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Avoid the guessing game
Why haven’t all those people you’ve contacted — people who know you’re looking for work — returned your calls? If you’ve been looking for work , you probably know what I’m talking about first-hand. It’s Read more…
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Lost your job? Here’s where to start
A job loss is a shock, and even if you know it’s coming as part of a down-sizing process, the change is jolting. Getting finances in order, launching a job search, establishing a new routine Read more…
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Read this before moving into the nonprofit sector
Moving to a nonprofit-sector job might just be one of the best career moves you can make, but be sure you’ve done your homework. Working in a nonprofit setting often is attractive to senior-level executives Read more…
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Love the job you have…at least for now
I recently spoke with someone who was considering leaving his current position because, while the job paid very well, it wasn’t interesting. This person asked, “Should I leave my current job — even though it Read more…
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Hourly workers need job-search skills, too
We spend a lot of time here talking about the skills needed to land a good salaried position, but finding a well-paying hourly (often called nonexempt) position takes skills as well. I do get asked Read more…
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Re-energize your job search
When you’re looking for work, it is so hard to stay energized and keep your job search moving ahead when you are getting few results. It can be very tiring to conduct a job search Read more…
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Find a group and learn to network
If you are looking for a job, you have heard the term “networking.” Networking often is thought to involve getting together with other people and talking about your job search. While having a conversation about Read more…
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Make the most of your LinkedIn invitations
If you use LinkedIn, and chances are you do, have you given any thought to the invitations you send when you invite people to join your network? You should. If your LinkedIn invitations are generic, Read more…
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Don’t let your job search shake your confidence
I recently spoke with someone who was getting job interviews, but the interviews were not resulting in job offers. Although he had a strong work history and a solid resume, he was starting to wonder Read more…
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Instant communication comes with a price
Social media and the speed at which information is delivered have changed the marketplace and the way we communicate with one another. Using social networking such as Facebook and Twitter to stay in touch with Read more…