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Articles by Michelle Dumas

• Are You Ready For a Promotion? Nine Tips Plus One to Help You Get There
  When you are ready to advance your career, you don't necessarily need to change employers. Here are some tips that you can put into use today to increase your chances of earning a promotion with your current employer.
  Published 16Aug2009, viewed 184 times

• How-to Ace An Interview - 10 Tips For Making a Great Impression
  Job interviews can be nerve wracking, especially when the job market is tight and you have increased competition for every job opening. Here are some tips to help you shine in the interview and win job offers.
  Published 09Aug2009, viewed 204 times

• Five Ways To Establish a Good Online Presence When Looking For a Job
  Online identity management and social networking are becoming increasingly important parts of the job search. If you are looking for a job or expect to be in the future, these tips will help you create a competitive edge and stand out from the job market masses by making your online identity work for you.
  Published 10Jul2009, viewed 115 times

• Managing Your Online Identity While Looking for Work (Avoiding the Big Oops!)
  Managing your online presence should be a priority for every professional, and it becomes especially critical when engaged in a job search. On the internet there is no separation of personal and professional. So make sure that every action you take online works towards creating an image you want the world to see.
  Published 08Aug2009, viewed 251 times

• The Telephone Interview - 10 Tips For Making a Good Impression
  An important part of the hiring process is the telephone interview which is usually used as a screening tool before bringing the job seeker in for a face-to-face interview. Here are ten tips for making a great first impression during the telephone interview.
  Published 05Aug2009, viewed 287 times

• Choose It. Don't Excuse It! Mindset Changes You Can Choose to Jumpstart a Stalled Job Search.
  Can changing the way you think really have an impact on your job search? here are a few simple mindset shifts you can make that will have a dramatic, positive effect on the speed and success of your job search.
  Published 11Jun2009, viewed 168 times

• Differentiate Yourself and Land a Job Fast Even In a Recession
  Don't let the rising unemployment rate throw you into a panic. There are still new job openings that crop up every single day. Will you be the next person to get a good job? It's all in how you differentiate yourself in a crowded job market. In short, you must change your focus to emphasize what is in it for the company. It's not about what's in it for you. It's all about the company. Here are some tips to do that.
  Published 07Apr2009, viewed 147 times

• Quick Tips to Get Started Using Twitter for Your Job Search
  More than ever, social media and online networking have become essential tools in the job search toolbox. AWith a job market that is becoming increasingly competitive, people who are concerned with actively managing their careers and conducting fast, successful job searches need to seize on every available edge. Personal blogs, Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn help you to do that. Here are some quick tips to help you get started with Twitter.
  Published 18Mar2009, viewed 192 times

• Rewrite Your Executive Resume to Generate Top Results Even in a Recession
  Are you an executive preparing for a job search? If it is time to write or rewrite your executive resume, here are some tips from one of the nation's leading authorities on executive resume writing that you must know before you begin.
  Published 06Mar2009, viewed 120 times

• How to Hire a Professional Resume Writer
  In a competitive job market it is essential that you stand out from the masses, and a key way to do that is with a professionally written resume. But how do you hire a professional resume writer? Not all resume writers are equal in talent and experience. How do you make your choice? Here are a few guidelines to help you.
  Published 04Mar2009, viewed 172 times

• Networking: An Essential Part of Job Searching
  Networking with individuals and groups can help to point you in the direction of the job you want. It can even help you to find jobs that you didn't know existed. It is also possible that networking can be a valuable tool in getting hired for the job after you have found it. This article explains these benefits of networking and how it can make job searching much easier and more productive, and provides tips on how to network more effectively.
  Published 02Mar2009, viewed 138 times

• A Good Interview Can Help You Land the Job You Want
  The job interview is the culmination of a successful job search, but to actually land the job you want, the interview must go well. A good interview will make all the difference in getting the job offer. Here are some tips to help you strengthen your interview presentation.
  Published 27Feb2009, viewed 126 times

• Job Searching For a Recession-Proof Career
  What are the steps you should take to establish a recession-proof career? Is there anything you can do to improve your job security even in a recession? This article provides essential job search tips and factors to consider to help you land a job that is more secure a recession-proof.
  Published 25Feb2009, viewed 135 times

• Essential Resume Writing Tips
  Resume writing does not have to be intimidating. Here are some essential tips you need to write your resume yourself.
  Published 08Feb2009, viewed 143 times

• Essential Cover Letter Writing Tips
  The ability to write strong cover letters to send with your resume is essential to conducting a fast, successful job search. This article outlines some of the most important facts that you need to know to write excellent cover letters.
  Published 07Feb2009, viewed 155 times

• 6 Quick Tips for a Successful Holiday Job Search
  Don't believe the myths about putting your job search on hold during the holidays. The holidays are a great time to job search.Here are some essential tips to help you maintain your job search momentum and give you competitive advantage in the job market.
  Published 25Dec2008, viewed 139 times

