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Networking Myths vs. The Reality

In spite of the demonstrated value of networking as a primary job search technique, many people have a very hard time grasping the concept. They may recognize its value for other people, yet they do not think that they have the personal characteristics to put it all together. If you consider yourself one of the “nervous networkers”, you also probably think of yourself as a shy person, or at least around people that you do not know well, but you could find yourself under one or more incorrect…See More
Blog post by Erin Kennedy, CPRW, CERW Jan 23
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What are Your Options Once Your Short-term Job Ends?

Is your current contract about to end? Do you have options once it ends? Everybody has things that they believe will happen, but are those options realistic? If not, then you should start to develop some specific options and have them available by a certain date. Your contract is ending so you need multiple options in case one, or all of them, falls apart. Your career obviously has options if you’re working on a contract basis, so start searching for the options that fit with your skill set.…See More
Blog post by Erin Kennedy, CPRW, CERW Jan 12
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How to Stay Motivated at Work During the Holidays

Oh, the weather outside is frightful….but you’re stuck inside an office building collating papers all day while your boss and their family jets off to sunny beaches for the week. It can be depressing, especially when you look outside and see nothing but gray skies. During the end of the year rush, a lot of employees will save their vacation time to use during the holiday season, and while people are out of the office on vacation, it becomes very important to try and stay motivated in an empty…See More
Blog post by Erin Kennedy, CPRW, CERW Dec 31, 2011
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Advantages of Focusing on a Specific Type of Position

Once you’re unemployed, it can be tempting to go for that easy job that has nothing to do with your field.But maybe you should not be looking for just any job because the right one could be just around the corner. If you are trained in a certain field, it may be hard to find a position in this economy, but that doesn’t mean there are not advantages to focusing on a specific industry. In fact, you can make a case that if you position yourself correctly, you can find the right job quickly. So…See More
Blog post by Erin Kennedy, CPRW, CERW Dec 22, 2011
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Erin Kennedy, CPRW, CERW commented on Erin Kennedy, CPRW, CERW's blog post 'Sc-sc-scary Resume Mistakes'
Interesting. I bet seeing themselves helps the interview process.   Thanks, David!
Dec 12, 2011
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Greg Lachs commented on Erin Kennedy, CPRW, CERW's blog post '5 Reasons Your Job Search is Still Going'
Erin: Good points made here! Greg Lachs
Dec 12, 2011
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5 Reasons Your Job Search is Still Going

In order to advance your career and get your job search back on track, there are a few things that you must do correctly. As a job seeker, finding a job should be your full-time job. Many people work tirelessly to find a job, but they keep coming up short, so today we’re going to have a look at the 5 reasons that your job search is still going and why you’re not getting the response that you feel you should. If you find yourself doing any of the following, then today is a great day to take…See More
Blog post by Erin Kennedy, CPRW, CERW Dec 11, 2011
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How to Keep up the Job Hunt During the Holidays

The holidays can be one of the worst times to find yourself out of a job. Not only do you face pressure to attend family functions and buy presents, but it can also be very difficult to get an interview during the short work weeks, and all the vacation time that tends to pop up for recruiters and HR staff during winter. Still, it’s important that you don’t give up your job search over the holidays simply because people are hard to reach. In fact, this time can be an excellent point to begin a…See More
Blog post by Erin Kennedy, CPRW, CERW Nov 29, 2011
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Drawing Attention to Your Accomplishments: What Your Resume Says About You

Focusing on your experience, your background and your accomplishments is what’s known as a functional resume. Chronological resumes list all of your employers in the order of the date that you worked for them, typically with the oldest employer at the bottom of the resume. Functional resumes are great for people who are looking to make a career change, people with multiple positions with different industries, people with gaps in their employment and those just starting out on their career.…See More
Blog post by Erin Kennedy, CPRW, CERW Nov 20, 2011
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Cover Letter Tips

Cover letters seem to be difficult for people, even resume writers. Why is that? What makes a good cover letter?Cover letters can be fun to write. There really aren’t many ‘rules’ to writing them. You can let your personality shine through. They allow you to positively present your skills, accomplishments, and credentials in a way that will encourage the reader to want to read even more about you (and then move on to the resume). There are lots of things I can get into in more depth (types of…See More
Blog post by Erin Kennedy, CPRW, CERW Nov 16, 2011
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Constructing a Resume that Sells You

