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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? Companies are hedging their bets by hiring temps instead a steady workforce.

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MAY 23, 2010

That’s why most job applicants don’t receive responses from companies after submitting résumés. Humans are seeing your résumé only if it resurfaces based on a query.

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OCTOBER 13, 2010

Interviewers who ramble on and on ad nauseum about the company need to be re-directed before you begin snoring. Interviewers who don’t have the ability to speak about the company or the position should be prompted with your questions. How long has the interviewer been with the company? Toot your own horn. “I’d Why does he stay?

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Job Advice Blog

AUGUST 2, 2010

Third , research the company. Spend some time in the public library investigating as much as you can about the company. You cannot overdo this aspect of the job search, and neither should you underestimate the importance of showing the interviewer you understand–on either a macro- or microlevel–the issues the company faces.

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Job Advice Blog

AUGUST 29, 2010

If the client were not satisfied with the program within two weeks, said the agreement, the company would rework the material. The firm listed offices in various cities nationwide, so I attempted to research the company a bit further. At this point, though, your money is gone forever. My research led me to a résumé-writing service.

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Job Advice Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2010

In general, when a company asks for your references towards the end of the interview process, it is a good sign of interest; but don’t take this final step for granted. If possible, provide a few extra references. This way, if the person checking references has any difficulty contacting someone, the process will not be delayed.

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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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Job Advice Blog

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. There is no possibility of your being able to recall all of the companies or people that you have contacted – let alone those that may have contacted you. You will look desperate.

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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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AUGUST 2, 2010

Every person is unique, and every company and job is unique. 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! Job hunting isn’t that different from dating.

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JUNE 29, 2010

Doing some preliminary (at first) and then more in-depth industry research will give you a sense of how companies in that space operate. Your action plan will consist of the following: List of target companies. After completing your industry research, it will be time to create a list of companies that hold your interest.

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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? What Does It Take? Those are real-life examples of people who were successful at making those changes; I know them personally.

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Job Advice Blog

AUGUST 11, 2010

So beyond the etiquette, the letter gives you ample space to comment on what you liked about the company, why your skills are of benefit to them, and how much you’re interested. 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.

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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? The degree of their success varies, and their reputations by and large are questionable.

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Job Advice Blog

APRIL 22, 2010

Referenced on your resume and your cover letter should be the best number(s) to reach you. You should be ready to talk; this means that your resume should be in front of you. I have found that companies that conduct phone interviews and online programmer tests aren’t that interested in you.

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Job Advice Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2010

In this situation you can’t just rely on posting your resume and sending it out. Companies are hiring only job candidates that have A-Z in qualifications. How do you go about finding a new job for yourself, especially if there are other key factors in play like your age? That’s right I said it.

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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? What do you know about the company?), No, I am not talking about your liquor cabinet. With a few notable exceptions (e.g.,

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On The Job

JULY 10, 2009

Have a system in place to acknowledge that youve received a resume and/or cover letter when they come flooding in. It may cost you some time in the beginning, but it will save you in the long run when job seekers tie up your phone lines or e-mail asking, "Did you get my resume?" How about selling the company to the candidate?

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Job Advice Blog

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? The first area is the technology in your particular profession.

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Job Advice Blog

MAY 31, 2010

While working for a major pharmaceutical company, I was introduced to another system, called MBS, Management By Strengths ( www.strengths.com ). So let’s talk about the types of interviewers one may face. There are a number of systems that are used to label people; DISC is one of them and there are others as well.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Tuesday, November 17, 2009 8 tips to help you find your way in this tough job market While I knew there was a good chance the unemployment rate would go up, when I heard the latest figures were 10.2

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 21, 2010

While we heard news the 4th quarter of 2009 that the recession was over, people are still being let go from their position. After 6+ years with my present company, they are restructuring the admins and have laid off those of us who can't relocate to another state. The approach to resume writing and interviewing has changed.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 21, 2010

While we heard news the 4th quarter of 2009 that the recession was over, people are still being let go from their position. After 6+ years with my present company, they are restructuring the admins and have laid off those of us who can't relocate to another state. The approach to resume writing and interviewing has changed.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

Do you have a resume ready? Keep up with industry news, and understand the financial health of your own company. Be vigilant about trends in the industry that may signal a downturn, or hints within your company that it's financially struggling. Remember what 2008 felt like? Pretty grim years. Big mistake. Up your game.

