| How to Stand out from the Crowd in a Competitive Market by Frank Traditi - Jan, 2012 To stand out from the crowd, conduct your job search like a marketing campaign. The traditional picture of job-seeking is that you look for open positions posted somewhere and follow a formal application procedure to be considered for them. But with thousands of job-seekers applying for on... | |||
| How conduct an East Coast job search from the West Coast? by Debra Wheatman - Dec, 2011 Dear Deb: I am located on the West Coast. I reside in Bellevue, WA but work in CA during the week. Due to family developments, I may need to move to the East Coast. How can I represent on my LinkedIN profile that I am willing to relocate without raising a red flag for employers? Wh... | |||
| Civil Service Hiring: The State of New York by Wendy Enelow - Mar, 2011 This post may be one of the longer ones I've written because the hiring process for New York State is so different from the private sector process. It is what I would call a "classic civil service" process, in which networking or personal connections will do absolutely no good - and this d... | |||
| 4 Classic Quotes about Your Job Search by Kevin Donlin - Feb, 2011 What can Leonardo da Vinci and Will Rogers tell you about finding a job? Plenty, it turns out. Read on for some new twists on timeless advice that might help you get hired faster … 1. "Men of lofty genius when they are doing the least work are most active." - Leonardo da Vinci ... | |||
| Take another look at transferable skills: You’ve heard it over and over – listen in this time by Hallie Crawford - Feb, 2011 This New Year’s, Frank, Vaughn and I attended a party where I spoke to a woman, Donna, who gave me a great story for the idea of transferable skills. Donna was a marketing and ad representative for MSNBC and NBC for years in New York City. She really enjoyed her work, but after several yea... | |||
| Two heads are better than one-Brainstorm your little heart out by Hallie Crawford - Jan, 2011 Last week while I was working with one of my evening coaching groups a client, Dave, implemented a GREAT tool for brainstorming additional career ideas. Honestly in my 9 years as a career coach, I think this is the first time someone has implemented my advice so well. Rock on Dave! (Import... | |||
| Don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater! by Hallie Crawford - Jan, 2011 I was thrilled to be featured in this article on CNN last week, "Trading a six-figure salary to become a teacher". Jon Fitch’s story is inspirational, but as we all know, it’s not applicable to everyone. Not everyone can afford to make a dramatic career change like he did, but that doesn’t... | |||
| Overcoming Discouragement and Getting Back to Work by Linda K. Rolie, M.A., CVC - Jan, 2011 Excerpt from the book, GETTING BACK to WORK: Everything You Need to Bounce Back and Get a Job After a Layoff (McGraw-Hill). All rights reserved without written permission. The average job seeker takes about four months to land a job after searching for openings, preparing for interview... | |||
| Who’s Encouraging You? by Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter - Jan, 2011 Encouragers – they thread themselves through the needle of our lives, stitching together our tatters when we find we are fraying. In your business, your career or your life, do you have your encourager team in place, those whom you tap into regularly or as-needed, people who will resusc... | |||
| Interculturally Competent and Considering a Global Business Career? by Sharon Cohen - Dec, 2010 • How can you become inter-culturally competent? • What global business etiquette do you need? • Do you have the SKE’s (skills, knowledge and experience) to compete globally? One of the biggest trends in the 21rst century business landscape is the need for more global business execut... | |||
| Take your MBA Global! Tips for International Executives by Sharon Cohen - Dec, 2010 What are the hot, global trends in business? Do you have the SKE’s (skills, knowledge and experience) to compete globally? Do you have a high degree of inter-cultural competency? How do you know? Read on about the global, career trends for international business... One of the bigg... | |||
| 4 Ways to Get More Done in Your Job Search by Kevin Donlin - Dec, 2010 It’s been said that time isn’t everything, it’s the only thing. When you’re job hunting, this is especially true. Because every day spent in the wrong job (or in no job) can seem like an eternity to you and your family. As we wind down the year this month, here are four tips to help ... | |||
| Making the Most of Working With a Recruiter by Caitlin McNally - Dec, 2010 As you know, looking for a job can be challenging and frustrating. This is especially true if you feel you've already utilized all of your resources. If your job search has been ongoing, now is the time to review some of your tools to make sure you're utilizing them to their fullest potent... | |||
| Understanding the Power of You by Adrianne L. Hooker - Dec, 2010 With Wisconsin unemployment rates hovering at nine percent, putting your best foot forward in your current work environment is an absolute requirement. If you’re employed or in search of employment, no matter the arena, consider branding yourself a complete and invaluable total package. ... | |||
| Top Three Keys To Making A Great First Impression by Cathy Eng - Nov, 2010 When you are job searching, you want to be prepared from all angles. Once you apply for a job, the microscope zooms in and you must be prepared to be examined. Putting your best foot forward when you are being so closely inspected involves more than presenting an error-free resume and wear... | |||
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