From JFKs Secret Service Agent to Acclaimed Author Into Abraham Boldens Decades-long Search for Truth and Justice Building Your Future Now

From JFKs Secret Service Agent to Acclaimed Author Into Abraham Boldens Decades-long Search for Truth and Justice Building Your Future Now This special edition of Careers in Focus was compiled and written by Brian Trota. November 22, 1963 is a date that marks the tragic day when the United States President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas. And for former secret service agent Abraham Bolden its a day that haunts him everyday. As Bolden noted in an open letter to President Donald Trump, The horrible incident of our former President John F. Kennedy being assassinatedbegan the erosion of confidence in our governmental system and since that time America has been on a downward slide toward a system of government inimical to a democratic society. Bolden was born in East Louis, Illinois in 1935. He always proved to be a good student and worked hard. Bolden has always held to a saying his father used tell him: Never beg another for something that you can acquire by minimizing your wants. Needs are few and can be satisfied through diligence sand hard work. Labor for your needs and let no man enslave you by begging him for that which is not necessary for your survival. And thats what continues to make Bolden such a positive force when he speaks publicly or when he shares his thoughts on social media. In 1956 Bolden graduated from Lincoln University where he excelled academically and earned a degree in music composition. He also proved to be a gifted trumpeter however Bolden decided to go into law enforcement as the first African American detective employed by the Pinkerton National Detective Agency. Bolden talking with reporters. 1960s. Photo courtesy of Vince Palamara After a number of years at the PNDA he became a State Highway Patrolman in the State of Illinois. His career then changed forever with a chance encounter with John K. Kennedywhom asked the career lawman to be part of his security detail. It was a chance-of-a-lifetime career-wise as Bolden became the first African-American to be part of the elite Secret Service staff. However this job was one that would prove to be one that would change the course of Boldens life forever. As the newly minted Secret Service agent reflected: When we were in the helicopter on July 5th, 1961, coming from Hyannis Port, Massachusetts, I got a sense that [Kennedy] knew that he was vulnerable to assassination. He couldnt help but notice the dysfunction of some of the agents surrounding him and yet he knew that there was nothing that could prevent his fate Bolden at a book signing for his acclaimed autobiography. And as Bolden grew into his role, he realized that the presidential security wasnt getting any better. It all came to ahead on that fateful day of November 22, 1963 in Dallas when JFK was assassinated. Bolden notes in a Facebook post, I have stated in my autobiography, lectures and writings that the agents of the secret service failed, miserably, to protect The President of the United States of America in Dallas on November 22, 1963. Of course, I include myself as among those who failed in the awesome obligation to protect our president. He continues, Although I discussed my opinion of the laxity of the agents and the fact that a few of the detailed agents held an intense dislike for President Kennedy due to his stand on civil rights issues. After that tragic event Bolden was making plans to share his first hand experience about the lax security to the case investigators. He had already discussed these matters before the Presidents assassination to supervisors which they rarely acted upon. In retrospect Bolden should have been commended, he was instead ostracized and then blindsided by the allegations that he accepted a bribe which was never proven. He ended up spending over 3 years in jail. Bolden held to his beliefs and despite being released from jail his name has never been cleared. One of the most important things that one discovers about Bolden is his resolve and his heightened understanding of the meaning of his life. He once responded to a university friend by the name of Warren Swindell about his life-long search for truth: One cannot find ultimate truths through research and study alone. Ultimate truths must be derived through gnosis of Inspiration, Intuition, and Spiritual Insight. One finds Gnosis through dedication of his entire heart, mind, and soul to knowledge of God. Bolden continues who is also a published poet. The road to gnosis is difficult. One must pay the sacrifice of disconnecting ones self from the world and the dependence upon the word of man for what is True. After his release from jail Bolden worked as a successful quality control administrator for various companies in Chicago over a span of 35 years until he retired. The Echo from Dealey Plaza by Abraham Bolden published in 2008 Since then Bolden continues writing and connecting with the public about his life-changing experience. He wrote an acclaimed book in 2008 called The Echo from Dealey Plazawhich further detailed his arduous trial and tribulations after the assassination of JFK. As noted in an article by Thom Hartmann and Lamar Waldron entitled Dear Mr. Pesident its time obey law release JFK secret service records and end others: In many ways, Abraham Bolden is the most tragic living victim of the needless government secrecy that still surrounds JFKs assassination. For example, Bolden has two CIA files, but neither has ever been fully released to him or to the American public, and they were withheld from all of the government investigating committees[Bolden has] paid a heavy price for trying to tell the truth about the Secret Services problems. It has been a tough journey, yet Bolden continues to garner followers to his cause. Over the years Bolden has accepted numerous awards for his pursuit of truth and justice including the 2008 Scottish Hugo’s Companion Tankard Award for Courage, the 2008 African American Arts Alliance Award for Excellence, and the 2008 Alpha Phi Alpha Award for Courage. Bolden also won and the 2015 Oakland Pen Award for non-fiction writings of Courage. Abraham Bolden receiving The Presidential Award of Distinction and Founders at the 150th Lincoln University Founders Convocation 2016. Photo: Ahvia Bolden Reynolds Now in his 80s, Bolden calls Chicago his home and continues to write. He also continues to reach out to the White House to help him clear his name. The most receptive has been President Donald Trump who has yet to make a decision. In a November 2016 Facebook post Bolden sums up his journey in life fueled by a dedication to the truth: I set out early in life to find the Truth so that I could be of service in the cause of GOOD for All people. Like many of you, I wondered how I would know when I had succeeded in my efforts. After many years of prayer and meditation, in my final years I found the answer. It was not in the number of scriptures, prayers, or ideological religious practices that man can be assured that he has found Truth; but it is when one finds love in his/her heart for ALL of Gods creations; when he sees even the benefits and divine teachings that are learned from his own sufferings; when mans heart is filled with LOVE even for those who look down upon him. LoI said to myself, I have found TRUTH for indeed God is LOVE and there is no wickedness in Him. Evil is but a sensory perception born of insufficient knowledge of the un-manifest and its relationship with what we experience in space/time existence. So now, we must labor to become the manifestation of LOVE and bring Life and Light into the world. T hats who we are and that is what we are obligated to reflect in our oratory, conduct and writings. That is the way to Peace and the road to a better America. Careers in Focus is a special article published every Friday spotlighing a talented professional and highlighting their career. Learn more about Abraham Bolden and his search for Justice. Click here to check out Mr. Boldens Facebook page. Main image courtesy of Abraham Bolden | 2008 visit to Florida AM University / Additional images in this article are all used with kind permission by Abraham Bolden.

