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Category Archives: Job Search / Career Development

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  Three Job Search Myths

  Patra Frame debunks three common job search myths. 1. Job search is a full-time job. Time demands vary across the process and there is a lot of prep work involved in the beginning of your job search. Particularly if you don't know what you want to do. But you need to be inv… more

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  How to Be Seen in Your Job Search

  "For some reason, lately I’ve received a number of letters and invitations taking the form of an email that says, 'Please read the attached invitation/letter,' plus said attachment. Do people really not understand that this is a good way to be ignored? Life is busy, there are … more

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  The Difference Between a Resume, a Bio, and Curricula Vitae

  Job seekers are somewhat confused with the semantics of what a resume is versus a short biography versus a curricula vitae. Each has their strengths and weaknesses, depending upon the end goal or objective of the owner. Let’s examine the definitions and the differences. Curr… more

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  Volunteering as Part of Your Job Search Strategy

  Several experts, including our own Patra Frame, share that volunteering is important in a job search. That’s particularly true if you’re unemployed. Volunteering is networking. It’s good for you, good for the organization and often helpful to your job search. Like any en… more

• Increase Your Value When You’re Between Jobs

  "Job search is not a full work week. If it is you're wasting a lot of time," shares Patra Frame. Provocative? For those of you between jobs, this is a must-see video. What should you do? Update your existing skills. Learn new skills via free webinars or OneStop … more