Happy New Year!

 

All the Best to you and your family!

 

Hello all,

My Life after Bell continues with little gremlins complicating things!

I had a hard drive failure on December 19^th.  I so happy that I found a backup of files; I was in the process of restoring computer from the external drive to a new computer and one of my sons tripped over a cord. My external hard drive bounced a few times on the floor, I was horrified� my computer backup was destroyed.  Once again I was scrambling to restore my lost information..

I have restored my computer system restored for the most part. If anyone has sent an e-mail and not received a response please resend your e-mail. Most information for the most part was restored however but I did loose some information and e-mail.

I have my fair share of challenges since being terminated in 2008. Life on the outside is very different.

I have had to deal with the legalities of being incorporated with my first year of incorporated closing on  November 30^th 2009. Running your own corporation has its own challenge. I am finalizing my first year as Christine McGee Enterprises. What have I learned � You must have accurate records and books. There are laws and expectations from the government. You must submit your GST and income taxes on time.

Life after Bell Members are looking for accountants, book keepers and corporate income tax lawyers. If you have a name to share with members please send me an e-mail and I will post the information on the website.

The Life after Bell Newsletter  is a monthly newsletter. The next publication will be the weekend of February 06th 2010. 

 

Please send any information for the newsletter to chrismcgee@lifeafterbell.ca prior to Friday February 05th 2010.

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The New Website has been Launched! and is still under development.

Please send your feedback directly to me at chrismcgee@sympatico.ca

You now have the ability to modify your personal log in and profile preferences. The �Membership Page� has replaced the old �See Me� page.  To change your profile and contact information visit http://www.lifeafterbell.ca/memberlist2.php find your id and click on it � it is in alphabetic order.

There is a now a Chat Room  � New Virtual meetings coming soon! Visit the Chat Room to Chat with others visit our new Chat Room visit

Modify Your Resume information yourself - see http://www.lifeafterbell.ca/resumes2.php

See stories Read about those who have been successful on their journey after their employment at Bell. To read more on our membervisit the �Success Page�http://www.lifeafterbell.ca/success2.php

Read about developing your Marketing Plan http://www.lifeafterbell.ca/marketing2.php

Check out the latest Newsletter http://www.lifeafterbell.ca/newsletter2.php

Have thought to share.. something to say post Your Comments here!ttp://www.lifeafterbell.ca/comments2.php

Have an event to share with other members - Post it on the Upcoming Event Page http://www.lifeafterbell.ca/upcoming2.php?addstory

Use the forum to share informaiton by going to http://www.lifeafterbell.ca/forum4.php - When using the forum, Forum topics are shown at the top of the page. When the topic is desplayed it will be displayed in the lower par to the screen.

Post your resume on the Resume Page http://www.lifeafterbell.ca/resumes2.php

To see the latest in Job Postings or to post a Employment Opportunities visit http://www.lifeafterbell.ca/opportunities2.php?readmore2

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Bolton Business Professionals Networking Group

Looking for a job in this economy feels like a never ending battle. Sometimes you don't know where to go next. You feel all alone with no one to speak with.

Well, you have come to the right place. We understand what you are going through. We can help to boost your morale, make suggestions and guide you in the right direction.

It is all about making contacts in your own area and sharing experiences that have helped to land jobs for others.

 Go to www.linkedin.com and go to groups. Search on  Bolton Business Professionals Networking Group to join this group  or by visiting

http://www.linkedin.com/groups?homeNewMember=&gid=2289617&trk=

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Interested in Networking Face to Face with other     Life after Bell Members in Ottawa

I have had a few enquiries about the possibility of a Life after Bell Get Together for members here in Ottawa. I am wondering how many people here in Ottawa would be interesting in participating?

If you would like to participate in in a Life after Bell Networking session please send an e-mail to chrismcgee@sympatico.ca

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The Marrek Group Networking Events

 Come check us out. We have groups operating at the following times in the following locations:

Burlington: Ye Old Squire - Fairview: Second Thursday of every Month at 11:30 am
 Oakville: Boston Pizza - Dorval: Second Monday of every Month at 7:00 pm 
 Mississauga: Origin Evergreen - Scollard: Third Thursday of every Month at 9:00am

 Soon to launch Milton, Hamilton and Muskoka groups....

