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Career Tips: How To Ensure Smooth Transition To A New Job
You've landed a new job. If you are interested in building a successful career, don't burn bridges to the past as you move on. Here are 13 steps you can take to help make the transition a positive step toward your career goals.First of all, be doubly sure you are making the move for the right reasons that in total mean a step forward on your career path. If you are making a change for negative reasons be certain you can leave the negatives behind. Don't jump from the frying pan into the…See More
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Resume Advice: Avoid Gimmickry In A Job Search
There is a strong temptation in today's highly competitive job market to go for gimmicks to make one's resume stand out from the crowded field. The temptation is particularly strong after a number of rejections.Avoid gimmickry like the plague.There are rare occasions when a really creative tactic works, but most of them will backfire and make a resume stand out for all the wrong reasons. Still some applicants--especially entry and mid-level professionals-- resort to outlandish devices."It's…See More
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Job Search: Craft Your Resume To Get An Interview
Your resume is the all-important first step in the your search for a job, but don't expect it to close the deal.Therefore, craft it with a single objective in your mind: Get invited in for an interview where you can elaborate on and sell your qualifications in face-to-face communications with one or more decision makers.Remember recruiters use resumes as an essential part of the screening process to help weed through the thousands of application they receive. By force of time, they have only…See More
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Career Counsel: There Are Job Opportunities In A Tough Market
It is very difficult to find much good news in today's job market. However, there are signs of a sliver of silver lining in the dark clouds for ambitious young men and women.With companies downsizing to operate with fewer employees as a means for reducing operating costs, job opportunities are opening up for younger careerists, with lower salaries and less experience, to take on more responsibilities.Fair or not, this is a reality of the workplace these days.This scenario offers opportunities…See More
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Career Coaching: How To Manage A Job Interview For Maximum Impact
It's a cardinal sin to go into a job interview without planning and preparing to manage the opportunity for maximum impact.First of all, be aware of the six criteria by which most interviewers will rate your interview skills and qualifications for the job.1. Personal impression you make: neatness in dress and manner; self-confidence; and maturity.2. Preparation for the interview: knowledge about the business of the potential employer; list of questions to ask the interviewer.3. Communication…See More
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Career Tips: How To Ensure Smooth Transition To A New Job
You've landed a new job. If you are interested in building a successful career, don't burn bridges to the past as you move on. Here are 13 steps you can take to help make the transition a positive step toward your career goals.
First of all, be doubly sure you are…
ContinuePosted on June 10, 2010 at 6:22pm
Resume Advice: Avoid Gimmickry In A Job Search
There is a strong temptation in today's highly competitive job market to go for gimmicks to make one's resume stand out from the crowded field. The temptation is particularly strong after a number of rejections.
Avoid gimmickry like the plague.…
ContinuePosted on May 19, 2010 at 12:12pm
Job Search: Craft Your Resume To Get An Interview
Your resume is the all-important first step in the your search for a job, but don't expect it to close the deal.
Therefore, craft it with a single objective in your mind: Get invited in for an interview where you can elaborate on and sell your qualifications in…
ContinuePosted on May 12, 2010 at 11:45am
Career Counsel: There Are Job Opportunities In A Tough Market
It is very difficult to find much good news in today's job market. However, there are signs of a sliver of silver lining in the dark
clouds for ambitious young men and women.
With companies downsizing to operate with fewer employees as a means for reducing operating costs, job opportunities are opening up for
younger careerists, with lower salaries and less experience, to take on more…
Posted on April 28, 2010 at 11:00am
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