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Social Networking for Executives

Social networking has become deeply rooted in the vast majo

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Added by Erin Kennedy, CPRW, CERW on August 1, 2010 at 3:00pm — No Comments

5 Little Secrets about Networking

Networking isn't about looking for a job. The truth is networking is a way of life. It is about making new friends and developing trust! Whe

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Added by Hannah Morgan on July 28, 2010 at 5:02am — No Comments

The social network of Jesus!

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Added by Laurent Brouat on July 20, 2010 at 6:01am — No Comments

How Executives Search for Jobs Today

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Added by Erin Kennedy, CPRW, CERW on July 16, 2010 at 8:30am — No Comments

Job Search Help for the Underemployed - Vol 1

Reposted from CareerAlley

"Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." -Thomas A. Edison

Work, to some a four let… Continue

Added by Joey on July 7, 2010 at 4:00am — No Comments

Luck and Job Search

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Added by Laurent Brouat on June 29, 2010 at 6:05am — No Comments

The Best Job Search Sites - Vol 2

Reposted from CareerAlley

“It's a jungle out there kiddies. Have a very fruitful day.” -… Continue

Added by Joey on June 28, 2010 at 4:00am — No Comments

- Friday morning President Obama delivered a speech in Columbus, Ohio marking the ground breaking of the ten thousandth roads project funded by the Recovery Act (otherwise known as the stimulus package). In his speech President Obama said “I’m under no illusion we are where we need to be” echoing the concerns expressed by Fed Chief Ben Bernanke last week. In his testimony before congress, Berna

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Added by Michael "Dr. Woody" Woodward on June 21, 2010 at 10:30am — No Comments

How to make your cover letter unique

Your cover letter is your first impression with a company, even before an interview occurs. There is some debate among job see… Continue

Added by Erin Kennedy, CPRW, CERW on June 15, 2010 at 9:49am — No Comments

Are social networks discriminatory?

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Added by Laurent Brouat on June 15, 2010 at 3:00am — No Comments

Job Search Advice Worth Repeating

As I dig through blogs and filter through tweets I am looking for original ideas. How can I put a fresh spin on something that's been said one thousand times by hundreds of experts? The answer certainly
isn't easy. Maybe it is enough to just repeat the message. They say
that an adult learner needs to hear something about seven times before
they actually hear it.

But perhaps there is a lesson in this. Job seekers should remember this too.

HOT POTATO

The ne

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Added by Hannah Morgan on June 14, 2010 at 5:00am — No Comments

Back to France...

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Added by Laurent Brouat on June 9, 2010 at 3:30am — No Comments

Your College Grad Kid Is Living At Home With You...Why?

Thousands of new graduates have been released into the world. What percentage of them have secured jobs? Figures as low as 25% (

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Added by Hannah Morgan on June 3, 2010 at 5:55am — No Comments

The 7 phases of the job search

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Added by Laurent Brouat on June 1, 2010 at 5:04am — No Comments

How a professonal trainer's 5 principles of strength can boost your job search

A client showed me an article he had written about fitness conditioning. He referred to Russian strength expert Pavel Tsatsouline, who used five principles to train the American military's special forces. At first blush, they relate directly to a successful job search:

1. Focuse

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Added by Melissa C Martin on May 31, 2010 at 7:30pm — No Comments

Networking: How to ask for a favor

The other day I received an email asking me to do someone a favor. The request made me feel uncomfortable and I pondered for a day on how to respond. As an active networking job seeker, I am fairly certain you run into these kind of scenarios as well.

"Could you introduce me to..."

"Would you give my resume to..."

"Can you call your contact and ...."

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Added by Hannah Morgan on May 29, 2010 at 6:39am — No Comments

Tell me your job search success stories!

I want to feature stories of people who have recently landed new positions. If anyone is interested in having me interview them and include them in upcoming blog posts (anonymously, of course), it may give others hope and suggest new methods for them to try. Did you get your new job through applying to online job postings via Indeed, Careerbuilder, Monster, or Craig's List, applying directly to the company, networking, or a combination of many things? How long did your job search take? What was… Continue

Added by Ginger Korljan on May 26, 2010 at 12:30pm — No Comments

Should You Hold Out or Throw In the Towel?

The Job Seeker dilemma is when or if to take a less than ideal job.

Do you want to hold out for the "perfect job". Maybe you've reached the point of asking, "will taking this job at Wal-Mart hurt my career?" If you have been out of work for any length of time, I am pretty sure you are sick and tired of it. You may be wondering "should I hold out" or "Should I sell out"? Before you throw in the towel and take just any job, ask yourself these three questions:

1. Have you been

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Added by Hannah Morgan on May 25, 2010 at 4:57am — No Comments

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.

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Added by Ramon Greenwood on May 19, 2010 at 12:12pm — No Comments

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-f

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Added by Ramon Greenwood on May 12, 2010 at 11:45am — No Comments