• 7 Steps to Writing a Door-Opening, Job-Winning Resume
  If you are currently in the job market or expect that you may be in the not-too-distant future, you are almost certainly aware that the job market is fierce. Now, more than ever, you MUST find a way to stand out from your competition Your resume--your first introduction to those with the power to hire you--doesn't merely have to be good, it has to be incredible. Here are seven steps to help you write a job-winning resume.
  Published 20Nov2008, viewed 254 times

• 21 Tips to Speed Your Job Search Even In a Recession
  Even as the economy slows and the job market becomes increasingly competitive, there are many who are incredibly successful in conducting fast, effective job searches. Even in a recession and rising unemployment you CAN build your career and secure a job that is personally, professionally, and financially rewarding. Here are 21 tips that you can put into action today to speed your own job search and drive it to a fast, successful conclusion.
  Published 08Oct2008, viewed 289 times

• Informational Interviewing: The Best Kept Secret to Cracking the Hidden Job Market
  Even if the concept of networking is uncomfortable for you, informational interviewing provides you a fast and easy way to expand your network faster than you ever thought possible. Of course, the ultimate benefit is that the more you network, the faster your current job search will come to a successful conclusion and the faster and more successful any future job searches will be.
  Published 04Oct2008, viewed 133 times

• 3 Essential Interviewing Secrets You Must Know to Quickly Land Your Next Job
  With an understanding of these three insider interviewing secrets and the preparation that goes along with them, you will have the ability in your next interview to engage in a conversation and paint a picture in the interviewer's mind of exactly how you are the best qualified candidate to meet their needs and help them solve their problems - ultimately winning the job offer.
  Published 27Aug2008, viewed 227 times

• Is Your Job Search Stressing You Out? How-to Set Realistic Goals.
  Have you been in the job market longer than you expected? Job searching may be stressful, but by resetting faulty beliefs and following some basic, proven goal-setting techniques, you can make it much less so.
  Published 21Aug2008, viewed 140 times

• How-To Negotiate Your Salary & Get Paid What You Are Worth
  Understanding the process of salary negotiations and following these five simple steps can pay you back many times over with higher compensation in your next position. Know your value and be able to clearly articulate the returns that an employer can expect from hiring you. Never forget that as an employee you are investment.
  Published 13Aug2008, viewed 194 times

• 9 Keys to Job Search & Career Success
  In recent months, the job market has become increasingly competitive. But even as the economy slows, and there are increasing numbers of job seekers in the job market, there are many professionals who have been incredibly successful in conducting fast, effective job searches. What do they have in common? How are they doing it? Here are nine tips to speed your own job search and drive it to a fast, successful conclusion.
  Published 02Jul2008, viewed 134 times

• Benefits of Using LinkedIn for Your Job Search and Career Networking
  LinkedIn is an excellent and very effective networking tool to use in your job search. Here are some simple-to-follow tips to help you make get the most out of your LinkedIn account, generate job leads, and make important connections with hiring authorities and referral sources.
  Published 20Jun2008, viewed 267 times

• "Must Knows" for Working With Recruiters During Your Job Search
  For most job seekers, conducting a comprehensive job search includes—at least to some degree—interfacing with recruiters (a.k.a., headhunters). But, for many people, this is also one of the most misunderstood aspects of a job search. Here are some quick tips and "must-knows" to demystify the process of contacting and working with recruiters.
  Published 13Jun2008, viewed 148 times

• The 12 Hour Workday! Enough is Enough! How-to Create More Work-Life Balance Now.
  Are you tired of working 10 and 12 and 14-hour days? Do you want more time for yourself or your family? It's okay to admit it! And, admitting that you need more time for things other than work does not mean you are any less professional or any less committed to your work. It simply means that you are setting healthy boundaries to protect your priorities and avoid becoming depleted. Here are some tips to accomplish that.
  Published 06Jun2008, viewed 129 times

• 10 Classic Resume-Writing Mistakes to Avoid
  Is your resume generating disappointing results? Have you been sending your resume for positions that you know you are qualified for, but the phone remains silent? If so, you might want to check it and revise it against these ten common errors.
  Published 03Jun2008, viewed 303 times

• 7 Tips to Speed Your Long-Distance Job Search
  Are you relocating? Are you looking for work in a new place? Here are seven tips to simplify and speed your long-distance job search.
  Published 06May2008, viewed 124 times

• How-to Create a Compelling, Branded Elevator Pitch for Your Job Search
  A powerful elevator pitch is essential in your job search. With precision-like focus, an effective elevator pitch will immediately convey to the listener who you are as a professional, and will do it in a way that addresses not only your unique value proposition, but in a manner that addresses the concerns of your listener. You will use your elevator pitch frequently, in networking situations and during interviews.
  Published 26Apr2008, viewed 217 times