How Executive Resume Writing Service Portland OR Can Bring Your Professional Skills to Life

How Executive Resume Writing Service Portland OR Can Bring Your Professional Skills to LifeExecutive resume writing service in Portland OR can be used to gather an effective resume that includes professional experience, education and qualifications that include work samples that show past employer recognition. But the resume is only as good as the person who writes it. The content of the resume needs to be written with skill and expertise in order to catch the attention of an employer. The professional resume writer knows how to draw in an employer through the resume content.There are many components that go into a good executive resume. The most important factor is the content. The more professional content, the better chance you have of landing the job.When employers want to hire people, they need to know who you are and what you can do. They need to know what you can offer the company. The writing is very important to bring out the best in you. It will also allow you to distinguis h yourself from the competition, so your chances of getting hired will be greater.Writing a good resume that would attract the employer is not always easy, especially for those who write them on their own. They do not have the proper skill and knowledge to use in order to create an effective resume. They will not know how to get the employer's attention and create the resume that they need.This is why executive resume writing service in Portland OR is so valuable. A professional resume writing service can ensure that the client has a perfectly written resume that they can use. A company that can supply such a service knows how to handle a job and can make it look effortless.This allows the potential employer to see your true capabilities. They know that you have the skills needed to take the job, and that they can trust you to create a resume that gives the employer the confidence that they need to hire you. They know that you have been in this position before and that this is not y our first time in getting a job.The best quality service for a resume writing will give you the highest level of expertise and professionalism. They know how to connect with employers and deliver the perfect results. They know how to make their clients look great. This is the very reason why the companies hire these types of professional services.They know what resumes should look like. They know how to present themselves to potential employers. They know how to write for the corporate world. A quality resume writing service will deliver the finished product that is guaranteed to impress anyone who reads it.

