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The Top 10 Things NOT To Eat During A Lunch Interview

I think we all struggle with this question.  We have an important day of interviews with a key company and to our dismay, one of them falls during the lunch hour.  And the pressure is on.  What do you order that will make you look healthy and thoughtful without leaving an embarrassing stain on your fine interview outfit?

Now you may be saying that a lunch interview sounds kind of nice.  A chance to unwind, get a free meal and get out of a stuffy office environment. 

Think again.  Lunch interviews are evil.

Don't ever assume that the person taking you to lunch is just a nice person who had nothing else to do.  It is still an interview, even if it feels more casual.  Although every once in a while, an email will go out saying:  "Can anyone take (candidate) to lunch?".

To the untrained job seeker, this lunch interview can be the trojan horse of job search.  The big test.  And you don't want to be known as the guy or gal who fell on their sword based on a poor decision with menu in hand.

So I'm here to help.  In the most light-hearted way I can.

Before we get to the list, here are some key considerations for the menu selection:

How Much To Order?  A delicate balance because you don't want to be perceived as a "big eater".  And too little may have your interviewer thinking you are changing your eating patterns just because of the interview.  Which, of course, you probably are.

Healthy or Indulgent?  Of course a leaning toward the healthy doesn't hurt - especially if you know your interviewer looks fit.  But try to avoid asking the waiter for seven variations on the menu to suit your needs.

Who Orders First?  You probably won't have a choice here as most interviewers will defer to you as their guest.  So you have to make a gut call.  Perhaps your first big decision.

Now to the most important part.  The vital list.

Here are my top 10 things NOT to eat during a lunch interview.

10.  A Cheeseburger.  Unless you are taken to a famous burger joint with nothing else on the menu, avoid the cheeseburger.  It is indulgent, hard to eat and messy.  A job interview is no time to test whether you can fit a certain food in your mouth.

9.  French Fries.  Or any other food that requires your using your hands to eat (see cheeseburger above).  Not cool.  Plus you end up with greasy fingers and a napkin that looks like it was put through a paper shredder.    

8.  Steak.  No one eats steak for lunch anymore though, right?  The problem is two-fold.  Steak takes a long time to chew and it is a bit pricey.  Add to this anything that needs to be cut. Too much work.

7.  Soup.  Soup falls under the "potentially too hot" category.  You don't want to be blowing on your food or quickly grabbing your water glass to put out the fire.  Soup also tends to build up on the bottom of the spoon allowing possible bombs dropping on your lap on the way to your mouth.

6.  Any Hard Breads.  If it crumbles or explodes when you try to eat it, you must avoid it.  These are also "loud foods" that make big noises when consumed.  We want quiet foods when interviewing, right?  Keeps the focus on the conversation . . .

5.  Traditional Salads.  Now you might shudder at this one.  It's the solid choice, right?  Safe and healthy.  Well here's the problem.  Most salads come with greens that are too big and getting them in your mouth without a three point turn is next to impossible.  Also, salads don't tend to stay on the fork very well.  So unless you like building a rain forest between you and the table, be careful.

4.  Appetizers.  While this seems like a safe, easy to eat choice, most appetizers are not healthy, fall under the "finger food" category and may have your interviewer thinking you are not confident enough to order a main plate.

3.  Pizza.  Remember, you are not out with your kids watching a ball game.  You are trying to get a job.  So pizza loses out for a number of reasons.  You have to either pick it up or cut it.  You will likely not be able to finish it all (or suffer the consequences later in the day if you do).  And you have no idea how big it will be - you don't want the waiter bringing out a huge pizza tin on a rack that takes up half the table.

2.  Dessert.  The odds are you won't have time.  And you don't need to over-eat, especially sweets, if you have two or three interviews left in the day.

1.  Spaghetti and Meatballs.  Yes, it is the classic one to avoid.  Red sauce makes big, splashy stains that are impossible to get out.  Plus, there is no elegant way to ingest a four foot long piece of pasta without it slapping you in the eyeball on the way in.  Think Indiana Jones.

So now that I've reduced your options to just about zero.  You are all asking: so what do I order that won't make me look silly, overly-healthy, indulgent, littered with food parts, over-heated, rosy-cheeked or face-painted?

Is that what you are asking?  Well, I have no clue.  All foods have their issues.  But here's a few that seem to avoid violating the assortment of problems identified above.

