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Tips to make the most of an interview
Let’s start the week with some food for thought. Here are a few tips to help you make the most of any interview. Not all interviewers know how to conduct interviews, so sometimes you’re not Read more…
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Can you trust job postings?
Discovering a good job posting can be a wonderful surprise especially when it seems that your background is just what the employer wants. With renewed energy, you apply and hope the employer will contact you. Read more…
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Don’t let unhelpful people ruin your day
Here’s a reader’s observation: When I was looking for a job, it seemed to me that most people who had jobs were clueless about how long it takes to find a job and how much Read more…
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Tips for the cube-dweller
Cubicle life can have its ups and downs. When you work in a cubicle, it is hard to hide, and that’s where you can learn some of the most important lessons about getting along with Read more…
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After the interview, make a list
I recently spoke with someone who told me she had gone on at least 10 interviews in the past three months, and she had not been called back for a single second interview. With her Read more…
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Three things you should never do to your coworkers
The ability to work well with people is one of most important skills you need to develop, and the art of building trust and rapport will serve you well as you grow in your career. Read more…
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Is your job boring?
Have you ever been in a job that you found boring because you weren’t being challenged? Almost everyone encounters boredom at some point in their career, and it also presents employers with a tough challenge Read more…
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Don’t give away the farm during an interview
Here’s a situation you might find yourself facing: You’re in a job interview, and you learn of a problem your potential employer has — a problem you know how to solve. This is a company Read more…
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What Dan Schawbel told me about Gen-Y, Facebook and why you should care
Dan Schawbel is well known for his expertise on personal branding and is the author of “Me 2.0: Build a Powerful Brand to Achieve Career Success” He recently shared some interesting results with me from Read more…
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What’s your career story for 2012?
As you review your goals for the new year, think about what your career stories reveal about you. Your stories make your career conversations memorable and help you stand out from the crowd. What are Read more…