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Job Search and Headhunters (aka Recruiters) by Georgia Adamson - Feb, 2013 The subject of using headhunters (aka recruiters) in a job search comes up from time to time. I guess some jobseekers view it as a possible magic bullet in the job search. I have written at least one post in the past about this subject. However, recently a couple of clients have asked me questions about using headhunters in a job search, so I decided it was time to revisit this topic. Recruiters Don’t Find You a Job I ... |
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7 Tips for Seeking a Job While You’re Employed by Kim Meninger - Feb, 2013 If you are feeling unhappy in your current job, struggling to reach higher levels of your organization, or considering a new career direction, looking for a new job may be a good option. Seeking a new job while you’re currently employed has clear advantages. As conventional wisdom tells us, it is often easier to find a job when you already have one. Additionally, you are typically in a better position to negotiate employmen... |
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Stop Waiting for a Job and Go to Work! by Sherri Edwards - Feb, 2013 An epiphany hit me recently after reading an article about the current status of job loss in Washington State. Reporting “no jobs” does not necessarily mean there is “no work available.” The term “jobless,” doesn’t have to mean “without work.” When I think about it, passively waiting for a job to open up when there is so much work around us to be done may not be the best approach to what could be a dire situation. Too many peo... |
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6 Key Interview Moves That Will Help You Land the Job by Tara Hornor - Jan, 2013 When you’re on the prowl for a new job, you know the interview with a prospective company is everything. Or is it? As imperative as a smooth interview is to getting the job, what you do before the interview—and perhaps especially what you do after—can be just as critical. Here are six key tasks to keep in mind (three for pre-interview and three for post-interview): Before the Interview 1. Get all your paperw... |
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11 Job Search Secrets That Open Doors by Ruth Shapiro - Jan, 2013 1. Cold-call your prospective boss’s boss for an interview. 2. For the interview, bring portfolio of awards, articles by you or about you, examples of accomplishments and results, letters of commendation. 3. Scan the newspapers and trade journals for clues to possible openings: firms signing new office space, receiving venture capital, personnel appointments and moves to new firms. 4. Contact temporary agencies. 5. For sc... |
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Inside Job: 5 Reasons You Should Tap Your Friends and Contacts to Get a Job by Miriam Salpeter - Jan, 2013 Are you sick of hearing about how important it is to tap your network to earn referrals and jobs? You hear it from your friends, your career coach, and when you pick up a book about how to find a job. If you're spending all of your time pushing out resumes to apply for positions, you're missing a crucial piece of a successful job hunter's strategy. Today, networking opportunities abound and come in many forms: both online ... |
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5 Signs It Is Time for a Career Change by Kim Meninger - Jan, 2013 Many professionals consider a career change at one point or another. Some experience a rough patch in their current careers and begin to wonder if a new career direction would be a better fit. Others struggle to find work in their current field and debate pursuing something new. Still others secretly harbor a dream job that they’ve never had the courage or opportunity to explore. How do you know when it’s the right time... |
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How to decide what type of job to take by Miriam Salpeter - Jan, 2013 I’m sure many of us have been guilty of just taking a job because it was available, or because the pay was better than another job that may have been more suitable to our goals. What should you think about when it’s time to look for a job? Especially if it’s a part-time job or internship? These were some questions writer Emily Driscoll asked me for a post she was writing for Fox Business. Here is the information I shar... |
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How to convince people to help you with your job search without being annoying by Miriam Salpeter - Jan, 2013 Are you running around with a virtual J (for job seeker) on your forehead? Think about it: If you’re looking for a new opportunity and stopping everyone you know to ask if they’ve heard of any open positions for you (because you “can do anything!”), you may be wearing this imaginary tattoo without realizing it. And the truth is, it’s not doing you much good. To your credit, career coaches have always alleged that networkin... |
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7 Job Search Networking Mistakes You Don’t Know You Are Making by Michelle Dumas - Jan, 2013 Professional networking isn’t for amateurs. Or the faint of heart. In fact, if mismanaged, your professional networking efforts may actually hinder, rather than advance, your career. People are often unaware that they are making job search networking mistakes and that’s assuming they even know such mistakes are possible. You can engage in various levels of professional networking. The least complicated way requires ... |
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