In the olden days, I used to fly ever couple of months. Back then, I would just run into the airport and jump on the plane. Well, it seemed pretty easy compared to today. Now I only fly ...
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Job Search
Research to Make the Information Stick
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 ...
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It is the end of the week, what do you have to show?
I, like many of you, love Fridays. It gives me permission to stop thinking about work for a couple of days! However, before I do slip into my mini vacation, I like to look back at the week and see ...
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Differences Between Large Corporations and Small Start Ups
Downsizing, rightsizing, whatever they call it, has occurred in large corporations as well as in small companies. The number of people coming out of large corporations is much greater than out ...
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Summary Sunday
First, let me wish you all a happy Spring! It is officially here and this weekend in upstate New York has us thinking and dreaming of the warm months ahead.
Here are some of the posts and websites ...
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Wear A Suit. Period.
You've heard me say "Perception is Reality" more than once. Here I go again. This time, it has to do with the clothes you wear during your job search.
It is really ...
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Assumptions Can Hurt Your Job Search
Do you make assumptions? I think we all do, at least once in a while. But making assumptions can hurt your job search. ...
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Summary Sunday Mar 14 2010
Hopefully you remembered to set you clocks ahead today. Sorry about losing an hour? Relax, it is going to be lighter later so you'll benefit on the other side!
Here are my favorite reads from ...
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Employed But Looking for a New Job?
You have a job and you know you should feel happy. But, you don't. You want out! ...
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Famous Last Words of Job Seekers
What is the one piece of advice you would give to a fellow job seeker? What worked in your search? What didn't?These questions have been asked many times and the answers come back ...
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Adapt Your Job Search
2009 Hiring Trends In Review
Each year I look forward to CareerXroads Sources of Hire study results. Why? Because it justifies what all the expert career coaches are saying. We all know how turbulent 2009 ...
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Mind Over Matter: Moving Your Stalled Search Forward
As a member of a new community of resume writers and career coaches called the Career Collective, this post is one of many responses to ideas and concrete steps to secure your future in a changed ...
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LinkedIn Is No Longer Optional. It May Be More Important Than Your Resume
You've heard about LinkedIn. You have a skeleton of a profile and a few contacts...now why isn't your phone ringing off the hook? ...
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15 Ways Finding a Job is Like Dating
Finding a job is like finding a relationship, you can't really look for one, it sort of finds you.If you recall how you met your wife or husband, it wasn't because you were looking to meet ...
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Need A Little Help From Your Friends?
Gosh, I love the Beatles. I could listen to them all day! Each song inspires or connects to wonderful memories. As a job seeker, you don't want to lose sight of the happy, ...
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Executive’s Set the Pace for Job Search Trends
The 2009 ExecuNet Executive Job Market Intelligence Report is out! Understanding what is happening with these C-Level folks (CEO, CFO, COO, CMO, CIO, etc) offers wisdom for us all.
This summary is ...
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Reasons to stop hiding behind your computer
A month ago I wrote this post about turning off your computer. Lately, I have been giving this advice to job seekers a lot. TURN OFF YOUR COMPUTER! During the normal business ...
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Are You an Olympic Athlete?
What does an Olympic athlete have in common with a job seeker? Drive, dedication, passion. And let's not forget the ability and desire to compete.I love watching the Olympics. ...
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I Just Did My Job
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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“Best Of” tools for Job Seekers
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 ...
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Numbers Talk In Job Search
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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Job Search Would Make A Great Reality Show
"Life imitates art far more than art imitates Life." — Oscar WildeIf you have ever watched any of the "Housewives of ...." series, you see how ludicrous people's lives can ...
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3 Common Mistakes Made By Job Seekers
If you are about to embark on a search for a new job, either by force or by choice, make sure you avoid these mistakes. You are going to need to use a different approach from the last time you ...
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Twitter Replaces Job Boards?
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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Depression and Job Search
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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Be a “Giver”, Not a Job Seeker
Instead of focusing your sights on the dream job or any job for that matter, focus instead on being a "giver" or "sharer". Here's an example: A woman attended a ...
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Log Off Your Computer
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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LinkedIn Is More than Just Your On-line Resume
Plugging your resume into your LinkedIn profile won't get you the results you are looking for. You need to USE LinkedIn, not just while you are in job search mode, but even after you've ...
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Move Yourself Along
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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