switching my resumes to Rick Maher.
To any recruiters who have found this page: I can be found at Rick Maher on LinkedIn.com or RickMaher.info.

Region IV ODP Tournament

After a ~2 year drought of watching any soccer in person, last week I went to see a girls high school game (sister of a friend...), only to be terribly disappointed in the level of soccer.
I left with a bad taste in my mouth to say the least.
Then as if a gift from above, I noticed a tiny blurb in the sports page that the Region IV Olympic Development Program Tournament is in Phoenix(!!) this Weekend!!!!
I'll be there watching the oldest boys soccer available. Check out the schedule at azyouthsoccer.org

Margaret Mead Quote

Best quote I've heard in a while:
A small group of thoughtful people could change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.
-Margaret Mead
Makes me want to try something big.