Cooked Fish:  generally really easy to cut and fork.  Perceived healthy (assuming it is not drowned in sauce) and easy to chew.

A Chopped Salad:  unlike the traditional salad above, easy to eat in small bites, usually light on the dressing and perceived as a safe choice.

Penne Pasta:  or any other "easy to fork and transport" pasta.  Easy to find on most menus.  The cleanest of the pastas.

OK, now it's your turn.  Can you share your best or worst menu selections for a lunch interview?  Made a menu mistake that you'd like to share?  I'm sure I missed something above, but I can't think of it. 

Maybe you can . . .

How Is Your Psychology This Week?

It really matters.

Next to having a solid strategy during job search, your psychology is critically important to your effort. 

What do I mean by psychology exactly?  I mean the interaction that's happening in your mind and the link to specific behaviors it carries out on your behalf.

And when during job search is it most important?  Well, it's hard to imagine a time when it is not critical.  But let's say that all is probably working better in the beginning. Mostly.  In that your early days tend to filled with a bit of extra confidence. 

And some of us are optimistic in those early days.  That can lead to a complacency.  In other words, the brain takes in the environment and says:  "We're good."  And instead of aggressively building a network, we ride the early waves hoping they'll take us to shore.

So why is your psychology so critical during job search?

1.  Every Action You Take

Everything you do during your transition will be shaped by the mindset you have while planning it.  And while doing it.  If you are hurt or angry about a lay-off.  If you are brimming with confidence after a week of small victories.  If you are frustrated with a lack of response from an employer. 

So before you sit down to write or update your resume, pay attention to how you are feeling about that task.  About your personal brand.  There are better days than others to complete certain tasks.  Before you pick up the phone to call that important new networking contact, be aware of your confidence meter.  That call needs to be made by a "strong you".  Not the "tentative you" or "selfish you".  And before you walk into a networking event, take a personal inventory and make sure you are all there.  Ready to be interesting.  Upbeat.  And full of smiles.

2.  Every Reaction You Have To Events

Let's remember that job search is an up and down time in life.  And while we never want to expect bad news, it will come at some point to most of us.  Someone will disappoint you along the way.  Sometimes the road does not always rise up to meet your feet.  So you have be prepared for the possibility that there will be bad days.  Not "expecting them to the point that you stop thinking positive", but having an open mind and a structured mindset ready to go.  When the days arrive.  That way your reaction is:  "Yep, Tim said there would be days like this.  Now, how do I work through it and build a plan for next week's effort?"  I think there is value in recognizing those bad days or weeks.  Come up with a name for them (e.g Gremlins). 

There are also slow days or weeks when absolutely nothing happens.  Dead time.  So in addition to having a plan for reacting to the bad days, you need to be ready for the slow days.  Kind of like a snow day.  I wrote up a nice long list once of 101 (other) things you can do during your job search.  One or two of these might help you on an upcoming snow day.

3.  The Way You Treat Others

How would you grade yourself as a fellow job seeker?  Are you open to new friendships?  Are you willing to share leads?  Do you only talk to the people who can help you?  Or are at what you consider to be the right level to help you?

Of course some of this has to do with who you are in a larger sense.  How you were brought up.  And potentially your level of relational intelligence.  But I will also tell you that a confident and prepared person treats others differently.  Being confident allows your "self" to come out and play.  Like the small child that hides behind mom's legs when meeting a new person.  You smile more.  You speak up when giving your elevator pitch to a room of 50 people.  You are more interesting.

Of course you can be over-confident too.  A topic for another day . . .

4.  The Way Others React To You

If someone mistreats you or dismisses you.  Your can have one of two reactions. 

(1) You can internalize it.  Finding a number of ways to blame yourself for what happened.   Or:

(2) You can shine a big bright light on it.  Figure out objectively what happened and move on. 

Perhaps you did something you shouldn't have done.  Perhaps the other person misspoke or handled something in a way that you did not expect.  Learn something from the experience and move on.  But you have to move on.  And your psychology is critical to your ability to do so. 

So, let me say that this is not easy some days.  I have been where you are and I remember my bad days.  I remember not always reacting to situations in the perfect way each and every time.

And I remember how I felt on those days.  So the focus today is on paying attention.  To what is happening in your mind. 

And how how your behavior is reflecting it back onto the world around you.

