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Tag Archives: Patra Frame

• Job Search Networking

  “Networking is a dreeeaaad word for job seekers,” Patra intones. But it’s not as hard as you may think it is. Check out this video and find out how networking can be relatively painless. Why is networking important? Two thoughts: 1. Networking is your window on t… more

• How to Talk About Employment Gaps

  If you’ve been out of work for awhile, whether it’s due to caregiving for a sick relative, raising children, or difficulty finding a job, how do you present that issue to a prospective employer? This is not an uncommon experience, so don’t think that you’re the only job s… more

• Job Search Elevator Speech

  How’s your elevator speech? Engaging and concise, or rambling and boring? Watch the following video from Patra Frame for tips on polishing and improving how you introduce yourself to potential employers and others who may aid in your job search. Key points to remember: T… more

• Don’t Stop Your Job Search During the Holidays

  The holidays are upon us already. You may be thinking, "I have so much to get done, and so many activities between now and the end of the year. There just isn't time for my job search." Or you may be frustrated with your job search. And the prospect of using the holidays as an… more

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  Difficult Interview Questions

  Take a look at career articles and the topic of "questions everyone hates" comes up regularly. So, of course, you can learn a lot about how to answer many difficult questions with a fast search. Here are some which I get asked about regularly at job fairs and seminars. Quest… more