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Make it “mind over job search”
Job searching can resemble a mind game , according to a job seeker I know who had been employed for years and suddenly found himself looking for a job after his company was purchased. He Read more…
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Live jobs chat with Kim Thompson
Join us here Tuesday, July 13 at 1 p.m. for a live jobs chat with Kim Thompson. The topic is “A job-search plan: The resume is done. What’s next?” Ask questions and get ideas for Read more…
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What happened to the ‘elevator speech’?
At one time the elevator speech was regarded as one of the most effective ways to communicate information about your background. It was based on the amount of time you might be on an elevator Read more…
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Just graduated? Get inside the head of your interviewer
Officially entering the workplace after graduation can be daunting. Sure, you’ve had jobs, but this is the real world. If you’re looking for that first full-time, post-degree job, you’re probably caught up worrying about such Read more…
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Live! Career advice for recent grads
Come here on Tuesday, June 22 at 1 p.m. to chat live with Kim Thompson about finding a career after graduating college. She’ll be taking questions from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. Career advice for Read more…
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What can a well-crafted thank-you note do? Plenty!
Interviewers frequently struggle with choosing the best job candidate because there typically is more than one candidate who matches the job description. Sometimes the smallest aspect of an interview — often not at all what Read more…
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Interview attire: Yes, it does matter
At a recent gathering of job seekers, it was interesting to see that some took their job search more seriously than others. How could I tell? The most obvious way was the way they were Read more…
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Class of 2010: Are you ready for your job search?
College graduates will face a rather tough economy, but according to a recent job outlook survey from the National Association of Colleges and Employers hiring will be up this year by 5.3 percent. Employers are Read more…
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Recent grad? Need a job? Let’s get started
If you saw my Career Rescue column in Sunday’s Jobs section, you already know how important it is for those just graduating for college to have a job-search plan. The job market is improving, and Read more…
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I just need a job…
“I don’t care about a career direction, I just need a job!” This is what I heard a couple of days ago from a job seeker who was frustrated by the lack of response they Read more…