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3 Ways to Make A Lasting Impression

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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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Blogroll Please?

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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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Focus, Direction, and Movement!

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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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College Grads Need Your Help

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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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Doing vs. Really Doing

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Nothing is harder or more exasperating than looking for a job. If you are like many job seekers, you've been attending workshops and reading about job search. You've tweaked your resume more ...
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Summary Sunday

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Here are some of the posts retweeted this week.  I consider Twitter to be source of information for learning.  If nothing else, by following great people in your industry you come across some great ...
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Coming Soon!

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Hi and welcome to my new blog!   Please excuse our digital dust while we are in the progress of rollout out our new WordPress blog. In the meantime if you want to see my existing content - Please ...
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Summary Sunday

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This week's summary is truly a mixed bag of great posts from this week! INTERVIEWING Interview Regrets to Avoid from Tim's Strategy 3 Questions You Don't Know the Answer to After a Job Interview ...
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Where to Find Job Search Help

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There is so much to learn about job search and so little time. Everyday you ask yourself questions"how long should I wait before I follow up?""should I take the time to find the hiring ...
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Career Fairs: 7 Best Practices

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A major part of job search is getting yourself out there.  What better way than to attend a career fair.  First of all, it is going to help you get more comfortable talking about yourself to strangers ...
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Summary Sunday

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Here are some of my favorite posts from this week. Each week I find new people to follow and new blogs to read. In sharing them, I hope you learn something new and/or find a new blog to read.  ...
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Changes In Procedures

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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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Summary Sunday

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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.

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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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Summary Sunday Mar 14 2010

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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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2009 Hiring Trends In Review

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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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