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Recruiters say lack of grades not an issue for MBAs

Posted on 26. Sep, 2005 by Bill.

Recruiters say lack of grades not an issue for MBAs
Since employer-information sessions for second-year MBAs began last week, students and recruiters have converged on cafes and hotels across town to discuss past experience and future opportunities.
But they haven’t been talking about grades.
At these sessions, recruiters say, the previous work experience and practical knowledge MBAs [...]

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Jazz up an ho-hum resume

Posted on 26. Sep, 2005 by Bill.

Jazz up an ho-hum resume
Innovative keywords can rev your resume and create hype about your candidature. Most candidates however kill their resumes with an overdose of worn-out staple, cliched and trite phrases. For example, every candidate prefaces the resume with the word hard hardworking, without work hard to make it a believable attribute. Examples [...]

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Notable Thank-You Notes

Posted on 26. Sep, 2005 by Bill.

Notable Thank-You Notes
Right after your interview, it’s always a good idea to write a note, but it better say much more than thank you. This is a perfect opportunity to score some additional points and improve your chances for a job offer by including some of the following:
Remind them what they liked about you. For [...]

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Stay busy, motivated during your job search

Posted on 25. Sep, 2005 by Bill.

Stay busy, motivated during your job search
Recently I was at a party enjoying myself when someone asked a question, “So what do you do?”Once she got hold of the fact that I am a motivational speaker and consultant, she asked me this question: “How do I stay motivated while looking for a job?”Turns out she [...]

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The 10-Step Plan to Career Change

Posted on 22. Sep, 2005 by Bill.

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America’s Aging Workforce Posing New Opportunities and Challenges

Posted on 22. Sep, 2005 by Bill.

America’s Aging Workforce Posing New Opportunities and Challenges
The rapidly aging global workforce — caused mainly by the number of retirement-eligible employees continuing to work — is both a challenge and major opportunity for corporations, according to a report released today by The Conference Board. The report is based on a “managing mature workers” working group [...]

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Fast track yourself

Posted on 21. Sep, 2005 by Bill.

Fast track yourself
Many big organizations have “fast track” programs. When someone is selected to be a fast tracker, it usually means that the person is recognized as being a “high potential” person within the organization. With fast track/HiPo designation comes a variety of positions, often spanning the scope of the business, within a relatively short [...]

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Five Tips for Writing Your QUICKApply Cover Letter

Posted on 21. Sep, 2005 by Bill.

Five Tips for Writing Your QUICKApply Cover Letter
Monster’s new QUICKApply allows seekers to apply to jobs by simply hitting the QUICKApply Now button. Should you choose to use this feature instead of going through the normal apply-online process, you must use the same resume and cover letter for each application. These five tips will help [...]

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The worst way to start a resume

Posted on 21. Sep, 2005 by Bill.

The worst way to start a resume
The worst way to start a resume
As I go through dozens of resumes, I’m amazed by how many people still waste the crucial top two inches of their resumes with drivel like this:
Objective: A fast-paced, challenging programming position or other technical position that will utilize and expand my technical [...]

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Don’t fear headhunters in exec search

Posted on 21. Sep, 2005 by Bill.

Don’t fear headhunters in exec search
Executive recruiters can serve a useful purpose in the business world. If you have never considered, or if you are currently considering outsourced recruitment for your company, here’s a look at the many benefits you can derive through this process.
A human resources manager recently told me “headhunters” are evil, unreasonably [...]

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September focuses on merits of hiring older workers

Posted on 20. Sep, 2005 by Bill.

September focuses on merits of hiring older workers
The concept of the “older worker” is no longer the stereotype of an individual who is nearing retirement. Today’s older workers are vibrant, talented individuals whose years of expertise are highly valued and are being looked upon by employers as respected and knowledgeable individuals in the prime [...]

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Making career changes paying off

Posted on 20. Sep, 2005 by Bill.

Andy Yergler whiled away summer days dreaming about flying through the big, blue sky.
“Ever since I was 1, 2, 3 feet tall … little … I was fascinated with airplanes,” he said. “All I ever wanted to be was an airline pilot.”
He was one of the lucky ones who had the skills to make it. [...]

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The 25 most difficult questions you’ll be asked on a job interview

Posted on 19. Sep, 2005 by Bill.

The 25 most difficult questions you’ll be asked on a job interview
Being prepared is half the battle.
If you are one of those executive types unhappy at your present post and embarking on a New Year’s resolution to find a new one, here’s a helping hand. The job interview is considered to be the most critical [...]

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