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I Just Got Hired for a Role that Never Existed by Nimish Thakkar - Jun, 2012 The Hidden Job Market refers to over 75% job openings that are never advertised. Yes, the employment ads (online and offline) account for just a small fraction of openings that actually exist. As a career coach and resume writer, I have observed that most of these jobs are filled through networking and other internal channels that job seekers rarely care to exploit. The Hidden Job Market is powerful, but the strategy that I... |
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ATS software is screening your resume! 5 resources to get noticed by Sharon Cohen - Jun, 2012 Is your resume getting the attention it deserves? Ever wonder what happens when you apply online? Ever try to apply to a job for which you are qualified, only to be blocked by the software? Wonder if the keywords in your resume are the “hot” keywords for your industry? If you answered yes, to any of these questions, you need to learn about ATS software. Each time you submit a resume online, chances are that A... |
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How to figure out your skills by Miriam Salpeter - Jun, 2012 “To thine own self be true.” It’s more than just a line from Shakespeare! Wouldn’t it be nice if everyone who worked had the luxury of spending their work hours doing something that they enjoyed and was true to their values and skills? If you are considering a new career, have you done any thinking about how that career intersects with who you are (or want to be)? Focusing your your values is one way to help direct your se... |
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How to Overcome Job Search Stressors by Louise Garver - Jun, 2012 One of the top five stressors in life is losing a job. Just in case you are curious about the other top stressors, they range from death, divorce, wedding, jail, school exams, moving, kids/family, and debt to name a few. Yes, I know that list has more than four stressors. When I was researching the top five stressors in life I found a number of lists with similar and diverse stressors. The one common denominator on all the l... |
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How to succeed at a career fair by Miriam Salpeter - Jun, 2012 Career fairs can be the perfect occasions to network with recruiters who could help you land an interview. Don't waste your chance to make a good impression. Follow these tips and put your best foot forward: 1. Know what type of job you want. Don't attend a career fair without knowing what type of job you want to land. Most fair organizers publish company participant lists in advance. Investigate those organizations' n... |
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You’re a Really OLD Job Seeker! by Georgia Adamson - Jun, 2012 Okay, so the title is a somewhat hokey bid to get your attention, but it does point to a situation that everyone really needs to be aware of. As I’ve said before, we all know age discrimination in the workplace is illegal, and we also know it happens–probably more often than you would like to think. Plus, it’s an issue even if you’re still on the sunny side of 40 and think it doesn’t apply to you. Maybe it doesn’t now, but it ... |
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Your Part-Time Job Can Lead To A Full-Time Job by Bob Roth - Jun, 2012 Many students hold part-time jobs while they are in college. For some, the part-time job is a financial necessity. For others, their job is an opportunity to gain some career-related work experience. In both cases, students should understand that these early opportunities can lead to full-time jobs. Employers that hire part-time employees also hire full-time employees. Therefore, students with part-time jobs should keep... |
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3 Entry-level Job Seeking Mistakes to Avoid by Jessica Holbrook Hernandez - May, 2012 Are you an entry-level job seeker looking to get out there and find your first position? Making your first attempt marks the beginning of quite an adventure as you look to meet your goal of entering the workforce. As a newbie, it is easy to make a few mistakes here and there that could slow your ability to find work. So to get a successful start, here are some entry-level job seeking mistakes to avoid: 1. Ignor... |
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3 Ways to Ease the Monotony of Resume Writing by Jessica Holbrook Hernandez - May, 2012 It’s true everyone can get tired of writing resumes. But the reason for it isn’t usually laziness; it’s that the process can feel so tedious. Having to sit there and think about everything you’ve accomplished in your career can be overwhelming, especially since you have to incorporate different information into each resume every time you apply for a different position. The process can sometimes be so tedious that i... |
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6 Ways to Ensure Your Job Search Will Likely Fail by Jean Cummings - May, 2012 It's amazing, though understandable, that so many people are pursuing job search strategies that are apt to yield no results. The job search environment is more complex and requires greater sophistication to navigate than ever before. Here are 6 of the things you should not do to avoid getting stalled in your job search. 1. Give your resume to your contact list and assume you've done their networking 2. Failed to get ... |
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