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Find Targets, Not Jobs

March 8, 2011

So you can’t find any jobs?  Perhaps the answer is to stop looking for jobs and look for opportunities.  Sounds kind of crazy, I know.  But if you are frustrated because you can’t find what you are looking for, isn’t it worth doing it differently? Here are some questions to ask yourself: How many hours [...]

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Ready for Your Upcoming Interview?

January 6, 2011

I mean are you REALLY ready for your interview? Reviewing your resume and ironing your suit are certainly important but can you answer these questions? What are the biggest challenges facing the company and their industry? What has their growth been over the past year? (Employment and financial growth) Do you know three things about [...]

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The Process of Job Search

September 30, 2010

I was reminded yesterday of how difficult it is to speak about ourselves and what we do.  It is always a good idea to step outside our comfort zones, right?  With practice, it gets better, at least that’s what I’ve been telling job seekers for years!  (I am trying to practice what I preach!) What [...]

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Research to Make the Information Stick

April 12, 2010

There is a funny thing that happens when you have to research and write a report…the information sticks.  I still remember a report I had to write in 4th grade about Polar Bears.  I also remember a report I worked on in 5th grade on the state of Texas.  We all have had to write [...]

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“Best Of” tools for Job Seekers

February 8, 2010

Learning about related or tangent careers is something most job seekers struggle with.  Whether it is re-naming what you use as a job title or drastically changing careers, learning the new terminology can be a challenge. Before you can move forward with your search, you have to figure out what you want to do and [...]

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Salary Negotiation, Don’t Let Fear of the Unknown Stop You

December 26, 2009

Don’t fear negotiating elements of your next job offer.  Instead, decide what is most important to you and then go for it! But wait, before you start, you need to do some research. Identify what elements of the offer are most important to you Know what the “going rate” is for the kind of work [...]

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