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Archives for June 2009
It takes a village…
Job searching requires the assistance from others. If it were easy to find a job on your own, you would probably have one by now.
On Secrets of the Job Hunt, there was a post listing 5 key shifts ...
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Never, Ever Stop Looking
There are multiple reasons why people stop looking for work. For your own security, never stop.
Here are some examples:
Landed the dream job
Enrolled in school or classes
Found several good ...
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Changing Jobs, Changing Careers, Changing Industries
Change is something we tend to avoid like the plague (or perhaps more timely, Swine Flu). Yet job seekers right now will have to investigate something different.
The job you had ...
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From the other side of the Desk- 5 Ways Life Has Changed for HR
You are certainly aware of how your job search is different from the last time. You are finding it more difficult, time consuming and frustrating, right?
HR/Recruiters are also feeling much the ...
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How To Find A Good Blog
If you are looking for news, you pick up a newspaper and/or turn on the TV. You probably have a favorite source for each. You also know the ones you dislike. There are some ...
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10 Systematic Steps to Networking Right
If you're ready to nurture existing relationships and build new relationships, you'll find systematic steps to networking right.
Networking right means taking the right steps and having the right ...
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Recommended Reading
There are thousands of blogs out there. New ones are emerging every day. Are you reading blogs?
WHY YOU SHOULD: They are discussing (key word discussing) issues in the ...
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Keep the Lines of Communication Open
The focus of a networking meeting last night was to explore how two individuals landed their most recent jobs.
I love hearing stories of success. These stories both involved a ...
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Rejuvenation
In a meeting with a job seeker this week, a wise co-worker asked a super question: "What do you do to keep yourself positive and motivated?" His answer began with "I first ...
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Eureka! Strategy for On-line Presence Explained
Chris Brogan did it. He defined how to build a platform in which to be seen and heard. Trusted too. You may have heard how important it is to have an on-line presence. As a job seeker, you want to ...
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Everyone Loves A Parade
What does this have to do with career management...nothing, yet.
My town loves parades. We have at least 3 a year: Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and 9/11. There are ...
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95% of Employers Using LinkedIn
If you are serious about managing your career, you've got to be on LinkedIn. A study released by Jobvite (posted on UpMo's blog) asked employers about their use of ...
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A United Front Is Strong
Why do half of marriages fail today? Lack of Trust and Breakdown in Communication are the top reasons.
Does having a spouse out of work put strain on a marriage? They are ...
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Lessons from the Baseball Field
In two short hours, I learned a lot yesterday about life. It all happened while at the baseball field. I had our afternoon all planned out. One game at 1 pm. I ...
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Ode to Technology
Technology, technology. Who cares, right? It is all changing so quickly, how can we keep up with it all. Maybe that's what makes it fun.
I recently saw a new way to view the news.
All you ...
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