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Robert J. Taub and ResumeToReferral.com are now friends Nov 5, 2009
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7 Steps to an Open Door

The best way to introduce yourself to a company that doesn’t appear to be actively looking is to know the “What, where and how you can help the company”. I can give you a better-than-even chance to get the door to open to be able to introduce yourself, perhaps even create a job that is just right for you. It will take time and careful preparation but it will pay a dividend.Step 1 – Functional strengths: Begin by listing all your functional strengths across the top of a sheet of paper. Some…See More
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Robert J. Taub and Eric Shannon are now friends Oct 10, 2009
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How do I pick my Major if I don’t know what I want to be when I grow up?

An Easy 5-Step Method for Choosing a Major & Ultimately Defining Future Job SatisfactionStart with the end in mind. As with writing a speech, you determine what your objective is and what you want your audience to have when they leave the auditorium and THEN you begin to write your speech, make sense? Same with the job search and too, picking a major, internships, related clubs and activities, and more: You begin with the end in mindEvery step you take, even in the moment, is another step…See More
Blog post by Robert J. Taub Oct 9, 2009
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Is My Job Search Doomed If I Don't Have A Network?

You're job search is not doomed but without networking you are doomed to suffer a longer more difficult one.Although networking is important it is only one piece in a multiple-channel job search marketing strategy. You help yourself best by working ALL your channels. Some other channels are,· Online networking portholes such as LinkedIn, Facebook and MySpace;· Recruiters and Search Firms;· Job sites such as Indeed, Ladders and CareerBuilder;· Targeted mailing and Informational Interviewing;·…See More
Blog post by Robert J. Taub Oct 5, 2009
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Robert J. Taub commented on Robert J. Taub's blog post '8 Rules to Getting a Job in a Bad Ecomony: Business as Usual'
What a TERRIFIC comment with which to dovetail! Thanks for the adition, Barry. YT, RT
Sep 20, 2009
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Barry Deutsch commented on Robert J. Taub's blog post '8 Rules to Getting a Job in a Bad Ecomony: Business as Usual'
Rob, Excellent thoughts on what separates top job hunters from those required to take survival jobs as a recent blog post here suggested. Top Talent Professionals conducting a job search also do a few other things that most job seekers DO NOT…
Sep 20, 2009
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8 Rules to Getting a Job in a Bad Ecomony: Business as Usual

Show me someone who hasn’t fantasized getting in the car and leaving it all behind and I’ll show you someone who doesn’t drive. The banks are a mess, credit is awful, the U.S auto industry is a mess, unemployment is climbing still, we’re all out of money, gas prices are on the rise again … oh yeah … and according to the G-8 Summit our planet is melting!Many people mistakenly assume if a company is not actively looking for someone then a job isn’t available. The experience of many job-hunters…See More
Blog post by Robert J. Taub Sep 16, 2009
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Are you a job hunter or career expert?
Career Professional
Hometown
New York
About Me:
25-year veteran of the career services field. I love to advise, guide, talk and write about anything colored career, and do so with a passion. Once written about me and my passion: "Being in the presence of Rob Taub is like being in the presence of a microburst. You know you need to run and take cover, but at the same time you don't want to miss a beautiful thing"
Do you have a website or blog?
http://JobSearchingwithRob.blogspot.com
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Robert J. Taub

7 Steps to an Open Door

The best way to introduce yourself to a company that doesn’t appear to be actively looking is to know the “What, where and how you can help the company”. I can give you a better-than-even chance to get the door to open to be able to introduce yourself, perhaps even create a job that is just right for you. It will take time and careful preparation but it will pay a dividend.



Step 1 – Functional strengths: Begin by listing all your functional strengths across the… Continue

Posted on November 1, 2009 at 11:02am

Robert J. Taub

How do I pick my Major if I don’t know what I want to be when I grow up?

An Easy 5-Step Method for Choosing a Major & Ultimately Defining Future Job Satisfaction



Start with the end in mind. As with writing a speech, you determine what your objective is and what you want your audience to have when they leave the auditorium and THEN you begin to write your speech, make sense? Same with the job search and too, picking a major, internships, related clubs and activities, and more: You begin with the end in mind



Every step you take,… Continue

Posted on October 9, 2009 at 5:00pm

Robert J. Taub

Is My Job Search Doomed If I Don't Have A Network?

You're job search is not doomed but without networking you are doomed to suffer a longer more difficult one.



Although networking is important it is only one piece in a multiple-channel job search marketing strategy. You help yourself best by working ALL your channels. Some other channels are,



· Online networking portholes such as LinkedIn, Facebook and MySpace;

· Recruiters and Search Firms;

· Job sites such as Indeed, Ladders and CareerBuilder;

·…
Continue

Posted on October 5, 2009 at 5:58pm

Robert J. Taub

8 Rules to Getting a Job in a Bad Ecomony: Business as Usual

Show me someone who hasn’t fantasized getting in the car and leaving it all behind and I’ll show you someone who doesn’t drive. The banks are a mess, credit is awful, the U.S auto industry is a mess, unemployment is climbing still, we’re all out of money, gas prices are on the rise again … oh yeah … and according to the G-8 Summit our planet is melting!



Many people mistakenly assume if a company is not actively looking for someone then a job isn’t available. The experience of many… Continue

Posted on September 16, 2009 at 11:59am — 2 Comments

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