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I Just Did My Job

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If I had a dollar for every time I heard a job seeker say, "I just did my job, I don't have any accomplishments", I would be so rich.  So why are you so humble?  Why can't you take some credit where ...
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Summary Sunday

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Are you looking for something new?  A new job or a new strategy?  This summary is dedicated for those in search of something other than what they may know or have tried before.  IF ...
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Are you happy in your job?

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There's been some talk around the web about what will happen when the economy turns around. The talk has to do with all those discontent workers looking for new jobs.  Will it happen?  ...
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Numbers Talk In Job Search

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There are many job seekers out who think their job search is measured only by number of interviews they've had.  This couldn't be farther from the reality of things.  Job search is a sales cycle.  It ...
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College-Bound or Career-Bound

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What is the purpose of a college education today?  Is it:A) Learn to be a great thinkerB) Obtain a degreeC) Teach life skills (career management included)D) Learn cutting edge technology and ...
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Summary Sunday

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Summary Sunday is a collection of posts from my reader and tweets.  There really is no rhyme or reason for their being selected...they just caught my eye.  There is a lot of good advice out ...
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Job Seekers Aren’t Networking

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The facts are the facts.  Most job seekers are not networking...efficiently.  Nurturing your contacts and building new connections has to start before you need it, yet that message still isn't being ...
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Twitter Replaces Job Boards?

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TweetDeck's recent news (read article from ClickZ) about partnering with TwitJobSearch is a sign. A sign that we seek a quick solution to finding a job.  There are millions of tweets every day and ...
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Personal Branding, Who Needs It?

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Who needs personal branding?  We all need it.  Today, more than ever before.  But it shouldn't be fake.  It has to be genuine- real- authentic. And even if you are "just looking for a new job" you ...
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Summary Sunday

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Summary Sunday is a collection of posts from blogs, newsletters and other resources that I have come across and would like to share with job seekers and those trying to manage their careers.  My ...
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Depression and Job Search

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I am not a mental health professional, therefore, I am not qualified to offer help in this area.  However, what I know and what I see is that there are a lot, A LOT, of people who are depressed ...
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Log Off Your Computer

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My computer was broken, leaving me without one for almost a week.  What an odd experience that was.  I couldn't look up phone numbers or information.  I felt disconnected because ...
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Summary Sunday

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So here we are in a brand new year, 2010!  There have been a lot of posts on resolutions; how to make them, how to stick with them.  I don't really like resolutions, per se.  ...
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Move Yourself Along

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Are you stuck?  Are you lingering?  Is your job search stuck in a rut?  I've been thinking that job search is 90% mental and 10% physical.  What is the real reason your ...
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Being

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Our time on this planet is short.  For some, shorter than others.  Live life without regrets.  Make decisions knowing that you made the right one, at least for now.  Live a ...
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Lazy or Un-Informed?

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Job Search is hardly a DIY (Do It Yourself) project today.  Well, it can be, I suppose, if you have a natural inclination for building relationships and learning.  If you have never ...
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Summary Sunday Dec 27 2009

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Here are some of my favorite posts from the week.  These are sure to get you thinking. What Matters Now: get the free ebook from Seth Godin Have Job Boards Jumped the Shark ... from What Would ...
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Don’t Be a Victim

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Why is it that job seekers so frequently play the victim?  They cry age discrimination, complain about spam, criticize companies for not responding, bad mouth recruiters for being unscrupulous, ...
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Summary Sunday

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There is so much help available on the internet, it can be overwhelming, I suppose. Just a little digging or a little asking around and you can find credible resources. Job-Hunt.org has a ton of ...
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