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Why Did You Leave Your Job?

July 29, 2010

This is a fairly common interview question and oh, by the way, it is also on every job application too.  Sometimes, the reason employers ask this question is to see how and what your response will be, not so much the words you use, but the emotions you connect with the experience. Sounds kind of [...]

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Interviews but no offers?

July 20, 2010

Interviews can be stressful, unpleasant, or fun.  It all depends on how you view them.  I tell people all the time to change their mindset/programming before they enter an interview.  Instead of thinking:  "I need this job" or "I really want this job", think to yourself, "DO I want this job?".  Changing your thinking can [...]

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A Job Search Check List

July 15, 2010

Embarking on a job search can be confusing and overwhelming.  I recently came across this document and I wanted to see if it might be useful. This is a link to the .pdf  Download Job Search Check List. Having an idea of what to do next and setting goals can really be helpful in driving [...]

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Assertive, Aggressive or Afraid

June 16, 2010

A friend called me the other day, excited and nervous because she had gotten an interview for a job she had recently applied for. "What do I ask them", she asked me.  "What do you want to know" I said. "How much do they pay, what are their benefits like, what is their vacation policy" [...]

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Worth Repeating: Job Search Wisdom

June 14, 2010

As I dig through blogs and filter through tweets I am looking for original ideas.  How can I put a fresh spin on something that's been said one thousand times by hundreds of experts?  The answer certainly isn't easy.  Maybe it is enough to just repeat the message.  They say that an adult learner needs [...]

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Setting Yourself Apart with a 30-60-90 Day Plan

May 18, 2010

You've been invited back for your second or third interview and you want to really "Wow" them.  You want them to know how truly interested you are in the company and job.  Can creating a 30-60-90 Day plan seal the deal? What Goes Into the Plan? It is a written document explaining how you will [...]

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