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• Create an Authentic and Ethical Resume to Win the Job
  A resume is a marketing tool and I encourage job seekers to position their accomplishments in the best possible light. However, it is critical that all information reported on the document is accurate and something you can back up with facts if questioned. Here are some of the ways I see job candidates crossing the line of ethical resume writing practices and some suggestions for creating a more authentic presentation of your qualifications.
  Published 03Apr2009, viewed 101 times

• What Have You Done for Your Network Lately?
  Savvy professionals continuously manage their careers by creating visibility in their professional communities and creating authentic relationships with people who could be in a position to help them if they ever find themselves in a job search. Develop a networking strategy where you give more than you get and see how quickly people start giving back to you in the form of advice, leads, and general job search tips.
  Published 27Oct2008, viewed 82 times

• Managing Your Career in a Difficult Economy
  The sobering developments at Lehman Brothers, Merrill Lynch, Washington Mutual, Wachovia, AIG, and UBS have served as a catalyst for many to examine their current work situations and future career management strategies. Here's some food for thought as we navigate through these difficult times.
  Published 13Oct2008, viewed 112 times

• Creating Compelling Interview Stories
  During a job search, several tools and strategies can be used to weave together a compelling story of your value to an employer. Resumes, interviews, and networking meetings should be rich with memorable information about you and the problems you have solved for organizations. Your story should be so good that the interviewer can't wait to repeat it to the next person in the hiring chain.
  Published 06Oct2008, viewed 119 times

• Four Methods of Job Search
  There are four core methods of job search and I encourage job seekers to use all of them. When you are in search, looking for a job is your full-time job and you should plan to dedicate 35-40 hours per week to your search or a percentage of that it you are searching while employed. Here's a quick rundown of the four methods of search.
  Published 14Sep2008, viewed 124 times

• Ten Tips for Optimizing LinkedIn
  Are you using LinkedIn as a career management tool?. Here are ten tips for building a strong profile and creating genuine relationships online.
  Published 27Aug2008, viewed 135 times

• How to Discuss a Past Downsizing During an Interview
  Explaining that you were let go by a previous employer can be a difficult conversation during an interview. Here are some tips that can help you better prepare for this conversation.
  Published 04Feb2008, viewed 189 times

• Ten Tips for Mastering the Phone Interview
  Phone interviews are becoming more and more common as companies gain greater access to candidates and as more recruiters and hiring managers work from virtual office locations. Below are some tips for getting the most out of your phone interviews.
  Published 10Dec2007, viewed 182 times

• Four Ways to Step Up Your Search During the Holiday Season
  December can be a great time to step up your job search campaign because so many applicants believe that there is no hiring activity during this time. When people drop out of the job market during the holiday season, there's an opportunity for you to accelerate your search in a climate with decreased competition.
  Published 25Nov2007, viewed 181 times

• Accessing the Hidden Job Market
  Most job seekers rely on the open job market which includes job posting boards and help wanted advertisements in local newspapers to source job leads. While it appears on the surface that these search vehicles have an abundant number of job leads, the reality is that very few people secure their positions through these methods of search. Only about 5-10% of people in search find their jobs using these two methods combined.
  Published 08Nov2007, viewed 177 times

• Five Reasons to Send Thank You Letters to Employers After the Interview
  Thank you letters are an excellent self-marketing tool and a critical component of your job search strategy. The time spent crafting a targeted thank you letter after an interview will be well spent and can contribute to a more credible and efficient search.
  Published 28Oct2007, viewed 235 times

• Five Tips for Creating Self-Marketing Capsules to Accelerate Your Job Search Campaign
  The self-marketing capsule is a valuable piece of marketing collateral that job seekers need to position themselves effectively during a job search. Whether in a networking context or a job interview, job seekers must always be ready to deliver their personal pitch in an exciting and memorable way.
  Published 23Oct2007, viewed 190 times

• 15 Items for Your Resume “To Do” List
  Do you want to create a more “user friendly” resume to submit to recruiters and hiring authorities? Here are 15 suggestions for composing more compelling and targeted resumes.
  Published 12Oct2007, viewed 202 times

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