Job Search is hardly a DIY (Do It Yourself) project today. Well, it can be, I suppose, if you have a natural inclination for building relationships and learning. If you have never ...
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Archives for December 2009
SWOT Analysis: Take A Step Back
Sometimes it helps to take a step back during your job search and do some analysis and assessment. SWOT can be an ideal model to use. ...
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Summary Sunday Dec 27 2009
Here are some of my favorite posts from the week. These are sure to get you thinking.
What Matters Now: get the free ebook from Seth Godin
Have Job Boards Jumped the Shark ... from What Would ...
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Christmas Eve
I wish you all a very Merry Christmas.
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It isn’t Time for New Year’s Resolutions Already, Is It?
They are popping up all over- articles, posts, tweets about how to make solid resolutions for the New Year. I am not ready for the New Year yet. I want to enjoy Christmas guilt ...
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Don’t Be a Victim
Why is it that job seekers so frequently play the victim? They cry age discrimination, complain about spam, criticize companies for not responding, bad mouth recruiters for being unscrupulous, ...
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Summary Sunday
There is so much help available on the internet, it can be overwhelming, I suppose. Just a little digging or a little asking around and you can find credible resources.
Job-Hunt.org has a ton of ...
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Unemployed Job Seekers: Christmas isn’t about gifts
For a lot of unemployed job seekers, Christmas can be stressful and depressing. But let me remind you that Christmas isn't about gifts. ...
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Saying Good Bye Doesn’t Mean Forever
Maintaining relationships/friendships/connections after a departure doesn't have to be difficult. I have friends and family that are incredible at staying connected. What makes them ...
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Humor
Laughter heals the soul, or so they say. Humor is defined differently by different people. There is dry humor, cynical humor, slapstick humor, and surely many other ways to define ...
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No Regrets
What a shame it would be to live life regretting you didn't do something.
Carpe Diem!
We don't get second chances or do-overs that often.
If you look back and ask "what do I want to be ...
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Live minute by minute
As we go through this holiday season...as we go through difficult times in life...it can be overwhelming to look beyond where we are at that one minute. So instead of trying to envision the ...
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3 Ways to Use LinkedIn Groups
Do you use LinkedIn Groups? According to some LinkedIn experts you should join as many groups as possible. Learn why you want to use LinkedIn Groups for your job search. ...
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Summary Sunday
'Tis the season! Whether you are jolly or not, it is difficult to keep motivated this time of year. You will get a job. It just isn't happening as quickly as you would like. If you are looking for ...
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Stop Asking for Informational Interviews
What Answers Are You Looking for?
When you are at the point where you are ready to reach out to people, you have to know what advice you are looking for. Do you want to know their thoughts on where ...
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Meeting New People
This past year has been an amazing ride for me. Since I started blogging, I have met so many interesting people. The borders or boundaries of states and countries disappear ...
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Social Media is NOT about Telling People What You Had for Breakfast
Social media isn't about revealing what's going on in your personal life. (Though many use it that way.) It is about sharing information with other people. It is a tool for learning and finding ...
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Job Search Help Is Everywhere
I am so glad to see so many different resources to help those looking for a job. Unfortunately, I fear, many job seekers don't know about these resources. Please, share this with those you know. ...
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