Archive for November, 2006

The Dos and Don’ts of Looking for Work

Posted on 12. Nov, 2006 by Bill.

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The Dos and Don’ts of Looking for Work
Q. You’re applying for a high-powered job and you want to impress the hiring manager. What can you do to make your application stand out from the stack?
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A. Be succinct and, above all, truthful. As tempting as it may be to embellish [...]

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Focus your job search, then make contact

Posted on 12. Nov, 2006 by Bill.

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Focus your job search, then make contact
In last week’s column, I discussed the common but somewhat unhelpful tendency of job seekers to rely on print and electronic postings as their primary source of job leads.
The problem isn’t that these sources don’t provide good leads — they do. They just don’t provide all, or even most, [...]

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5 working with a recruiter tips

Posted on 09. Nov, 2006 by Bill.

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5 working with a recruiter tips
There’s just one thing between you and that great new job: a middleman, also known as a search firm or recruiting agency.
You could find yourself working closely with a recruiter before you ever land an interview with the company you want to work for.
It’s the job of the recruiter, who [...]

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Consulting lucrative gig for baby-boomer CIOs

Posted on 07. Nov, 2006 by Bill.

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Consulting lucrative gig for baby-boomer CIOs
More and more, older CIOs are getting into the consulting game. For some, it’s a way to keep busy after retirement. But others have no choice.
Increasingly, baby-boomer CIOs are finding themselves the victims of subtle age discrimination. As they get older, finding that next job gets harder.
“A lot of guys [...]

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Are You Resume Ready?

Posted on 06. Nov, 2006 by Bill.

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Are You Resume Ready?
What if a recruiter called you today? Would you be ready to jump on the opportunity she offers you? If not, you could lose the chance to better your career, as jobs go FAST in this competitive market. If you are going to be “Resume Ready” you have to keep your resume [...]

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Resume Writing doesn’t have to be a solo gig

Posted on 02. Nov, 2006 by Bill.

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Resume Writing doesn’t have to be a solo gig
Resume writing can be the bottleneck to advancements in your career. If you find yourself getting writer’s block consider getting help. You can find experts who have written hundreds of resumes; they can help you, too. A good first place to look for help [...]

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