 Networking Edge (group) - Co-ordinator:
Carolyn Moshtagh  E-mail: carolyn@suppx.com
To find out about launching your own Networking Edge group, contact Anna Adams at anna@marrek.com or 905.601.1815. ________________________________________________________

     NEW Ethos Networking Ottawa

http://www.linkedin.com/groups?viewMembers=&gid=1996890&sik=1260032345092

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             LinkedIn is another free way to Network!

 

Linked in allows you to

- connect and network with other professionals

- keep in touch with old friends and coworkers

- recruiters and  employers can find  trained professionals in one spot

 

LinkedIn is a separate website from the Life after Bell website and LinkedIn is controlled and monitored by the owners of the LinkedIn site.

 

Linked in is a networking site used by consultanting companies and employers in search for possible employees;

 

LinkedIn is used by employees to network and search for possible job opportunities.

 

LinkedIn is very similar to Facebook allowing you to connect with people you know and work with!

 

To use www.linkedin.com

- create an LinkedIn ID and profile

- upload your resume, work history and other information  to help you sell yourself to prospective employers

- find friends and coworkers and request that you link together

- ask the friends and coworkers in your network for recommendations confirming your work ethics or professional abilities

 

To join the Life after Bell Group on Linked in  go to

http://www.linkedin.com/e/vgh/1125497/

 

To see discussions on the Life after Bell Group on Linkedin visithttp://www.linkedin.com/groupAnswers?viewQuestions=&gid=1125497&forumID=3&sik=1256491486628

 

For more information LinkedIn visit www.linkedin.com

 

See frequently asked questions

http://linkedin.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/linkedin.cfg/php/enduser/std_alp.php?p_sid=Ce496jLj

 

For information on their security or privacy visit

http://www.linkedin.com/static?key=privacy_policy&trk=hb_ft_priv

 

See http://www.linkedin.com/in/christinemcgee for an example of a completed LinkedIn Profile

 

We have shared information, jobs and successes. Networking works - that's is how you will find that hidden job.

 

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Know of a job  - Post it on   http://www.lifeafterbell.ca/opportunities2.php

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Peters New Jobs Newsletter

Peters New Jobs currently monitors over 8,000 web sites,   they scan each site, identify the NEW jobs posted in the last 24 hours and deliver them to you Monday to Friday in a clean, easy to read e-mail. You get them first subscribe to Peters New Jobs! There is a 10% discount for subscriptions to Life after Bell members!

 

 

Peter�s New Jobs newsletter will be posted once a week - a different day each week Check back daily or subscribe to your own copy of Peters New Jobs!!

 

Get those jobs first! http://www.lifeafterbell.ca/opportunities2.php

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 Employment Opportunities

Check out the Employment Opportunities on  www.lifeafterbell.ca by visiting http://www.lifeafterbell.ca/opportunities2.php

 

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Use the Ask the Expert Forum to get Help on your Resume

Make your resume the one that stands out!

Use the Ask the Expert Forum http://www.lifeafterbell.ca/forum2.php#forumstart

 

Free Resume Critique offered by Martin Buckland to Life after BellMembers!

For more information and the services offered by Elite Resumes see  http://www.lifeafterbell.ca/resumeinfo.php#middle

 

Please be aware that the internet is a big world.

The ASK the EXPERT Forum is more for general questions.

For more specific questions send your resumes to Martin Buckland directly

by e-mail martin@aneliteresume.com

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Creating Confidence

I have completed The"Creating Confidence Course" training program which began on September 8 taught by Steve Lowell(www.creatingconfidencecourse.com).

I have fully enjoyed The"Creating Confidence Course". I have been able to take the new communication tools  learned and apply the new techniques to real life situations.

The"Creating Confidence Course" let me take a look at what makes a good speaker, how to talk so others listen and an understanding of what to do when speaking to a group. Steve provides a friendly and positive learning environment that helps you to grow and magnify your potential.