Some people think that resumes are nothing more than a list of your accomplishments, the jobs you’ve had, and the number of places you’ve worked. But, it’s not that easy to construct a resume that markets you to your prospective employer. A resume should be designed to sell you and your potential to an employer. That means that you have to make decisions about how to present your traits. A resume has to be like an advertisement, it needs to catch the reader’s eye and meet their particular…See More
Blog post by Erin Kennedy, CPRW, CERW Nov 9, 2011
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David DeCapua commented on Erin Kennedy, CPRW, CERW's blog post 'Sc-sc-scary Resume Mistakes'
Erin: Tried to email you this directly - not sure it should be a post... All of your tips are spot on - hopefully people will read and implement these logical points.  My search firm goes one step further....  We require candidates to…
Oct 28, 2011
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Sc-sc-scary Resume Mistakes

Executive or senior level positions are a different animal when compared to others. More than a simple experience, those applying for senior or executive positions have to be better, faster and more creative than the competition. Even the smallest of errors can quickly become roadblocks to future success. Understanding how to avoid scary resume mistakes is critical for those that hope to land a plum position.Luckily, the scariest of these mistakes are also the easiest to avoid…if you simply…See More
Blog post by Erin Kennedy, CPRW, CERW Oct 25, 2011
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How to Use Twitter to Find a Job

For any newbies to social networking, it might seem unusual to use a site such as Twitter to find a job. However, many people can find the right contacts on Twitter to help them to find a job–but it can be a little complicated in 140 characters or less? When using Twitter as a job search tool, it is best to keep content as neutral and professional as possible. Remember, as with anything you write and post online, once you “tweet” it’s out there FOREVER.The first thing to do when starting up a…See More
Blog post by Erin Kennedy, CPRW, CERW Oct 24, 2011

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Erin Kennedy, CPRW, CERW, BS/HR, is a Certified Professional Resume Writer/Career Consultant, and the President of Professional Resume Services http://exclusive-executive-resumes.com. She is a nationally published writer and contributor of 12 best-selling career books. She has achieved international recognition following yearly nominations of the prestigious T.O.R.I. (Toast of the Resume Industry) Award. Erin has written thousands of resumes for professionals in every industry and every career level. Read more about Erin at: exclusive-executive-resumes.com/about-2/
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Networking Myths vs. The Reality

In spite of the demonstrated value of networking as a primary job search technique, many people have a very hard time grasping the concept. They may recognize its value for other people, yet they do not think that they have the personal characteristics to put it all together. If you consider yourself one of the “nervous networkers”, you also probably think of yourself as a shy person, or at least around people that you do not know well, but you could find yourself…

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Posted on January 23, 2012 at 2:59pm

Erin Kennedy, CPRW, CERW

What are Your Options Once Your Short-term Job Ends?

Is your current contract about to end? Do you have options once it ends? Everybody has things that they believe will happen, but are those options realistic? If not, then you should start to develop some specific options and have them available by a certain date. Your contract is ending so you need multiple options in case one, or all of them, falls apart.

 

Your career obviously has options if you’re working on a contract basis, so start searching for…

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Posted on January 12, 2012 at 12:35pm

Erin Kennedy, CPRW, CERW

How to Stay Motivated at Work During the Holidays

Oh, the weather outside is frightful….but you’re stuck inside an office building collating papers all day while your boss and their family jets off to sunny beaches for the week. It can be depressing, especially when you look outside and see nothing but gray skies.

 

During the end of the year rush, a lot of employees will save their vacation time to use during the holiday season, and while people are out of the office on vacation, it becomes very important to try and stay…

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Posted on December 31, 2011 at 5:42pm

Erin Kennedy, CPRW, CERW

Advantages of Focusing on a Specific Type of Position

Once you’re unemployed, it can be tempting to go for that easy job that has nothing to do with your field.But maybe you should not be looking for just any job because the right one could be just around the corner. If you are trained in a certain field, it may be hard to find a position in this economy, but that doesn’t mean there are not advantages to focusing on a specific industry. In fact, you can make a case that if you position yourself correctly, you can find the right…

Continue

Posted on December 22, 2011 at 10:22am

Erin Kennedy, CPRW, CERW

5 Reasons Your Job Search is Still Going

In order to advance your career and get your job search back on track, there are a few things that you must do correctly. As a job seeker, finding a job should be your full-time job. Many people work tirelessly to find a job, but they keep coming up short, so today we’re going to have a look at the 5 reasons that your job search is still going and why you’re not getting the response that you feel you should. If you find yourself doing any of the following, then today is a great day to take…

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Posted on December 11, 2011 at 1:11pm — 2 Comments

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At 3:15pm on January 7, 2010, Chris RussellChris Russell said…
there is a career coach conference in Baltimore March 22-24 if you are interested learn more here.

http://jobradio.fm/2010/01/07/louise-kursmark-discusses-upcoming-career-conference/
At 3:15pm on January 7, 2010, Chris RussellChris Russell said…
there is a career coach conference in Baltimore March 22-24 if you are interested learn more here.

http://jobradio.fm/2010/01/07/louise-kursmark-discusses-upcoming-career-conference/

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