“Make Change Happen”

The overall unemployment rate currently stands at 7.2 percent, a 15-year high according to Bureau of Labor Statistics. Each day since the current recession began, in December 2007, the news has been full of reports of job layoffs. Recently, the government released a report indicating that the number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits is at its highest level in a quarter of a century, as more workers seek government assistance. Millions of folks have either lost their jobs, expect to lose their jobs, or are simply worried about making a move in this economic crisis. Could the news get any worse? Can we do anything about?

We are preparing to address these questions and the current state of affairs of the employment crisis on the Extra Effort Forum radio show. On July 18, we assembled a team of experts representing, career coaches, executive recruiters, out placement services, Human Resources and motivational speakers to brainstorm and to determine what we can do to provide information to help our listeners develop strategies and best moves to counteract this situation. As result we are planning a series of shows; virtual roundtable workshops to be launched in near the end of August. So please stay tuned.

Your Input is Needed!

To provide the best information to our listeners in the aforementioned upcoming virtual roundtable workshops, we want to hear from you. We will be conducting , three short 45 minute virtual focused group calls on Wednesday August 5th , Thursday, August 6th and Friday, August 7th; each at 6:00 pm and ending at 6:45 PM. You are welcome to call in and give your input. The call in number is: 712-432-1699 access code: 879539#. Your identity will be anonymous to the others in the group. Please RSVP your interest and willingness to; extra.degree.effort@gmail.com.

This is a great opportunity to let your voice be heard. It is a great opportunity to help us shape the nature and content of the information which will best help YOU; our valued listeners. It is a great opportunity to help us make change happen.

We hope you see the need as we do, and share our passion for helping. Again, please let us know of your interest and availability for the conference call, by e-mail to: extra.degree.effort@gmail.com

Andrew T. Carr