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JULY 12, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 12 July, 2010 Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgate, 2010 Stevie® Award winner Lynn Holgate, an Executive Assistant at High Performance Technologies, Inc. HPTI) in Reston, Virginia, has been awarded the 2010 Stevie® Award for Support Staffer of the Year.

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OCTOBER 6, 2010

It is important that you inform these people before you use them as a reference. You should also take a bit of time to share information about the role and expectations so the reference can serve as your advocate. Direct supervisors, direct subordinates, and customers can all make good references.

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JUNE 14, 2010

Home Founder Resume Writing Career Coaching Marketing Yourself Selling Yourself Job Stress General Advice Interview Skills "The Relocated Spouse [link] — jobconnection A Cover Letter is NOT Optional! On June 14, 2010, In Resume Writing by Debra Wheatman , By CareersDoneWrite.com 0 What’s the value of writing a cover letter?

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MAY 23, 2010

Based on that information, the ATS extracts appropriate résumés from the ones on file. Therefore, in order to increase your résumé’s chances of being at least viewed by a human–even if it’s not thereafter considered suitable–you have to understand the process and beat them at their own game.

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MARCH 29, 2010

Home Founder Resume Writing Career Coaching Marketing Yourself Selling Yourself Job Stress General Advice Interview Skills "The Relocated Spouse [link] — jobconnection LinkedIn Profile Is More Important Than Résumé On March 29, 2010, In Interview Skills by Alex Freund , By Alex Freund 0 Do I shock you with this declaration?

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JULY 11, 2010

The purpose of job-search networking is to cultivate relationships to lean on for getting advice, information, and–it is hoped–referrals. Exchange contact information and agree to follow up within a day or two. The objective is to expand your sphere of personal connections. Don’t monopolize the conversation.

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AUGUST 25, 2010

There are many job search networking groups that hold meetings where speakers are brought in to provide information pertinent to job search. In addition, job seekers who attend such meetings exchange information with each other, and there often is support by career coaches and counselors. My advice is to seek help.

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JULY 31, 2010

Home Founder Resume Writing Career Coaching Marketing Yourself Selling Yourself Job Stress General Advice Interview Skills "The Relocated Spouse [link] — jobconnection The Secret behind Reference Checks On July 31, 2010, In Interview Skills by Alex Freund , By Alex Freund 0 Reference checking is not standard.

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OCTOBER 13, 2010

If the interviewer doesn’t have those sales skills, you need to elicit the information. Interviewers who are unprepared, or perhaps even forgot about their appointment with you, must be briefed –by you — on your background, because they probably don’t remember your resume. Lots of holes and awkward pauses in the conversation?

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JULY 6, 2010

Home Founder Resume Writing Career Coaching Marketing Yourself Selling Yourself Job Stress General Advice Interview Skills "The Relocated Spouse [link] — jobconnection Social Media: So, What Is It for People in Transition? Other information simply amounts to chitchat that has no value except perhaps to a very few.

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JULY 8, 2010

Home Founder Resume Writing Career Coaching Marketing Yourself Selling Yourself Job Stress General Advice Interview Skills "The Relocated Spouse [link] — jobconnection “Tell me about yourself”–one more time. Otherwise, the opposite is true. You may want to ask, ”So why am I being asked this question?”

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MAY 15, 2010

No record keeping: It is important to keep a list or spreadsheet of some kind so you can review to whom you have sent your resume or the contacts made. Trade publications can be a great source of information, including providing you with movement within your targeted industry. The list will allow you to plan for a successful campaign.

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AUGUST 2, 2010

Fourth, use your personal connections via LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to discover as much information as you can about the people you’re going to interview with. While doing that, attempt to find something in common with them.

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MAY 15, 2010

My resume is a disaster, I have spent countless hours tweaking and rewriting to no avail. My resume is a disaster, I have spent countless hours tweaking and rewriting to no avail. My search has shown that there are hundreds of so-called resume writing services out there, but when I look at the samples, I am not that impressed.

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JULY 26, 2010

Simon Lisette says: July 31, 2010 at 8:04 am Great advice Judy. Getting your resume noticed is definitely making sure the hiring manager knows you read the job description often and correct as well as their website and other supporting material. if you can’t support that with a smashing resume you’re still nowhere!

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AUGUST 16, 2010

Home Founder Resume Writing Career Coaching Marketing Yourself Selling Yourself Job Stress General Advice Interview Skills "The Relocated Spouse [link] — jobconnection Do You Have That Spark in Your Eyes?

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JULY 9, 2010

Home Founder Resume Writing Career Coaching Marketing Yourself Selling Yourself Job Stress General Advice Interview Skills "The Relocated Spouse [link] — jobconnection “Tell me about yourself”–one more time. Otherwise, the opposite is true. You may want to ask, ”So why am I being asked this question?”

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JULY 19, 2010

Home Founder Resume Writing Career Coaching Marketing Yourself Selling Yourself Job Stress General Advice Interview Skills "The Relocated Spouse [link] — jobconnection Volunteering While in Transition Has Many Hidden Advantages On July 19, 2010, In Interview Skills by Alex Freund , By Alex Freund 0 While in transition, you’re after a paid job, (..)

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AUGUST 29, 2010

Job search networking groups such as those listed at www.landingexpert.com can provide information, as can an online search for individualized coaching services via LinkedIn or Google. It’s up to the job seeker to solicit that help by asking others for their opinions. 0 Comments Leave A Response Leave a Reply Click here to cancel reply.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

2 Comments Leave A Response 2 Responses to “Feeling Good Is a Relative State of Mind&# Jeff says: September 8, 2010 at 8:36 am I would like to give a BIG AMEN to that! Greg Angelillo says: September 8, 2010 at 11:12 am What a great post! Leave a Reply Click here to cancel reply.

