Your value proposition (aka elevator pitch) is one of the most important tools in your job search toolbox. But you want to see examples, right? Here you go! ...
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Archives for August 2009
No Original Thoughts Today
A blogger's worst nightmare, nothing to write about. While there are plenty of topics out there, none seem to be worthy of writing about.
I will share some worthwhile reading I came across ...
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Job Search Is Job Search
So, is an "Executive Level" job search the same as any other? Are you part of the "C-Suite" looking for a new job? (In case you didn't know, C-Suite equals CEO, CFO, CIO, COO, etc.) It galls me that ...
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Transfer Your Skills
Frustrated that there aren't more jobs out there for you? Are you not sure you want to do the same job anymore? Well, perhaps it is time to transfer your skills to a new occupation or ...
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Recipe for a Delicious Job Search
This recipe calls for large quantities of self awareness, self discipline and self confidence. It will serve as many people as you want it to.
Pre-heat oven.
Prepare surface by ...
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“Buying Signals” In a Job Interview
I’ve heard this sentiment many times and often felt it myself: “I get so nervous when an interviewer starts finding fault with my experience!” Wait a minute...is he really finding fault, or are ...
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Do You Miss the Windows of Opportunity?
It's been said one million times that networking is about building relationships. Period. The more people we actually know, the bigger our sphere of influence and the odds are greater of ...
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I have No Idea What I’m Doing
There's a saying, "Be careful what you wish for...". Have you ever found that what you wished for came true and it wasn't quite what you had in mind? Perhaps it is that ...
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How to Get Your Name and Message Out There
It has occurred to me that networking gets a bad rap and that perhaps twitter and blogs and Facebook are the solutions people are looking for to make networking easier.
If you don't ...
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25 Signs That You Need Serious Help with Your Search
Perhaps it takes an innocent by-stander or someone with outside perspective to see what might possibly be the problem with your job search. Here's a checklist of signs that your ...
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Never Stop Doing This…
It is tough to make time to network, whether you are employed or unemployed. The engineers typically think "what a waste of time", the marketing/sales folks think, ...
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How Do Positions Really Get Filled?
I was talking with a Hiring Managers from one of the top Gaming companies in the country. I'm not a gamer myself, but even I know of the games they have produced.
He was sharing his ...
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It’s All About Relationships
Life is all about relationships.
Simple enough. Is your life fulfilling? Are you happy? What would make you truly happy? No, not money. Perhaps enough money to cover BASIC needs (basic includes ...
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Freelance, Independent Contractor, Consultant, Solopreneur
Hey, welcome to 2009! An economic market made up of micro businesses. Where did all the big companies go, you ask? Well, what happened to the dinosaurs?
Thanks primarily ...
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Can You Be Found Online?
If an employer receives your resume and they have some level of interest in you, chances are, they will google your name. The question you want to know the answer to is "what will they see?". ...
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Multi-tasking is Inefficient and Dangerous
More and more you hear about the studies stating that multitaskers are actually inefficient. Yet, more and more job postings state "must be able to multitask", should that read, "must be ...
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Dumb Down the Resume or Tweek to Be a Fit?
Remember that the job of your resume is to get you interviews. If your phone isn't ringing, your resume isn't working.
Rule number 1 is to make sure you adjust your resume for ...
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You Don’t Need to Confess You are Unemployed
When you are introducing yourself to someone new it is not necessary to include the phrase "I've been laid off" or something similar within the first few seconds of your elevator ...
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