How is your psychology this week?

Sometimes This Feels Like Summer Camp

You ever get that feeling?  I do.  Sometimes this feels like summer camp.  And, these days, I feel like a camp counselor. 

Not because I have any special skill like boating safety, swimming or arts & crafts.  And it's not because I have some special standing (counselor vs. camper) in relation to you. 

And maybe this isn't the best analogy.  But like a lot of the analogies I ponder, this one has not left my head.  Swirling around like day-old, stinky soup in the camp cafeteria.  Except I don't think it is a stinky analogy.

So why has this one stuck around? 

Probably because I was a camper back in 2007, earned a few badges, and have now taken those skills and a few new ideas.  To try and help today's campers make it through successfully.

I think it is also because I am so conscious of your entries and departures. 

When I welcome someone new to the LinkedIn group, Facebook fan page or Twitter feed, I recognize that they are likely in transition.  Or when I meet a new person at a networking event.  Some new to the search and others just new to me.

And then there are the departures.  Some post an arrival announcement.  Letting us know they have arrived successfully at their next great role in life.  The really smart ones will share their successful strategy with others in their announcement.  Or they might write up a more complete summary to share with others.

Others just leave.  Quietly transitioning out of their search period.  They roll up their sleeping bag while everyone is at another event, pack away their flashlight and head on home.

Finally, there is the group that arrives at a new job but decides to stick around to help others or to just keep networking.  They've heard that our career paths will be forever changed by this recession.  The knowledge that a lay off can come again - perhaps within the next few years - will keep them close.  And it's great to stay in touch with everyone.

No matter how you view your camp experience.  Today, tomorrow or six months after arriving at your new job.  I hope that you will stay in touch.  With me.  With others in your new network. 

We might be able to help each other some day.

So when camp ends (it will) and you hop in the car and begin to negotiate the dirt road out to the main highway. 

Look up as you pass under the carved wooden sign. 

And smile.

You made a few new friends, learned some new skills and are now safely back on the main road.

No more camp food for you.

Doing The Unthinkable In Job Search. Do You Dare?

I would never ask you to do this.  If I didn't think it was absolutely essential.  Some of you may, in fact, shudder at the thought.  As if a cold wind just blew right through your cheap windbreaker and cut into your skin.  But the reality is that you have to sacrifice important things when looking for a job.

And if you are not willing to make the ultimate sacrifice, you may find yourself, well, out in the cold.

The sacrifice?  Sharing a hot job lead with a direct competitor.

A few years ago, during my 2007 job search, I found myself in an interesting position.  I was driving to Los Angeles with a few newly found networking friends.  Carpooling to a MENG (Marketing Executives Networking Group) Event.  To save gas and to get to know each other a bit better.

Of course we started talking about companies in the area and past experiences interviewing with them.  Amazing how many similar experiences we had.  I learned a lot about a few of my target companies - some good and some not so good.

What we were initially hesitant to share? 

What was happening now!  At the time, I was interviewing with two local companies and trying to angle for an interview with a third.

So I did the unthinkable.  I told these guys what I was doing.  I gave up a big secret.

Why would I do that?  Why would I add a competitor to the mix when I was feeling good about my chances to get to round 2?

But I had a feeling . . .

So I shared company #2 and company #3 with him.  And as I started doing that I felt a sense of relief.  It felt great to share a lead.  Even if it could potentially cost me getting the job a month or two later.

Well, the truth is that it's a small world.  Turns out that my big secret was not a secret at all.  One of the guys was already through the interview process at company #1.  He didn't get an offer, but had some great experiences to share with me.  It wasn't right for him.  He was also at the same point in the interview process with company #2.

Imagine the weird feeling of seeing a networking friend in the lobby of a target company.  A week after you each provided an update on what was happening.  How do you explain that to each other?  And what happens if only one of you told the truth?  What happens to that new "friendship"? 

Now, let's be clear.  I am not suggesting that you send an e-mail to every group you know telling them about every hot lead you see.  Especially if you are struggling financially.  Not very targeted.

But in your network.  Among the people in your circle that do what you do.  I'm saying yes. 

Because if you don't get the job, someone you know should.  And by helping them get in that job, you'll have a friend for life. 

So take that privacy screen off your laptop.  Let your network in on your secrets.  Tell them everything you know about jobs in your area.

