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JULY 11, 2010

Exchange contact information and agree to follow up within a day or two. Don’t monopolize the conversation. Keep the momentum going. By being a good networker, you increase your chances of getting a job severalfold. 0 Comments Leave A Response Leave a Reply Click here to cancel reply.

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OCTOBER 6, 2010

Second, it takes up valuable space on your résumé that can be used to highlight your strengths and achievements. You are encouraged to comment on blog posts and/or submit questions to Debra Wheatman. Many people mistakenly put references directly on their résumés. This is not a good idea for several reasons.

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JUNE 30, 2010

Not only do you need this job very badly, but also you studied for it thoroughly by preparing yourself for difficult interview questions and you’re really psyched up. In summer a nice light color is appropriate but preferably for the follow-up interview, not the first one. Read my blog. Connect with me on LinkedIn.

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OCTOBER 6, 2010

When you begin to pick up the pieces, the interviewer should tell you not to bother. sign up for my free newsletter at www.FindthePerfectJob.com blog: http ://findtheperfectjob.com Let’s connect! Better yet, make sure you turn it off before you arrive. Don’t tag on a line about how clumsy you are. Like this post?

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JULY 26, 2010

For more on how to used LinkedIn for this purpose, I recommend you join Nathan Kievman’s Linked Strategies Group, or click on his profile: [link] Up, up and away you go. Keep at it until you’re positioned at top of the list. Remember: Cream always rises to the top, even though you have to master a bit of SEO to get there.

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MAY 15, 2010

Your records will allow you to follow-up when appropriate and supports your organized approach (see above.) Make sure you choose wisely; be prepared to conduct a fair amount of follow up to keep communication lines open. To remain top of mind, it is imperative that you have a plan to conduct follow-up.

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JUNE 29, 2010

Having worked with clients at various levels of their careers, transition is an area that comes up time and again. It is up to you to make sure that your strategy and resulting plan is well thought out. Other times, you want to do something different – explore new options. There is no doubt that a transition is a tough thing.

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AUGUST 29, 2010

It’s up to the job seeker to solicit that help by asking others for their opinions. Of course, unfortunately, those who’d paid for such services were left high and dry. As a professional career coach, I say unequivocally that everyone in transition should get with their job search.

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APRIL 22, 2010

If you were unavailable, why did you pick up in the first place? The follow-up: Here is your opportunity to make a lasting impression. Your follow-up needs to be the same. Indicate that you will follow-up again in the coming week to discuss next steps. You have not yet made it to the in-person interview.

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AUGUST 2, 2010

Sign up for her free newsletter and receive a comprehensive resume report in return! In a bad match, both parties will be unhappy and resistant to being changed by the other.

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MAY 31, 2016

Picture yourself getting ready for your first ever grown-up job interview. You’re in your late teens or early twenties, you’ve got some college experience under your belt, and you’re wearing the best formal-wear a college student can afford.

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MAY 31, 2016

Picture yourself getting ready for your first ever grown-up job interview. You’re in your late teens or early twenties, you’ve got some college experience under your belt, and you’re wearing the best formal-wear a college student can afford. You hear your mother’s voice echo in your head from a few weeks ago when you called […].

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MAY 30, 2010

If you are not certain of how something is spelled, look it up. The following is some guidelines to make sure you are delivering a error free document: - Use a dictionary / thesaurus when you write. I also recommend getting a copy of the Little Blue Book of Grammar. - Be careful of tenses on your résumé.

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JUNE 14, 2010

Such a lovely name they’ve thought up all kinds of way to spell it. See more here: [link]. Cheers, Donna aka AvidCareerist.com Donna Svei says: June 14, 2010 at 9:11 am Aaaack, sorry for the misspell on Debra! Michael Dundas says: June 27, 2010 at 11:58 am I think cover letters are in fact optional … at the very least subjective.

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APRIL 22, 2012

I wanted to follow up on that and prove my tenets, so I brainstormed with a group of trusted associates—all of whom are in transition—and we came up with some “best practices.” A recent article of mine covered most people’s lack of efficacy in practicing their elevator pitches at job search networking meetings. Following are [.].

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FEBRUARY 23, 2013

Even those who feel confident about their professional past, are up-to-date with job requirement skills, and do not possess many potential liabilities still fear facing the [.]. Very few people say they genuinely enjoy job interviews. That makes sense because in the same way that most people dislike taking tests, a job interview is a test.

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MAY 16, 2013

It’s difficult to improve efficient and speed up the process. Most if not all job seekers reach at some point a heightened level of frustration with their job search process. It’s easy to understand, and it might be justifiable to blame the complex and convoluted job search process. Loosely explained, efficiency is output over input [.].

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APRIL 16, 2012

I frequent job search networking groups where people stand up and recite what’s called the elevator pitch.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

In America, people are generally very busy—especially higher-ups—and many of them are good at what they’re doing. You might expect they’d continue being good at it even after losing their jobs—that is, in terms of finding the next assignment. But as a career coach who deals with them daily, I find that my expectations are [.].

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AUGUST 3, 2011

There are many books available to job seekers to read and brush up on interviewing [.]. Employers have an abundance of very qualified applicants, many of them working with interview coaches to elevate their interviewing skills. The outcome is that it raises the bar for everyone.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2011

Everyone gets a first impression when meeting someone and I guarantee you that the interviewer has one and will try to back that up throughout the interview. A first impression is a big part of the interview process and probably more than most people think. You can make a good impression at your interview by [.].

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APRIL 7, 2011

It’s time to overcome your reluctance/aversion, banish all doubt and make your triumphant entrance on what is THE world stage for up-to-the-minute information sharing. Still wary of entering the Twitterverse? Don’t be. And by “sharing&# I don’t mean what you had for breakfast today.

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JANUARY 26, 2011

Say it in your own words but this question sets up the interview for you: “What kind of person are you looking for and what are you looking for this new person to [.]. After introductions and small talk this would be the time to ask a question to start the interview on the right foot.

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MAY 15, 2010

Read my blog. They also range in price from 99 bucks and up – way up. Alex’s clients are gaining knowledge, receiving marketing material, and acquiring the know-how to beat the competition. Alex can be reached at: 609-333-8866 alex@landingexpert.com www.landingexpert.com Follow me on Twitter. Connect with me on LinkedIn.

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AUGUST 11, 2010

If something wasn’t tied up, or was left unsatisfactorily, you should use the space to further address the issue. Or you can wind it up if it was a bit lengthy. If there was something that came up that needed clarification or about which they were dubious, address it and clear it up here. Fourth paragraph Wind it up.

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