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Just “start”
The word “start” takes on so many different meanings. In a job search, it could mean pick up the phone and start reaching out to people that you know. In a launching a new career Read more…
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Know when you’ve said enough
I get questions about networking all the time. People frequently ask how they know they’ve said enough. When meeting people, the goal is to develop rapport, and that means being able to communicate clearly. You Read more…
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You are not your job title
Are you basing your identity and your job search on your job title? The problem is, job titles vary from one organization to another. While there are similarities — teaching doesn’t vary much from one Read more…
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Emotional intelligence can help you get the job
Chances are you know someone like this: They have the gift of intelligence but they lack common sense. In most cases, people like this haven’t fully developed the emotional skills needed to relate to people Read more…
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Why you shouldn’t stretch the truth on your resume
When you have been searching for a job for weeks without a bite, and you think your skills match a job that’s posted, it can be tempting to stretch the truth about your qualifications and Read more…
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Make yourself promotion-worthy
Of course, there are many reasons one person is promoted and another isn’t. Some things you can change; some things you can’t. You can look at your work style and skills, and address any weak Read more…
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A student’s cover letter gets attention
Mention cover letters to a group of job seekers, and you’ll spark a debate. Does anyone read them? Are they really necessary? Julia La Roche and Joe Weisenthal recently shared an intern letter from the Read more…
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How to write a no-experience resume
Many new college graduates have this problem: How do you get hired if all the jobs require experience? You probably do have experience, it’s just a different kind of experience. Volunteering, internships and part-time jobs Read more…
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Put your performance review to work
When performance review time rolls around, there’s a general angst among those being reviewed and the reviewers. Managers hope to motivate employees to change and when employees fail to improve, their careers are jeopardized. Much Read more…
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Tips for adjusting to a new boss
Change happens. Bosses move up or move on, and suddenly you have a new manager with new — and unknown — expectations. A new manager brings a new working style, as well, and all the Read more…