Because if the job is meant for you, you'll get it. 

If not, someone close to you will get it.  And that's a good thing.

What are your thoughts on sharing vital job leads with your competition?  Have you done this?  Have you hesitated and felt bad about it later?  Or got caught?  Or do you see job search as a war - everyone for themselves?  Comment here or join the discussion on the Spin Strategy LinkedIn group or Facebook Fan Page.

10 Reasons Why You Still Haven't Added Your Photo To LinkedIn

One of the early and most interesting discussions on the LinkedIn group was about the use of a photo on LinkedIn and what that photo said about you.  Now, I will tell you that I have always had a photo there.  Because I think it is a vital way to introduce yourself to the business world.  And to remind people (you worked with ten years ago) who you are . . .

So I tried to think about some reasons why, in this modern age, people would leave a photo off of their profile.  Are you saying any of these things?

1.  I am a private person.  I don't like sharing my personal data with people.  I just don't.  Especially complete strangers.

2.  I don't take good pictures.  Really, I don't.  So I'd rather have no picture than give people a poor first impression.

3.  I am worried about some kind of employer bias.  Worried that someone will decide not to contact me because of who I am.  Based on my age, skin color, gender, etc.   

4.  I don't want to be recognized.  No, I'm not in a witness protection program.  I just feel like I lose control when someone else knows me before I know them.

5.  A good picture will cost money.  I'll have to hire a photographer.  And I really don't want to spend money on something like this . . .

6.  I'm on Facebook.  And the people that I know and trust can see me there.  Everyone else can do without.

7.  I don't know how to upload a picture.  Sorry, but I'm not good at this technology stuff.  And I keep forgetting to ask for help.

8.  I want people to know me based on my accomplishments not my "looks".  I'm worried people will get the wrong impression about me.  

9.  I don't know whether I should be smiling or serious.  I put off taking a picture until I figure this part out.

10.  I don't know why.  It just feels wrong.  I can't explain it.

Whatever your reason, I'm going to tell you that it is not a good one.  Because we all evaluate each other in this world.  We expect to get enough data to do so from the very beginning or else we make assumptions.  And I'd rather my information be out there from the start.

How do you begin to build a personal brand without a photo?  One that visually stimulates the eyes of your visitor and burns that important first impression.

And while I see how each of the above reasons can seem like a logical reason to hold back, I'm saying that doing so will hamper your networking.  There is a trust factor here.  People wonder "why no photo?"

Because having a photo.  One that represents you well.  Well, it helps:

• Helps people find you at the next networking event.  And you want to be found.

• Helps create a positive impression of you.  Assuming you choose a professional and smiling photo.

• Helps people trust you.  And gives people comfort when they think about accepting your connection request.

So if you are holding back on adding a photo to LinkedIn.  If one of the reasons above is keeping you from maximizing your profile's reach and impact, decide today.  Decide to add a good photo.  And if you are unsure about your photo, send it to me.  tim(at)spinstrategy.com

. . . and I'll tell you what I think.

Want A Leg Up In Job Search? Find A Sugar Daddy.

On the days when you could use a boost.  When you are unsure.  When the search gremlins are kicking over your can of soda. 

Who do you go to?

Who knows a little bit about you?  A little bit about your situation?  And a lot about life and career?

During a job search, you will gain a lot of value and important perspective if you can find a sugar daddy.

A sugar daddy in job search, as in life, is a person who can use their experience and perspective to help you keep your head straight.  To help you think through the value of specific tactics.  To help you decide when to push hard and when to ease back.

I'm not saying that a sugar daddy will know what to do every time.  And I don't suggest you let a sugar daddy decide anything for you.

So, what are some of the things you could discuss with a sugar daddy?

1. How to approach an important target company
2. Your weekly goals and objectives
3. Communication strategy with recruiters and HR teams
4. Deciding on your specific job search objectives
5. Strategy to prepare for an upcoming interview
6. Deciding on whether to accept an early offer

A sugar daddy can also be an important accountability partner regarding your staying focused on and achieving your weekly goals and objectives.

So, who is this sugar daddy and how do you find them?  How about a family member you respect.  An old family friend who is senior to you and in your industry.  An old boss who has shown an interest in your career.  All could be good keepers of outside perspective.  How about a career coach?

Having someone like this will give you confidence.  Another wall off which you can bounce ideas, concerns, wild hairs and the like.

