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The Interview: Piece of Cake by Rosa Elizabeth Vargas - Nov, 2009 Hooray! An Interview...Oh no! An Interview After such a labor-intensive job search, you now have earned the ‘nerve-wracking’ interview. You have also begun to obsess about the plentiful competition. It seems as if everyone you know needs a job. So, how can you relax when you must master the interview? (Don’t worry; I’ll tell you how you can ‘untwist your knickers.’) You must differentiate yourself by adopting an outwardly-t... |
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The Career Be-Attitudes by Thomas J. Denham - Nov, 2009 The economy is changing the world of work. The new way of doing things requires not only technical mastery but also “soft skills” including integrative ability, reliability, dedication, determination and interpersonal relations. To stay ahead of the game, follow these 10 “be-attitudes” for your continued successful and healthy career development. 1. Be Mentored - Pick someone smarter than you are who will teach you the ro... |
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Be Constructive In Your Use of Layoff Time by Linda Dobogai - Nov, 2009 Depressive feelings associated with being dislocated can impact your energy level if you allow this to happen. Remember there is a moment where we can choose between lethargy and taking action. Perhaps you need some time to process the feelings. Find someone you trust to talk things over and then consciously commit to move on by drawing up a plan of action. No doubt that plan of action will focus on a “job hunt.” Notice the... |
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Dare to Dream of Change by Mary Sherwood Sevinsky - Nov, 2009 No matter where you live, if you want to change careers you have to do your homework and make this goal your part time job! If you haven’t already, identify an alternative career goal. If you are currently employed, you may want to give more thought to a niche or area of expertise, especially in today’s job market! Review the Help Wanteds regularly. Use a job search engine like LocalJobNetwork.com to peruse all job openi... |
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Personal Branding and Social Networking by Mary Sherwood Sevinsky - Nov, 2009 Personal branding can be something as simple as a title or label: * General Contractor * CEO * Stay at Home Mom * Nurse These “tags” allow others to immediately know something about who we are and what we do. As adults, most of us identify ourselves by our jobs or what we do. We understand others in these same terms as well. We are known by these tags until we choose to provide more insight or information into who... |
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Prior Planning...Well, you know the rest! by Mary Sherwood Sevinsky - Nov, 2009 Today a long time friend was laid off “unexpectedly” – she was given no notice and turned in her company computer and phone on the spot. Nothing against her employer (business IS business), but she was left ill-prepared, to say the least. “I have a few cards,” she told me in a flat monotone. “I am eerily calm.” Of course, I offered my commiseration and any help in the way of a resume and contacts. HOWEVER, I was absolut... |
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Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Your Job Search by Barbara Safani - Nov, 2009 LinkedIn and Twitter recently announced a partnership that will enable users to simultaneously update their status on both platforms. Doing so can help amplify your message to your followers and real-time search engines. LinkedIn and Twitter have billed the new interface as two great tastes that taste great together. And I think this move is a sweet deal for job seekers as well. By using both platforms on a regular basis, job ... |
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Telephone Tips and Following-Up by Thomas J. Denham - Nov, 2009 After applying for a position, the follow–up is often overlooked in the job search. Master the process with these pointers: 1. Prepare Before Calling - Know the main purposes of follow-up calls: 1) to reiterate your interest in the position and desire for an interview, 2) to restate your key points and 3) to obtain an update on your status. A resume will not get you hired; only an interview can. 2. Practice Overcomin... |
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You Lost Your Job! Now What? by Mary Sherwood Sevinsky - Nov, 2009 You lost your job (the reason doesn’t really matter so much at this point does it). What do you do? BREATHE. It may feel like the end of the world, but for most it is not. As an adult you structure your life around your work schedule. You are your job. When you unexpectedly lose your job it wreaks havoc with your emotions. Your self esteem suffers. Your relationships suffer. You feel miserable. Don’t do anything. No... |
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Job Search Technology: From High to Low -- and No by Kevin Donlin - Nov, 2009 Technology can be a wonderful servant and an awful master. To find work faster, remember that your goal with any gadgetry or software -- from smart phones and email to Linkedin and Twitter -- is to meet people who can hire you. What that in mind, here are two ways to find a job -- one high-tech and the other very low -- from Australia. How can you adapt them to your search? 1) Tweet and Meet Jade Craven, in Geelong,... |
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