7 Must-have Items for Business Women On the Go

7 Must-have Items for Business Women On the Go Professional life can be busy and more often than not we find ourselves spinning plates as we try to meet all our responsibilities, especially if we’re also balancing a career alongside motherhood. Sometimes this can be mean we end up carrying the everything but the kitchen sink in our handbag as we try to turn it into both a mobile office and a personal grooming kit. However, with some planning and economy we can simplify our daily kit so we only have the absolute essentials with us. If your handbag is creaking under the pressure, take a look at this list of 7 must-have items for business women on the go. Business cards Whether it’s at a networking event or bumping into someone in the coffee shop, you never know when you’re going to meet a potential business connection so always carry your business cards. Ideally, keep them in a cardholder to prevent them from getting frayed or dirtied in your bag. Pad and Pens Inspiration can strike at any moment â€" as can unexpected meetings â€" and we all know that you can never have too many pens. Keep a small and professional pad and some pens in your bag. Phone and Accessories Most business people rely on their smartphone to keep their personal and business lives ticking over and a flat battery can be disastrous. Buy a portable phone charger which you can keep in your bag for emergencies. You might also want to consider upgrading your phone to a newer model such as the new iPhone 11 as it will be more efficient and improve your professional image. In addition, you might want to consider BodyGuardz new iphone screen protectors for your smartphone as accidents can happen and a shattered phone screen both looks unprofessional and affect the phone’s functionality. Refresh Kit Every now and again, a quick refresh can not only make us look more composed, it can also give us a boost of confidence. Your refresh kit doesn’t need to include everything you put on in the morning, but some key items can make all the difference. For example, it could include a couple of make-up items like lipstick and powder foundation for touch-ups, blotting papers or face wipes to deal with oily skin, a small hairbrush for a tidy up, breath-freshening mints or Listerine mouthwash strips and a mini body spray, deodorant or perfume. Spare Tights We all know how easy it is to snag a pair of tights and unfortunately, it can make a big impact on our look. To save yourself the embarrassment try to keep a pair of nude or flesh-colored tights in your bag as they will work with any color outfit. Emergency sewing kit Just like a run in the tights, a loose thread or missing button can also take you from smart to shabby in a matter of seconds. Carry a mini sewing kit in your bag for wardrobe emergencies so you can make quick fixes on the go. First Aid Essentials Finally, it’s a great idea to keep some painkillers and a small pack of Bandaids in your bag for those headaches, pains, papercuts and blisters which can strike at any time and will really make a difference to your productivity. You might also want to pack some pocket hand sanitizer if you’ll be shaking lots of hands and grabbing a quick bite while you’re rushing about.  