To help keep you on the right path.  Toward your next great role.

How To Make Your Resume Soul-Wateringly Delicious

The term soul-wateringly delicious is not mine.  It came from a billboard on the 78 freeway.  One I see everyday on the way to work.

My first reaction to the sign was dismay.  And confusion.  What does it mean?  The context for the term was burritos.  An ad for Chipotle.  A maker of gourmet versions.

I thought someone must have just made that term up.  I didn't like it.  Seemed overly flippant.

But here I am thinking about it.  And re-thinking about it.  Like any good advertising, it has staying power.  With me.

So I thought that it made sense for your resume.  Your candidacy.  To have staying power.

How do you make your resume soul-wateringly delicious?

1. Demonstrate your impact with measurable and relevant accomplishments.
2. Be clear, concise and memorable above the fold (top 1/2 of page one)
3. Focus your detail on recent accomplishments vs. those ten years and older
4. Create a positioning statement and place it right below your name and contact info.
5. Follow with a short career summary that immediately highlights your unique abilities.

So, each and every time your resume crosses someone's desk.  Imagine them feeling compelled to call you.

And picture your resume making their souls water . . . whatever that means.

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The New "Must-Have" Networking Tool: Relational Intelligence.

A few months ago at Church, I sat up a little straighter.  Put down my coffee and took a few notes.  I was riveted.  Our pastor was was sharing information about how to live a more attached and authentic life.  It was about how we relate to others.  Successfully or otherwise.

I thought to myself "this could be the single best approach to networking I've heard". 

The slide looked something like this:

Wouldn't that catch your attention?  Whether you are looking for a new job, more consulting work or even a few new friends - doesn't this sound like something you'd like to be able to do?

Then truth is that I love the combination of those four words:  skill, warmth, authenticity and compassion.  It reaffirms that this is not a short ride on the hay wagon.  We are looking to build long, lasting relationships, right?  And to enjoy the process.

But how?  I wondered.  How do you do it?

Here was the next slide (roughly):

So here was something that someone could state as an objective and begin moving toward. Practical.  But I needed more details.  I knew I wanted to share this concept with readers of this blog and beyond.  Because if people could learn these skills and set new networking objectives, they would be continuously creating a network that cares about them.  By showing a real interest in their own network.

So after hearing the rest of the message, I contacted our pastor and asked for the source.  I got a name, sent an e-mail and arranged a phone interview.

I spent nearly an hour on the phone with Steve Saccone, the author of a new book called Relational Intelligence.  He lives in Los Angeles with his wife and son.

While targeted at leaders, this book is an ideal read for job seekers and anyone looking to network because it opens your eyes to key ways in which you can be more effective out there.  In the networking groups and job search clubs.

The first thing I wanted to know from Steve was the role of authenticity in Relational Intelligence.  After all, you meet a lot of people while networking.  Some real and some trying too hard.  "While authenticity is generally a positive word", he said, "none of us are totally authentic".  But you can become a more authentic person by simply being there, being truly present in conversations.  Instead of being distracted, Steve suggests to use "all the dimensions of who you are" to show someone that you are interested in them.

I then asked if relational intelligence can be learned or if it is either "in us or not" at birth.  The good news is that although "all of us have different strengths (areas of life where we are naturally better), we all can become relational geniuses." 

In his book, Steve lays out six defining roles of a relational genius (i.e. six ways you can become one).  The first one, my favorite, is The Story Collector.  It involves paying attention to and collecting stories about other people.  Of course, there's one key requirement: you have to be interested in people.  Can you do that?

Drawing out their stories (by asking thoughtful, personal questions), we help them become more known and more valued.  According to Steve, "Human beings long for their story to be known, and most of us live our lives without consistently experiencing this as a pervasive and deeper reality in our personal world."

How to know if you still have some work to do?

1. Do you find yourself always trying to "one-up" others in conversations?  Always wanting to have the best story?
2. Are you a "pretend question-asker"?  Asking a question just to look smart or to set up a great prepared answer from you later in the conversation?

If this is you, you will benefit from Steve's book.  And from the new, stronger relationships you build as a result.

Overall, Steve has a strong dual message for leaders and anyone looking to build a strong relational life:

A. Be catalytic (a person who makes things happen) and strategic but value people along the way.  There are very few people in the world who can get a lot done and take care of those who help you get there.