This is the most useful course I have taken in the last 10 years and I would recomment this course to anyone wanting to brush up on their interpersonal skills.

If you didn't register for this one Steve Lowell does have other courses available.

Make sure he knows you got the information from www.lifeafterbell.ca

Network a room like never before and make meaningful and profitable For more information see www.creatingconfidencecourse.com
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Log In to Get Access to the Information in the Newsletter

To get access to the events or other information in the Life after Bell Newsletter make sure you log into http://www.lifeafterbell.ca  first.

 

If you aren't logged in to Life after Bell Newsletter the links in the newsletter will not work.

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Weekly Events in Ottawa

Customer Connects meets every Monday @ 10am . No charge, coffee is on the house. 359 Terry Fox (the one NORTH of the Queensway), room 210, for more information see http://www.lifeafterbell.ca/forum3.php?viewpost148#forumstart

Kanata Kareer Group is a self help group, open to everyone from the local area who is seeking to rejoin the workforce. Meetings are held every Tuesday from 1:15 to 3:30 p.m. Kanata ( Ottawa area)   http://www.lifeafterbell.ca/helpfulinfo.php#middle

 

Business Engagement Task Force (BETF) � Ottawa Orient

ation sessions are held every Wednesday at 10:00 am at 359 Terry Fox Drive Suite 210 , in Kanata http://www.lifeafterbell.ca/helpfulinfo.php#middle

 

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Monthly Events

ExecuNet Meetings are held each month - Senior Execunet - 2nd Wednesday http://www.lifeafterbell.ca/forum.php?

viewpost108#forumstart

 

ExecuNet Meetings are held each month - Montreal ExecuNet - 3rd Wednesday   http://www.lifeafterbell.ca/forum.php?viewpost108#forumstart

 

ExecuNet Meetings are held each month - Toronto ExecuNet - 4th Wednesday http://www.lifeafterbell.ca/forum.php?viewpost108#forumstart

 

�Customer Connects NEEDs and Networking Event� is scheduled for the for   last Wednesday of the month. See the forum for more information http://www.lifeafterbell.ca/forum.php?viewpost99#forumstart

 

Have an event to share send an e-mail to chrismcgee@lifeafterbell.ca

 

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Information Shared by our Members!

 

Bolton Business Professionals Networking Group

http://www.lifeafterbell.ca/forum.php?viewpost323#forumstart

 

Stop the HST

http://www.lifeafterbell.ca/forum.php?viewpost333#forumstart

 

UPDATE ON THE SWINE FLU SYMPTOMS! DEFEND YOURSELF

http://www.lifeafterbell.ca/forum.php?viewpost326#forumstart

 

6,179 Ways to Guarantee that Your Next Presentation SUCKS!
http://www.lifeafterbell.ca/forum.php?viewpost334#forumstart

 

Older Job Seekers - 7 Deadly Sins

http://www.lifeafterbell.ca/forum.php?viewpost335#forumstart

 

Telecom players await CRTC Globalive ruling

http://www.lifeafterbell.ca/forum.php?viewpost336#forumstart

 

400 people and very little networking!  

  http://www.lifeafterbell.ca/forum.php?viewpost337#forumstart

 

Ruling puts Globalive at risk

http://www.lifeafterbell.ca/forum.php?viewpost338#forumstart

 

Simplify your job hunt with organization

http://www.lifeafterbell.ca/forum.php?viewpost339#forumstart

 

Advice from Martin Buckland

http://www.lifeafterbell.ca/forum.php?viewpost340#forumstart

 

Networking For A Job (Part 2):

http://www.lifeafterbell.ca/forum.php?viewpost341#forumstart

 

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Network with Life after Bell Members on

www.linkedin.com

 

Please join the Life After Bell Group in LinkedIn

 with over 608 members

http://www.linkedin.com/e/vgh/1125497/

 

 

Check out the discussions � use the tools at hand to be successful!

http://www.linkedin.com/groupAnswers?viewQuestions=&gid=1125497&forumID=3&sik=1255378871293

 

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Christine M. McGee