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Posted on 18. Jul, 2005 by Bill.

How To Pass A Technical Job Interview With Flying Colors
Once again recruiters are hungry and polite, but this doesn’t mean you can easily get a new job. I’d like to share with you some rules and techniques that can increase your interview success rate.
The process of getting a job consists of three separate tiers; let’s [...]

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A Four-Step Strategy for Changing Careers

Posted on 18. Jul, 2005 by Bill.

A Four-Step Strategy for Changing Careers
Is a more meaningful job or a new career in your sights this year? It’s unrealistic to expect a role you may have once loved to remain a perfect match. When your position becomes unsatisfying, it’s time to make your New Year’s resolutions a reality.
Many executives and professionals experience an [...]

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Six Sloppy Speech Habits

Posted on 17. Jul, 2005 by Bill.

Six Sloppy Speech Habits
You may look good on paper or in your suit, but if you’re looking to nail your big interview, looks aren’t everything. How you sound is often more important. But many job seekers let careless speech habits sink their chances of landing that plum job.
Here are six common language mistakes and [...]

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Good (And Bad) Writing Skills Stand Out On The Job

Posted on 16. Jul, 2005 by Bill.

Good (And Bad) Writing Skills Stand Out On The Job
For 12 years, Janice Weinrick has been asking job applicants to answer some of her questions in writing. Weinrick, vice president of real estate operations for the Centre City Development Corp in San Diego, interviews a lot of job candidates. She knows that not all communication [...]

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The More (Contacts), the Merrier

Posted on 16. Jul, 2005 by Bill.

The More (Contacts), the Merrier
An effective contact strategy takes research, initiative and accuracy, all important ingredients of a successful job search. Research is required to assemble your contact list. Initiative is essential to place calls and visit every single person on that list. Accuracy is necessary to ensure the correct spelling and pronunciation of each [...]

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Employers value job candidates with a history of achieving their objectives

Posted on 15. Jul, 2005 by Bill.

Employers value job candidates with a history of achieving their objectives
Have you been looking for a way to distinguish yourself from competitors in your search for a new job? An effective approach is to prove you are a goal-oriented employee. It always is a good idea to sell yourself as a goal-oriented individual because employers [...]

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Get real about working in retirement

Posted on 14. Jul, 2005 by Bill.

Get real about working in retirement
Retirement planning is fraught with uncertainty, but one outcome is sure: When we baby boomers wrap up our careers, we’re not going to retire to a rocker on the back porch. No, we’re going to have a working retirement.
How can I be so certain? Because this is what boomers say [...]

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Trends In Responding To On-line Employment Postings

Posted on 13. Jul, 2005 by Bill.

Trends in responding to on line employment postings
Back in the olden days (5 years ago or so), the common way to reply to jobs on career Web sites was to e-mail employers your resume as the main initial contact method.
Nowadays a lot of employers have integrated applications on their Web site and require job seekers [...]

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Age bias charges difficult to prove, but awareness key

Posted on 12. Jul, 2005 by Bill.

Age bias charges difficult to prove, but awareness key
Q: I am in my 50s with more than 20 years of experience with the same company. I was laid off over a year ago with approximately 20 other employees. On two occasions before
I left, my boss commented that I must be ready to retire (I was [...]

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50-somethings deal with down-sizing

Posted on 11. Jul, 2005 by Bill.

50-somethings deal with down-sizing
By the Numbers
1.7 – million workers aged 55 and older lost their jobs between January 2001 and December 2003
1.2 – million workers aged 55 and older lost their jobs between January 1999 and December 2001
52 – percent of displaced workers aged 55 and older found other jobs in 2004
69 – percent [...]

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The Goal Standard

Posted on 09. Jul, 2005 by Bill.

The Goal Standard
Have you been looking for a way to distinguish yourself from competitors in your search for a new job? An effective approach is to prove you are a goal-oriented employee.
It always is a good idea to sell yourself as a goal-oriented individual because employers are goal-oriented themselves. One of their goals is to [...]

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Using voice mail to make a great first impression with Recruiters.

Posted on 09. Jul, 2005 by Bill.

Using voice mail to make a great first impression with Recruiters.
Job seekers know there is more to a job search than want ads and e-mails. But when it comes time to make that phone call, are you really prepared? You might think leaving a message isn’t a big deal, but it really is. Look at [...]

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Over 50 & job-hunting

Posted on 09. Jul, 2005 by Bill.

Over 50 & job-hunting
Grandparents Elizabeth Hendrickson (l.), with granddaughters Jillian and Emily Mustillo, and Cheryl Danzy, with grandson Khalil Christian (r.), take advantage of child-care facility at New York Life.
Fellow employee Mel Feinberg uses company gym.
Nobody will say it to your face – but if you’re job-hunting and you’re over 50, beware. Many employers could [...]

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