B. Be self aware.  Most of us lack self awareness and are unable to see our own blind spots.

Steve's book is available on Amazon and I would put it under the must-have category for job seekers or those looking to become stronger in building real relationships in life. It is written from a Christian perspective but is highly relevant and practical, regardless of your faith.

He was also kind enough to sign three copies and allow me to give them away.  If you'd like to enter the drawing for a complimentary signed copy of Relational Intelligence, here's what you need to do:

1.  Click here for a link to the Spin Strategy LinkedIn group.  If not yet a member, submit a request to join.  If you send a note along with your request, include the words "Relational Intelligence".

2.  Find the featured discussion titled: Relational Intelligence.  Ready To Become A Relational Genius?

3.  To enter, simply leave a comment in the discussion like: "Sign me up!" or "I'm interested!" 

4.  Entries are open until Friday, Dec 4th at 5:00 PM Pacific Time.  Winners will be chosen via a random drawing.

Good luck and have a great week!

Go Granny Go. Wearing Your Personal Brand On Your Sleeve

On a cool morning here in Mission Viejo, I saw her. While I was driving to work. No radio distraction. Open to all things.

My first reaction was to laugh. The second was to appreciate. To appreciate the speed at which her message came across.

Her brand in a nutshell?

GO GRANNY GO

I've seen her twice now. But I've hesitated to try and take a picture. After all, she's driving and so am I.

So I'll describe her for you:

- Pink helmet

- Pink jacket

- Pink scooter

Get the picture? So what else have I assumed about her?

- SHE'S CONFIDENT. She's driving a scooter in a world full of very big cars and trucks.

- SHE KNOWS WHO SHE IS. And isn't afraid to express herself. Clearly.

- SHE CELEBRATES HER STATUS. As a grandmother. That makes me want to learn more.

Perhaps instead of hiding or tucking away valuable parts of ourselves, we need to shoot up a flare.

What important part of you is in hiding?

Where is the granny in you?

Introducing The New "Everything You Wanted To Know" About LinkedIn

Some of us think we know a little bit about LinkedIn.  We have more than enough connections (or so we think).  We have a few recommendations from former bosses and co-workers.  We've joined LinkedIn groups to find classmates or look for a new job.  And we're actively meeting new people both in and outside our target geography.

Done?  After all, knowing how to use 15% of a computer's operating system works for most of us, right?

Not so fast.  Remember now, we are talking about networking.  For business or for a new job.  Both critical things that contribute to the family's income stream. 

So now that we've established that LinkedIn is more than just casual social networking, it's time to get to know this site and its capabilities.  In a way that works.

So I'd like to introduce you to a new book from fellow Orange County resident and networking pal, Neal Schaffer.  Neal has found a way, despite a very busy life, to write a fantastic new book on LinkedIn. 

Neal writes the WindMill Networking™ blog and is becoming a well-known speaker on networking via social media.  His new book is called "Understanding, Leveraging & Maximizing LinkedIn.  An Unofficial, Step-By-Step Guide to Creating & Implementing Your LinkedIn Brand".

Whether you are new to LinkedIn or have become a seasoned pro, the book is a great source of ideas on what LinkedIn can do for your career and your social life. Assuming you have one of each . . .

So what can you find inside?  Here are some of the chapters that will interest anyone looking for their next great role:

• How to write a great profile
• How to write a great invitation
• How to create your own LinkedIn group
• How to research companies
• What is a LION and should I be one?
• How do I actively grow my LinkedIn network?

And, of course, much more. 

If you are wondering if the book is worth purchasing, ask yourself if you feel 100% confident on LinkedIn.  Are you missing leads or job opportunities because your profile is not well written.  Or incomplete.

Hey, you can always add it to your Christmas list, right?  Even better, add it to your Amazon Wish List.  Here's the link to Neal's book if you are ready.

And, if you are feeling lucky, I'll be giving away three copies of Neal's new book - each signed by the author (Thanks Neal!) - on the Spin Strategy Facebook Fan Page on Tuesday and Wednesday before Thanksgiving.

To enter, click the link above to visit and become a fan.  Look on the wall for the link and make a comment.  Winners will be chosen randomly.  Deadline is 5:00 PM Pacific Time on Wednesday (11/25/09).

Good luck and good networking!