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July 20th, 2010
SELF-INFLICTED JOB SEARCH WOUNDS
Yes, the economy has not yet fully recovered, and yes, the job market is still weak, but you may be killing your own chances of landing that next position.
July 6th, 2010
BYPASS COMPUTERS AND SEND YOUR RESUME TO A REAL HUMAN BEING
Perhaps you are frustrated because the hiring process seems so mechanized and impersonal. You send out resume after resume, and some of the times you receive an automated response saying that the company received your resume. Other times you receive no response at all.
June 28th, 2010
SPRING CLEAN YOUR EXECUTIVE RESUME
Maybe you’re one of those job seekers who simply adds on to your resume as you go from job to job. Now you’re not sure what is necessary and what isn’t. Here is some practical advice to help you prune from your resume those items that do not add value to your document. After all, [...]
June 21st, 2010
HAS YOUR EXECUTIVE CAREER STALLED IN TRAFFIC?
As you already know, there is stiff competition for executive positions. In this economic downturn, you may feel that you have reached a career plateau. Here are tips to help you move your career in a different direction.
June 10th, 2010
LinkedIn Power User Strategies: Executive Job Seekers
Whether you are seeking a job or an executive looking to strengthen your network, Social Media is a virtual networking goldmine – offering endless opportunities to expand your connections, shorten the time to landing that next job, and increase future career prospects. I would like to personally invite you to my complimentary Social Media Executive [...]
June 6th, 2010
UNDERCOVER JOB SEARCH
You want a new job, but you don’t want your boss to know about it until you hand in your resignation. How do you keep your job search a secret? After all, you have a lot to lose if your boss discovers that you are searching for new employment. The company could replace you before you are ready to leave.
June 4th, 2010
IS IT TIME FOR A CHANGE?
Is the current job market influencing people toward or away from making career changes?
The answer is that both things are happening at the same time. Some people are being forced into making a career change because their options are too limited in the fields that they have been working in. For example, many people in the real estate industry are being forced to look at other career options. At the same time, people who would prefer to do something else are often choosing to stay in the same field because they need to make money, and they can more easily get a job in a field where they already have experience than in a field where they are novices.
May 24th, 2010
BREAK THE LOSING STREAK!
How do you get a job without a job? It may seem like a strange question, but those who have been out of work for several months have a hard time finding a job precisely because they have been out of work for several months.
May 14th, 2010
YOUR NEXT EMPLOYER IS CALLING
Finally. You got a response from an employer asking you for a phone interview.
Here are a few tips for a stellar interview.
May 5th, 2010
ARE YOU WELL CONNECTED?
Many LinkedIn members wonder how to increase their number of connections in a short period of time. Others wonder if it’s a question of quantity vs. quality. The truth is quantity and quality both matter when it comes to leveraging the power of social media for your job search.
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July 20th, 2010 SELF-INFLICTED JOB SEARCH WOUNDS Yes, the economy has not yet fully recovered, and yes, the job market is still weak, but you may be killing your own chances of landing that next position. |
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July 6th, 2010 BYPASS COMPUTERS AND SEND YOUR RESUME TO A REAL HUMAN BEING Perhaps you are frustrated because the hiring process seems so mechanized and impersonal. You send out resume after resume, and some of the times you receive an automated response saying that the company received your resume. Other times you receive no response at all. |
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June 28th, 2010 SPRING CLEAN YOUR EXECUTIVE RESUME Maybe you’re one of those job seekers who simply adds on to your resume as you go from job to job. Now you’re not sure what is necessary and what isn’t. Here is some practical advice to help you prune from your resume those items that do not add value to your document. After all, [...] |
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June 21st, 2010 HAS YOUR EXECUTIVE CAREER STALLED IN TRAFFIC? As you already know, there is stiff competition for executive positions. In this economic downturn, you may feel that you have reached a career plateau. Here are tips to help you move your career in a different direction. |
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June 10th, 2010 LinkedIn Power User Strategies: Executive Job Seekers Whether you are seeking a job or an executive looking to strengthen your network, Social Media is a virtual networking goldmine – offering endless opportunities to expand your connections, shorten the time to landing that next job, and increase future career prospects. I would like to personally invite you to my complimentary Social Media Executive [...] |
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June 6th, 2010 UNDERCOVER JOB SEARCH You want a new job, but you don’t want your boss to know about it until you hand in your resignation. How do you keep your job search a secret? After all, you have a lot to lose if your boss discovers that you are searching for new employment. The company could replace you before you are ready to leave. |
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June 4th, 2010 IS IT TIME FOR A CHANGE? Is the current job market influencing people toward or away from making career changes? The answer is that both things are happening at the same time. Some people are being forced into making a career change because their options are too limited in the fields that they have been working in. For example, many people in the real estate industry are being forced to look at other career options. At the same time, people who would prefer to do something else are often choosing to stay in the same field because they need to make money, and they can more easily get a job in a field where they already have experience than in a field where they are novices. |
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May 24th, 2010 BREAK THE LOSING STREAK! How do you get a job without a job? It may seem like a strange question, but those who have been out of work for several months have a hard time finding a job precisely because they have been out of work for several months. |
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May 14th, 2010 YOUR NEXT EMPLOYER IS CALLING Finally. You got a response from an employer asking you for a phone interview. Here are a few tips for a stellar interview. |
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May 5th, 2010 ARE YOU WELL CONNECTED? Many LinkedIn members wonder how to increase their number of connections in a short period of time. Others wonder if it’s a question of quantity vs. quality. The truth is quantity and quality both matter when it comes to leveraging the power of social media for your job search. |