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JULY 6, 2010

Home Founder Resume Writing Career Coaching Marketing Yourself Selling Yourself Job Stress General Advice Interview Skills "The Relocated Spouse [link] — jobconnection What can we learn from watching the Crystal Ball?

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MARCH 23, 2010

Home Founder Resume Writing Career Coaching Marketing Yourself Selling Yourself Job Stress General Advice Interview Skills "The Relocated Spouse [link] — jobconnection Are you getting paid as a 1099 Contractor?

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AUGUST 2, 2010

She’s seen over 600,000 resumes and knows how hiring authorities think and how they hire. Sign up for her free newsletter and receive a comprehensive resume report in return! ——————- BIO: Judi Perkins, the How-To Career Coach, worked with decision making, hiring authorities for over 22 years.

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JUNE 29, 2010

An online presence (with positive information about you) is a great way to get exposure while allowing someone to learn a little bit about you before they meet with you in person. LinkedIN, Twitter, online profile) you should fix that immediately. Your online presence is an extension of your personal brand.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

Home Founder Resume Writing Career Coaching Marketing Yourself Selling Yourself Job Stress General Advice Interview Skills "The Relocated Spouse [link] — jobconnection Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, Don’t Get a Job On September 22, 2010, In Interview Skills by Alex Freund , By Alex Freund 0 Don’t misunderstand the title of this blog.

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MAY 31, 2010

Home Founder Resume Writing Career Coaching Marketing Yourself Selling Yourself Job Stress General Advice Interview Skills "The Relocated Spouse [link] — jobconnection I have all the qualifications, so why am I not being hired? While reviewing resumes he is asking himself three questions: Why should he interview you?

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JUNE 16, 2010

Home Founder Resume Writing Career Coaching Marketing Yourself Selling Yourself Job Stress General Advice Interview Skills "The Relocated Spouse [link] — jobconnection While in Transition, Focus–But on What? On June 16, 2010, In Interview Skills by Alex Freund , By Alex Freund 0 I for one fully understand those in transition.

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AUGUST 11, 2010

Pull out a piece of information that pleased you, say what it was, and tell them why. Perhaps their company philosophy was exactly what you had hoped for. It doesn’t matter. Pick something out, and put it down. But make it real. Second paragraph What took place during your interview?

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JULY 13, 2010

Home Founder Resume Writing Career Coaching Marketing Yourself Selling Yourself Job Stress General Advice Interview Skills "The Relocated Spouse [link] — jobconnection So, How about a Career Coach? This type of service offers value for the first three weeks or so; thereafter the benefit curve turns down drastically.

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OCTOBER 14, 2010

In this situation you can’t just rely on posting your resume and sending it out. Tagged with: Job Advice • networking • Relocated • Relocation 1 Comments Leave A Response 1 Response » to “The Relocated Spouse&# admin says: October 14, 2010 at 6:28 am That is awesome and spot on advice Jeff!

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APRIL 9, 2010

Home Founder Resume Writing Career Coaching Marketing Yourself Selling Yourself Job Stress General Advice Interview Skills "The Relocated Spouse [link] — jobconnection We Judge with Our Eyes On April 9, 2010, In Interview Skills by Alex Freund , By Alex Freund 0 I am on vacation and not even on American soil.

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APRIL 24, 2010

The resume reader’s objective is to eliminate résumés that clearly seem to lack something. In fact, this process of reviewing the résumé is divided into two parts. It might be something as simple as an unattractive appearance, improper use of language or grammar, lengthiness, overly detailed experience, or a lack of accomplishments.

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JUNE 6, 2010

Home Founder Resume Writing Career Coaching Marketing Yourself Selling Yourself Job Stress General Advice Interview Skills "The Relocated Spouse [link] — jobconnection Want to Change Career? Jeff says: June 9, 2010 at 3:35 am This is good stuff Alex! What Does It Take? And a challenging maze it is indeed. What Does It Take?&#

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MARCH 21, 2010

Home Founder Resume Writing Career Coaching Marketing Yourself Selling Yourself Job Stress General Advice Interview Skills "The Relocated Spouse [link] — jobconnection While in Transition, Are You Keeping Pace with Technology? Wells says: March 21, 2010 at 9:30 pm Alex, Another excellent article!

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JUNE 30, 2010

Home Founder Resume Writing Career Coaching Marketing Yourself Selling Yourself Job Stress General Advice Interview Skills "The Relocated Spouse [link] — jobconnection Investing in Your Interview Wardrobe Pays Dividends On June 30, 2010, In Interview Skills by Alex Freund , By Alex Freund 0 The day for your interview has been scheduled.

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MARCH 29, 2010

Home Founder Resume Writing Career Coaching Marketing Yourself Selling Yourself Job Stress General Advice Interview Skills "The Relocated Spouse [link] — jobconnection What’s on your Top Shelf? On March 29, 2010, In General Advice by Michael Farley , By Michael Farley 0 Do you know what’s on your top shelf?

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MAY 31, 2010

Home Founder Resume Writing Career Coaching Marketing Yourself Selling Yourself Job Stress General Advice Interview Skills "The Relocated Spouse [link] — jobconnection The Interview Is about Understanding the Psychology of the Interviewer On May 31, 2010, In Interview Skills by Alex Freund , By Alex Freund 0 We may not recognize or admit it, (..)

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