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Jump Start Your Job Search by Brad Karsh - Aug, 2009 To ensure you land that dream job, it’s time to jumpstart your job search now. Follow these quick steps to get on your way: 1. Network, network, network. Eighty percent of jobs aren’t posted. Sixty-six percent of candidates get a job through networking. The single best way to get a job is to know somebody. Yes, it should be based on merit alone, but unfortunately, that isn’t how it works. Tap into as many connections a... |
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Absolutely Fabulous References! by Mary Jeanne Vincent - Aug, 2009 Absolutely fabulous references are an under appreciated aspect of the job search. Typically, and perhaps rightfully so, a job seeker’s first concern is putting together an effective résumé. Compiling an “A” list of references is often an afterthought. And yet, when the pressure is on, references can make or break you. Wise job hunters put some thought into their choice of references. Who should be on your reference list? ... |
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Beating Job Search Burn Out! by Mary Jeanne Vincent - Aug, 2009 Are you ready to get hired NOW? Is it finally time to put those job hunting blues behind you? Start with these seven ideas for reinvigorating your search. You CAN beat job search burn out! 1. Diagnose the situation as if you were looking in from the outside. Are you effectively using the tools and resources that are at your fingertips? Are you headed in the right direction? Are you moving swiftly enough or are you dragging ... |
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Careers and Callings: Finding Your Passion and Mission by Mary Jeanne Vincent - Aug, 2009 Are you doing what you love to do? Does your work have meaning? What's your mission? Do you have a calling? Growing up in the Midwest I knew a few people who had a calling - they were destined to be doctors, lawyers, or members of the clergy. The rest of us were destined to have jobs. Hoo boy, what fun! Today that has changed. As a career coach, I often work with clients who are at crossroads in their life. Sometimes it... |
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Expert or Job Seeker? You Decide by Mary Jeanne Vincent - Aug, 2009 Marketing yourself as an expert is one of the smartest approaches to job hunting you can take any time but especially in a tight job market. Experts, after all, have something hiring managers want – knowledge, skills, and expertise. Job hunters want something - namely, a job. When you establish yourself as an expert you validate your credibility and increase your desirability. Unfortunately most individuals in the job ma... |
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Overcoming Job Search Road Blocks by Mary Jeanne Vincent - Aug, 2009 Have you stalled out on the job search highway? Have the molehills on the road begun to look like Mount Everest? The truth is everyone stalls out from time to time; everyone takes a misstep once in awhile. The trick is to realize sooner rather than later that what you are doing isn’t working and take steps to get back on track. Below are three common obstacles job hunters encounter and easy-to-implement steps for getting aroun... |
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Seven Keys for Reducing Job Search Stress by Mary Jeanne Vincent - Aug, 2009 Reducing and managing stress is one of the keys to a successful search. Too much stress and you appear desperate. Not enough and people question your motivation. Only you can decide how much stress is the right amount! Here are seven steps you can take to significantly lower stress, improve your effectiveness, and ultimately shorten your job hunt. 1. Have a realistic understanding of how long a job search takes. As a gener... |
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Stand Out From the Crowd with Simple Marketing Methods by Mary Jeanne Vincent - Aug, 2009 Although today’s job market can be very competitive, many job seekers overlook simple techniques that will catch potential employers’ attention. Apply these eight ideas to stay ahead of your competitors and get hired now! 1. Brand yourself. Target, Macy’s, and Neiman Marcus are all retailers. But you can easily tell them apart because of their effective branding. Apply the concept of branding to your job search. How are you... |
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What to do When You Hit the Wall by Mary Jeanne Vincent - Aug, 2009 You have been job hunting for what seems like an eternity. You are tired, cranky, and feeling stuck. You’ve hit the wall! What can you do? Implement these ideas to re-energize your stalled job search. 1. Consider the wall as a temporary stopping place. Use it to catch your breath and re-evaluate your approach. 2. Reframe the situation. Ask, "How else can I look at this?" 3. Focus on what is working and why. Stop re... |
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Be More Childlike In Your Career by Deborah Brown-Volkman - Aug, 2009 Kids believe in the best. Adults expect the worst so they won't be disappointed. As a mother of a toddler son, I watch a lot of kid's shows. What strikes me about these shows is the positive messages that come across; messages of hope and encouragement. Why is it that as adults we lose hope when it comes to our careers? Did career setbacks or the economy make negativity more prevalent than being positive? Remember ba... |
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