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Category Archives: Job Search / Career Development

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  Are You Throwing Away Your Power in Job Search?

  Far too many people engaged in seeking a new position give up their power. Some of this is mental - fear of unemployment or a job loss leads them to feel the employer has all the power in the process. But often, people throw away their own power without even realizing it. Here ar… more

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  8 Common Job Agent Mistakes

  If you’re looking for a new job – either actively or passively – a Job Agent or Job Alert can be one of your most efficient job search tools. A Job Agent emails you daily job opportunities based on your selection criteria. That saves you time to spend on other aspects of yo… more

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  How to Ask for Cleared Job Search Help

  Everyone needs help at times in their professional lives. Looking for a new job is a prime example of when calling on your professional network as well as friends and family could deliver terrific results. As always, though, there are certain points to keep in mind before you rea… more

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  To Vacation or Not to Vacation When in a Job Search

  It’s that time of year. Friends, families, colleagues, it seems everyone is going on vacation. What about you? The idea may be tempting, especially if those friends, family members, and colleagues are pressuring you to take some time off. It may be even more tempting if you�… more

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  The View from the Hiring Manager’s Desk

  Sure, interviewing for a job is difficult, but so is hiring. It wasn’t until I was a hiring manager that I realized how draining interviews can be from the decision-maker side of the table. Sifting through resumes, setting parameters for screening and shifting my own work… more