You may not know you are sabotaging your job search so let me call out these 5 things and explain why they are so damaging to your job search. ...
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Hannah Morgan
Motivation Monday: Like-ability
Are you likable?
Try doing these things this week to increase your like-ability factor!
Listen more than you speak.
Smile!
Ask other-centric questions.
Help someone who hasn't asked for ...
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Send Off Your College Student with This Advice
It is that time of year again. The hordes of excited freshman head off to college with anticipation and perhaps a bit of fear. And let's not forget the returning college students who will be diving ...
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Conflict During Job Search
Conflict exists in job search; both internal conflict and external conflict. The "why" is not nearly as important as how you resolve the conflict. Like it or not, job search is not black and white. ...
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Are You Using Technology To Help Your Job Search?
Technology is moving rapidly and every day new apps, software and gadgets are popping up. Are you using technology to help your job search? ...
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Demystifying Twitter
There are many reasons people don't like Twitter. Let me try to demystify it. ...
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The Resume 2012 Style
Resume styles change. Is yours up-to-date? I am not a professional resume writer. However, I do know lots of great writers and love engaging in discussions about this document. ...
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Need Some Job Search Help?
One of the things I love most about this blogging world is that you meet the most interesting people! It is a connected community of generous, thought provoking, and inspiring people. All you need to ...
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Skills Gap: Myth or Truth?
We've got trouble- that starts with a capital "T" and that rhymes with "E" and that stands for employment! Lifting from the Music Man this morning for a little chuckle! But seriously, we've got to ...
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Job Search Never Ends
For the many job seekers who have recently landed a job...CONGRATULATIONS- it isn't over though. The economy is unstable still. Employer loyalty is dead. You never want to be caught flat footed again. ...
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Motivation Monday: Follow and Trust the Process
Yes, there is a process for job search and in order for you to achieve the desired results, it requires you follow it and have trust that it will work. Today's post is a reminder and some tips on ...
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Hot Social Tools Are Visual Aids
The headlines read: Facebook buys Instagram. Pinterest is growing rapidly. LinkedIn is killing the resume. The popularity of these social tools may have more in common than you think. They are ...
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Motivation Monday: Go Team!
I've been spending WAY too much time at the baseball fields this summer. Watching, sideline coaching, cheering, chilling. Given the way my brain works, I can't help but draw the connection between ...
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Social Recruiting Just Works Better
Jobvite has released their 2012 social recruiting survey results! If you are avoiding social tools like LinkedIn, Twitter or Facebook, I hope this summary of their findings convinces you to ...
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Motivation Monday: Make It a Productive Summer
For some of you, the kids are done with school and so begins another week of their vacation but don't let that interfere with your job search. Or maybe you are living back home after graduation. Here ...
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Summary Sunday: Big Picture Stuff
Sunday is the day I reflect and share some of the favorite posts curated throughout the week! This week's posts are about the shifts in careers and work, overriding networking principles and the ...
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Career Development Carnival June 2012
Lynn Dessert and I are happy to announce this month's Career Development Carnival with contributions from bloggers on a variety of career development topics. Why is this topic so important? Managing ...
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Live for Today
Our time is here is short. Often too short.
Today I am taking a moment to reflect on what I learned from my past experiences, making a conscious effort to live in the moment with the belief (not ...
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The Biggest Mistake Job Seekers Make…Part 2
What is the biggest mistake made by job seekers? These 17 career professionals share the mistakes they've seen and want job seekers to fix! ...
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What Is the Biggest Mistake Made By Job Seekers
What is the biggest mistake job seekers make? Here's what job search experts say are common mistakes to avoid during job search. ...
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De-Stress Your Job Search with These 5 Tips
The stress of looking for a new job can weigh you down sometimes (OK, maybe a lot of the time!) Stress is a part of life and learning how to manage your feelings will absolutely help you even once you ...
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Clean Up Your Job Search with these 5 Tips
Spring has come and gone, however, it is never too late to do a little spring cleaning to spruce up your job search. I hope this post will give your job search a shiny new feel. ...
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The Not-So-Obvious Job Search Help
Have you ever had a job opportunity the comes out of nowhere. POP! It just magically appears one day when you least expect it.
Sometimes it is referred to as luck, but what I think may better ...
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Time Is Money: Speed Up Your Job Search!
Are there things you can do to actually speed up your job search? You have more control than you might think! ...
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How To Use Social Media for Your Job Search
Now is the time to start using social media for your job search. Learn the first steps you should take and what social media channels are popular with employers. Get started today by building your ...
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To Have or Not To Have a LinkedIn Profile Photo
They say a picture is worth a thousand words...what words does your LinkedIn profile photo shout? ...
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Add a Sense of Urgency to Your “To Do” List
Farmers are the best at completing their "to do" list. It comes as no surprise. An item left undone on their list could be a matter of life or death. So what can you do to be more like a farmer? The ...
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Managing Your Career Is Like a Three Ring Circus
Yes, there is a lot to manage and pay attention to when you are serious about managing your career! Are you tired of watching the clowns and other death-defying acts at your job? Or have you found ...
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Have the Rules of Job Search Changed?
If you haven't been job hunting within the last year, I think you'll find things are a bit different. In fact, the rules of job search have changed. ...
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Building Relationships Through Trust, Cooperation and Exchange
Building relationships, especially when searching for a new job, involves more than chatting. It requires you to create trust by showing cooperation and exchanging information. ...
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