7 Tips On Converting Law Firm Website Visitors Into Potential Clients

7 Tips On Converting Law Firm Website Visitors Into Potential Clients If these were the early days of the internet, all the designing you probably needed to do was simply creating a contact-us form, and you’d still convert a lot of your website visitors into clients. The development of the internet and its integration into almost everything made this very hard today, since potential clients now have a lot more knowledge and options. A lot of different law firms are converting the bulk of their website visitors into active clients using intelligent designs and lead generation. Capturing some helpful information from a visitor on your website can turn them into a lead that you can pursue further to convert into a client. Competition between law firms is not only based on reputation, but how well can they market themselves over the internet. We’ll be giving you the best 7 tips that can help you in converting the maximum amount of website visitors into actual clients. Make Your Website Helpful A few helpful blog posts like “what to do after a workplace injury”, “how to avoid legal issues when copyrighting”, etc., can make sure that you’re getting a lot of traffic on your website that also stays a while and comes back for more blog posts. You can also expand on this and have a FAQ section to answer common questions while showing your expertise in addition to how you operate. A lot of good websites choose to offer an exchange; like asking for the visitor’s email address in exchange of providing more helpful information, and maybe a legal newsletter. The design of the website should be intuitive and avoids cluttering of information so visitors won’t be intimidated by all the text they have to read. Using Search Engine Optimization Right Usually search engine optimization is used to just increase the traffic, but without optimizing it specifically for converting clients, this traffic may all go to waste. You can find details at https://www.lawfirmseo.com/  where they go over how you can turn the people that visit your site into actual customers. They specialize in law firm marketing and also helps you in ranking higher in the Google maps results page if you’d like to receive more calls. The goal of SEO is not just put the website out there, but make sure that your target audience finds the right information they’re looking for on your website. Make it Mobile-Friendly People search online over their phones more than their computers; most locations related queries are made over the mobile. As a law firm, you should make sure that the website is designed to be viewed on mobile phones. No one likes having to zoom in over tiny walls of text, your potential clients would have a hard time clearly seeing all the content you put on the website this way. Responsive designs make sure that the layout of the website is different from recognizing the type of device that views it. Integrating Live Chat You can use live-chat as a way to directly address a visitor’s quick question, which helps in converting them into potential clients instantly by setting up a consultation. Live-chat shouldn’t cost a lot of money while being easy to integrate in your website. If you’re unable to provide chats around the clock, you control the hours at which the chat is available on your website. Adding Videos You can add relevant video non-intrusively on your website that can help show what you do. Digital markets are always hungry for videos, you can answer questions about social media or YouTube and link to your website to get the right traffic from the viewers. Offer a Free Consultation You can implement a button with the sole purpose of providing a free consultation on a constantly visible part of your website. This helps in increasing the number of potential clients and leads, by making them feel that clicking that button means that they are getting an offer or a freebie. Use Social Media to Get Market Analysis Other than using social media as a way to promote your services; you can also use them to generate leads from the visitors of your website. Knowing more about your audience can help you customize your website to be able to maximize the conversion. If most of your website visitors aren’t being converted to potential clients, then you’re pulling traffic at the cost of actual leads.  Always measure your progress and mark down the reasons for high and low conversion. Make sure you are constantly creating quality content to be on search engines good side and ensuring that people always have a reason to share the link to your website.  

Resume Writing - Use Action Words To Make Your Resume Stand Out

Resume Writing - Use Action Words To Make Your Resume Stand OutWhat are the real importance of action words when writing a resume? These words make a big difference. These words are important because they can help you change the tone of your voice.Action words are words that show your personality. You can use this style of writing to change the way you talk in a conversation. You can say something really different with the help of these words. It is important that you learn these words so that you can come across as a more natural person.Action words can be very effective. When you use them, your audience will not expect you to have a high opinion of yourself. They will respect you for speaking to them in such a manner. This will make you appear more genuine people really know how to speak naturally. They do not care about the type of career you have completed because they understand that it is all about the way you speak.Another important component is the way you stand in your resum e. By adopting this style of writing, you are making a much positive impact on your reader. People will also start to connect your personality with the rest of your resume. They will not find it strange if you say something positive or something that portray yourself as an employee that is committed to their work.In addition, action words make it easier for you to explain your qualifications. You are able to explain what qualifications you have before they actually see you. These words are a form of advertisement in that you get to make your knowledge and skills known to your audience. It is a safe and helpful way of advertising. You can simply say, 'I am a software developer that has an experience in developing programs for people with Parkinson's disease'.Onceyou give out your good qualities, they can easily relate you to the jobs that you apply for. This means that you will not have to do any research. You will not have to try and convince the readers of your resume. You can give it to them straight away. It will make your resume look like a well written one.Action words have to be well chosen for you to be successful. If you try to be self-aggrandizing or bragging, you might be creating a bad impression of yourself. Use your action words to emphasize what you are good at and what you can bring to the job interview.Action words can help make your resume stand out and be more efficient in its presentation. It can also make you appear more responsible and sincere as a professional.

