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November 2nd, 2010
3 LINKEDIN STRATEGIES THAT WILL ENHANCE YOUR CAREER SEARCH
Like millions of other users, you are probably on LinkedIn to find new career opportunities. But you may not be clear on how to use LinkedIn to your best advantage. Here are three quick tips for uncovering more opportunities on LinkedIn.
October 25th, 2010
6 EASY STEPS TO NETWORK YOUR WAY INTO A NEW JOB
You’ve heard it before. Most people get their jobs through networking. If networking seems overwhelming to you given everything else that you have to do in your life, try these six easy steps to grow your network today.
October 5th, 2010
WHAT SHOULD YOUR LETTER COVER?
It is expected that you will send a cover letter along with your resume when you apply for jobs. But what should you say in your cover letter to grab the attention of the reader? Do recruiters even read cover letters these days?
September 28th, 2010
NEED A LITTLE MOTIVATION?
Let’s face it. Looking for a job is hard work. Not only that, but it can be draining to continue to look for a job when the unemployment numbers are depressing and the competition is stiff.
So how do you stay motivated to keep on searching when you don’t see a break in sight?
September 20th, 2010
FROM SELF EMPLOYED TO PLEASE HIRE ME!
You were doing so well. You made it as an entrepreneur, building your business from the ground up. You wrote and executed your business plan, hired employees, and created a profitable business. And then the recession hit. Even giant businesses that had been around for decades fell victim to the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression.
September 13th, 2010
INDUSTRY SHIFT
At a time when unemployment is still stubbornly high, you may find yourself needing to find greener pastures to stay employed. It may be that the industry that you have experience in has a glut of workers, and staying in that industry is extremely difficult.
September 5th, 2010
EXPERIENCED. . . WITH A FEW BUMPS
Are you wondering how to handle a time gap or two on your resume? Or maybe you had a couple of jobs that were pretty short in duration, and you don’t want employers to rule you out because of that.
August 22nd, 2010
INFORMATION PLEASE!
If you are considering changing careers, what you are most in need of is information. As I tell my clients, you can’t make a good decision without good information.
August 16th, 2010
SOCIAL MEDIA GAFFES
Being unaware of the etiquette that is expected on different social media sites can be costly. It can certainly cost you job opportunities that you might otherwise have been able to take advantage of.
August 8th, 2010
CAN YOU AFFORD TO SAY NO?
In a rough job market with more than five job seekers for every opening, is there ever a good reason to turn down a job offer? After all, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, it is now taking job seekers an average of 34.4 weeks to find new employment.
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November 2nd, 2010 3 LINKEDIN STRATEGIES THAT WILL ENHANCE YOUR CAREER SEARCH Like millions of other users, you are probably on LinkedIn to find new career opportunities. But you may not be clear on how to use LinkedIn to your best advantage. Here are three quick tips for uncovering more opportunities on LinkedIn. |
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October 25th, 2010 6 EASY STEPS TO NETWORK YOUR WAY INTO A NEW JOB You’ve heard it before. Most people get their jobs through networking. If networking seems overwhelming to you given everything else that you have to do in your life, try these six easy steps to grow your network today. |
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October 5th, 2010 WHAT SHOULD YOUR LETTER COVER? It is expected that you will send a cover letter along with your resume when you apply for jobs. But what should you say in your cover letter to grab the attention of the reader? Do recruiters even read cover letters these days? |
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September 28th, 2010 NEED A LITTLE MOTIVATION? Let’s face it. Looking for a job is hard work. Not only that, but it can be draining to continue to look for a job when the unemployment numbers are depressing and the competition is stiff. So how do you stay motivated to keep on searching when you don’t see a break in sight? |
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September 20th, 2010 FROM SELF EMPLOYED TO PLEASE HIRE ME! You were doing so well. You made it as an entrepreneur, building your business from the ground up. You wrote and executed your business plan, hired employees, and created a profitable business. And then the recession hit. Even giant businesses that had been around for decades fell victim to the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression. |
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September 13th, 2010 INDUSTRY SHIFT At a time when unemployment is still stubbornly high, you may find yourself needing to find greener pastures to stay employed. It may be that the industry that you have experience in has a glut of workers, and staying in that industry is extremely difficult. |
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September 5th, 2010 EXPERIENCED. . . WITH A FEW BUMPS Are you wondering how to handle a time gap or two on your resume? Or maybe you had a couple of jobs that were pretty short in duration, and you don’t want employers to rule you out because of that. |
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August 22nd, 2010 INFORMATION PLEASE! If you are considering changing careers, what you are most in need of is information. As I tell my clients, you can’t make a good decision without good information. |
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August 16th, 2010 SOCIAL MEDIA GAFFES Being unaware of the etiquette that is expected on different social media sites can be costly. It can certainly cost you job opportunities that you might otherwise have been able to take advantage of. |
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August 8th, 2010 CAN YOU AFFORD TO SAY NO? In a rough job market with more than five job seekers for every opening, is there ever a good reason to turn down a job offer? After all, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, it is now taking job seekers an average of 34.4 weeks to find new employment. |
