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Update Your Job Search Strategy by Georgia Adamson - Feb, 2013 Sometimes we find that we have achieved a comfortable groove with our job search and career management. If that describes you, you might want to consider that a synonym for “groove” is “rut”! Achieving a comfortable groove sounds better than being stuck in a rut, but the concept is still the same. You are basically going nowhere, fast. This quote that I found while reading items on SmartBrief on Your Career suggests a conc... |
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Top 4 Things Young Job Seekers Can Do To Get Their First Job by Debra Ann Matthews - Feb, 2013 Whether you are a college student seeking your first part-time job or a high school graduate who feels that you are ready to enter the workforce head on by landing your first full-time job, here are a few tips to help you as you maneuver through the process. First of all, know that it may take a long time to obtain a job. And even after landing your first job, you may only work part-time. Companies stagger their total labor ho... |
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Three Ways to Demonstrate Your Value in a Job Search by Joshua Waldman - Feb, 2013 When I train career advisors and job seekers on the strategic approach to the online job search, I make sure to mention that a résumé is an obituary. Résumés do a great job telling people what you did. Where you worked. What things you’ve done in your past that made a difference. And résumés have a place in the job search as well. They are requirements in many HR departments’ intake process. They help hiring managers t... |
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Job Search and Headhunters (aka Recruiters) by Georgia Adamson - Feb, 2013 The subject of using headhunters (aka recruiters) in a job search comes up from time to time. I guess some jobseekers view it as a possible magic bullet in the job search. I have written at least one post in the past about this subject. However, recently a couple of clients have asked me questions about using headhunters in a job search, so I decided it was time to revisit this topic. Recruiters Don’t Find You a Job I ... |
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3 Tips to Writing a Strong Career Biography by Laura Smith-Proulx - Feb, 2013 A career biography as a job search document is nothing new; employers and recruiters have often reviewed bios as a part of a leadership or executive portfolio. In fact, don’t be surprised if you’re asked for an executive biography when submitting your resume. However, you don’t want to resort to the tired, “James has served as the IT Director of XYZ Company for 6 years” type of bio. Instead, power up your biography... |
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Résumé Help: The Case of the Prickly Profile by Debra Wheatman - Feb, 2013 Today we explore the case of the prickly profile. What is a prickly profile? It is a profile that detracts readers. Just as the thorns of a prickly cactus prevent animals from taking a bite, a prickly profile can prevent prospective employers from reading the remainder of a résumé. In other words – no interview! Here are ways David can remove the thorns from his profile and entice a hiring employer to take a bite. ... |
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Examples of Great Resume Objective Statements (Errr … I Mean Personal Branding Statements) by Joan Runnheim Olson - Feb, 2013 If you are sitting at your computer trying to come up with a really great objective statement to start off your resume with you might find yourself sitting there for a while tapping your fingers. The problem with objective statements is that they focus on what you want instead of how you can meet the needs of the employer. I encourage you to reconsider using an objective statement on your resume and instead use a personal bran... |
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7 Tips for Seeking a Job While You’re Employed by Kim Meninger - Feb, 2013 If you are feeling unhappy in your current job, struggling to reach higher levels of your organization, or considering a new career direction, looking for a new job may be a good option. Seeking a new job while you’re currently employed has clear advantages. As conventional wisdom tells us, it is often easier to find a job when you already have one. Additionally, you are typically in a better position to negotiate employmen... |
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Stop Waiting for a Job and Go to Work! by Sherri Edwards - Feb, 2013 An epiphany hit me recently after reading an article about the current status of job loss in Washington State. Reporting “no jobs” does not necessarily mean there is “no work available.” The term “jobless,” doesn’t have to mean “without work.” When I think about it, passively waiting for a job to open up when there is so much work around us to be done may not be the best approach to what could be a dire situation. Too many peo... |
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10 Tips to Better Networking for Job Seekers & Entrepreneurs by Julie Walraven - Feb, 2013 As a career marketing professional, I coach clients and teach college classes on the importance of networking in your job search. Today we recognize networking comes in many forms and includes both online and in-person networking. For the past three years, I have expanded and experimented with my online networking skills and definitely grew a healthy and helpful network. In-person networking in my life has been large... |
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