Career Dude

04/13/2026

I HEREBY DECLARE THAT I DO NOT GIVE MY PERMISSION FOR FACEBOOK OR META TO USE ANY OF MY PERSONAL DATA.

Plus, covering all basis per a lawyer to e sure they can't use my photos or information with the new changes.

04/12/2026

Staying the Course in the Job Hunt gives you real tools to stay grounded, focused, and intentional in your search.

“A must-read for anyone searching for their next role.
Practical, focused, and built to help you land the right opportunity faster.”

If you're serious about landing the right role faster, this book is worth your time.

✈️ Sent from 30,000 feet by a reader in transition... I received this by text from a reader with permission granted, March 27, 2026

02/17/2026

Join me for an evening of inspiration, strategy, and encouragement!

I’m excited to host a Book Signing & Conversation about my book, Staying the Course in the Job Hunt: The Ultimate Guide to Eradicating Long-Term Unemployment and Underemployment.

📍 Location: Westerville Public Library
Meeting Room A
126 S. State Street
Westerville, Ohio 43081

🗓 Thursday, February 26
⏰ 7:15 PM – 8:45 PM

This will be more than a signing — it will be a focused discussion on:
✔ Staying competitive in today’s labor market
✔ Navigating career transitions with confidence
✔ Building resilience in an AI-driven economy
✔ Practical strategies you can implement immediately

Bring a friend, a colleague, or someone currently navigating a job transition.

🍪 Light refreshments served (cookies & water).

02/15/2026

If you are in San Diego, California, please join us for an evening with Lenroy Jones, MA DTM, author of Staying the Course in the Job Hunt: The Ultimate Guide to Eradicating Long-Term Unemployment and Underemployment

🏫 Hosted via collaboration with the Urban League of San Diego County and San Diego Workforce Partnership and held at Cuyamaca College, join us for a keynote speech, book signing, and networking reception on February 19th, 2026, at 5:30pm in Cuyamaca College Building I-209

12/20/2025

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟

I had an amazing time at the Mount Vernon Toastmasters Club meeting yesterday, and I want to give a special shoutout to these two wonderful ladies who purchased my debut book, “Staying the Course in the Job Hunt,” which is officially LIVE on Amazon today! 🙌 Thank you both for your incredible support! 💖

Oh, by the way, yes it was a ugly sweater contest😅🤣

📚 Get your copy now by clicking the links below:
- Paperback: https://amzn.to/476YGDg
- eBook: https://amzn.to/4nKxGjZ
- Hardcover: https://amzn.to/4q6ulwX

Prefer shopping in-store? You can also “request a special order” at your favorite bookstore, including Barnes & Noble and Walmart.

This would make a great Christmas gift if you’re in the gifting mood …. Whether you're on the job hunt yourself, considering a search, or know someone who is, this book is designed to provide valuable insights and guidance.

👉 Thank you for your support—it means the world to me! Please share with others about my book release.

Check out “Staying the Course in the Job Hunt” and let’s navigate this journey together! 🌟



Mount Vernon, Ohio

11/08/2025

Interested in all the books by Lenroy Jones?

He is the author of Staying the Course in the Job Hunt: The Ultimate Guide to Eradicating Long-Term Unemployment and Underemployment https://amzn.to/476YGDg (Dean Publishing House, 2025) and a contributing author to Man to Man: African American Voices on Faith, Wisdom, and Perseverance (Our Daily Bread Publishing, 2025), featuring his chapter https://amzn.to/4oCIUaM “Discover: Finding Our Life’s Calling” and a companion chapter on mentorship; as well as Lifting Up: Stories to Inspire Women to Be Their Own Champions (Influence Network Media, 2022), where he contributed the reflective chapter https://amzn.to/3LrzDn6 “Choose Your Mentor Wisely.”

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11/04/2025

The Worker’s Reality Check

With unemployment creeping upward and opportunities tightening, Staying the Course in the Job Hunt meets people where they are—offering practical wisdom to help them turn uncertainty into opportunity and setbacks into comebacks.

You can order your own copy: https://amzn.to/476YGDg or request a special order at your favorite bookstore. Try asking to check out this book through your public library! This book is available through the Columbus, Ohio, Public Libraries!

Back to work on the Workbook Edition!

U.S. Chamber of Commerce

11/04/2025

For the thousands facing layoffs or stalled searches, Staying the Course in the Job Hunt is more than a guide—it’s a lifeline reminding Americans that meaningful work and renewed confidence are still within reach.

11/04/2025

In a season when headlines show slowing growth and rising unemployment, Staying the Course in the Job Hunt stands as both a compass and a companion for those navigating career setbacks with perseverance, faith, and proven strategy.

You can order your own copy: https://amzn.to/476YGDg or request a special order at your favorite bookstore. Try asking to check out this book through your public library! This book is available through the Columbus, Ohio, Public Libraries!

Back to work on the Workbook Edition!

11/04/2025

As economic shifts ripple through government and industry alike, Staying the Course in the Job Hunt bridges data and humanity—offering readers a roadmap to overcome long-term unemployment and reclaim purpose in today’s changing workforce.

You can order your own copy: https://amzn.to/476YGDg or request a special order at your favorite bookstore. Try asking to check out this book through your public library! This book is available through the Columbus, Ohio, Public Libraries!

Back to work on the Workbook Edition!

11/03/2025

Open House
Mount Vernon Toastmasters
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Virtual Meeting
12noon ET

Interested in learning about my first job search book or to learn how Toastmasters can help you professionally and socially. In today's news and its economic uncertainties, I am certain there is a friend or family member who will appreciate your invitation to hear Lenroy Jones' encouraging words on staying the course in a job hunt. Lenroy's first speaking engagement since publishing his first book!

Register by the via Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcvf-GurzkrH9dRhEpG0XjYTTt7N3WGg8nb
and you can email [email protected] for more information!

Click to learn more:
https://http1259toastmastersclubsorg.toastmastersclubs.org (MV Club website) and
https://district10.org/club-open-houses-and-special-events/ (District 10 website)

AGENDA on Wednesday evening. Here is where we stand:
TMoD - John (welcome, mission, connecting Toastmasters with Job Search)
Speaker 1 - Lenroy (5-7 min)
Speaker 2 - April (Find Your Voice, 5-7 min)
Evaluator - Ying (for Lenroy)
Open Timer -
Open WAG - Only using Ah-Counter
Open Table Topics Master - Theme is Toastmasters or Job Search related