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Category Archives: Job Search / Career Development

• Talk Like a Pirate Day

  Today is Talk Like a Pirate Day. Don't worry, we won't write anything in faux pirate speak that's hard to read. But what we do have are some fun, pirate-themed tips for job seekers and recruiters. First for the job seekers: And for recruiters: Recruiter Tips from … more

• 3 Quick Tips for Interviewing Success

  You’ve worked hard to get an interview. Prepare yourself and make the most of your opportunity. You’re interviewing your potential employer as well. Patra’s 3 quick tips for interviewing success: 1.    First impressions count You’ve got one chance to make a go… more

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  Resume Review Results

  Patra Frame reviewed resumes at the September 5 Cleared Job Fair and gave us some feedback on what she saw from job seekers, both good and bad. The Good About a quarter of the 50+ resumes Patra reviewed were on target. They were well-written, focused and presented the job s… more

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  You’ve Lost Your Job, What’s Next

  Nothing is scarier than walking out the door of the company that just laid you off – or terminated you for cause – and not knowing what your next step is going to be or how to tell the family. Only fools never plan for contingencies, but even a wise person may not know how or… more

• Selling Yourself as a Job Seeker

  How you present yourself is critical in a job search. Materials Typically the first point of contact you’ll have with a potential employer is through materials such as your resume, email, cover letters, etc. Make sure these materials are clear, focused, truthful conten… more