For all those nay sayers out there, I am happy to share the news that YES, social networking does work! But only if you are using it!
As with most networking, you can never be sure where or how ...
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Archives for October 2011
Motivation Monday: Enjoy the Journey
We are all "works in process"- Being molded and shaped by our experiences both personally and professionally.
During your transition after a layoff, this process can be painful and enlightening. ...
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You will be asked this question, so prepare your answer NOW
"Tell me about yourself?"
What does someone really want to know when they ask you this question?
When you are asked this question during an interview, what they really want to know is: ARE ...
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Motivation Monday: Life Is Short
We all despise spam, junk mail and those ridiculous chain email messages that say- forward this along to 10 of your friends... but sometimes, just sometimes, there are some good messages that come ...
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Summary Sunday
Every Sunday I review the articles I've shared on Twitter. I love curating- finding posts that will help answer the thousands of questions job seekers have.
Some of the posts are specific to ...
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Fixing the Jobless Problem
Recently, I ran into two separate women who both declared
"My husband has been out of work for over two years."
If you have a spouse, friend, child or anyone you know who is in a similar situation, ...
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Cold Calls in Job Search?
Hey, how are those cold calls working for you?
Nobody is good at cold calling. Well, few are. It takes confidence, thick skin and practice. So, why are you doing it?
Here's Geoffrey Gitomer's ...
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Motivation Monday: Refresh and Reprogram
After a beautiful weekend in Vermont with friends and family this weekend, I was reminded how important both of these messages are:
Refresh and Reprogram
When was the last time you truly ...
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A Story of Passion: Steve Jobs
It wasn't until I heard Steve Jobs Stanford Commencement speech that I really cared about who he was and what he had done.
Sure, I knew his name, knew that he had started Apple and Pixar. But ...
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12 Ways to Build a Better LinkedIn Profile
Follow these 12 timeless rules to build a better LinkedIn profile. Because your profile may be holding you back. ...
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