Lynn Dessert and I are happy to announce this month's Career Development Carnival with contributions from bloggers on a variety of career development topics. Why is this topic so important? Managing ...
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Live for Today
Our time is here is short. Often too short.
Today I am taking a moment to reflect on what I learned from my past experiences, making a conscious effort to live in the moment with the belief (not ...
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The Biggest Mistake Job Seekers Make…Part 2
What is the biggest mistake made by job seekers? These 17 career professionals share the mistakes they've seen and want job seekers to fix! ...
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What Is the Biggest Mistake Made By Job Seekers
What is the biggest mistake job seekers make? Here's what job search experts say are common mistakes to avoid during job search. ...
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De-Stress Your Job Search with These 5 Tips
The stress of looking for a new job can weigh you down sometimes (OK, maybe a lot of the time!) Stress is a part of life and learning how to manage your feelings will absolutely help you even once you ...
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Clean Up Your Job Search with these 5 Tips
Spring has come and gone, however, it is never too late to do a little spring cleaning to spruce up your job search. I hope this post will give your job search a shiny new feel. ...
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The Not-So-Obvious Job Search Help
Have you ever had a job opportunity the comes out of nowhere. POP! It just magically appears one day when you least expect it.
Sometimes it is referred to as luck, but what I think may better ...
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Time Is Money: Speed Up Your Job Search!
Are there things you can do to actually speed up your job search? You have more control than you might think! ...
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How To Use Social Media for Your Job Search
Now is the time to start using social media for your job search. Learn the first steps you should take and what social media channels are popular with employers. Get started today by building your ...
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To Have or Not To Have a LinkedIn Profile Photo
They say a picture is worth a thousand words...what words does your LinkedIn profile photo shout? ...
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Add a Sense of Urgency to Your “To Do” List
Farmers are the best at completing their "to do" list. It comes as no surprise. An item left undone on their list could be a matter of life or death. So what can you do to be more like a farmer? The ...
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Motivation Monday at #STC12: Creativity is Work!
Creativity, innovation, new ideas...Got 'em? They are not as elusive as we may think, at least according to Scott Berkun. He delivered the keynote at the Society for Technical Communication 2012 ...
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Managing Your Career Is Like a Three Ring Circus
Yes, there is a lot to manage and pay attention to when you are serious about managing your career! Are you tired of watching the clowns and other death-defying acts at your job? Or have you found ...
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Have the Rules of Job Search Changed?
If you haven't been job hunting within the last year, I think you'll find things are a bit different. In fact, the rules of job search have changed. ...
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Building Relationships Through Trust, Cooperation and Exchange
Building relationships, especially when searching for a new job, involves more than chatting. It requires you to create trust by showing cooperation and exchanging information. ...
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Motivation Monday: Switch It Up
Here we are again at the start of another week! Will you drag yourself into work at a job you despise (or dislike immensely) or maybe you are waking up dreading another week of networking and chasing ...
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Summary Sunday: Interviewing, Networking and everything
First, I would like to thank you for checking out my blog! I hope you know how much I appreciate each and every reader who stops by! Really, I do. And the reason I write and curate information is to ...
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Motivation Monday: Sometimes…
Maybe everything happens for a reason. Could it be you haven't found a job yet because the "right" one isn't available yet? Maybe you have to be so miserable in your current job for a reason. Is ...
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Graduation is Just Around the Corner
If you are a senior in college or know someone who is, the clock is ticking. There is much to be celebrated in the coming weeks. But before you get all caught up in the pomp and circumstance of the ...
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Career Development Carnival April 2012
Do you feel like you and your job search are on a merry-go-round? Not getting where you want to go? Or perhaps it is more like a roller coaster with ups and downs and the feeling you are not in ...
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Creating Your Personal Marketing Plan
The BEST job search tool is your personal marketing plan. This document lays out and prioritizes your job search. It enables you to focus your energy and activities in the right areas and ...
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Motivation Monday: Blue Sky Day
There is something I find so inspiring about looking up at a cloudless blue sky! When was the last time you stopped and really looked?
Living in Upstate New York near Lake Ontario, we don't see as ...
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Summary Sunday: Social Job Search Data Roundup
Here we go, another roundup of posts from this week's Twitter stream. I love finding and sharing posts that will help educate new job seekers. This round up is includes videos, infographics and ...
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Is Social Media Hype or Reality?
So what's the deal... are employers REALLY using social networking sites and search engines to screen candidates? I used to believe this was true and in growing numbers until I saw the SHRM (Society ...
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Motivation Monday: You’ve Got Nothing to Lose
We all have voices in our heads that tell us stuff we don't want to hear. Why do we listen to these voices? They are holding you back. I know they hold me back. There is a connectivity between ...
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Skills and Responsibilities Required of a Job Seeker
You knew the responsibilities in your last job and your performance was measured against them, for the most part. But in your new role as a job seeker, has anyone outlined what you are responsible ...
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Are You Asleep at the Wheel?
The stable/secure job is on the verge of extinction. Are you paying attention? Have you checked your rear view mirror lately? If you are not alert while driving your career, you could find yourself ...
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Motivation Monday: Live It
We are only here for a finite period of time. How much of that time will you be able to say you have truly lived? Job search is a tiny blip of your life. You have a choice to live it or get stuck in ...
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What Pinterest Says About You
Can looking at someone's Pinterest boards be a window into their soul? What message do people "hear" when they look at your boards? Let's take a look some boards and assess what their messages are! ...
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What Questions Should I Ask During the Interview?
The interviewer has a list of questions they ask to learn about you, but you also need to learn about them! What questions will you ask during the interview? ...
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