As a job seeker, having a blog is a great way to develop a reputation, share expertise and build brand awareness. ...
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Summary Sunday
This past week was the launch of one of the best Career Collective posts so far (IMHO). I highly recommend bookmarking any one of them for an all encompassing source for your search.
The Best Job ...
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Are You Compliant or Engaged?
Daniel H. Pink's book Drive is a fascinating study on what motivates us. He sites reputable studies that prove that money is not the best motivator for creative work. If you understand where the US ...
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The Process of Job Search
There is a method to the job search madness. And yes, there are specific steps you need to take in order to do this thing right!
What I want every person to understand is that there is a process ...
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How to Land an Interview
While some of the world's problems seem mammoth, there is absolutely one thing you can do to increase the odds of landing an interview (and a job!) ...
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The Best Job Search Tool Ever
There are a lot of super resources on the internet for job search help. But what do career experts think are the best job search tools? ...
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Summary Sunday
I find Sunday's to be a great day for reflection. I look back over the past week and pull together these posts, and I also think about where I've been and where I am going this next week. Physically ...
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Marketing Yourself Through Listening
Today's post is by a special friend, Graeme Roberts. I hope you enjoy and learn from his marketing expertise!
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Fast, Smart and Flexible
From the words and wisdom of Seth Godin:
The networked revolution is creating huge profits, significant opportunities and a lot of change. What it's not doing is providing millions of brain-dead, ...
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Summary Sunday
Generally, I do a lot more reading than I did this week. Here are some of my favorite posts from the week. I shared them on Twitter. I know, many people don't want to be there, so that's why I ...
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A Movement to Help the Unemployed: #HireFriday
Margo Rose, HR Margo, @margorose, started the #HireFriday movement to help job seekers. You can find her full explanation here. Because many won't click through, I've lifted the key points from her ...
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Structure Your Week During Job Search
As a job seeker, it is vital to your success to structure your week. Otherwise, you'll find yourself derailed or squandering precious time. ...
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Transferring Your Skills to a New Career
So you are looking for a new career...here's what you need to know about transferring your skills. ...
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Keep In Touch- 3 Tools to Help You Stay Connected with Your Network
Nurturing your network takes time and effort. Having the right tools to help you stay connected seems like a natural solution. ...
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Can Our Emotions Make Us Irrational
Our mind plays crazy tricks on us sometimes. The most intelligent people don't always make the most intelligent decisions. That is because our mind is over-ridden by our emotions.
What do you say ...
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3 Ways to Make A Lasting Impression
Yesterday, a colleague and I finally became connected on LinkedIn. We've known each other for awhile, but we had not invited one another to formally connect. How often does this happen? Quite a lot, ...
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Hate Making Small Talk? Ask Questions
Many of us despise making small talk. It is the equalent of a drill in the dentist's office. As a result, these same, introverted people like myself hate going to networking events where we are forced ...
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Summary Sunday
As we end another week, I am sharing some of my favorite posts. Enjoy!
But That's How We've Always Done It fromExecuNet
10 Classic Job Interview Blunders You Must Avoid from the Undercover ...
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Blogroll Please?
I am looking for ideas today.
What job search websites are a must read for you? In my google reader I subscribe to the sites from the Career Collective bloggers plus 130 other "must read" sites. So ...
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Negotiating Salary Too Soon
I was talking with a past co-worker yesterday who wanted my advice on a job offer he recently received. But before I go there, let me tell you how he got the offer...he walked in! Yes, and he met ...
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I Need to Find a Contact at…
Often times I have seen LinkedIn group members pose the request "I need to find a contact at ABC company, know anyone?"
My first reaction is, great! They are asking for help. But then as I think ...
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Summary Sunday: Aug 29
Finding good content is sometimes a matter of perspective. Here is what I've found this week to be helpful information for job seekers at different levels.
First, let me tell you about a fun, ...
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Starting a New Job On the Right Foot
You've landed a new job. Congratulations! Now what?
Starting off on the right foot can make all the difference in the world. What can you do to increase your odds of being successful? What can ...
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Focus, Direction, and Movement!
Sure you can do just about anything. The problem is, employers aren't hiring for that " just about anything job" right now? I haven't seen that title come up in search recently have you? And to ...
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Taking Summer Vacation, Turn Off and Tune Out
Taking a vacation should be on your list of things to do. And vacations are the time to turn off and tune out. ...
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Have You Seen My Daily News?
The other day I stumbled across someone using this new free tool... @bobWarren retweeted this for @Karen Bice. (Kudos to paper.li for developing this).
What I love about it is that it combines my ...
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Organizing Your eLife
I struggle every day (and have for a long time) with how to file emails. I am afraid to delete messages that I might need in the future. ...
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College Grads Need Your Help
Actually, they needed your help before they got their cap and gown. But perhaps not the kind of help you think.
They need mentors (and that isn't you)
You can't be your child's best friend or ...
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Retraining Alone Is Not the Answer
For those of you who are not familiar with Peter Weddle and his newsletter and other resources, I encourage you to peruse his site here. His most recent "eye catching" news letter article ...
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Personal Branding Is A Way of Living
You've heard the term PERSONAL BRAND more often than you care to admit. What's all the hype? What does it really mean?Personal Branding is a way of living. It is about ...
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