Here we are again at the start of another week! Will you drag yourself into work at a job you despise (or dislike immensely) or maybe you are waking up dreading another week of networking and chasing ...
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Hannah Morgan
Motivation Monday: Sometimes…
Maybe everything happens for a reason. Could it be you haven't found a job yet because the "right" one isn't available yet? Maybe you have to be so miserable in your current job for a reason. Is ...
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Graduation is Just Around the Corner
If you are a senior in college or know someone who is, the clock is ticking. There is much to be celebrated in the coming weeks. But before you get all caught up in the pomp and circumstance of the ...
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Career Development Carnival April 2012
Do you feel like you and your job search are on a merry-go-round? Not getting where you want to go? Or perhaps it is more like a roller coaster with ups and downs and the feeling you are not in ...
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Creating Your Personal Marketing Plan
The BEST job search tool is your personal marketing plan. This document lays out and prioritizes your job search. It enables you to focus your energy and activities in the right areas and ...
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Motivation Monday: Blue Sky Day
There is something I find so inspiring about looking up at a cloudless blue sky! When was the last time you stopped and really looked?
Living in Upstate New York near Lake Ontario, we don't see as ...
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Summary Sunday: Social Job Search Data Roundup
Here we go, another roundup of posts from this week's Twitter stream. I love finding and sharing posts that will help educate new job seekers. This round up is includes videos, infographics and ...
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Is Social Media Hype or Reality?
So what's the deal... are employers REALLY using social networking sites and search engines to screen candidates? I used to believe this was true and in growing numbers until I saw the SHRM (Society ...
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Motivation Monday: You’ve Got Nothing to Lose
We all have voices in our heads that tell us stuff we don't want to hear. Why do we listen to these voices? They are holding you back. I know they hold me back. There is a connectivity between ...
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Skills and Responsibilities Required of a Job Seeker
You knew the responsibilities in your last job and your performance was measured against them, for the most part. But in your new role as a job seeker, has anyone outlined what you are responsible ...
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What Questions Should I Ask During the Interview?
The interviewer has a list of questions they ask to learn about you, but you also need to learn about them! What questions will you ask during the interview? ...
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Demonstrate Your Social Prowess: Create a Visual Resume
If you are looking for a way to differentiate yourself or just a different way to showcase YOU, then consider using a visual resume.
I am not suggesting they will work for everyone or should be used ...
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LinkedIn Headline When You’re Unemployed
Do you wonder what to put in your LinkedIn headline when unemployed? You're not alone! Your headline should promote YOU, not your employment status, so check out these examples. ...
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Crafting the Perfect Thank You Letter
You have just finished your interview and want to write the perfect Thank You letter- but what should you say? ...
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What I love about the NEW Twitter
Twitter changed their user-interface and some of their functionality not long ago (in 2012). I wanted to share with you some of the changes I like a lot (or maybe love)! I like the more simple ...
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Key Words and Phrases That Get You Found
Using key words and phrases to help recruiters find you is the name of today's job search game. Are you using the right key words and phrases on your resume and LinkedIn profile? ...
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Facebook May Be Your Ticket to a New Job
Are you actively using Facebook for your job search? There are some great reasons to use it, truly, Facebook may be your ticket to a new job! ...
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12 Ways to Build a Better LinkedIn Profile
Follow these 12 timeless rules to build a better LinkedIn profile. Because your profile may be holding you back. ...
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Google Plus: How To’s and Other Resources
There are early adopters fiddling around with Google Plus. They are trying to find innovative ways to use the tool. You see, when Google built it, I am sure they had ideas about how they thought ...
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Adding Bling to Your LinkedIn Profile
Are you ready to add bling to your LinkedIn profile? It's a great way to show who you are and what you've done! ...
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Why Do You Like Twitter?
What I am learning is that there many reasons to like Twitter. I find it difficult sometimes to explain exactly what it is about this tool that makes it so cool, interesting, fun, productive, ...
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Reputation Management Part 3: Be a Tweeter
This is part 3 of a 3 part series in reputation management across social media. This is post is about the benefits of being on Twitter. ...
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Reputation Management Part 2: Blogging and commenting on blogs
Here we are, Reputation Management Part 2! Blogging to build your reputation. ...
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Recharge, Rejuvenate, Rebirth, Reinvent
It is all about staying ahead of the curve. If you do not stoke a fire, it will burn out, right? So this leads me to ask how do you stoke your enthusiasm for the work you do?
I can't answer this ...
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How NOT to ask to connect on LinkedIn
When you ask to connect on LinkedIn with someone, what you say matters a lot!
Are you asking the invitee to do too much? Have you made it worth their while to connect with you? Remember, connecting ...
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Monday Motivation: Limiting Beliefs
Turn around your limiting beliefs holding your job search back with some new ways of thinking. ...
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The Fine Line Between Personal and Professional
It can be tricky to determine the fine line between personal and professional when it comes to building your personal brand. The line is fine but it's also blurred. ...
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Motivation Monday: Learning During Job Search
Today is always the best time to invest in learning new skills and focus on your professional development. Here are some online training resources to help you learn and grow. ...
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How To Find Smart People to Follow On Twitter
What if you could find smart people to follow on Twitter? Consider it another way to learn, stay current, and meet new people? ...
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Find Targets Not Job Postings To Energize Job Search
So you can't find any jobs? Perhaps the answer is to find targets, not job postings.
Sounds kind of crazy, I know. But if you are frustrated because you can't find the types of jobs you are looking ...
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