“I just got a rejection letter from the one interview I thought I aced! How do I handle this disappointment?”
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
I just happen to be spending some time with my extended family this week when I received your question. I decided to ask my 12 year old niece how she thinks I should answer the question. I thought it might be enlightening to get her perspective since her father was out of work ...
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How do I decide where to start when it comes to job searching? There seems to be so many things to do, it’s overwhelming.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
I guess I would have to agree with you. Job searching can be a pretty daunting task. There are many things to do just to even prepare yourself to launch an effective search, much less keep the search going until you find a job. As with any project, those who have a detailed plan seem ...
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I have been offered a position finally, but I also have some other things in the works. How do I make a good decision?
Monday, July 05, 2010
Good for you! I’m sure you are aware that this is not the worst problem to have. Timing is always difficult. You may have been offered one position, but the one you really want is still in the interviewing stage. Before you call the recruiters or managers for the other positions, to turn them down ...
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“Why are some companies and recruiters telling the unemployed that they shouldn’t bother applying for the limited number of job openings available?”
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
I’m not sure how many companies really have a “hidden” policy stating not to hire someone who is “unemployed”, but I suppose some job seekers have run into this. I say, it’s their loss! Since the economy issues, where unemployment has been at an all time high just about everywhere, there are some really talented, ...
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Goals
Monday, June 21, 2010
Finding a job is much easier by setting realistic goals. Update your resume, search for exciting jobs, network, researching the company, submitting resume, getting that first interview, perfecting your interviewing skills and closing the job opportunity.
I have started bicycling again. I used to do it when I was much younger and had less responsibility and ...
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What Do You Check First: E-mail or Facebook?
Thursday, June 17, 2010
This article was taken from Mashable on Thursday June 17, 2010
Where you start your digital day says a lot about you, according to a new study from ExactTarget, an e-mail and social media marketing company.
If you check e-mail first, the company said, you tend to be more task-oriented and only interact with brands online when ...
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“How can I build my network without feeling like I’m doing just that? In other words, how can you network without it seeming like a chore?”
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Growing and maintaining your network should be fun! Maybe it’s all in how you are thinking about networking that makes it feel like work. Networking is just a fancy word for developing relationships, learning from others and helping others as well. These are things you do naturally all the time. Creating a more fulfilling way ...
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Making Your Job Healthier
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
US News and World Report published an article titled “10 Ways to Make Any Job Healthier”, listing ways to eliminate stress, high blood pressure, weight gain, and general unhealthiness that are often associated with high-pressure jobs and the suffering economy. According to the article, “the news earlier this year that prolonged sitting can be deadly ...
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Facebook becomes a job board (sort of)
Monday, June 14, 2010
Have you heard the news? Facebook is now a job board. But not in the traditional sense.
Online articles have been flooding the internet for a few weeks now about the recent integration of Facebook with the job posting aggregation site Simply Hired. I decided to check out this feature, and found the results interesting, though ...
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Industries Hiring Right Now
Friday, June 11, 2010
In today’s economy, the idea of career change is becoming more common. Those employed in certain industries that are suffering or those who have lost their jobs due to their industry suffering are evaluating their resumes and preparing for the process of changing careers. In an article published today by Investopedia, there are 5 specific ...
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