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Anatomy of a Successful Job Search - Dec 10,2008

Being organized is critical to job search success. It can mean the difference between a long, unsuccessful job search and one that nets better, quicker results. Author, speaker, CEO and creator of JibberJobber.com, Jason Alba, will join us to discuss the importance of being organized during one's job search and offer tips on how to accomplish this.

job search strategies | JibberJobber.com | Jason Alba | job search tips | SavvyJobseeker.com

Five Tips for Tapping into the Hidden Job Market - Dec 04,2008

The Career Artisan, Mary Elizabeth Bradford shares five tips for finding work by going beyond published job ads and online job boards. Find out why the hidden job market can net faster results, more interviews, and better job offers.

hidden job market | job search strategies | how to prepare for interview | Mary Elizabeth Bradford | Job Search Strategy Lab

Look for Opportunities to Improve Your Job Search - Dec 03,2008

During an economic downturn it's easy to blame a lack of results in our job search on circumstances that are beyond our control. We'll discuss a few areas where opportunities for improvement may exist and share some online resources to help jump start your job search.

job search strategies | how to prepare for interview | resume how to write | Examiner.com | TheJobLab.com

Prepare for a Successful Job Search Prior to Layoff - Nov 13,2008

The number of companies closing their doors or slashing jobs continues to grow. We'll discuss steps you can take to begin preparing yourself for a successful job search prior to a potential layoff.

layoff | job search strategies | resume how to write | how to prepare for interview | Job Search Strategy Lab

Create a Multimedia Resume with Visual CV - Nov 06,2008

A crowded job market has job hunters scrambling for creative ways to make an impact with potential employers. Kristi Colvin, User Experience Evangelist for Visual CV (http://visualcv.com/)joins us to discuss how job hunters can use Visual CV to differentiate themselves from the competition.

resume how to write | Visual CV | Kristi Colvin | job search strategies | Roxanne Ravenel

 

The Gen-X Woman's Job Search Consultant

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Are you a job hunter or career expert?
Career Professional
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Northeast Ohio
About Me:
Roxanne Ravenel is the Job Search Consultant behind Job Search Strategy Lab. She has a diverse background in the corporate and non-profit worlds and as an entrepreneur.

Her passion for helping job seekers improve their career prospects and quality of life began during her experience as a recruiter with a global outsourcing firm. After reviewing thousands of resumes and screening, interviewing, and hiring hundreds of job applicants she realized that many candidates struggled with resumes and interviewing. She started Job Search Strategy Lab (www.JobSearchStrategyLab.com) – a job search strategy training firm – to help job seekers maximize their success and achieve their career goals.

Roxanne has developed several job search strategy and career development workshops and group programs that teach job seekers to establish their “A” game and put it to the best possible use in their job search.

Roxanne is the host of The Savvy Jobseeker Podcast (www.SavvyJobseeker.com) on BlogTalkRadio where she shares winning job search strategies with job seekers each week.
Do you have a website or blog?
http://www.SavvyJobseeker.com
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Easily Recognize Your Dream Job by Creating an Ideal Work Profile

'It is my dream job. How could I not recognize it?'

Do you know what your dream job looks like?Think it's impossible not to recognize your dream job? It happens much more frequently than you might think. Ever seen a romantic comedy where the heroine suddenly realizes that a guy she's kno…

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Posted on October 22, 2008 at 5:15pm —

Roxanne Ravenel

Boost Job Search Success with a Strategic Self-Marketing Plan

The rules of the job search have changed considerably in recent years. It's not enough to be the most qualified candidate for the job. Successful job candidates understand that in addition to "having the goods," they need to know their "buyer," and how to sell to them. Think it sounds crass to compare a job candidate's skills and experience to consumer goods? It isn't. Rather, it accurately reflects the reality of the current job market.

Positioning Yourself to Get Noticed in a Cro

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Posted on September 16, 2008 at 6:09pm — 1 Comment

Roxanne Ravenel

Seven Tips for Jump Starting a Stalled Job Search

A growing number of jobseekers find themselves in the midst of a long-term job search. According to Bureau of Labor Statistics, the U.S. jobless rate soared to a four-year high of 5.7% in July 2008 and the average job search took more than four months to net results. However, some critics would put this number and the number of the unemployed much higher. Helen Kooiman, author of Suddenly Unemployed asserts, "[S]uch statistics are inaccurate indicators. They do not include those whose un… Continue

Posted on August 6, 2008 at 5:06pm — 3 Comments

Roxanne Ravenel

A Five-Step Approach to Simplifying the Job Search Process

The job search process can be extremely intimidating, frustrating, full of anxiety, and just downright depressing. Just ask any job hunter that: * Spends countless hours scanning job boards each day. * Is frustrated with the… Continue

Posted on July 24, 2008 at 3:04am — 2 Comments

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Three Sure-Fire Mistakes That Scare Off Potential Employers

You put together the perfect resume and emailed copies to five or ten of your target companies. That was several weeks ago and you haven’t heard a thing. Why haven’t any of your potential employers called? Of course, there could be any number of reasons, especially in a highly-c… Continue

Posted on July 2, 2008 at 3:41pm — 1 Comment

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At 9:39pm on June 11, 2008, Darlene McDaniel said…
Hi Roxanne! Good to meet you too! I look forward to checking out your website/blog! Have a great night!

Darlene
Interview Guru
www.interviewchatter.com
At 7:18am on May 29, 2008, Samantha said…
Hi Roxanne

Nice to meet you as well! Just looking at your page - you have some very useful and informative blogs here. Just wondering, given that you have experience working as a recruiter with a global firm, if you are able to advise on working abroad and building an international career?

Thanks
Samantha
At 10:10pm on May 28, 2008, Marcia Robinson said…
Welcome Roxanne!

Thanks for your kind words about our blogs. Please feel free to comment and add links to your site as well.

I am looking forward to learning from you as you share your expertise with us moving forward.

Please keep me posted about your blogtalkradio program.

Marcie
At 9:46pm on May 28, 2008, Karen D. Swim said…
Hi Roxanne, Welcome! I would love to talk to your guests! I am passionate about helping job seekers. Thanks for asking! All of my contact info is below.

Thanks! :-)

Karen D. Swim
Words For Hire
13335 15 Mile Road, Suite 226
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
Ph: 1+800-648-5158 / Fax: 1+888-509-6483
Web: www.wordsforhirellc.com
linkedin.com/in/karenswim
At 1:14pm on May 28, 2008, Chris Russell said…
Welcome Roxanne, look forward to your contributions.
 
 

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