Are you ever too old to learn? Gosh, I hope not. Who are the people you surround yourself with? Why? Are they people who think like you? Do you include people who don't think like you? I am ...
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Archives for September 2011
Summary Sunday: Start a job search, conversation and job without fear
Are you afraid of the unknown? Does stepping outside of your comfort zone frighten you? How are you going to eliminate your fears?
Knowledge is power!
With that, I share with you the posts from this ...
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Competing and Coming Up Short
Have you ever interviewed for a job, thought you did an excellent job, and not gotten the offer? Or perhaps you entered a contest, let's say a blogging contest, and not won? Not getting the job or ...
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Google+ Opens Up…Should You Jump on for Job Search?
Job search is all about networking, right?! So what if there were an easier way to connect with people you don't know? Google+ might be the answer.
Many introverts just aren't comfortable in crowds ...
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Motivation Monday
Someone wants to hire you. They just haven't found you yet!
It is possible, even probable, that a company needs someone exactly like you. They just don't know it or they haven't found you ...
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Going Directly to the Source
Avoiding the job board game? I hope so. But I guess the best strategy is to leave no stone unturned.
While there are many many mega job boards, one I truly believe you should know about and ...
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Not sure How to Get Started with LinkedIn?
I regularly hear job seekers say they don't know how to get started with LinkedIn. It breaks my heart. There are thousands of resources online to answer questions about this. Read on for some of ...
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Motivation Monday: Control!
This week, let's get "un-stuck"! Let's take control! Each day, each hour, be purposeful in the activities and thoughts you are engaged in.
Identify 5 Target Companies You Would Want to Work ...
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Honoring 9/11
I don't want to remember September 11. It was a horrible, terrible, no-good day. What I want to do is honor the incredible spirit of unity and support that occurred the days and weeks following 9/11. ...
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Getting it “Write”
Whether writing or speaking, your focus has to be on the needs, problems, concerns, and/or interests of others. You may be so intent on pushing your own message or your needs or your interests or ...
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Two Things More Important than Good Grades
The typical advice parents give their kids as they ship them off to college is "study hard and get good grades".
Well, I believe there is more to college than just getting good grades. Here are ...
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Can a Government Really Create Jobs?
I'm sitting on pins and needles in anticipation of President Obama's speech tonight....are you?
Honestly, friends. Watch his presentation tonight and see what you think. Be "in the know".
Best ...
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Find Yourself So You Can Know Who You Are
This title is meant to confuse or befuddle. Here's why. There's a common thread that runs through many job seekers who've been let go from their jobs. They don't know who they are. They've ...
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