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 2, 2011

While many believe only certain jobs lend themselves to working remotely, Fell says her company recently received a job posting for a neurosurgeon in Nevada. "We A study from oDesk found that companies spent more than $18 million on online work in June. An early indicator is your resume. We were surprised at first," she says.

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On The Job

MAY 4, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Monday, May 4, 2009 10 Things Employers Say Every College Student Should Know About Getting a Job At first the students didnt catch on. TL [link] May 4, 2009 9:45 AM Anita said. Re-tweeting!

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On The Job

AUGUST 10, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Monday, August 10, 2009 5 Ways to Manage Your Online Reputation Are you your own worst enemy? Perhaps you had weeks of sleepless nights as you planned your new company. Thanks Anita!

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On The Job

DECEMBER 28, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Monday, December 28, 2009 10 gifts to give your career As the gift-giving season draws to a close, it’s time to remember that you still have one more gift left to bestow: The gift of a better career.

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On The Job

OCTOBER 21, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Wednesday, October 21, 2009 4 ways to keep your confidence during a job hunt I hear from a lot of people who are out of work. October 21, 2009 8:05 PM Barbara Safani said. Mark James said.

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On The Job

OCTOBER 28, 2009

But 90 percent of people – and their managers – don’t realize they’re not complying with federal wage and hour laws and it’s a huge – huge – area of risk for companies,” Atkins says. These are ‘bet the company’ lawsuits,” she says. October 28, 2009 10:57 AM Anita said. October 28, 2009 11:23 AM Karen said.

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The Small Business Blog

JUNE 8, 2010

Forex Robot : Take Your Company Public In Less Than 10 Days? Maybe I will try to resume my blogging one of these days. My company, Pear Analytics, has used our blog to get as much insight from our customers about what features need to be enhanced for our new version of our product. Thanks for sharing this post.

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On The Job

JUNE 29, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Monday, June 29, 2009 Need a Shove? a retention management consulting firm in Honolulu, says that the company’s mentoring division, Mentor Scout , is currently doing a booming business.

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On The Job

MAY 18, 2009

When I sent a request asking for companies who have hired employees over 45 in the last nine months or so, I got 12 responses. The reasons for this could be many: Companies are not hiring, period. which has more than 25 companies, including Stearns Lending. But Stearns says that’s just another plus for his company.

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The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 Guest Blogger: David B. Youve sent out dozens, or maybe even hundreds, of resumes and cover letters. Youve posted your resume on all the top job boards plus the various industry-focused and niche job sites related to your type of work. And better yet, its for a dream job in an exciting company!

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Eat Your Career

MARCH 8, 2015

I started this business in 2009 and truly loved every minute of it for the first two years. By early July, I was submitting resumes through online job boards sporadically but still relying on my network to create the kinds of connections I thought I would need to get a real foot in any door. First, let’s talk work.

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Eat Your Career

MARCH 8, 2015

I started this business in 2009 and truly loved every minute of it for the first two years. By early July, I was submitting resumes through online job boards sporadically but still relying on my network to create the kinds of connections I thought I would need to get a real foot in any door. First, let’s talk work.

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The Office Professionals Place

AUGUST 13, 2009

Thursday, August 13, 2009 Self Defense for Admins We are soldiers for the office. Computer Software Technology Having the basic knowledge of the todays computer technology is essential to being a top ranking soldier in any company. Lets grow together! We fight in the battlefield we call the office. Get the knowledge you need.

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