It is not surprising that scams are popping up all over. They are trying to feed on the desperation of job seekers. But, you don't have to fall prey. Just use some good old common sense.
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Job Search
Casting A Wide Net
You probably have heard the advice to "cast a wide net" in searching for your next job. So, what exactly does that mean? More importantly, how do you do it?
It all starts with ...
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Ask for Help, Please
Children, almost instinctively, know how to ask for help. Most young children know when they are in over their heads and freely ask or demand "a little help please, Mom!". ...
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The Kids Are Back In School- What Now?
Summer is winding down. There are just days left in my little town in Upstate before our school year begins. For some, this may be a relief. Other parents are facing major milestones as their ...
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Telling Ain’t Teaching
Learning professionals know this saying well. When they design training programs, they know to incorporate stories, multiple forms of media, and interactivity to engage the learner and reinforce their ...
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5 Ways to Save Money
The best time to save money is before you need to. If you are in job search mode, here are 5 ways to save money right now! ...
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Struggling with Your Value Proposition?
Your value proposition (aka elevator pitch) is one of the most important tools in your job search toolbox. But you want to see examples, right? Here you go! ...
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No Original Thoughts Today
A blogger's worst nightmare, nothing to write about. While there are plenty of topics out there, none seem to be worthy of writing about.
I will share some worthwhile reading I came across ...
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Job Search Is Job Search
So, is an "Executive Level" job search the same as any other? Are you part of the "C-Suite" looking for a new job? (In case you didn't know, C-Suite equals CEO, CFO, CIO, COO, etc.) It galls me that ...
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Recipe for a Delicious Job Search
This recipe calls for large quantities of self awareness, self discipline and self confidence. It will serve as many people as you want it to.
Pre-heat oven.
Prepare surface by ...
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Do You Miss the Windows of Opportunity?
It's been said one million times that networking is about building relationships. Period. The more people we actually know, the bigger our sphere of influence and the odds are greater of ...
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I have No Idea What I’m Doing
There's a saying, "Be careful what you wish for...". Have you ever found that what you wished for came true and it wasn't quite what you had in mind? Perhaps it is that ...
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Why Did You Take a Break From Your Job Search?
Thousands of job seekers fall off unemployment every week, but we don't hear about those numbers.
DOL does track "Discouraged Workers". DOL reports for July ...
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25 Signs That You Need Serious Help with Your Search
Perhaps it takes an innocent by-stander or someone with outside perspective to see what might possibly be the problem with your job search. Here's a checklist of signs that your ...
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How Do Positions Really Get Filled?
I was talking with a Hiring Managers from one of the top Gaming companies in the country. I'm not a gamer myself, but even I know of the games they have produced.
He was sharing his ...
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Why Finding A Job is Like Finding a College
You may remember first hand what it was like to try and find a college. Or perhaps more recently you've been a part of the college search process with your children.
I remember how ...
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