by Lee Nielsen
Tue, 08 May 2012 00:15:25
From the moment you meet the recruiter, the question of ‘fit’ is upper most in the recruiter’s mind. Dress conservatively. This is not the time to test your fashion sense; neat, clean,tailored, boring clothes are just fine. A candidate for …
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Tue, 01 May 2012 23:54:29
A colleague is in the fortunate position of weighing two job offers. Both are in his field, the pay is similar, and both are with reputable organizations. One is a key position with a small team in a local organization …
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Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:15:44
It is so hard to stay motivated by a long job search. Keeping your morale strong when it appears all of your efforts are failing is the most challenging component of a job search. Be prepared. Find a job search …
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Tue, 10 Apr 2012 01:18:18
The title above is the best advice I have ever received or given. It doesn’t matter if it is in job search, work or home. If you don’t do what you say, immediately you’ve sent the message that you are …
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Tue, 21 Feb 2012 01:00:43
You meet someone who extends a hand, offers to pass along leads, and asks you to follow-up. And you don’t follow-up. What? You must pursue any and all offers of help. One of those offers may bring you the exact …
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Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:44:21
Yes, find a local job support group to be part of your complete job search strategy. Job support groups can be invaluable in helping you with moral support on those though days when progress is slow. A fellow job searcher …
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Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:34:21
An important stress reliever while you are in job search is the break. Many job searchers try to stay focused on the job search all day, each day. Smart job searchers realize that it is critical to break completely from …
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Sun, 15 Jan 2012 01:45:58
The ‘T’ cover letter makes the reader’s work easier; easier to see exactly where your skills match the requirements of the position…in less than 5-6 seconds. The quicker the reader decides you are a viable candidate, the more you improve …
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Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:16:39
It is so difficult to stay focused on your goals when you are worried about bills, savings lost, image: you name it, you’re worried about it. Spend time with your partner to walk through all the options: Can you borrow …
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Thu, 17 Nov 2011 02:06:58
Once again, I found myself talking to a job searcher who had not done the necessary homework. She was not clear on what work she was seeking and it was back to the starting point. Don’t waste your contact’s valuable …
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