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After the Interview... Now What?
By Tracy Laswell-Valdez
Congratulations!
You've just completed an interview for a position that interests
you, or perhaps you met with a networking contact who offered some
insight into your job search. Now...
Being Unemployed Does Not Change Who You Are
By Norine Dagliano
I recently met with a gentleman (I’ll call him
“Mack”), who had contacted me to have his resume
written. I began our session, as I do all of them, by clarifying
what...
To Find Success After College
By Bob Roth
Success, during and after college, is the goal of nearly everycollege freshman. They understand that good college performance can
open doors to jobs and further schooling. However, few students...
What Employers are Looking for: Employability
By Wendy Adams
Excited and anxious to begin the job search, many graduates mayerroneously believe the credential alone will carry them. Not so.
Employability is a term that defines both the traits and the...
Be the HERO Of Your Story
By John West Hadley
Do you have a compelling "2 Minute Pitch" to describe
the package you bring to the table?
Your marketing pitch is critical to your career search, or for that
matter any campaign to increase...
Networking Made Easy: Tips for a Fast, Successful Job Search
By Michelle Dumas
You’ve heard it before: at least 80% of all the jobs are
found through the “hidden” job market, also known as
the “unpublished” job market. These are jobs...
Five Job Search Lessons from "So You Think You Can Dance"
By Joe Turner
"So You Think You Can Dance" is currently a top ten TV hitdrawing both millions of viewers as well as votes for America's
favorite dancer. Today's job hunter can learn a lot from the
dancers...
Are You on the Web? Why Personal Websites are an Important Career Success Tool
By Claudine Vainrub
If the answer is no, you are taking a risk... If we look backonly 10-12 years ago, the Internet was just starting and we hardly
used it. Nowadays, I know you would agree with me when I say that
one...
Ten Tips for Conducting a Job Search
By Alvah Parker
Plan a daily schedule - Have specific hours during the day that
you are at your desk working on finding a new job. Be sure to leave
time for exercise and being with friends. Keep your schedule
similar...
How to Train Yourself for a New Job
By Heather Eagar
If you've been looking for a job for any length of time, you'llnotice there are many out there beyond your level of expertise. Why
is that? Is it because of your education? Your lack of experience?
If...
Four Guerrilla-Style Resumes
By Kevin Donlin
Now. There's a lot more to landing your dreamjob than writing and sending a resume. But you know what? Your
resume is usually how employers "meet" you. And their decision to
interview you --...
Career Management Basics - You Know Them, Do You Practice Them?
By Jason Alba
Two years ago I was laid off from my job. Before that I neverhad to be in a job search - in fact, all of my job changes were
simply a result of opportunities that found me. This means I never
knew...
How to Create Your Cover Letter When Switching Careers
By Heather Eagar
You have recently made the decision to exit onecareer and enter a new one, which can be both exciting and a little
bit scary. But while the choice to make the career switch was
probably a grueling...
How to Apply for Jobs Online
By Alison Doyle
There isn’t any room for guesswork in applying for jobs
online. It’s really simple. Follow the instructions in the
job posting. Companies think less (or will ignore) applicants...
What Tiger Woods Can Teach Jobseekers
By GL Hoffman
In most major golf tournaments, Tiger Woods is the guy tobeat. After all, he has proven himself time and again on the
course. This is not like Kansas winning the NCAA Title in
March…Tiger...
How to Successfully Prepare For Interviews
By Deborah Brown-Volkman
A job interview is a screening tool. For you,it's an opportunity to assess whether or not you want to work for a
company. For the employer, it's an opportunity to decide whether or
not they...
Breaking The Myths About Networking
By Sherri Edwards
Networking is often a misunderstood concept. The development ofa strong network requires making connections that will sustain more
than a simple introduction. Those connections, and the support
required...
The Class Everyone Thought You Took, But You Didn't.
By GL Hoffman
Listen up.Most of the time, I hate the condescending tone of the career
pundits. It's always "Sally, you idiot, here is how you should do
your resume." Or, "Billy Bob, here is how to answer...
How to Start a Job Search
By Alison Doyle
One of the hardest parts of beginning a job search is knowingwhere to start. The internet has more job sites than you can count,
and starting and managing a job search can be complicated. You
can’t...
SCAMPER For Your Next Job
By Kevin Donlin
You can learn a lot from books.The solution to almost any problem can be found in a book
somewhere, and that includes problems you may be having with your
job search.
In fact, there’s...


