83. Jeff Ton - author, IT executive and job transition expert

Published: June 25, 2023, 3 p.m.

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Jeff Ton is a sought-after speaker, author, and thought leader, having led powerful teams and built successful Information Technology departments for over 30 years. \\xa0 Jeff describes the IT landscape simply by saying, \\u201cBusinesses today are demanding more from their technology and their technology leaders.\\u201d

\\xa0In more than three decades, Jeff has served as Chief Information Officer with Goodwill Industries of Central Indiana and Lauth Property Group.\\xa0 He has 14 years of experience in various technology roles with Thomson Multimedia (RCA).\\xa0 Later in his career, Jeff \\u201cmoved to the other side of the desk\\u201d by joining the executive team at InterVision Systems.\\xa0 After helping to guide several acquisition integrations, he left to devote his energies to his mission of changing the face of IT.\\xa0

\\xa0Jeff is the author of Amplify Your Value (2018) and Amplify Your Job Search (2020) and is a frequent keynote speaker on topics related to the evolving IT landscape.\\xa0 Meet Jeff and learn more at www.JeffreySTon.com.

\\xa0He is also the host of the Status Go podcast, powered by InterVision Systems. This weekly podcast targets the technology professional who wants to break out of the status quo. Find it at InterVision.com/Status-Go or wherever you get your podcasts.\\xa0

\\xa0LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffton/

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/JTonIndy

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JTonIndy

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/JTonIndy/

\\xa0Key topics we discussed in this episode included:

\\xa0\\xb7\\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0During your networking, always ask, \\u201cWho are three people I should talk with?\\u201d this is how you grow your network to help you in your search and career.

\\xb7\\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0A dream job leverages your strengths, passion, purpose, and values.

\\xb7\\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0Your dream job does not have to be your last job.

\\xb7\\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0How do you maximize your strengths to make your weaknesses irrelevant?

\\xb7\\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0The resume reader needs to know you can solve their problems.

\\xb7\\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0If your resume is getting you interviews,\\xa0 but you are not getting to the next step, you need to ask yourself some tough questions about how you might not be answering the questions impactful enough, and then work on improving your responses next time.\\xa0

\\xa0Jeff had so many great ideas to help a job seeker be more successful.\\xa0 Starting Monday, I know you will have a handful of things from Jeff you can do to find your next great job faster and easier. \\xa0

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