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Write Yourself a Letter That Opens Doors by Ruth Shapiro - Mar, 2010 Adapted from the workbook, “HOW TO WRITE JOB SEARCH LETTERS THAT LEAD TO INTERVIEWS” © SALESMANSHIP IN PRINT: The job search cover letter that lands the interview is a sales letter offering a product, and that product is you. You’re selling skills, talents, accomplishments and experience that can help the employer solve problems. The letter that gets the interview follows the steps in making a sale. The formula cal... |
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Any Lines You Won’t Cross? - Integrity Matters by Dawn Lennon - Mar, 2010 Business is about survival. If you don’t make a profit, it’s curtains. Every day, we make decisions that can make or break our companies, often testing our ethics and integrity. It‘s a reality I had to face. You don’t really know how a business works until you’re in it. For 17 years, I was a commercial horse breeder. I knew absolutely nothing about breeding, foaling, racing, or selling when I started. I learned a little ... |
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Busting the Post-Grad Career Blues by Amanda Guralski - Mar, 2010 I remember visiting the bookstore with a friend back in 2006. We were high school seniors, deeply-immersed in the college application process. Way back in the career section, we stumbled upon a book that listed the average salary of each job. She was set on becoming an art teacher. I knew I was destined to be a journalist. At the time, our future salaries were our only source of concern. In a little over a year from now, we’ll... |
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How a Little Bit of Courtesy Can Help Your Career by Amanda Guralski - Mar, 2010 "She must not swing her arms as though they were dangling ropes; she must not switch herself this way and that; she must not shout; and she must not, while wearing her bridal veil, smoke a cigarette." – Emily Post (Etiquette in Society, in Business, in Politics, and at Home, 1922) When we think of etiquette, we often think of those traditional dos and don’ts our mothers taught us. Don’t put your elbows on the table. Don... |
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Stress Hits The Gen Y Bizgal: Tales and Remedies by Amanda Guralski - Mar, 2010 With every job there comes responsibility, and with responsibility comes stress. Especially now, when young bizgirl’s find themselves lucky to have jobs, the pressure of staying on top of their game can sometimes cause them to crack. Lauren Rozea, an Assistant Director of a nation-wide tutoring chain center said she compartmentalizes her stress away which is unhealthy for her. “I bottle it up and try to ignore it,” Rozea... |
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Are Poor Project Management and Recruiting Practices Contributing to Gender Discrimination? by Stephanie Thomas, Ph.D. - Mar, 2010 Are poor project management and recruiting practices contributing to gender discrimination at high-tech firms? Ellen Messmer, of Network World, thinks so. In her post Gender Discrimination Linked to Poor Project Management, she states that 'tech firms rely excessively on a 'hero mindset' to save runaway coding projects that are poorly organized, and employees with family responsibilities -- often women -- are sacrificed as a r... |
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What Do Employers Look For? by Bob Roth - Mar, 2010 Employers and Graduate Schools look for seven things: 1. Academic success usually means a “B” average or better. Many employers and Graduate Schools will not even consider you if you don’t meet their academic standards. 2. The quality of your college education refers to the rating, reputation and status of your college. 3. A well-rounded college experience. - Participation in clubs and athletic activities - Work e... |
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‘Pre and Postnuptual’ Agreements: Employment Contracts In The 21rst Century by Sharon Cohen - Mar, 2010 • How has the employment contract changed in the 21rst century? • What are the expectations during the hiring process? • What are the expectations once you are employed? • What should you consider during these complex negotiations? • What should you put in writing? This month, two of my nephews are getting married; one wedding will be in USA and one will be in Israel. This has inspired me to think of the similar... |
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Listen To What Your Career Is Telling You by Deborah Brown-Volkman - Mar, 2010 How did I get here? How did this happen to me? These are crucial questions I get from clients on a regular basis. In addition, why did my career seem so certain one day, yet so uncertain on another? I answer these questions by asking a question of my own: "Are you listening to what your career is telling you?" Most people don't listen to themselves. And, when things go wrong in their career, they don't understand ... |
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What Shopping Habits Say About A Job Seeker by J.T. O'Donnell - Mar, 2010 If I had to choose the biggest mistake I see job seekers making right now, I’d say it’s diving into a job search without properly determining their value to potential employers. They throw together a resume, blast out cover letters and submit online applications without first stepping back and getting a truly clear picture of what’s going to get them hired. The result is a lot of wasted time and energy that produces very littl... |
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