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The Need to Network.... but so Little Time
By Julie Jansen
Dear Julie,
I hear a lot about the need to network in one’s career. I have two young children and work 60 hours a week so just don’t have the time for anything extra like going to networking meetings. Even so, I worry that I won’t get ahead in my career because no one knows me.
What can I do?
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Work With Difficult People
By Kevin Donlin
If you walk into a car dealer and announce, "I want a car," what kind of reply will you get?
The sales rep will say, "Sure. What are you looking for?" Then he'll ask for more details -- the make, model, color, price you’re willing to pay, etc.
It’s never enough to say, "I want a car." You have to be specific. Otherwise, nobody can help you.
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Two Counter-Intuitive Strategies That Will Help Get You an Interview
From WWDS - What Would Dad Say
I have heard job seekers tell me the following as if it were fact:
I saw the job opening online and sent my resume in. I am sure they will call me once they see my resume.
I had a good first interview. Even though it has been several weeks, they did say they would call me back.
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Other Blog Entries
Do You Enjoy Your Job
By Melinda Howard Erickson
Melinda Howard Erickson asks "Do you enjoy your job?" Her advice on this often-asked question can help you have better days at work and better nights at home.(listen to this...)
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