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Want That Executive Job? Don't Write Your Own Resume by Laura Smith-Proulx - May, 2011 Here’s a common refrain that I’ve heard from budding C-level executives: “I wrote my own resume a few years back, but I can see that it’s just not working now. I can't get anyone to respond at the right level!" An overwhelming majority of aspiring and current executive job hunters (and I mean literally 80%+ of the people that I talk with) cannot position themselves properly in a resume, and here’s why: Buzzwords and pro... |
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6 Social Media Mistakes to Avoid While Job Seeking by Jessica Holbrook Hernandez - May, 2011 For many job seekers, the Internet presents two very different worlds. One consists of hanging out with friends via social networking, and the other focuses on the seriousness of a job search. Having the worlds collide could result in the playful social media environment posing problems for a job search since many employers conduct online research to determine candidate eligibility. This is why, if you’re looking for work... |
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Having No College Degree Doesn’t Mean You’re Not a Qualified Candidate by Jessica Holbrook Hernandez - May, 2011 Are you currently seeking a professional job but don’t have a college degree? If so, you are not alone. According to a recent study conducted by The Chronicle of Higher Education, only 27.5 percent of adults in the United States have a degree. This means there are a lot of people competing for professional jobs but lack the credentials some employers desire. But just because you don’t have a degree doesn’t mean you aren’... |
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The Right Tools for the Job by Jessica Holbrook Hernandez - May, 2011 Imagine for a minute, that you’re a contractor. And let’s say you’ve heard about a job that is going to pay handsomely. Only problem is, your cash flow is a bit “sluggish” right now, and you’ll need to obtain a few specialized tools before you can submit your bid; without those tools, you won’t even be considered for the contract. And you intuitively know that if you could just submit that bid, the contract would likely be ... |
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50 Interviewing NO NOs! by Thomas J. Denham - May, 2011 So much of the job search is out of your control. The interview is one of the few aspects of the job search you can control. The interview is a selection process for which you can practice and prepare. There are plenty of unusual horror stories committed by job hunters. The following is a laundry list of the most common things that are deal breakers: 1. Arriving late to the interview or arriving too early 2. Showing... |
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Are You Ready to “Work on Purpose”? by Lindsey Pollak - Apr, 2011 In today’s changing economy and challenging job market, it can be difficult for a young professional to make choices about what type of career you’d really like to pursue. The options can seem nearly limitless, and it may feel impossible to truly consider all of the necessary factors involved in your decision-making. Furthermore, many Millennials feel compelled to find work that is personally fulfilling and beneficial to th... |
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How to Pronounce Emily -- some tips on succeeding in name pronunciation and international 101 by Emily Chardac - Apr, 2011 What goes into a first name? As an international business and human resources professional, I’ve seen too many times the discrete way that we diminish the people around us without even realizing it. Here are my observations. The United States is built on a diverse nation of culture and nationalities. (Note: You can have different cultures within a nationality.) Depending on where you live in the United States will dete... |
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Brand loyalty versus company loyalty? by Emily Chardac - Apr, 2011 We’ve seen it before: Companies pouring billions of shareholder money into research and development to ensure that brand loyalty is sustained in the long-term. Widgets get developed and reworked to absolute perfection, almost to a science. Faithful customers loyal to the brand tweet, blog, and talk about the latest brand fashions. But are companies also creating company loyalty with their employees? I’m not convinced they... |
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What to Do when Your Boss Drives You Nuts by Emily Chardac - Apr, 2011 Do you work with a boss who drives you nuts? There is an old belief that we don't pick our family members. Well, most of us don't get to pick our bosses either. If you find yourself working with a boss who drives you nuts, these tips might help you make the best of a potentially bad situation.. Speak directly to your boss Many people who work with bosses that drive them nuts, tend to talk with everyone else but the boss in... |
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Getting a Little Ahead by Suzanne Bates - Apr, 2011 In college I once pulled three all-nighters. In a row. I wasn’t trying to ace the finals. I had to cram, just to pass. It wasn’t a report card I was proud to show my parents. And, just before the last final at 7 pm, I lay down (exhausted) to take an hour or two nap. I awoke in the middle of the night, in a panic, 7 hours late for the test. No way to reach the professor. I sweat it out until office hours. He had mercy a... |
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