Monster Resume Writing Services - The Best Way to Use These Services

Monster Resume Writing Services - The Best Way to Use These ServicesMonster resume writing services are a necessary part of any successful job search. If you have a simple, yet well-developed resume to submit to a position and you are not able to spare the time to prepare it yourself, hiring a professional resume writer will give you the same benefits, except that they do the job faster.Monster resume writing services will generate a personalised resume for you according to your requirements and preferences. They will then create a design that matches your personal background. This means that if you have the same job title, they will be able to tailor-fit your resume to the specific requirements of the job vacancy.Monster resume writing services use pre-set templates, so that you are free to use the material as per your needs. This will allow you to generate a resume on your own without any problems. You can also get recommendations or feedback from previous clients to guide you in c rafting a great resume.The applicant can use the personalised content of the resume to improve his or her resume by inserting keywords, making suggestions or even posting it to employment boards. Once you see the improvement in your resume, you can ask for a change, so that it reflects your current skills. If you have better skills than your recent resume, you can seek their assistance to post a new one.Resume writing services will often work with you as an employee, so you can directly communicate with them. They know what to expect from an applicant and will be able to provide a smooth experience throughout the whole process. This allows you to focus on other aspects of your job search, such as network building, organisation building, networking and other activities to further enhance your job search.If you are using the free resume, your chances of getting hired depend on how good or bad your skills are. If you have technical skills, it is easier to obtain a job because many appl icants already have this kind of skill, but you should ensure that your resume is unique and specific enough to secure an interview. Hiring resume writing services are a better option if you have a complex skill set or a lengthy resume.People who are underutilising the free resume will often leave it as is, and this will do you no good. You must have some kind of an intention in mind to make a mark on the job market, and this will only happen when you construct a custom resume to suit your needs. Custom resumes have been designed by professional resume writers to suit their client's individual needs.It is essential that you construct a resume that will help you stand out from the rest of the candidates. If you leave your resume to the professional resume writing services, you can be sure that you will get an excellent resume, tailored to your specific needs. Make use of this opportunity and draft a well-designed resume and get the job you want!

Bringing Design Into Your Online Profiles - CareerEnlightenment.com

Finally be sure to only tweet things that make you look appealing to potential employers â€" managers will scope out your twitter feed before interviewing so make sure it looks good.Facebook and LinkedIn don’t allow you to  customize  templates and  colors, yet you can still ensure that the content you post there reflects what you have on your website, and how you want to be seen.Personal branding is incredibly important these days, and the easiest way to catch people’s attention is online. So make sure that your brand follows you everywhere you go on the internet.

Tips to Control Job Hunt Overwhelm -

Tips to Control Job Hunt Overwhelm - Photo by tsgentuso (used by permission) The secret of getting ahead is getting started. The secret of getting started is breaking your complex, overwhelming tasks into small manageable tasks, and then starting on the first one. Mark Twain, in The Success Principles, by Jack Canfield It seems obvious you cant be successful until you get started. You cant get started on everything at once, so break it down and work on one thing at a time. My friend and business coach Cindy Petersiel introduced me to a term that describes this basic, yet important idea: chunk it down. As a career coach, I advise my clients to chunk down their tasks so they wont be overwhelmed by the process of finding a job. Its great advice for any of us facing lots to do and not enough time. (That pretty much describes most people I know!) Some tips for chunking it down: 1.) Review your assignments and goals. Create a list of everything you need to do. Make sure you have a complete picture of the tasks and create a time frame. 2.) Break down the project into natural segments. Write a resume may be one project. Make a networking plan is another task. Prioritize the segments and think about how much time each piece will take to complete. 3.) Focus on one thing at a time. Compile a daily to do list. Make sure it is reasonable; dont give yourself too many tasks on one day. Depending on the job and your patience, you may need to further chunk down the steps. (No one should expect to write a resume in a day!) To decide what to do first, consult your list of priorities. To keep your focus, try to include some fun, interesting or simple tasks early on. If youre doing things you enjoy or finish rapidly, youll give your project a boost and quickly check things off of your to do list. 4.) Plan ahead. Make sure you have everything you need to work on your task as scheduled. 5.) Seek help. It helps to have a good support system. Ask for advice when youre really stuck and to ensure that you are on the right track. 6.) Reward yourself. Celebrate your accomplishments. Do something fun! Get ahead by getting started timeless advice for job seekers! Keppie Careers will help you chunk it down! Or, well do the hard work for you. Need a resume? Cover letter? LinkedIn.com profile? Contact us for expert help: