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Job Search Management, Getting Organized
Invest the time up front to get organized. It will speed up your job search in the long run. Just beginning? For those of you planning to begin a job search in the new year, and thinking you have to wait until January to begin work on your search, doing the things described in… more
Prepare for Tomorrow’s Jobs
Many of us worry whether we will have good jobs in the future. Many news articles share that corporations are worried about the lack of college students pursuing degrees in math and science -- especially advanced degrees -- as well as the lack of soft skills. Technical experts wh… more
Your Resume Needs a Short, Relevant Summary, Not an Objective
Every time I review resumes at Cleared Job Fairs, I see a lot of resumes with professional summaries and objectives and skills lists that take up most of page one. Don’t be this self-focused! A resume needs to show how you can help the potential employer, now. You need a me… more
Be a Project Manager to Find a Better Job, Faster
Ever been a project manager? Or, have you ever managed a project or a program from inception to fruition? If you answer Yes, then you’ll find that a job search is nothing more, and nothing less, than a project to be managed. That’s it! If you’ve been working hard at your … more
Target Employers for a Successful Job Search
Whether you feel blocked at work or fear a contract loss, you’ve decided it’s time to start looking for a new job. As part of the process of marketing yourself successfully you know you need to update your resume your elevator pitch. But it’s also critical to develop a li… more