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How to Get a Job with Your Dream Employer by Lindsey Pollak - Oct, 2012 If you could work for any company in the world, which employer would you choose? You can see the most popular answers to this question on LinkedIn’s recently released list of Most InDemand Employers, which ranks the most sought-after companies on LinkedIn, ranked geographically and by job function. If your dream employer appears on this list, you’re certainly in good company. But it also means you’re up for some intense co... |
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Competitive Intelligence for Executives during Job Search by Louise Garver - Oct, 2012 Wikipedia describes competitive intelligence as the action of defining, gathering, analyzing, and distributing intelligence about products, customers, competitors and any aspect of the environment needed to support executives and managers in making strategic decisions for an organization. How does this relate to an executive in job search? Your competitive intelligence is where you demonstrate to potential employers your knowl... |
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Online Career Portfolios: What They Are, Why You Should Have One & What To Include by Michelle Dumas - Oct, 2012 Technological advances have made job searching online part and parcel of any serious effort to find or change employment. In fact, it’s hard to imagine a job search being very effective without some social media/social networking site (SNS) component. Maximizing the tools available for use on the Internet will significantly increase your chances of job hunting success. When job searching online, you should have a compreh... |
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The Pumpkin Principle Applied to Executive Job Search by Louise Garver - Oct, 2012 This topic is quite timely since it is the fall season and pumpkins decorate the grocery stores, and flourish in roadside stands and fields across the country. I’m betting your first question is “How does the pumpkin principle apply to executive job search?” or better yet, “What is the pumpkin principle?” It is really quite simple. The most extraordinary pumpkin in the field wins. Every. Single. Time. Are you the most ... |
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A Guide to Negotiating Compensation by Debra Wheatman - Oct, 2012 Negotiating is an art, no doubt. Done correctly it will lead to victory. Done poorly it could lead to failure. When it comes to negotiating salary and other benefits in the workplace, nothing makes people more uncomfortable. He who talks money first loses as they say. Why? Well, it’s because the minute you reference your previous salary, the other side has a distinct advantage. If you reference a desired salary, you may put yo... |
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Before You Can Walk the Walk, You Better Be Able to Talk the Talk by Debra Wheatman - Oct, 2012 So, you want to change verticals; financial services is no longer your cup of tea -- maybe you are thinking of moving to a role in healthcare. Or maybe you spent your whole life working in engineering and think it might be good idea to work for an investment bank. Certainly, it is not uncommon to change jobs or industries multiple times throughout your professional career. But, you better make sure you can talk the talk as wel... |
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Career Planning Strategies by Debra Wheatman - Oct, 2012 Career planning is challenging. It can be very difficult to figure out what you want to do. There are so many choices, and a wrong turn can really set you back. Of course, it can also provide for a very valuable learning experience. When considering what you want to pursue conduct a self assessment to understand your skills, interests, and drivers. Speak to friends and family members to get some ideas. Knowledge is power; and ... |
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E-mail netiquette by Debra Wheatman - Oct, 2012 Why is it that communicating online is such a challenge? The minute we get in front of email, we rattle off messages that are unclear, with typographical and grammatical errors. Why is writing an email different than writing a letter? (a lost art at this point) How many times have you written an email with the aforementioned problems, but other issues as well? Have you ever gone back and read an email and thought to yourself “... |
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Employer Interviewing Tips by Debra Wheatman - Oct, 2012 Since I spend a significant amount of time posting information, providing advice that helps those seeking employment, I thought in this post, I would reference some useful tips for hiring managers to help make effective decisions. Just as important as it is for an interviewee to put his or her best foot forward, so too is it critical that a hiring manager representing their firm also make a positive impression. The interview p... |
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Facts About Your Cover Letter by Debra Wheatman - Oct, 2012 Why is it that career seekers spend numerous hours creating their resumes and then treat their cover letters like the forgotten stepchild? The cover letter is a critical component to your career search package and can help you stand out from the crowd. Here are some helpful hints to help your cover letter work for you. The cardinal sin You should never use ‘To whom it may concern’ in your cover letter. Get the name ... |
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