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Here’s my card: It’s never too early to start networking

Posted on 14. Oct, 2005 by Bill.

Here’s my card: It’s never too early to start networking
Standing on the 13th green, moments after sinking the putt, I decided it was time to ask for the executive’s business card.
After all, we had played two hours of golf together in the charity tournament, chatted about our careers and interests outside of work, and joked [...]

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Seven deadly interview flubs

Posted on 14. Oct, 2005 by Bill.

Seven deadly interview flubs
Your achievements and educational background set you apart from the pack. You’ve reworked your cover letter and résumé until both are as smooth as polished oak.
Your diligence soon pays off: You land an interview for what could be t-h-e dream job.
Congratulations, but remember: Your résumé got you in the door. Your interview [...]

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Prepare yourself to hold a job

Posted on 14. Oct, 2005 by Bill.

Prepare yourself to hold a job
In 1973, I began my career as an executive recruiter. Armed with degrees in journalism and education and one year of teaching in Cincinnati Public Schools, I was no more prepared to provide employers with qualified personnel than I was to perform open-heart surgery.
One year later, believing I had learned [...]

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Disaster Proof Your Career - Practical Steps Now if a Big One Hits

Posted on 13. Oct, 2005 by Bill.

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Résumés Open Doors

Posted on 13. Oct, 2005 by Bill.

Résumés Open Doors
You’re in school working toward a bright future and inevitably your thoughts turn to your dream job. But before you can get that job you’ll need a résumé.
Writing a résumé is a scary proposition - especially if you have little job experience.
“That’s the challenge in writing résumés,” said Hanna Pettersson, director of [...]

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Are you a professional job-hopper?

Posted on 12. Oct, 2005 by Bill.

Are you a professional job-hopper?
Not so long ago, job security and loyalty were considered sacrosanct.
Then came the dotcom phase and everything changed - what began was a mass movement of quitting and hiring. Fast-forward to year 2005 and violation of the age-old professional ethics appears to have become a norm.
Gen X [...]

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How to Choose the Right Career for You

Posted on 12. Oct, 2005 by Bill.

How to Choose the Right Career for You
“Whatever you do, don’t let anyone else choose your career for you,” writes a reader named Alistair. “My grandfather was a lawyer. My father was a lawyer. My family assumed I would become a lawyer too, so I did. What a mistake.” Even though Alistair regrets his choice, [...]

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Where Do Goals Come From?

Posted on 11. Oct, 2005 by Bill.

Where Do Goals Come From?

What gives rise to your goals? What determines whether you even set goals at all?

I believe the answer is your context. Your context is your collection of beliefs about reality. It’s the soil in which your thoughts grow.

For example, if you have very materialistic goals and have become [...]

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The-Passionate-30-Second-Elevator-Speech

Posted on 11. Oct, 2005 by Bill.

The-Passionate-30-Second-Elevator-Speech
We’ve all been to those networking events to meet ‘n greet and learn more about each others businesses. Among the attendees are people in transition—either looking for a job or a new career. As I have presented at a number of job seekers meetings in the Atlanta area, I’ve enjoyed meeting people from all walks [...]

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11 Interviewing Tricks

Posted on 10. Oct, 2005 by Bill.

11 Interviewing Tricks
Interviewing for a new job can be a bit like trick-or-treat. Here are 11 tips to help you bring home the goodies.
Unmask the company. Do your homework. Research the company by visiting its website. Search the Internet by entering the company’s name in search engines like google.com and read articles about the company. [...]

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