• Organizing For Top Results: The Foundation of a Fast, Successful Job Search
  Keeping accurate, up-to-date records of your job search activities, logs of contacts you have made, and step-by-step, calendared plans of the activities you must complete in order to reach your job search goals will pay you back for your effort multiple times over through a faster and more successful job search. By creating a plan and system for your job search, you will always know where to focus your attention and what you should be doing next.
  Published 24Apr2008, viewed 134 times

• Networking Made Easy: Tips for a Fast, Successful Job Search
  Networking is an essential job search activity required to access the 80% of all jobs found in the unpublished, hidden job market. Here are some tips to make networking easy for everyone.
  Published 22Apr2008, viewed 151 times

• Top 5 Tips for Handling References Professionally During Your Job Search
  Tips for handling the references request process during the job search. Never submit your references with the resume. You want to have a face-to-face meeting with the employer, or at the very least, a telephone interview, before providing references.
  Published 17Apr2008, viewed 143 times

• Should You Lie On Your Resume?
  Have you ever considered exaggerating your qualifications on your resume? No matter what the temptation is to lie on your resume, not only is it not worth it but it isn't necessary. Padded resumes are often the result of insecurities about some perceived weakness. But, by using a few simple resume writing strategies, you can easily frame the credentials that you do have in the most positive light, rather than faking those that you don't have.
  Published 27Mar2008, viewed 648 times

• Accomplishments - The Foundation of an Effective Resume
  It is absolutely essential that your resume immediately capture the attention of your reader. But how do you do that? When your resume is sitting on a desk with hundreds of other resumes, how do you ensure that your resume rises to the top, making the cut to be placed in the "keeper" file rather than the circular file? This article tells you how and provides tips on writing an accomplishment-focused resume.
  Published 18Mar2008, viewed 236 times

• Career Design: Identifying and Defining Your Ideal Work
  Would you like to work in a job that is personally, professionally, and financially rewarding? Would you like to feel like you are doing work that really matters and that you are making a positive difference in the world? It is possible to identify your unique "calling" and design a career that will achieve all these things.
  Published 10Mar2008, viewed 266 times

• How To Write Your Resume and Market Yourself for an International Assignment
  Are you interested in building an international career and working overseas? Read this article to learn everything you need to know about writing a resume or CV for an international job search.
  Published 21Feb2008, viewed 301 times

• The Crucial First Step In Resume Writing: Establishing Your Focus
  What is the essential first step you must take to ensure your resume generates results? You must establish and clearly convey your job target and focus. This article explains how to clearly define your job target and provides resume writing tips to ensure that your focus is immediately obvious to the recipients of your resume.
  Published 14Feb2008, viewed 301 times

• Top Tips For Incorporating Your Personal Brand In Your Job Search
  What are the benefits of personal branding in relation to your career and how do you incorporate your personal brand into your resume cover letters and other career marketing documents? Read this article to find out and to learn five ways to conduct a branded job search.
  Published 05Feb2008, viewed 205 times

• How To Revive A Stalled Job Search With High-Payoff Activities
  Has your job search come to a halt? Implement these 5 high-payoff job search activities to jump start your job search and get back to work fast.
  Published 30Jan2008, viewed 220 times

• Top 5 Resume Writing Myths & Mistakes To Avoid
  Don't succumb to these resume writing myths! Here are five of the most common mistakes for you to avoid when writing your resume.
  Published 24Jan2008, viewed 183 times

• Your 2008 Job Search Checklist
  Do you have a job search planned in 2008? If you do, and if you are looking forward to your next job search with dread, you are definitely not alone! Job searching can be incredibly stressful. But, with some planning, genuine effort, and sincere commitment, you can minimize that stress and land a new job - one that is personally, professionally, and financially rewarding - faster than you may have thought possible.
  Published 16Jan2008, viewed 195 times

• How To Write A Compelling Resume That Gets Results
  The stakes have been raised in the job search. How will you ensure that your resume will make the cut and that you will capture attention and get the call for an interview? Here are a few crucial tips that are absolutely essential to the creation of a compelling resume in such competitive times.
  Published 07Jan2008, viewed 235 times

• How To Write Your Resume to Overcome Age Bias
  Learn creative resume writing tips to help you overcome age discrimination and bias in the job search. If you have experienced or are concerned about experiencing age bias in the job market, this article will help you overcome it.
  Published 27Dec2007, viewed 227 times

• Resume Writing Solutions for Your Challenging Career History
  Professional tips and tricks that will help you transform your problematic work history into a job-winning resume. If you have a less-than-perfect employment background for your job target, this article will help you overcome it in your resume, to quickly get you back to work in the job you want.
  Published 20Dec2007, viewed 193 times

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