Job search is mentally exhausting. Who doesn't need a weekly dose of motivation- a good ol' kick in the pants or an inspirational moment to take on new challenges? Monday's posts are motivational ...
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Insights to Help You Create a Better Job Search Strategy
CareerXroad's 2012 Source of Hire survey results are out! This annual survey has been running for over a decade and provides a summary of how companies have filled their open positions in the past ...
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Summary Sunday: Privacy and Job Search
This weekly round up of posts happens to be centered around privacy and job search. ...
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Who Are You Hiding From and Why?
As I deliver workshops on managing your online reputation and how to use social networks to job search I hear people voice concerns about maintaining their privacy. Is this a concern for you ...
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Summary Sunday: Beginning, Continuing and Ending Your Job Search
On Sunday's I share links to posts I've read and valued during the past week. These resources are current and relevant to anyone making a change or interested in improving how you look for a new job ...
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Demonstrate Your Social Prowess: Create a Visual Resume
If you are looking for a way to differentiate yourself or just a different way to showcase YOU, then consider using a visual resume.
I am not suggesting they will work for everyone or should be used ...
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On the Fringe
There are two groups of people who are struggling to find employment in the workplace. Gen Y (recent college graduates) and Boomers (soon to be retired). These groups are on the fringe of the game. ...
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LinkedIn Headline When You’re Unemployed
Do you wonder what to put in your LinkedIn headline when unemployed? You're not alone! Your headline should promote YOU, not your employment status, so check out these examples. ...
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Sending Love
On this holiday of cupids, hearts, candy and roses, I am sending out my love to everyone willing to receive it.
I know that sounds weird, I don't know most of you reading this. But, I don't think ...
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Summary Sunday: Career Management
As you know, your quest for a job takes more effort than it ever has before. So does holding on to a job! This weekly round up of posts is focused on tips, advice and recommendations on how to be ...
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Shake, Rattle and Roll
You're on the emotional roller coaster of job search. The loss of your professional identity is sad, scary, depressing...or liberating. It is all how you look at this next chapter in your life.
We ...
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Motivation Monday: And Your Second Half Is About to Begin
Congratulations to the Giants! (Even though our house was cheering for the Patriots last night.)
During the last minute of the forth quarter we were all on the edge of our seats, hoping the ...
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What Makes A Good Google+ Profile?
Of course there is no single best answer to what makes a good Google+ profile, but let's start with these three questions: ...
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Communication Break Down
There's a major communication break down between job seekers and employers. This study by Career Advisory Board spells it out clearly. ...
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Crafting the Perfect Thank You Letter
You have just finished your interview and want to write the perfect Thank You letter- but what should you say? ...
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A Dream for Tomorrow’s Workforce
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. had a dream. A dream that seemed almost impossible at the time. Bit by bit, his dream is becoming a reality. It take a lot of work, people and fortitude to ...
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Summary Sunday: Success and Survival
This week's round up of posts is geared towards getting you thinking, hopefully, outside of your comfort zone!
Success and Survival
Thoughts 4 Friday - Be Indispensable from Millennial CEO
I ...
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What I love about the NEW Twitter
Twitter changed their user-interface and some of their functionality not long ago (in 2012). I wanted to share with you some of the changes I like a lot (or maybe love)! I like the more simple ...
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Motivation Monday: New Job or Bust
Will 2012 be the year you land a new job?
Millions of people resolve to make things better in their lives starting January 1st. Are you one of them? I don't want to see you fall off the wagon, so ...
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Quadruple-Dog-Dare You!
Can you really be objective when you assess your job search...really? I have seldom heard a job seeker say any of these things:
I am spending too much time on the job boards
I don't think I ...
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The Best Job Search Websites of 2011
There are thousands and thousands of job search websites. Now, I am specifically focusing on JOB SEARCH, not job postings, career, or other specialty sites. The sites I have listed below are ...
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Key Words and Phrases That Get You Found
Using key words and phrases to help recruiters find you is the name of today's job search game. Are you using the right key words and phrases on your resume and LinkedIn profile? ...
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Motivation Monday: Recreating Happy Moments
When I think of times I've been happiest, purely and simply happy, there are usually several re0ccuring elements:
Good friends
Music
Shared experience
What are the two or three (maybe more) ...
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I’ve Got to Find a NEW JOB!
Have you been saying "I hate my job", "I have to get out of this place", "This work is killing me" or something similar.
Employed Are Unhappy and Want to Leave
You aren't alone. As a matter of ...
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Motivation Monday: Unemployment
Have you ever said to yourself, "I am so sick and tired of looking for a job?"
You certainly aren't alone. It just takes longer.
Unemployment Duration
Here are November 2011 stats from the BLS ...
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What It Takes to Start a Job Search
If you are about to embark on your quest for a new job, you need a map and the tools to reach your destination effectively. ...
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Career Development Carnival is Coming!
The Career Development Carnival is a new initiative that Lynn Dessert and I will debut in January, 2012. What is a carnival and how can it help you?
Lynn and I are planning to introduce you to a ...
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Pick and Choose
There are so many choices we have to make in our daily lives and over the course of our lifetime. Have you made them with intent or did you take the path of least resistance?
I watched a video ...
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Motivation Monday
It takes so little to make an impact. Like the metaphor of a drop of water and its ripple effect.
It all starts with one single and often simple act (of kindness).
So often, during job search, I ...
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How Do You Want to Be Remembered?
Many times our reputation precedes us. Your past actions carry a lot of weight and leave a memory in the minds of those you've impacted by your actions.
Sometimes, we may be known for something or ...
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