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How I Used LinkedIn As My Career Consultant by Rich Jones - Apr, 2013 When I decided I wanted to transition from a career in Sales to a career in Human Resources, I knew I had a long journey ahead of me. I’d have to figure out what companies I wanted to work for and what skills would get me closer to my goal role. I also had to think about my career progression once I was made the transition. Interviewers often ask “Where do you see yourself in five years?” Since I wasn’t gonna say “Working f... |
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How to Survive a Long Job Search by Miriam Salpeter - Apr, 2013 If you’ve been looking for work for an extended period of time, you know how frustrating it is. What can you do to change things up and make sure you aren’t getting yourself stuck in a bad situation and facing a long job search? Long Job Search Survival Tips You’ve heard the statistics: Managers prefer to hire people who already have jobs. The long-term unemployed face steep odds. Some 5.4 million people have been out of... |
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Is LinkedIn an Important Job Search Tool? by Louise Garver - Apr, 2013 Just when I thought most all executives knew the importance of having a LinkedIn profile during job search, I ran into Fletch Jones (not his real name). Fletch doesn’t have a LinkedIn profile, nor does he think it is important. In fact, he told me he was a very private person and stayed away from social media altogether. I asked him how that was working for him, and he said (and I quote), “No one is contacting me. I do not lik... |
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Is Your Brand Preventing You From Job Search Success? - 5 Tips by Louise Garver - Apr, 2013 Several sources are reporting that the economy is on the upswing, and the job market is opening up. New federal data recently recorded the biggest year-over-year unemployment decline. California and Rhode Island tied for highest unemployment rate (9.8%), while North Dakota reported the lowest unemployment rate of any state (3.3%) in the U.S. Are you experiencing more activity in your job search? Are recruiters and hiring ma... |
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Selective Networking as a Job Search Tool by Georgia Adamson - Apr, 2013 You’ve probably read one or more articles about how to “work a room” and talk to as many people as possible in a networking event when you’re conducting a job search. I know I’ve seen a lot of them published. However, maybe it’s not so much of a numbers game after all. At least, that’s the premise of a recent article by Eric Holtzclaw, “Why Networking Doesn’t Work.” Selective Networking–What It Is and Is Not Selective ne... |
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Three Reasons Why You Should Have a Blog by Rich Jones - Apr, 2013 Blogging ain’t easy. It’s time-consuming, requires a good command of English, and forces you to put yourself out there for public consumption. Quite frankly, it can be scary. But when you compare this to the job search, it’s not much different. You have to spend time reviewing job descriptions, doing research and submitting your application. You gotta have a resume and cover letter free of grammatical and spelling mistakes tha... |
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Tough Job Interview Questions You Should Ask by Kerry Hannon - Apr, 2013 In English | Much of what makes a great job interview is intuitive. It's chemistry between two people. When it comes to that point in the interview when you're asked if you have any questions, you have a final chance to make a lasting impression. Obvious questions might make it seem like you aren't that interested. Simple ones make it appear you have not done your research. The key is to have the confidence to ask a few tou... |
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Understanding Interviewing Failure by Ken Sundheim - Apr, 2013 There are 100's of reasons that our sales and marketing recruiters see an interview fail. But, contrary to popular belief, not all outcomes are the interviewer's faults. Below, we list 10 reasons for understanding interviewing failure: Prevention via Understanding Interviewing Failure 1. The interviewer has not done his or her research on the company - When the interviewer has not done his or her research on the compa... |
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How To Get Promoted: Smart Steps You Can Take Now by Michelle Dumas - Apr, 2013 It’s good to be you. You’re gainfully employed. You’re not worried that your job is threatened by the economy, your performance or the designs of others. Yet…something’s missing. Although not unhappy in your current job, you don’t necessarily see it as being the pinnacle of your career aspirations either. In short, you’re hankering for a promotion. Of course, as is the case with so many things in life, getting one... |
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How to Change Careers by Thomas J. Denham - Apr, 2013 The bad news is that changing careers is one of the most difficult challenges we face in adulthood. You may be asking: How do I reinvent ourselves after all these years? The good news is that changing career is not only acceptable it may keep you more marketable by further developing your skills sets. More and more Americans are doing it. There is no magic to changing jobs and careers. There is a three step sequential proc... |
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