Interviews are tricky things – you never know the rules of engagement, it is hard to figure out what they are looking for, and you feel like an ant under a glass. One thing to remember, is that an interview is a participatory process – it is not just one way. When you walk into the new organization, the [...]
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Winning Interview Tips For Success – Tip One
Thinking back to some of the best parts of 2011 and the best way to talk about some winning interview tips, it came to me in a flash that there is no better icon about winning than – yes – Charlie Sheen. Instead of backing down and thinking things through, Mr. Sheen took matters into his own [...]
Personal Branding – why a job seeker needs to do it
Job seekers want to get hired, and employers want to make a good hiring decision that makes them more profit. Sounds easy, right? If there are only two steps, then it should be easy for job seekers to get that job… then why is it so amazingly hard sometimes? Personal branding is an important step [...]
Research first, then look for the “Fit Factor”
Surfing through the LinkedIn groups that I belong to, I answered a posting and then was able to learn a trick or two that I would like to share. The posting was about how to approach a potential employer in the best way possible, and I was fortunate that a true leader in the field [...]
Are you driving your career, or are you a passenger?
There are two ways to handle your career, whether you are an A list executive, a plumber, a factory worker, or really any other job – to drive it forwards, or to sit back and be driven. Whether you are working or not, you can still take ownership of yoru path, and choose to be the force that [...]
“You may like” LinkedIn Suggestions
LinkedIn has created a search function for their site to suggest new opportunities and connections for you. ”You may like” takes key words in your profile and then takes the next step to offer you new opportunities to grow your network and increase your LinkedIn reach. This function has been around for almost [...]
Nine different ways to take a good look at a new employer
Do something different if you are looking for different results. The new employer is going to think that you will perform in the new job the way that you look for your job. These steps and ideas are best completed before you send a resume, not after. Send the very best marketing document you can by doing some targeted research. Here are nine different ways to take a good look at the new employer:
How to Develop Friendships at Work
You spend a great deal of time at your job, why shouldn’t you enjoy it? You might spend more time with your coworkers than you do with your own family. If you can’t relate or doing have good working relationships with them, it will make your job more difficult. It is a good idea to [...]
You next employer wants only four questions answered…
When you are applying for a job, it is a process. The employer has a problem, you are looking to gain employment, and they are looking to save money and begin solving their problem. You write a resume, do some research, and hope for the best. There are several questions that the new employer wants you to answer, but [...]
Is your job search stuck? Go save a pair of shoes…
Please read the posting, then come back here to click this link to launch the video…. This is a story about how much the small things matter. A recent speaker on Ted.com shares with us his story that is inspirational, and a point is made about how we overestimate others, and underestimate ourselves. Mark Bezos tells the [...]
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Research first, then look for the “Fit Factor”
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Do you know the best Secret Weapon in job search?
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Four Easy Steps to Apply for the Right Job the Right Way…
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Happy Birthday to your personal brand!
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Is Job Seeking a Mystery or a Puzzle for you?
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Social Media is a crucial tool for a successful job seeker
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Winning Interview Tips for Success – Tip Two
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Getting your LinkedIn Profile Right
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Preparing For The Big Interview – The Complete Checklist
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Beating the overqualified label in job seeking
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